Originally Posted by
RTW1
Why would you expect anything from a HP? it's not really the place or the price point to expect major benefits...
They can give you a decent room (although there's probably not much variety) and maybe a few nice words... but that's about it. You get some bonus points and that's it. Use them for a convenient stay or stay credit... but in general it's a step up from a motel.
Exactly. ^
It is a limited service hotel after all, often with very limited inventory for upgrades, so I always wonder what people actually expect.
On the other hand, some HP locations are not priced like a limited service / one step up from a motel kind of place.