Originally Posted by
canyonleo
I only use points about once or twice a year, but in nearly every instance I receive a stay credit (i.e. one stay towards the 25 stay HGP Diamond program tier)... but I have never received points (not do I expect them). I do also receive an amenity (hmm, should I have received 1W instead?).
I am getting points above my Dia amenity even when I paid $0.00. Here is my last 2 award stays. Not complaining - just a data point.
Stay Details - points only
Eligible Night(s): 1
Eligible Spend $125.00 USD
Points Earned
Base Points/Miles: 625
Diamond 30% Point Bonus: 188.00
Diamond Amenity Bonus: 1000.00
Stay Details - CC award
Eligible Night(s): 1
Eligible Spend $503.31 USD
Points Earned
Base Points/Miles: 2,517
Diamond 30% Point Bonus: 755.00
Diamond Amenity Bonus: 1000.00