Guess you didn’t note Hilton Honors Reward Redemption Clause 20 cited in Post 26 which provides the answer to you from the horses mouth (non absorbtion)
Originally Posted by
Lctkw
The whole point of this thread hinges on there being a black and white promise that taxes would be absorbed -
however, I'm unable to find such a description in
current descriptions of an award stay. Where exactly can it be found? Would love to know the full rights of the award user, if it's stated.