Originally Posted by
lavar56
Apologies if asked before- can’t see a definitive answer.
I’m IHG Spire and Hilton Gold.
I’ve a number of Hilton stays already booked for the summer relating to stag dos (July) weddings (August) and weekends away (September).
I was planning on requesting a status challenge in early July (a few weeks before first stay) to maximise the next 90days for my expected status challenge of 8 stays.
Would pre-existing reservations count for the challenge? Would I need to let the hotels know individually that I’m now Diamond?
Appreciate any guidance, thanks.
Pre-existing reservations count. Hotels will refresh your file before arrival so will know that you are Diamond.
That said, the difference between Gold and Diamond isn't substantial. You may want to pause to question whether you want to burn your one lifetime status match at this time.