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Old Mar 9, 2022 | 10:34 am
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Originally Posted by Delectatio
But I passed the stage of paying premium price for a hotel just because it has a Hilton sign above the entrance door and receive nothing for my loyalty except a free bottle of water (free in many 3* hotels), a free breakfast (many very decent non-chain hotels give this for free when you book direct on their website) and an upgrade that's not a real upgrade (or a room that costs 5€ per night more...)
Yes, it is true, and while I note that I haven't received upgrades of substance at German Hilton properties, I'm not usually too bothered because it's often been during low season (e.g. around Christmas) when I am redeeming points at low levels or paying very modest room rates. As far as going out of chain, I too agree - for example, in Germany and Central Europe, any city with a Kempinski property usually tempts me to reach for the wallet...
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