Originally Posted by
friedablass
Penalties for cancelation inside the cancel window or for no shows are always in cash AFAIK. You would get your points back and the card on file is charged a 25% fee. I've sporadically read of those who were able to negotiate that the penalty be paid in points but that's not the usual.
This is good to know. Being somewhat new to caring about Hilton points, I just assummed if you paid in points, into the cancellation period, the % forfeit would be of points.
Is it cash also for Hilton properties (vice SLH)?
I need to look at my existing reservation made with points again, but don't recall a cash equivalent $$ amount identified.