Originally Posted by
MS02113
I don't like the monetization of elite benefits, but Hilton has always been incredibly weak in the area of late checkout. No definition of late ("best I can do is noon"), no guarantee, reflexive denial at the property level, etc. So it's hard to get too worked up about this development, since nothing is really being lost.
This +100.
Upgrades are now monetized.
Early check-in has been monetized via NOR1.
I've never been granted anything other than an additional 1-hour for late check-out. This change doesn't move the needle.