Originally Posted by
funtotravel
Awards are for "Standard" rooms. Unlike other hotel programs you can not use extra points to upgrade to a better room. I would definitely get a comment put in the reservation that you want an upgrade, but being Silver, you probably won't get upgraded I'm guessing. I'm diamond and many times still don't get upgraded (never been to this property though).
You could always call the hotel directly and ask if they will allow you to pay a fee to upgrade. Try to talk to the GM or Reservations Mgr.
30,000 pts is a lot for one night only - maybe you are better off paying for the 1 night in a Exec room?
Hilton could really make more of their elite status if they would allow points to be used for upgrades.