Again, 99% of the people at HP Fremont have no idea about what will get you FFN credit. Probably 50% of the people at the Diamond line also have no idea about what will give you FFN credit, so they are giving you the "safe" answer. You have to go with people's actual experience though. JMHO, but I'm 97% sure you will get FFN credit at HP Fremont now that it is on the official list. Maybe you should ask Karen to clarify this for you if you want official confirmation.

Frankly, next time you call in, you should ask this:

"If an HP is on the official list as a Hyatt point earning hotel, will I earn FFN credit as well?". Take their name when they say "Yes", and if for some random reason you don't get credit, you can call it in and get a "one-time exception". Do not even mention that the hotel isn't converted to HP yet according to the hyatt.com reservation page (which is often incorrect). I've said it before and I'll say it again, IF IT'S ON THE OFFICIAL LIST, THEN YOU WILL GET FULL CREDIT FOR EVERYTHING!!!!