mlg70, that clears thing up a bit and to be honest makes me even more inclined to stay at the Hilton both nights. Lets say you get a nice hotel at say 2500baht.......that is about 1500 less than you would have paid staying both nights at the Hilton. Honestly, I wouldnt be staying at the Hilton unless I had status...especially on points. Also, you can check in early at some BKK hotels also but I dont know many US hotels that will let you check in at 2AM and not pay for an extra night.