First the bad news -- you are absolutely correct, the Monterey Doubletree does not belong to the honors program, even though last September I booked a room there on the Hilton website, go figure. So no points, miles, upgrades, breakfast . . ., but they will offer you a stale, but warm, cookie and charge you $13 a day for parking, $15 if you valet. Now the good news, the Monterey Hilton is not far away from the same attractions and the rates are usually substantially cheaper, the rooms larger and staff friendlier. While you won't get a stale cookie, you'll get your points, miles, upgrade and breakfast. Plus, parking is free.