Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card (2012 - 2015)
Jan 7, 2013, 1:43 pm
#151
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ *G; HH Diamond;
Posts: 1,644
I think this is a major question waiting to be answered. We need a tester.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
Jan 8, 2013, 1:19 am
#152
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 448
Can you only use the weekend certs for rooms available that normally would only be able to be booked with points?
Jan 8, 2013, 5:34 am
#153
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Silver
Posts: 79
Just another data point: Received targeted mail to the 2 free weekend certs after $2500 spend in 4 months but the AF of $95 is waived for the first year. Applied today and got the pending review-please call in to verify information. I was nervous because I already have a ton of cards (spread throughout all issuers) and a total revolving credit line that is much higher than my annual income. With Citi though I only have a TH Pref card ($12k limit) that I use infrequently and am just keeping open b/c of the no AF. Asked for my cell phone number to add to the application and then put me on hold for 2-3 minutes to take a look through my app. Didn't ask me any other questions. Came back and said Congrats you're approved for $15k. Asked if they could expedite the card and she said that she couldn't, but gave me a number to call on Wed/Thurs and to ask if they could do it then.
Jan 19, 2013, 4:27 pm
#155
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 18
How long does it take for gold status to be updated?
I haven't been able to find any info on how long it takes? What have other people seen?
Jan 19, 2013, 6:18 pm
#156
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO, SIN, PVG
Programs: UA, AA, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 303
Originally Posted by Dynastar
Anyone tried canceling a cert reservation yet?
I canceled a certificate reservation before and the certificate back to my account soon.
And I booked another 4-night AXON and use this certificate for fifth night in bora bora hilton.
Anyone tried canceling a cert reservation yet?
I think this is a major question waiting to be answered. We need a tester.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
I canceled a certificate reservation before and the certificate back to my account soon.
And I booked another 4-night AXON and use this certificate for fifth night in bora bora hilton.
Jan 21, 2013, 10:53 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 84
Guy is the picture looks much older than the gal... (picture on Citi application page)
Jan 21, 2013, 11:43 pm
#158
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EWR/SNA/SUN
Programs: United 1K; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 499
I have the older Hilton Honors Visa Signature. I wonder if they'd let me change? Would only care about gold status.
Jan 22, 2013, 6:34 am
#159
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier/LT Plat; SPG Plat/LT Gold; Hilton Gold; Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,356
Can you clarify what you wrote? Was this a citi certificate?
Jan 22, 2013, 8:18 am
#160
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO, SIN, PVG
Programs: UA, AA, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 303
yes, i first use two weekend certificates and 150000 points to book five days stay in bora bora hilton. And then i found myself stupid and canceled two citi certificate and use 195000=145000axon+50000 book five nights.
At last, i found i must use the certificate in one year. So i use one certificate instead of 50000 points to book 5th night in hilton. is that clear?
At last, i found i must use the certificate in one year. So i use one certificate instead of 50000 points to book 5th night in hilton. is that clear?
Jan 22, 2013, 8:21 am
#161
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO, SIN, PVG
Programs: UA, AA, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 303
I think this is a major question waiting to be answered. We need a tester.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
When I used my certs for Grand Wailea, everything I could see on line indicated that it was a 160,000 point redemption. My receipt after my stay even shows it as being a -160,000 point stay (even though points were not deducted). I was really curious what would happen if I canceled -- whether I'd get my certs back or my points. But it was a holiday stay and the hotel was very full, so I did not want to risk cancelling, but we need a guinea pig.
i also find that. I first canceled it and found only certificate redeposited into my account.
Jan 22, 2013, 8:58 pm
#162
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: BNA
Programs: AA, Hilton, PC
Posts: 154
Any luck with manipulating your statement close date? I just got approved last week and would like to use the certs March 22. I can meet the minimum spend on activation date. Just wondering if my timeframe is too tight. Thanks.
Jan 23, 2013, 12:19 am
#163
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 81
Just another data point: Received targeted mail to the 2 free weekend certs after $2500 spend in 4 months but the AF of $95 is waived for the first year. Applied today and got the pending review-please call in to verify information. I was nervous because I already have a ton of cards (spread throughout all issuers) and a total revolving credit line that is much higher than my annual income. With Citi though I only have a TH Pref card ($12k limit) that I use infrequently and am just keeping open b/c of the no AF. Asked for my cell phone number to add to the application and then put me on hold for 2-3 minutes to take a look through my app. Didn't ask me any other questions. Came back and said Congrats you're approved for $15k. Asked if they could expedite the card and she said that she couldn't, but gave me a number to call on Wed/Thurs and to ask if they could do it then.
Jan 24, 2013, 6:54 am
#165
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: AMEX Plat, AAdvantage Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 963
I looked through (quickly) and didn't find the answer to this, sorry if covered already:
If you apply for the reserve is there any chance they could approve you for the other Hilton fee free product instead? I don't want it for another Gold Visa...
If you apply for the reserve is there any chance they could approve you for the other Hilton fee free product instead? I don't want it for another Gold Visa...