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Just got a call from a Diamond Desk manager who basically gave me the "rah rah" Hilton is great speech. I told him I appreciated the call but challenged him to tell me what Hilton offers that's of equal or greater value to a top tier elite as compared to Hyatt, SPG, or Marriott's program.

He couldn't provide an answer.

... yup.

mnmag

Jun 10, 2010 4:09 pm

We are up to 16 for dinner in the Ironbound tomorrow night!^

windwalker

Jun 10, 2010 4:12 pm

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 14112487)

Nah....in most cases I still went out to dinner at a restaurant. Breakfast - if I ate it which I usually don't - at the hotel was free. Lunch was always <$10 as a sandwich or such. Dinner could easily range from $20-50 depending on what I was eating. But that adds up over several weeks and the savings were real. I think I walked away with something like $7K in per diem savings during my 8.5 years at that company.

And, to be fair, I was only paying for a few hotel nights and all the incidentals/meals during the trip. The airfare and many of the hotel nights were covered by points, most of which were earned from work-paid adventures.

I haz that t-shirt from time as a Pharma-rep and the company provide car sure saved some cash. Like you 30-40 wks on road though., sadly 95%driving

ConciergeMike

Jun 10, 2010 4:16 pm

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 14112301)

Not if everyone keeps talking about it. :-:

Noted.

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 14112378)

I'm bracing myself for a transition to UA rewards chart, especially on the RTW side of the equation. :(

I haven't looked at said chart and don't know it, but I'm guessing it is atrocious.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 14112666)

I'm pulling the trigger on SPG after we burn our Hilton balances, which will be to avoid paying for lodging on our wedding night and for her the night before. We each are sitting on just about the perfect number of points for those two nights, and we would each be orphaning a very inconsequential amount. I will then switch to teh SPG AmEx from the HH one.

ConciergeMike

Jun 10, 2010 4:18 pm

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 14112669)

We are up to 16 for dinner in the Ironbound tomorrow night!^

Not real happy about not making this one. :(

And I'm jealous that Costco stocks Shiner. Why in hell can't they ship to NJ?

sfogate

Jun 10, 2010 4:19 pm

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Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 14112449)

I think my company gives $20 for the entire trip. But I'll need to check, that seems a bit high. :rolleyes:

I get $25 per day. Since I am at an airport for training and there always seems to be an employee cafeteria, I can make do with my funds. ^

Trustguy

Jun 10, 2010 4:19 pm

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 14112669)

We are up to 16 for dinner in the Ironbound tomorrow night!^

Wow, very cool.

msv	Jun 10, 2010 4:24 pm

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 14112662)

Wow -- how did that happen!:p

I'll send you a referal next Tues.:)

mnmag

Jun 10, 2010 4:30 pm

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Originally Posted by msv (Post 14112757)

I'll send you a referal next Tues.:)

Thanks!^

mnmag

Jun 10, 2010 4:31 pm

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Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 14112732)

Wow, very cool.

See what happens when you put the :rolleyes: signal out!:D

Trustguy

Jun 10, 2010 4:32 pm

OK, in the last few minutes, people have walked by my office with a hula hoop and the boat oar. I'm not sure what is going on over on the other side of the office. :eek:

mnmag

Jun 10, 2010 4:33 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 14112722)

Not real happy about not making this one. :(

And I'm jealous that Costco stocks Shiner. Why in hell can't they ship to NJ?

We'll miss you!;) I'm sure that lots of meat will be consumed in your honor!:D

Re: Shiner -- that probably means that the Costco in Edison won't have it then!:eek:

belynch

Jun 10, 2010 4:42 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 14112711)

I'm pulling the trigger on SPG after we burn our Hilton balances

If I was at Hilton I'd be taking a good look in the mirror to see what on earth they're doing wrong to churn through elites like they are. The fact they got me in the door and squeezed 20 stays out of me in a few months and, in that time, managed to demonstrate their product wasn't competitive should be a pretty big red flag. And it's not just me, the Hilton forum is full of folks saying elite status is nothing.

What value do I assign to two bottles of water and a salty snack? $1.75.
What value do I assign to not being given the literal worst room in the house and getting a good night's rest: priceless.

Hilton just doesn't get it.

There's a definite element of "there's no other option" for a lot of folks that stay there, but I don't think Hilton is striving to be the chain of last resort, which is what their loyalty program is making them.

Olton Hall

Jun 10, 2010 4:42 pm

I hate house cleaning. That is all.

sdm1130

Jun 10, 2010 4:43 pm

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Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 14112527)

sdm1130, saw your post about the Shiner Family Reunion. Costco has it in stock. It's about $24-$25 for a case - 24/12 oz. bottles. They also carry Shiner 101 and Bock.@:-)

I noticed that when we stopped by Costco later in the day. If things go well with the 6 pack, I may need to go for a case at Costco.

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