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I only do IC because they are 'everywhere I need to be' not because it is great, although the IC hotels are good, and they have some nice brands. I enjoy being able to get a staybridge suite for $60 a night and have a 2 bedroom, full kitchen, etc, and have lunch and dinner available should I want it ^ Also had top notch customer service with all IC, even my ONE HIE stay(and no HI stays)

Yes, that is why I have stayed with Hilton as long as I have, beacuse of the availability of Hamptons and HGIs in some of the smaller cities I need to be in. However the new award redemption levels are the last straw.

Mackieman

Dec 31, 2009 8:35 am

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13086073)

Like the MEM-PHL 862 miles of :rolleyes: I put up with in order to attend Central NJ Mini Do?

Yessir, much like that.

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:36 am

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Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13086010)

Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but I've heard bits and pieces of a new HHonors Q1 promo - four stays or ten nights earns a free night. Has anyone heard any further details on this yet?

That would be a pretty lame promo IMHO.

Mackieman

Dec 31, 2009 8:37 am

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Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13086109)

Same reason I tend to roll with Marriott over SPG as a primary hotel program. SPG just doesn't have the property density I need.

icurhere2

Dec 31, 2009 8:37 am

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13086105)

yea that too, it is like the electric closet at TTU

When I post the trip report with photos, you'll get to determine whether it's worth 50,000 or 60,000 HHonors points.

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:38 am

P:rolleyes:sty p:rolleyes:st...

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:38 am

Hilton has the right properties in the right places for me, but compared to the bonuses, etc. of other programs it's rather sucktastic. :rolleyes:

icurhere2

Dec 31, 2009 8:39 am

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Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13086109)

Speaking of smaller cities, I've mentioned that I've been elite with Choice due to the nature of my work.

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:39 am

I'll be making Hyatt Diamond in the next two weeks ;) ... We'll be getting a few FFN stays in in February :D

icurhere2

Dec 31, 2009 8:40 am

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13086110)

Yessir, much like that.

And I was still 30+ pounds heavier then. ConciergeMike can probably tell you I was running from the PHL terminal (get me out of here).

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:40 am

Milestone approaching :eek: :p ;)

adelauro

Dec 31, 2009 8:40 am

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13086108)

I don't know about SPG's rollover promotion (end dates and such) but Hyatt stays count double toward qualification until the end of January. There are some who are going to sew up diamond through February 2012 on stays between January 1 and January 31.

That's a great promo, but unfortunately it looks like the only place I'll be in January where a Hyatt is a possibility is Frankfurt.

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:40 am

I can feel it...

icurhere2

Dec 31, 2009 8:41 am

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13086116)

That would be a pretty lame promo IMHO.

I would agree but I have been Hilton bashing lately.

Xyzzy

Dec 31, 2009 8:41 am

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13086108)

I don't know about SPG's rollover promotion (end dates and such) but Hyatt stays count double toward qualification until the end of January (must register - same that earns FFNs). There are some who are going to sew up diamond through February 2012 on stays between January 1 and January 31.

Ahhh -- SPG is the one with rollover nights. I had them confused with Hyatt...!!!

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