Oct 11, 2019, 12:05 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
Do government rates qualify for points?
-Yes, government rate stays receive full points.
Apparent acceptable forms of government identification:
• DD Forms 2, 1173, 1173-1 (ID cards)
• Credit card issued by a government entity
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Will Hilton check my government ID when I check in?
-It depends:
Starting on June 14, 2019, FlyerTalk members are reporting increased scrutiny in checking for proof that guests are eligible to pay government rates to stay:
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FlyerTalk members report successfully bypassing the front desk when staying at a property with Digital Key enabled, thus avoiding being checked for government identification.
Consolidated "Hilton Honors Government and Military Rates" thread
Nov 5, 2001, 6:54 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Yorktown, VA
Posts: 177
Hello,
The only time that I have ever had a desk clerk even ask about this was at the LV Flamingo Hilton (this was several years when it was really a "Hilton").
The answer was that I got the points and the miles.
Cheers
The only time that I have ever had a desk clerk even ask about this was at the LV Flamingo Hilton (this was several years when it was really a "Hilton").
The answer was that I got the points and the miles.
Cheers
Oct 1, 2002, 7:01 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Gold LT
Posts: 1,940
Do government rates qualify for stay points?
I am a government employee and was wondering if I request a government rate, will that qualify for a stay. Looking for 4 CNTU stays. What about points?
Oct 1, 2002, 7:40 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2002
Location: DSM,CID,DBQ, MLI (The Hawkeye State)
Programs: UA Premier, IC Ambassador, HHONORS Diamond VIP, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 196
Yes, I'm a goverment employee and stays with the government rate do count for stay credit. Miles/points are credited the same as any other rate.
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UAL Premier, Northwest Silver Elite, Hilton Gold VIP
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UAL Premier, Northwest Silver Elite, Hilton Gold VIP
Oct 2, 2002, 4:19 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 50
Same here. I've never had a problem with my points posting, although I'm not so sure about getting upgrades with your gold status. I just recently became gold and haven't had any stays since then, but it's my understanding that hotels look at the rate you've paid as a factor in determining upgradability. I'm assuming we'd probably be the last to get upgraded if there are others with status at the hotel who are not on a gov't rate.
Oct 3, 2002, 8:22 am
#13
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, MR Gold, Avis Pref
Posts: 41,109
The gov't rate should not affect any of your benefits, however it has on occasion been pointed out that if it comes down to an upgrade and there are numerous elites (all the same status) shooting for the same limited upgrade, then you may be put at the bottom of the list based on your rate. That also assumes you don't have any other things going for you like being a long term or frequent guest of that particular hotel.