Shocking HH rule - no points for incidentals on awards stay - is this true ?
Jun 22, 2010, 1:30 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tristram
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Priority Club, Emerald Club, Amtrak
Posts: 902
miles too
In my experience, not only do I get points (and bonus points if any) for incidentals on award stays, if I set my double-dip preference to variable miles I also get one airline mile per dollar for incidentials. E.g., just scored a whopping 9 miles for incidentials on an award stay last week.
HHonors points were 92 base + 92 double base bonus + 23 Gold VIP bonus. MyWay was breakfast, so that was it.
HHonors points were 92 base + 92 double base bonus + 23 Gold VIP bonus. MyWay was breakfast, so that was it.
Jun 22, 2010, 2:37 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH diamond
Posts: 2,646
I've always gotten points for my incidental spending.
There are some exceptions to what is eligible. I billed parking to my room on 1 stay (paid) but did not get points for it. I was told that the parking was owned by a 3rd party so charges not eligible for points. Any 3rd party-owned business, even if billed to the room, apparently is not supposed to get points.
The only exception was w/the FN601. Many ppl, incl me, also did not get stay/night credit w/this cert.
There are some exceptions to what is eligible. I billed parking to my room on 1 stay (paid) but did not get points for it. I was told that the parking was owned by a 3rd party so charges not eligible for points. Any 3rd party-owned business, even if billed to the room, apparently is not supposed to get points.
The only exception was w/the FN601. Many ppl, incl me, also did not get stay/night credit w/this cert.
Jun 24, 2010, 8:11 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Massachusetts
Programs: United/CO, AAdvantage, Hilton Diamond , Delta Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott & PC Plat
Posts: 102
thanks
Thanks to this thread I sent an email to Hhonors & got 4,072 points for a $60.00 incidental charge that was during an rewards stay. Actually the special free night diamond certificate for the devaluation.
The points were double because of the Q2 promo & points / points diamond bonus, plus 2500 for Amex Surpass. Not bad just to send a quick email.
The points were double because of the Q2 promo & points / points diamond bonus, plus 2500 for Amex Surpass. Not bad just to send a quick email.
Jun 25, 2010, 5:43 am
#21
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Location: India
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send a pm to hhonorsrepresentative....she should be able to help you out....
Jun 25, 2010, 10:02 am
#22
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Location: DEN
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Time to chime in, I've always always gotten points for incidentals on award stays, it's listed in the T&C and have only had problems twice with points not posting. Simple call to DD and it was fixed on the spot.
Jun 25, 2010, 10:33 am
#23
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Just got back from HWV a couple of weeks ago. Stayed on points. The total bill came to $34 for some incidentals. Not only did I get the 340 base points but also received all the promotion / diamond points including the AMEX online booking bonus.
Jun 25, 2010, 8:33 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Since the BoSox and ChiSox won it, now it is the Cubs turn to take the Series. Go Cubs Go!
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Pretty cut and dry according to the terms and conditions:
Members will not earn points or miles for Reward Stays. But members may earn points (not miles) for incidental charges at a Hilton Family hotel during a Reward Stay, provided such charges are deemed eligible folio charges at Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels and Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations®, and the Waldorf Astoria hotels. Members will not earn points for incidental charges during a Reward Stay at a Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites® or Homewood Suites by Hilton® hotel.
So at the Conrad you should have gotten them.
Members will not earn points or miles for Reward Stays. But members may earn points (not miles) for incidental charges at a Hilton Family hotel during a Reward Stay, provided such charges are deemed eligible folio charges at Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels and Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations®, and the Waldorf Astoria hotels. Members will not earn points for incidental charges during a Reward Stay at a Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites® or Homewood Suites by Hilton® hotel.
So at the Conrad you should have gotten them.
Jun 26, 2010, 6:08 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nashville
Programs: DL DM 3 MM AA PLAT HH Lifetime Diamond Marriott Plat AMB lifetime titanium Hertz PC
Posts: 6,187
I often get them for food and parking. Parking sometimes may not post, but that is if it is another vendor and it would not matter if it was a reward stay or not.
Jun 26, 2010, 11:56 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: AA, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 469
Points for incidentals on a Priceline stay?
Do I get these? HHonors gold, if that matters. In fact, what about elite benefits in general (breakfast, etc.) at Hilton properties on a Priceline stay?
Jun 27, 2010, 10:07 am
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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no Elite benis when bidding on Priceline or elsewhere. Sometimes if you manage to somehow get your HH # in the reservation you might get them, but you are not entitled to it.
Jun 27, 2010, 10:32 am
#29
Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Orleans, LA (MSY)
Programs: DL 1 MM/DM; HH Lifetime Diamond; Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 986
I got points for incidentals for a free night award stay at Doubletree Hotel New York City - Chelsea last week. Used one of my free night 2Q 2010 promo certificates (room rate was $500/night). 
My experience has been that I've always gotten points for incidentals for award stays.
My experience has been that I've always gotten points for incidentals for award stays.
Jun 27, 2010, 10:50 am
#30
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SEMM
Posts: 2,072
More often than not, I am lucky enough to receive both benefits and points for incidentals with Priceline stays. Just show your card when checking in!