Where were you when you hit Diamond status?
Jul 18, 2010, 6:27 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NC
Programs: HH Diamond (The Hard Way) Braniff Platinum, Eastern Airlines Gold, Piedmont Airlines Rubix Level
Posts: 156
Where were you when you hit Diamond status?
Do you remember your stay when you hit Diamond or did you just blow through without even knowing. I didn't pay much attention to silver or gold but knew I was coming up on my 28th stay which would put me at the Diamond level. That stay was at the aging Double Tree in Rocky Mount NC...maybe your stay was a bit more spectacular?
Jul 18, 2010, 6:55 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: WN Nothing and spending the half million points from too many flights, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,043
I just hit my first Diamond status on a stay a couple of weeks ago. Problem is, Hilton had already awarded the status about 6 stays early. I found out when I got a note in my room congratulating me on making Diamond. Still no new credentials. I would like to see what the card looks like. There is a whole thread on the looks of the new card and I am curious. No one ever asks for it though.
The places: Manassas, VA, Hampton according to Hilton. York, PA, Hampton according to the numbers.
The places: Manassas, VA, Hampton according to Hilton. York, PA, Hampton according to the numbers.
Last edited by InkUnderNails; Jul 19, 2010 at 5:05 am Reason: Added locations
Jul 18, 2010, 6:59 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Programs: DL, US Air, AA, HH Diamond
Posts: 79
I just hit Diamond on Thursday, and my profile updated today. I started the road warrior gig in the middle of last year, so I only made it to Gold in 2009.
I hit Diamond at the Hampton Inn Thomasville Road in Tallahassee, FL. It was the last night of a 1100 mile county by county tour of the Florida Panhandle east of I-75, so I don't think I'll forget that trip anytime soon!
Maybe I qualify for the most boring destination?
I hit Diamond at the Hampton Inn Thomasville Road in Tallahassee, FL. It was the last night of a 1100 mile county by county tour of the Florida Panhandle east of I-75, so I don't think I'll forget that trip anytime soon!
Maybe I qualify for the most boring destination?
Jul 18, 2010, 7:20 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: Promus Preferred, ITT Sheraton Club
Posts: 674
Hilton a the Convention center in Branson, MO. Was upgraded (in advance of the official DIA recognition) to a condo-suite with a bedroom, dining room living room and balcony. Was also given free WiFi. The hotel was very new at the time. Very fond memory, great thread ^^
Jul 18, 2010, 7:28 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, WN A-List Preferred & CP, Marriott Gold, American Platinum Pro, National Executive
Posts: 222
In 2000, was staying at the Hampton Inn in Fort Walton Beach. No acknowledgement, but was sure of my qualifying status. Have been Diamond ever since.
Jul 18, 2010, 9:02 pm
#7
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,024
December 2003, the Embassy Suites, Lake Tahoe.
Was the final stay in a challenge (which had been preceded by a 6 night meeting in San Diego in which I HHonors-hopped each night).
Except for 2 days, have been Diamond ever since. Well, well worth it.
Was the final stay in a challenge (which had been preceded by a 6 night meeting in San Diego in which I HHonors-hopped each night).
Except for 2 days, have been Diamond ever since. Well, well worth it.
Jul 18, 2010, 9:07 pm
#8
In Memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Easton, CT, USA
Programs: ua prem exec, Former hilton diamond
Posts: 31,801
The first time I hit Diamond it was through human error at the data center, it was totally unexpected (though I didn't argue). I found out when I was checking in someplace in New York in early February and the clerk mentioned I had more stays then anybody else he's seen so far that year. I didn't argue, it was probably my 4th stay of the year, they had me down as 40 or something already.
Jul 18, 2010, 9:25 pm
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
I don't recall my qualifying stay, but I do recall the congratulatory message from the check-in clerk at the Sea-Tac Doubletree (apparently, a prompt comes up on screen "Be certain to congratulate this new Diamond!").
TNGAL - welcome to Flyertalk, and hope to hear from you regarding your Diamond experience!
TNGAL - welcome to Flyertalk, and hope to hear from you regarding your Diamond experience!
Jul 18, 2010, 9:30 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NC
Programs: HH Diamond (The Hard Way) Braniff Platinum, Eastern Airlines Gold, Piedmont Airlines Rubix Level
Posts: 156
So you hit 6 different Hilton properties in San Diego on one trip!
Jul 18, 2010, 9:32 pm
#11
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Location: RSW
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I think he meant he used a couple of properties in rotation? It is to be hoped none of them were the horrible
Doubletree Club!
Doubletree Club!
Jul 18, 2010, 11:44 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
I hit Diamond on a Wednesday in June, at that weekend I stayed in Sibiu with my wife, and got the Presidential Suite! It was more of a coincidence than a status recognition, but it was the most fabulous upgrade ever and I will always remember it
Jul 19, 2010, 1:29 am
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
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started staying with hilton in 2006....i had my first stay at the hilton london metropole in december 2006 & i hit silver based on base points after that stay....my next stay was a 27 day (2 room) stay at the embassy suites washington dc on 22nd st in march 2007....i hit diamond on base points during that stay....so i completely surpassed gold....
Jul 19, 2010, 3:00 am
#14
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: DUB - Ireland
Programs: EI-GCE, BD-G, BA-G, A3*G, TK*G, FB-G, HH-G, Hyatt-Dia
Posts: 8,527
My best friend got married in Sweden. I flew home from the wedding via CPH, stying at the Airport Hilton. Diamond was a nice wedding present. For me. 
Jul 19, 2010, 7:27 am
#15
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
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