Hilton Washington Dulles Airport {US-VA}
Oct 27, 2005, 11:27 pm
#62
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa, AZ., USA, DL Gold,CRC,WN whatever,AA nobody,HHonors Diamond,Starwood Gold, could careless about Rental Car Co's.
Posts: 1,007
Construction update at Dulles Hlton?
Was last there in May and they are adding on a new wing or two. Anybody been there lately for an update?
By far, its my favorite DC Hilton. Awesome HHonor floors, all with HUGE King Jr suites and the best personal front desk service ever. Because of this, I don't mind the commute into downtown. Besides, close to Dulles and the new Air/Space Museum.
By far, its my favorite DC Hilton. Awesome HHonor floors, all with HUGE King Jr suites and the best personal front desk service ever. Because of this, I don't mind the commute into downtown. Besides, close to Dulles and the new Air/Space Museum.
Oct 20, 2006, 4:01 pm
#63
Used to be 'g_leyser'
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brandon Johnson International Airport (expect delays)
Programs: AA PlatPro, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,039
Double miles at Hilton IAD (Washington Dulles Airport)
Just got in e-mail, maybe someone can make use of it:
Fine print:
Earn Double Hilton HHonors® Base Points and Double Airline Miles
from Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
With double HHonors Base points, you can earn points toward the HHonors rewards you want twice as fast - from free nights to once-in-a-lifetime vacation experiences! Plus, earn double miles with American Airlines,
Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines*, United or US Airways. It's simple. Just book Plan Code H7 between November 1 and December 31, 2006.
from Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
With double HHonors Base points, you can earn points toward the HHonors rewards you want twice as fast - from free nights to once-in-a-lifetime vacation experiences! Plus, earn double miles with American Airlines,
Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines*, United or US Airways. It's simple. Just book Plan Code H7 between November 1 and December 31, 2006.
Members must provide their account number to receive double credit (1.0 credit instead of the standard 0.5 credits) per qualifying stay. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.Airline miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the terms and conditions of each participating airline's reward program, as applicable. Offer valid November 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. Reservation must include a Thursday night stay.You must book Plan Code H7 to receive this special offer. “Double Base Points” means you will receive a bonus equal to the number of Base points earned during a stay. Bonus points earned on Base points do not count toward VIP tier qualification. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. ©2006 Hilton HHonors Worldwide, LLC.
Jan 18, 2007, 8:20 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,076
Dozens Fall Ill At Hotel Near Dulles Airport
Dozens Fall Ill At Hotel Near Dulles Airport
About 100 People Reported Sick At Hilton Hotel
POSTED: 5:13 pm EST January 18, 2007
UPDATED: 7:49 pm EST January 18, 2007
DULLES, Va. -- Officials are working to determine the cause of a lot of people recently falling ill at the Hilton Washington Dulles near Dulles Airport.....
http://www.nbc4.com/news/10786506/detail.html
About 100 People Reported Sick At Hilton Hotel
POSTED: 5:13 pm EST January 18, 2007
UPDATED: 7:49 pm EST January 18, 2007
DULLES, Va. -- Officials are working to determine the cause of a lot of people recently falling ill at the Hilton Washington Dulles near Dulles Airport.....
http://www.nbc4.com/news/10786506/detail.html
Jan 18, 2007, 8:46 pm
#65
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: DTW and PHX
Programs: hhonors
Posts: 83
This has been sweeping the country - I got it in Detroit last week, and people have been getting it in CA and AZ for the past couple of weeks - usually a 1-2 day thing... - it seems to be highly contagious, and it's like no other "flu" or digestive thing I've ever experienced...
I really doubt it's anything the hotel did... makes a great headline though...
I really doubt it's anything the hotel did... makes a great headline though...
Jan 18, 2007, 9:17 pm
#68
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K; HH Diamond;
Posts: 342
I'm not staying there , but I did just see a segment on the local DC news on this. Guests have been sent to other properties, and it was said the Hilton Dulles will be throughly cleaned starting tomorrow.
Will be interesting to see how the Hilton PR department handles this disaster. So far, I think, so good -- from a non-guest's perspective. Don't know how they handled it on a local level, but what I've seen here on the DC news sounds like they are not down-playing the seriousness of the problem, and are taking strong (e.g., closing the hotel!) steps to rectify the issue.
Will be interesting to see how the Hilton PR department handles this disaster. So far, I think, so good -- from a non-guest's perspective. Don't know how they handled it on a local level, but what I've seen here on the DC news sounds like they are not down-playing the seriousness of the problem, and are taking strong (e.g., closing the hotel!) steps to rectify the issue.
Jan 19, 2007, 5:54 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Silver Spring, and Eastern Shore Md. USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA MM/Premier Gold, Hyatt Globalist,Hilton Honors Gold, IHG platinum, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,059
I saw this on the news as well and it is too bad this happened. It is a lovely hotel with very nice staff.
Jan 19, 2007, 8:29 am
#71
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Posts: 1,884
Norovirus Strikes 100 Guests, Employees at Dulles Hotel
By Allan Lengel
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, January 19, 2007; Page B01
About 100 guests and employees at a Hilton hotel near Dulles International Airport have been sickened by the highly contagious norovirus, forcing the hotel to stop taking reservations as it sanitizes the building, authorities said last night.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...21.html?sub=AR
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By Allan Lengel
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, January 19, 2007; Page B01
About 100 guests and employees at a Hilton hotel near Dulles International Airport have been sickened by the highly contagious norovirus, forcing the hotel to stop taking reservations as it sanitizes the building, authorities said last night.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...21.html?sub=AR
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Jan 19, 2007, 11:29 am
#72
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Aurora, CO
Programs: United Premier, Frontier Ascent, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 17
Was there....quite an experience
I was staying at the Hilton Dulles attending a company meeting when the virus hit on Tuesday night. It took most of our group of over a hundred down. Most were not able to relocate or travel in the midst of the illness.
And certainly at the time the speculation was food poisoning which turned out to be in error.
The upside is the Hilton stay was very helpful, calling everyone in our group to offer any possible assistance (extra nights, room service, etc).
We had stayed there before and have always had outstanding service and I think, under the circumstances, the stay handled it very well.
The best news - I got out Wednesday unscathed (at least so far)!
Off to wash my hands again,
DenverFlyer
And certainly at the time the speculation was food poisoning which turned out to be in error.
The upside is the Hilton stay was very helpful, calling everyone in our group to offer any possible assistance (extra nights, room service, etc).
We had stayed there before and have always had outstanding service and I think, under the circumstances, the stay handled it very well.
The best news - I got out Wednesday unscathed (at least so far)!
Off to wash my hands again,
DenverFlyer
Jan 26, 2007, 7:51 am
#75
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 5
Norovirus
I stayed at the Hilton 1/15 - 1/17 and on the night of the 16th I became ill. I originally thought that it was food poisoning, but I was told, by Hilton employees that it was the Norovirus. I was relocated to the Crown Plaza on thursday (18th) night. Unfortunately I missed a full days worth of business meetings and had to stay in the Sterling area an extra day. Hilton staff were very apologetic, but that was the extent of their regret. There has not been any compensation in lieu of the wasted (ill) nights stay at the property. Anyone who has been stricken by the virus knows that the only place you get any rest is on the floor of the water closet.
On the upside, as a diamond member, they upgraded my room and they do have a decent concierge lounge. And, when they sent me to the Crown Plaza, I received an upgrade there as well due to my Platinum status with Priority Club (a dubious honor).
On the upside, as a diamond member, they upgraded my room and they do have a decent concierge lounge. And, when they sent me to the Crown Plaza, I received an upgrade there as well due to my Platinum status with Priority Club (a dubious honor).