Q4 Promo - 1000 Points
Oct 10, 2012, 2:15 pm
#91
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 1
Long-time reader who finally decided to register.
I respect Hilton's right to test the waters, and to determine whether a less attractive offer will continue to attract business travellers. In addition to travellers that may be bound to Hilton by their corporate standards or corporate contracts, there may also be some that don't have a choice but to do without a decent promotion if they want to get to Gold or Diamond.
When possible, I think it's important to send a message that some of us have flexibility and will exercise that flexibility in these circumstances. Having already qualified for Diamond, I'll be working on accumulating 2013 roll-over nights at Marriott this quarter. That will be a total of 9 nights in October, with another 12-15 in November and December (3/4 of my stays are Tuesday & Wednesday).
I respect Hilton's right to test the waters, and to determine whether a less attractive offer will continue to attract business travellers. In addition to travellers that may be bound to Hilton by their corporate standards or corporate contracts, there may also be some that don't have a choice but to do without a decent promotion if they want to get to Gold or Diamond.
When possible, I think it's important to send a message that some of us have flexibility and will exercise that flexibility in these circumstances. Having already qualified for Diamond, I'll be working on accumulating 2013 roll-over nights at Marriott this quarter. That will be a total of 9 nights in October, with another 12-15 in November and December (3/4 of my stays are Tuesday & Wednesday).
Oct 10, 2012, 5:25 pm
#92
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MID
Programs: Delta Skymiles Lifetime Silver, Delta MM, Lifetime Marriott Plat, Lifetime Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 366
What is up with leaving Tuesday and Wednesday nights out of what is already an extremely lame promotion? Talk about adding insult to injury! I already have 95 nights with Marriott this year and I'm at 50 with Hilton with rooms booked through EOY. Unfortunately Marriotts recent promo ends on 10/31 so I'm also screwed there. I have a Marriott and Hilton across the street from each other with a crosswalk. I guess what makes the most sense is hitting Damond and then padding my Marriott rollover nights. I'll have to wait to get a definitive answer on the Delta MQM promo.
Oct 10, 2012, 6:58 pm
#93
Join Date: May 2011
Location: California
Programs: UA 1K/MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 246
What is up with leaving Tuesday and Wednesday nights out of what is already an extremely lame promotion? Talk about adding insult to injury! I already have 95 nights with Marriott this year and I'm at 50 with Hilton with rooms booked through EOY. Unfortunately Marriotts recent promo ends on 10/31 so I'm also screwed there. I have a Marriott and Hilton across the street from each other with a crosswalk. I guess what makes the most sense is hitting Damond and then padding my Marriott rollover nights. I'll have to wait to get a definitive answer on the Delta MQM promo.
Oct 11, 2012, 7:40 am
#94
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MID
Programs: Delta Skymiles Lifetime Silver, Delta MM, Lifetime Marriott Plat, Lifetime Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 366
Oct 11, 2012, 8:05 am
#95
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Long-time reader who finally decided to register.
I respect Hilton's right to test the waters, and to determine whether a less attractive offer will continue to attract business travellers. In addition to travellers that may be bound to Hilton by their corporate standards or corporate contracts, there may also be some that don't have a choice but to do without a decent promotion if they want to get to Gold or Diamond.
When possible, I think it's important to send a message that some of us have flexibility and will exercise that flexibility in these circumstances. Having already qualified for Diamond, I'll be working on accumulating 2013 roll-over nights at Marriott this quarter. That will be a total of 9 nights in October, with another 12-15 in November and December (3/4 of my stays are Tuesday & Wednesday).
I respect Hilton's right to test the waters, and to determine whether a less attractive offer will continue to attract business travellers. In addition to travellers that may be bound to Hilton by their corporate standards or corporate contracts, there may also be some that don't have a choice but to do without a decent promotion if they want to get to Gold or Diamond.
When possible, I think it's important to send a message that some of us have flexibility and will exercise that flexibility in these circumstances. Having already qualified for Diamond, I'll be working on accumulating 2013 roll-over nights at Marriott this quarter. That will be a total of 9 nights in October, with another 12-15 in November and December (3/4 of my stays are Tuesday & Wednesday).
Good first post ^
Oct 11, 2012, 11:07 am
#96
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 249
If I already have a booking at Grand Wailea in Maui is it too late to register for the VS miles promo? The link says registering must be done prior to worldwide Hilton booking. Am I out of luck?
If I can't take advantage of this are miles and miles a better option? I am always uncertaine Between the three options, miles and miles, miles and fixed points and miles and variable points as to what is the best choice.
If I can't take advantage of this are miles and miles a better option? I am always uncertaine Between the three options, miles and miles, miles and fixed points and miles and variable points as to what is the best choice.
Oct 12, 2012, 6:44 am
#98
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Moreland Hills (CLE)
Programs: Over-entitled UA 1.3MM Gold, AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott L-T Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 5,521
Welcome to FT HeliosUK, or at least out of the shadows. ^
Like others have said, this is a very pathetic offer.
For me it's Bonjour Hyatt.
I've been traveling for business now for 20 years and have been HHonors Diamond for seven or eight years.
Last week I spent the most money ever for one night at a U.S. hotel (over $600).
FYI Hilton - it was the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco.
Like others have said, this is a very pathetic offer.
For me it's Bonjour Hyatt.
I've been traveling for business now for 20 years and have been HHonors Diamond for seven or eight years.
Last week I spent the most money ever for one night at a U.S. hotel (over $600).
FYI Hilton - it was the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco.
Oct 12, 2012, 7:56 am
#100
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
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I think stifle is spot on here. I agree with shoreline that the front desk can't change your earning style but the ff miles programme credited is fixed based on the account settings at the time of booking. You do need the front desk to change this and they definitely are able to do so. On numerous occasions I've checked in and handed one ff card over and have been asked if I want miles to post to this account or a different ff scheme recorded with my booking.
That said once I have my five stays I'll test this, or if someone else has hit the target perhaps they could see what happens.
bmifly
I think stifle is spot on here. I agree with shoreline that the front desk can't change your earning style but the ff miles programme credited is fixed based on the account settings at the time of booking. You do need the front desk to change this and they definitely are able to do so. On numerous occasions I've checked in and handed one ff card over and have been asked if I want miles to post to this account or a different ff scheme recorded with my booking.
That said once I have my five stays I'll test this, or if someone else has hit the target perhaps they could see what happens.
bmifly
change it on your account after booking? ask the ff agent to change it for you at the hotel then watch her do it? change it by midnight the day fo checkout on your hhonors account? hand them a different ff card at the time of check in? Specifics would be nice.
if you don't believe the T&C of the program, can't do much about that, but for others, I would advise you to read for yourself. The link was listed above. Post it the correct hhonors number on your hhonors account as your preferred ff number and make sure your earning style is set to one of the miles ways of earnings.@:-)
and, of course, if in doubt, call hhonors, don't ask the hotel staff to do anything on your hhonors account.
Oct 12, 2012, 11:20 am
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: From ORK, live LCY
Programs: BA Silver, EI Silver, HH Gold, BW Gold, ABP, Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci
Posts: 14,216
how do you plan to test this? just curious.
change it on your account after booking? ask the ff agent to change it for you at the hotel then watch her do it? change it by midnight the day fo checkout on your hhonors account? hand them a different ff card at the time of check in? Specifics would be nice.
if you don't believe the T&C of the program, can't do much about that, but for others, I would advise you to read for yourself. The link was listed above. Post it the correct hhonors number on your hhonors account as your preferred ff number and make sure your earning style is set to one of the miles ways of earnings.@:-)
and, of course, if in doubt, call hhonors, don't ask the hotel staff to do anything on your hhonors account.
change it on your account after booking? ask the ff agent to change it for you at the hotel then watch her do it? change it by midnight the day fo checkout on your hhonors account? hand them a different ff card at the time of check in? Specifics would be nice.
if you don't believe the T&C of the program, can't do much about that, but for others, I would advise you to read for yourself. The link was listed above. Post it the correct hhonors number on your hhonors account as your preferred ff number and make sure your earning style is set to one of the miles ways of earnings.@:-)
and, of course, if in doubt, call hhonors, don't ask the hotel staff to do anything on your hhonors account.
It is easy to test as follows: Make booking, arrive and give different FF number to FDC, and then see where the miles go.
Oct 12, 2012, 6:15 pm
#104
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA FL
Programs: Hilton Honors LT Diamond, Marriott Gold Delta Gold, Avis Preferred Plus,
Posts: 190
This is the weakest promo I have ever seen Hilton come up with. Got myself a Platinum challenge from Marriott and will get 3 free night coupons in the process. Pretty easy challenge of 6 stays.
Oct 12, 2012, 6:39 pm
#105
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
You're saying over and over that it's the T&Cs, but you (a) haven't quoted it, (b) haven't realized that many things in HHonors work differently in practice than in the T&Cs, and (c) have ignored the three or four different people who have tried to explain to you that there is a difference between the earning style and the chosen airline partner.
It is easy to test as follows: Make booking, arrive and give different FF number to FDC, and then see where the miles go.
It is easy to test as follows: Make booking, arrive and give different FF number to FDC, and then see where the miles go.
I copied and pasted the T&C for you in post #68 (along with the link so you can read for yourself).
You quoted my post (#68) in your post #75.
you may say that many things work different. However, can you please direct me to a link and quote me another T&C that the hhonors program does not follow.
Yes you are correct! Earning style must be set properly as well as having your preferred airline partner on you hhonors account and selected.
Setting BOTH of these things (Earning style & FF partner # is EXACTLY what I have been saying.)
If you have read a single post where I have said something other than this, please point me to that post.
The other point that many people here do not seem to understand, is how and when those 2 items need to be set. (as quoted above in post #68). A hotel clerk has no ability to change your hhonors account info. for FF# (unless they call hhonors, in which case, is still suppose to take your permission to change). and.....................the fact that you have up to midnight the day of check out (again, the quote from hhonors T&C in post #68 & the link provided for you to read for yourself).