Hilton: Up to 50% Off Between December 14, 2012 to January 7, 2013
Dec 21, 2012, 12:57 pm
#331
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
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Dec 22, 2012, 11:21 am
#332
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, WN RR A-list+
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I checked in using this rate and wasn't not asked for ID
For the 2nd time in my life I asked to change rooms (was granted) and still not asked for ID.
I was given extra breakfast coupons and was not asked for ID
Only strange thing is they wrote how much I paid for the room on the little thing that holds the keys but I don't know if that is standard at this hotel or not.
For the 2nd time in my life I asked to change rooms (was granted) and still not asked for ID.
I was given extra breakfast coupons and was not asked for ID
Only strange thing is they wrote how much I paid for the room on the little thing that holds the keys but I don't know if that is standard at this hotel or not.
Dec 22, 2012, 12:16 pm
#333
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: HHonors, Star Alliance
Posts: 72
"Only strange thing is they wrote how much I paid for the room on the little thing that holds the keys but I don't know if that is standard at this hotel or not. "
I also noticed this at the WA in NYC. I didn't think much of it, but I don't remember seeing any other hotel do this.
Either way, it was a friendly reminder of what a great deal I was getting.
One possible reason for doing this is to confirm the rate prior to checking in. If you saw the dollar amount and it was different from what you booked, you would probably mention something right away.
I always wondered if people who spend more on the room rate have a higher chance of getting an upgrade (assuming everything is the same with regard to the guest).
I also noticed this at the WA in NYC. I didn't think much of it, but I don't remember seeing any other hotel do this.
Either way, it was a friendly reminder of what a great deal I was getting.
One possible reason for doing this is to confirm the rate prior to checking in. If you saw the dollar amount and it was different from what you booked, you would probably mention something right away.
I always wondered if people who spend more on the room rate have a higher chance of getting an upgrade (assuming everything is the same with regard to the guest).
Dec 22, 2012, 12:43 pm
#334
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Snohomish, WA
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Rate has no impact on upgrades. Just paid $70 for a night at the Hilton Scotts Valley and was upgraded to a full suite with whirpool tub.
neil
neil
Dec 22, 2012, 3:03 pm
#335
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
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In the past I had paid $199 for Conrad Chicago, only upgraded to a city view room.
Last month I paid $90 (christmas in July) once again for Conrad Chiago, got upgraded to a suite with 2 bathrooms.
Both times I am a gold.
Dec 22, 2012, 8:53 pm
#336
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Location: Melbourne
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Dec 23, 2012, 6:01 am
#337
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Paris, France
Programs: HHonors, Marriott Rewards, AAdvantage
Posts: 127
Look up thread, because some of the rate rules have wording that may make Joe Desk Clerk-Who-Slept-Through-Yesterday's-Staff-Meeting think it's a restricted rate.
Dec 23, 2012, 4:16 pm
#338
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC, AA, UA, BA, Hilton
Posts: 2,907
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Our two night stay at a HGI last week posted today on my HHonors account after everything showed as "Pending" yesterday when I checked.
We were upgraded (HHonors Gold) to a king jacuzzi room at checkin, and my choice of the comped breakfast buffet at HGI's instead of the 750 points had the coupons in our key envelope.
Points and stay/night credits showed correctly as did the "1000 Reasons" Q4 bonus points and my 25% Gold bonus. Airline miles posted (AA) with the only thing still pending was the AA double miles promo, which hopefully will appear soon.
Good stay with a double jacuzzi in our comfortable king bedded room and the rate at 30% off (for HGI's) and comped breakfast made it even more of a bargain.
bj-21.
We were upgraded (HHonors Gold) to a king jacuzzi room at checkin, and my choice of the comped breakfast buffet at HGI's instead of the 750 points had the coupons in our key envelope.
Points and stay/night credits showed correctly as did the "1000 Reasons" Q4 bonus points and my 25% Gold bonus. Airline miles posted (AA) with the only thing still pending was the AA double miles promo, which hopefully will appear soon.
Good stay with a double jacuzzi in our comfortable king bedded room and the rate at 30% off (for HGI's) and comped breakfast made it even more of a bargain.
bj-21.
Dec 23, 2012, 4:24 pm
#339
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Etihad Gold, HH-Gold
Posts: 14
Stayed at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah over this weekend with spouse and a child - 1 night for $47.64. Upgraded to a Junior Suite with complimentary breakfast and internet being Gold.
Dec 23, 2012, 7:17 pm
#340
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Snohomish, WA
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Just checked into the Beverly Hilton. Had booked the cheapest King room in the Wilshire Tower for $142.50 a night using the Thank You rate. Politely asked at check-in if an upgrade was available and got upgraded to a studio suite (basically it has a little living room attached and a somewhat spacious bathroom).
As we were leaving the front desk the lady said "wow, you guys got a great rate!". Yes. Yes we did.
Neil
As we were leaving the front desk the lady said "wow, you guys got a great rate!". Yes. Yes we did.
Neil
Dec 23, 2012, 8:32 pm
#341
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Astraveln
Programs: AA ex Plat, IC Plat , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 491
Looking in Tampa for the 5th, but rates are still holding aroung 100, surprising since ORD is such a good deal.(downtown rates that we never see,,,)
Dec 23, 2012, 10:18 pm
#342
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 104
Checked out after a night at theWit earlier today, only to check into the Palmer House for the night. Comped to the executive floor (happens for all Golds at PH from what I understand).
Dec 24, 2012, 2:40 am
#343
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Bay Area
Programs: IHG Plat, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 238
Just checked into the Conrad Bangkok. $95, and with gold status was upgraded to executive floor. Sweet.
Dec 24, 2012, 3:17 am
#344
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
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Two stays at Hilton Kuching for $50 per night. Upgraded to a huge room (I mean huge). Second stay upgraded to smaller room but with river view. On penthouse floor. Breakfast free. No wifi at hotel tho.
Stay at Batang Ai resort managed by Hilton. Upgraded to suite, free breakfast.
Room at $45 per night.
Thank you FT!!!!
Booked in for Conrad Singapore. I think about $130 per night. Hope to be upgraded.
Stay at Batang Ai resort managed by Hilton. Upgraded to suite, free breakfast.
Room at $45 per night.
Thank you FT!!!!
Booked in for Conrad Singapore. I think about $130 per night. Hope to be upgraded.
Dec 24, 2012, 3:55 am
#345
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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I am at the PH on the Exec floor as well. Sunday eve. See you at breakfast. $59 rate, upgraded to some kind of mini-suite with 2 baths and a sofa.