2013 Changes to HH Reward Stays, new cat., more pts needed
Mar 27, 2013, 10:11 am
#1051
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,338
I agree with this analysis. If HHonors allows the booking, either on its web site or via a Hilton agent, then the booking is not a "mistake."
Furthermore, there are HHonors reps monitoring this site. If booking past 12 months is not allowed, the reps should speak up and plug the booking "glitch."
It would be unethical on HHonors' part to say/do nothing until after March 27 and then announce that the bookings are invalid. It would be completely devious on HHonors' part to allow customers to travel halfway around the world to find out that their reservations won't be honored.
HHonors has pissed off enough customers that I don't think it would chose to alienate us even further. Just my two cents.
Furthermore, there are HHonors reps monitoring this site. If booking past 12 months is not allowed, the reps should speak up and plug the booking "glitch."
It would be unethical on HHonors' part to say/do nothing until after March 27 and then announce that the bookings are invalid. It would be completely devious on HHonors' part to allow customers to travel halfway around the world to find out that their reservations won't be honored.
HHonors has pissed off enough customers that I don't think it would chose to alienate us even further. Just my two cents.
Mar 27, 2013, 11:16 am
#1052
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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Hi. Does anyone know for sure when the deadline is for booking a European HH property before devaluation?
Midnight US, midnight Europe? East Coast, etc.?
I searched "time zone" in this thread but got no hits. Sorry if I've missed this in another post.
Midnight US, midnight Europe? East Coast, etc.?
I searched "time zone" in this thread but got no hits. Sorry if I've missed this in another post.
Mar 27, 2013, 11:34 am
#1053
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 1,461
The website just said midnight tonight, Central time, U.S., so hopefully, it will be the same across the board. I understand your concern though, as I ran into that issue once when Starwood was changing categories.
Mar 27, 2013, 11:37 am
#1054
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,396
Not sure if this has been covered already, but a Hilton rep I spoke with a couple minutes ago (regarding problems with points posting to my account from my Citi card) indicated they were moving everything over to new servers starting tomorrow. I'm going to go ahead and take a screenshot of my account to be on the safe side, but I think we can all expect this to be a pretty glitchy next day or two if what he says is true.
Mar 27, 2013, 12:56 pm
#1055
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
Sorry a quick question: Do we have to pay tax on the standard on night or AXON award stays? Thanks.
Mar 27, 2013, 1:08 pm
#1056
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Mar 27, 2013, 2:03 pm
#1057
Join Date: Apr 2005
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I didn't read all 1,056 posts so sorry if this is a repeat. I looked out to next February and to book one night at the one Waldorf property in the U.S. I looked at required 121,000 points. That equates to 26 weeks worth of points earning at the property I stay (live) at. What a great value.
Mar 27, 2013, 2:12 pm
#1058
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I didn't read all 1,056 posts so sorry if this is a repeat. I looked out to next February and to book one night at the one Waldorf property in the U.S. I looked at required 121,000 points. That equates to 26 weeks worth of points earning at the property I stay (live) at. What a great value.
Mar 27, 2013, 2:18 pm
#1059
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 247
I read through roughly half the thread but didn't see a discussion on all-inclusive properties. I am looking to book today so preserve to old levels, but wanted to see if it makes sense. It is now 60,000/night at the all-inclusive resort. What is the new level? Specifically looking at Hilton in Puerto Vallarta.
Mar 27, 2013, 2:35 pm
#1060
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: EWR
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I read through roughly half the thread but didn't see a discussion on all-inclusive properties. I am looking to book today so preserve to old levels, but wanted to see if it makes sense. It is now 60,000/night at the all-inclusive resort. What is the new level? Specifically looking at Hilton in Puerto Vallarta.
for most hotels, the # of points will change according to the month. however, it doesn't look like the Hilton PV will change.
side note - i LOVED puerto vallarta when i went a few years ago. i stayed at the marriott resort there but i'm sure the Hilton is just as nice (if not better!)
Mar 27, 2013, 5:17 pm
#1062
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
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http://hhonorspointssearchtool.com/
for most hotels, the # of points will change according to the month. however, it doesn't look like the Hilton PV will change.
side note - i LOVED puerto vallarta when i went a few years ago. i stayed at the marriott resort there but i'm sure the Hilton is just as nice (if not better!)
for most hotels, the # of points will change according to the month. however, it doesn't look like the Hilton PV will change.
side note - i LOVED puerto vallarta when i went a few years ago. i stayed at the marriott resort there but i'm sure the Hilton is just as nice (if not better!)
For that reason, I decided to book two high end properties in Puerto Rico, which are going to 70K and 60K night in high season. booked 4+4 for a total of 295,000 (one AXON and one 4 nights at WA).
Mar 27, 2013, 6:34 pm
#1063
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Mar 27, 2013, 11:46 pm
#1064
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 699
interestingly it appears the number of points needed for cash and points is now less than half the standard award amount. ie, conrad hk yesterday was 25K + ~1067HKD? and is now 32K +1163 HKD (standard award however increased from 50K to 80K) and conrad dublin was 25K + 66 euros and now is 20K + 63 euros (standard award unchanged at 50K).
out of curiosity for the dublin conrad for 3 (possibly 4) nights would you guys choose:
1) 145K axon (already reserved)
2) 60K + 189 euros
3) 450 euros
thanks for any input!
out of curiosity for the dublin conrad for 3 (possibly 4) nights would you guys choose:
1) 145K axon (already reserved)
2) 60K + 189 euros
3) 450 euros
thanks for any input!
Mar 28, 2013, 12:07 am
#1065
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Oops, waited til the last minute. Was thinking about Whister BC but I guess not. Will be staying at the Hyatt there...