2013 Changes to HH Reward Stays, new cat., more pts needed
Feb 19, 2013, 3:25 pm
#107
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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It is just too much now
https://www.facebook.com/HiltonHHonors
https://www.facebook.com/HiltonHHonors
Feb 19, 2013, 3:25 pm
#108
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA - 1K, Hilton - Diamond, Starwood - Plat
Posts: 182
*cough cough cough*
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...luation-2.html
Granted, the post was made 18 months ago (so clearly accurate at the time), but I remembered this as soon as I saw the email from Hhonors today about the devaluation and had a chuckle.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...luation-2.html
Granted, the post was made 18 months ago (so clearly accurate at the time), but I remembered this as soon as I saw the email from Hhonors today about the devaluation and had a chuckle.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:26 pm
#109
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
One bright spot I saw with this is Hilton Prague is now 30k most of the year, except for June which is 50k. Normal price for a room is 35k. So I guess you catch a little break.
I have an exec room reservation there later this summer ... wonder if the rate would drop. If it dropped by a similar amount, I'd get 20k points back. Not that I'll hold my breath or they'll be worth much ...
I have an exec room reservation there later this summer ... wonder if the rate would drop. If it dropped by a similar amount, I'd get 20k points back. Not that I'll hold my breath or they'll be worth much ...
Feb 19, 2013, 3:28 pm
#110
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
up to 4 free nights on a stay of 20 consecutive nights
Either way, all of this is awful, awful news, and not just because I'll have to completely rewrite the sticky.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:33 pm
#111
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,413
Changes in Reward Stays
As I sit here, spending more mental energy on this than it is probably worth, I find myself reminiscing about the good old days. Who remembers 6 nights at the Waikaloa Village for 100,000?
Feb 19, 2013, 3:34 pm
#112
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
Well, don't I feel silly...staying in Hiltons this week after canceling all Marriott stays due to their huge devaluation.
I can move next week's stays to SPG, but they haven't announced their deval yet.
I can move next week's stays to SPG, but they haven't announced their deval yet.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:38 pm
#113
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YYZ
Posts: 731
Exactly the same situation. Will be moving my stays to SPG anyways just because I think they are least likely to spring these massive devaluations on us.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:40 pm
#114
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Really interested on the impact to VIP awards. These are generally the only ones I cash in on..
Feb 19, 2013, 3:42 pm
#115
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Location: BNA/SAN
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I think their wording is clear as mud. I also read it that even if I don't modify an existing reservation the new rates will apply if I redeem after March 28th. (or am I misunderstanding "redeeming"? to me it is actually staying there, not reserving). Think I'll have to call in to see what they say.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:43 pm
#116
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 299
I think their wording is clear as mud. I also read it that even if I don't modify an existing reservation the new rates will apply if I redeem after March 28th. (or am I misunderstanding "redeeming"? to me it is actually staying there, not reserving). Think I'll have to call in to see what they say.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:44 pm
#117
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SUX
Programs: BA Silver; HHonors Gold; SPG Gold; Points but dirt with everyone else
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I think their wording is clear as mud. I also read it that even if I don't modify an existing reservation the new rates will apply if I redeem after March 28th. (or am I misunderstanding "redeeming"? to me it is actually staying there, not reserving). Think I'll have to call in to see what they say.
Feb 19, 2013, 3:45 pm
#118
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You have until 3/28/13 to lock yourself into the current rates, but if you were to make a change for any reason after 3/28/13, you would then be subject to the new award rates, whatever they may be.
The new changes will become effective as of 12:01AM CST on Mar 28, 2013. Until this time, you can redeem Points for rewards stays at the current prices. You can book online, call +1-800-HHONORS (+1-800-446-6677, toll-free in the United States) or contact your local Hilton Reservations and Customer Care center. After this date, you can continue to make modifications; however, all standard room redemptions will follow the new standard room chart. Therefore, if the number of points changes from what was originally booked, up or down, the new point values will apply
Feb 19, 2013, 3:45 pm
#119
Join Date: Jan 2006
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