can i give my free weekend night certificate to my friend?
Aug 19, 2015, 1:33 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 595
I was just on the phone with Hilton the other night trying to use my certificate to book a room and was unable to do so because it's only good for standard rooms on weekend nights. However, the representative told me that I could let somebody else use the certificate.
I suggest calling the # on the certificate and speaking with a representative. Good luck!
I suggest calling the # on the certificate and speaking with a representative. Good luck!
May 18, 2017, 11:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Singapore & Globe trotting
Programs: QR Gold, ITA Club Executive, Hilton Gold, GHA Titanium, Taj Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 422
Hello, this is an old thread so can I get confirmation from someone as to whether I can still do this - use my weekend night certificates from the reserve card for a family member or friend without me actually being with them? Thanks!
May 19, 2017, 2:53 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
Called as my in law (with his approval) - book a night using the BMG voucher. Add myself as an additional guest. Also asked the rep to note that I (the guest) was going to arrive first and is authorized to check in. Also used my personal card for any incidental charges or pre-authorization.
Come the day of check in, i provided them with the voucher and I was able to check in
. No further question was asked. GOOD LUCK!
May 19, 2017, 7:33 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA LT PLT; HH Diamond; AS 75K
Posts: 2,877
So, it's okay to call and lie if your relative gives you approval? Tired of people exploiting things and then complain when companies reduce benefits.
May 22, 2017, 11:08 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
May 4, 2021, 4:47 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 113
“Reward Certificate may be issued to the Hilton Honors Member, any person in the Member’s family, or to any other person, as directed by the Member. Once issued, rewards are not transferable and may be used only by the individual named on the reward. If a person other than the individual named on the reward documentation attempts to redeem the reward, the reward will be deemed void and accommodations and/or transportation will be denied”
My understanding is, say A has the cert, he can issue it to B, ie book a reservation in B's name. However, once that was done, C or anyone other than B cannot try to use it.
Otherwise there is no way to interpret "issued to the Hilton Honors Member, any person in the Member’s family, or to any other person". It is highly unlikely that before AMEX send the email to A issuing the cert, A can call AMEX or Hilton asking the cert directly to be sent to B's account.
My understanding is, say A has the cert, he can issue it to B, ie book a reservation in B's name. However, once that was done, C or anyone other than B cannot try to use it.
Otherwise there is no way to interpret "issued to the Hilton Honors Member, any person in the Member’s family, or to any other person". It is highly unlikely that before AMEX send the email to A issuing the cert, A can call AMEX or Hilton asking the cert directly to be sent to B's account.
