1 stay to Diamond, can get an HI for $71
Dec 21, 2013, 8:15 am
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1 stay to Diamond, can get an HI for $71
So I find myself one stay short of Diamond this year with no business travel left. I can get an HI near me for one night MVP rate at $71, thus completing Diamond for 2014. I mostly stay at HGI and HI with an occasional Doubletree or proper Hilton thrown in. No aspirational properties on the horizon for a stay in 2014 but probably will use points to go to Hawaii for a week, possibly the Hilton Waikiki each. I hear Diamond might get upgraded there.
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
Dec 21, 2013, 8:32 am
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So I find myself one stay short of Diamond this year with no business travel left. I can get an HI near me for one night MVP rate at $71, thus completing Diamond for 2014. I mostly stay at HGI and HI with an occasional Doubletree or proper Hilton thrown in. No aspirational properties on the horizon for a stay in 2014 but probably will use points to go to Hawaii for a week, possibly the Hilton Waikiki each. I hear Diamond might get upgraded there.
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
staying mainly in HGI and HI will not make much different between Gold and Diamond, but in the Doubletrees and FS Hiltons will mean extra 1000 points/stay + diamond bonus, and probably and upgrade.
71 USD is not a big amount. I would go for it
Dec 21, 2013, 10:12 am
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Dec 21, 2013, 10:13 am
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No brainer... treat yourself to a night away from home for $71!
Dec 21, 2013, 1:23 pm
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Oh, and don't forget this valuable Diamond benefit at HI.
Dec 21, 2013, 1:34 pm
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Dec 21, 2013, 5:50 pm
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So I find myself one stay short of Diamond this year with no business travel left. I can get an HI near me for one night MVP rate at $71, thus completing Diamond for 2014. I mostly stay at HGI and HI with an occasional Doubletree or proper Hilton thrown in. No aspirational properties on the horizon for a stay in 2014 but probably will use points to go to Hawaii for a week, possibly the Hilton Waikiki each. I hear Diamond might get upgraded there.
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
So with that said, is $71 for Diamond worth it for me?
Last edited by general45; Dec 21, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Dec 22, 2013, 11:13 am
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for $71... I agree with the board. no brainier, I would do it.
If you stay at HGI, I don't think they give golds free breakfast... that itself is worth more than $71 if you stay at HGI a dozen times a year. (not to mention the better upgrade potential and added points).
If you stay at HGI, I don't think they give golds free breakfast... that itself is worth more than $71 if you stay at HGI a dozen times a year. (not to mention the better upgrade potential and added points).
Dec 22, 2013, 5:44 pm
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I'd certainly do the deal, but not for the HGI breakfast benefit 
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MY WAY GOLD MEMBERSHIP HOTEL BENEFITS:6
Hilton Garden Inn™
750 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or a complimentary Hot Cooked-to-Order Breakfast for you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each day of your stay.
Hilton Garden Inn™
750 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or a complimentary Hot Cooked-to-Order Breakfast for you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each day of your stay.
for $71... I agree with the board. no brainier, I would do it.
If you stay at HGI, I don't think they give golds free breakfast... that itself is worth more than $71 if you stay at HGI a dozen times a year. (not to mention the better upgrade potential and added points).
If you stay at HGI, I don't think they give golds free breakfast... that itself is worth more than $71 if you stay at HGI a dozen times a year. (not to mention the better upgrade potential and added points).
Dec 23, 2013, 3:07 pm
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If you read around the board, there are tons of threads on this. If you earn Diamond before Dec 31, you will have it thru the end of March 2015.
Only you can decide if it is worth it, as we know nothing about what your travel needs, wants and desires are.
Only you can decide if it is worth it, as we know nothing about what your travel needs, wants and desires are.