2014 Credentials
Feb 22, 2014, 7:42 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
2014 Credentials
I had my 2014 card arrive on Friday - a rather spartan package in comparison to previous years, not that I needed anything more.
I do like that the "Member Since" is back on the card - I do take a bit of pride in being a HHonors member since 1987
I do like that the "Member Since" is back on the card - I do take a bit of pride in being a HHonors member since 1987
Feb 23, 2014, 3:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: If only I knew
Programs: Several of my own making in which I was recently fast-tracked to super-duper-über-elite status
Posts: 1,074
Got mine on over the weekend and was disappointed to see no extended expiration after being Diamond for 10 years.
Any one see an extended expiration after being elite for 10 consecutive years, as others have reported getting in the past?
Looks like I might have to consider switching back to SPG if Hilton doesn't come up with a lifetime status program soon.
Any one see an extended expiration after being elite for 10 consecutive years, as others have reported getting in the past?
Looks like I might have to consider switching back to SPG if Hilton doesn't come up with a lifetime status program soon.
Feb 23, 2014, 3:56 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,111
Mine showed up with an expiration of 2017. I've been Diamond for greater than 10 years. I did have to call and remind them to send a new card to my wife as we have a mutual account.
Feb 23, 2014, 5:40 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSY
Programs: Delta Platinum/1MM, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 652
I re-qualified for Diamond, and last week I was sent...a GOLD card. I called HH, and the agent confirmed that I indeed had re-qualified for diamond, apologized, and would send out a Diamond card.
As long as everything is correct online (and it is), I really don't care too much. I probably had to pull out the card only once last year.
As long as everything is correct online (and it is), I really don't care too much. I probably had to pull out the card only once last year.
Feb 23, 2014, 6:48 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta DM, 4MM, SC, AmEx Reserve, UA Plat, SPG/Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 2,383
I nearly trashed mine as I thought it was a credit card offer or some other spam mail. The envelope was very nondescript, thin and didn't suggest that a new card was included. Also a bit disappointed that Hilton doesn't bother to redesign their cards from year to year just changes the expiration dates.
Feb 23, 2014, 9:28 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: WN Nothing and spending the half million points from too many flights, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,043
First, I am an industrial consultant, as in places that make things. Dirty, greasy places full of hard working people and then me on occasion.
I have only used my Diamond card once recently. I was staying at a Hampton (80% or more of my nights are at Hampton) and I parked in the spot with the Diamond Elite Parking sign. Guy says "Hey, that is for Diamonds!" Quickly pulled my card, flashed it for him and said, "Yep, I know. Thanks."
I have only used my Diamond card once recently. I was staying at a Hampton (80% or more of my nights are at Hampton) and I parked in the spot with the Diamond Elite Parking sign. Guy says "Hey, that is for Diamonds!" Quickly pulled my card, flashed it for him and said, "Yep, I know. Thanks."
Last edited by InkUnderNails; Feb 23, 2014 at 9:44 pm
Feb 24, 2014, 8:38 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
Got mine on over the weekend and was disappointed to see no extended expiration after being Diamond for 10 years.
Any one see an extended expiration after being elite for 10 consecutive years, as others have reported getting in the past?
Looks like I might have to consider switching back to SPG if Hilton doesn't come up with a lifetime status program soon.
Any one see an extended expiration after being elite for 10 consecutive years, as others have reported getting in the past?
Looks like I might have to consider switching back to SPG if Hilton doesn't come up with a lifetime status program soon.
All that was in the packet was a card and a very short note saying thanks. What's the deck of cards Michael19887 mentioned?
Feb 24, 2014, 12:40 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: The Frontier
Programs: Some
Posts: 185
I've been a Diamond since the program began - Back in 2009 I think, I was given expiration date of 2014. This year, I just get 2015. Doesn't really matter as I'll easily re-qualify.
All that was in the packet was a card and a very short note saying thanks. What's the deck of cards Michael19887 mentioned?
All that was in the packet was a card and a very short note saying thanks. What's the deck of cards Michael19887 mentioned?
But a friend who qualified for HH Gold last year (first-time qualifier) received, in addition to his gold card, a small "recipe book" with recipes from various HH hotels around the world. It was just a small paper booklet, nifty perhaps for those who cook I would think, but otherwise not a big deal at all, it seems.
Last edited by mudbug31; Feb 24, 2014 at 12:40 pm Reason: changed to "world" from "country" in re recipes.
Feb 24, 2014, 12:45 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta DM, 4MM, SC, AmEx Reserve, UA Plat, SPG/Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold
Posts: 2,383
I was going to speculate as to who got the deck of cards but I've got nothing. I have in the past but did not this year. Just an oversize envelope with my new diamond card. Sounds as if other diamonds have also not gotten anything extra with their new credentials...
Feb 24, 2014, 3:38 pm
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
Does anyone remember when they started the Diamond level? When I first was made Diamond, there were no apparent written qualifications, just a note telling me I was very important
Feb 25, 2014, 12:20 am
#15
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 1,032
Got mine. The only thing that bothers me a little is the lettering (your name, number, etc.) seems to be done with cheap ink (raised on card; feel it) and would fall off the card. But I anticipate very little use with the actual card.
I discovered that I can have the Diamond card on my iPhone passbook (from HHonors app), so I think I will use my card even less than before.
I discovered that I can have the Diamond card on my iPhone passbook (from HHonors app), so I think I will use my card even less than before.