Jul 29, 2014, 5:02 am
Last edit by: BotB
This wiki captures the main points of the Q3 offer from Hilton as posted by HHonorsRepresentative. The main focus of the thread posts has shifted to discuss the high number of opt out hotels for this promotion. Nothing stopping you from adding other useful information or discussion points to this wiki or to the thread! @:-)
Hilton Q3 Promotion: Triple Your Trip
Offer Details:
Earn Triple Points Friday through Sunday
Earn Double Points Monday through Thursday
Stays must be completed between August 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014 at participating hotels and resorts
Register using this link (Many of you may have already registered! If you received a confirmation email, then the promotion code has already dropped on your account and re-registration would not be necessary)
A full list of non-participating hotels and resorts can be found here
A FAQ for this promotion can be found here
Notes from HHonorsRepresentative about the high number of opt out hotels:
As many of you have already noted, more hotels and resorts have chosen to opt-out of this particular promotion compared to previous offers. We understand that having options when you book stays with us is very important and we do our best to encourage hotels and resorts to participate in our promotions. While we hope our promotions work for most hotels, sometimes individual hotels do not have a need for a little extra help filling their rooms. Many hotels are individually owned and operated so we let them make that decision based on their demand. Additionally, many hotels and resorts see spikes in occupancy this time of year, which explains why some hotels have opted-out.
Please do update this wiki with any other useful info or to correct any mistakes.
Hilton Q3 Promotion: Triple Your Trip
Offer Details:
Earn Triple Points Friday through Sunday
Earn Double Points Monday through Thursday
Stays must be completed between August 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014 at participating hotels and resorts
Register using this link (Many of you may have already registered! If you received a confirmation email, then the promotion code has already dropped on your account and re-registration would not be necessary)
A full list of non-participating hotels and resorts can be found here
A FAQ for this promotion can be found here
Notes from HHonorsRepresentative about the high number of opt out hotels:
As many of you have already noted, more hotels and resorts have chosen to opt-out of this particular promotion compared to previous offers. We understand that having options when you book stays with us is very important and we do our best to encourage hotels and resorts to participate in our promotions. While we hope our promotions work for most hotels, sometimes individual hotels do not have a need for a little extra help filling their rooms. Many hotels are individually owned and operated so we let them make that decision based on their demand. Additionally, many hotels and resorts see spikes in occupancy this time of year, which explains why some hotels have opted-out.
Please do update this wiki with any other useful info or to correct any mistakes.
New HH Promo 'Triple your Trip' AUG1-OCT31
Jul 22, 2014, 6:42 am
#106
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA, US, WN, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,528
Also, just a suggestion, instead of saying "the week of July 21" which caused many of us to (erroneously) think today was the day, how about "the list will be published on or before July 25", then if it comes out on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, etc. everyone is happy. Underpromise and overdeliver.
Jul 22, 2014, 7:03 am
#108
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Seems a longer list than usual, especially for international properties (esp esp in London). Only missing out once at London Park Lane, which is a bummer since it's a considerable spend and I can't switch to another property for logistical reasons.
Jul 22, 2014, 8:02 am
#109
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
This list is absolutely insane and demonstrates a complete breakdown within these promotions. Hilton needs to figure out what is going on here and evalute how much they charge properties for these promotions and how they hold their properties accountable to participate. Hilton needs to consider openly advertise which properties are or are not participating rather than burying them in a hard to find list that many people who aren't reward program savvy won't even see. Someone else mentioned that they should be making this information VISIBLE on each property's home page like they do HHonors rewards categories, and I think this is a great idea. I will continue to select properties based on which one is or is not participating to the extent I can. When I can't find a property that I like participating in the promotion I simply take my business to the competition. Is it getting to the point where it is almost false advertising to call this a Hilton HHonors promotion when a THIRD of the properties are opting out???
Jul 22, 2014, 9:10 am
#110
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Minneapolis, originally from Cincinnati
Programs: Diamond with Delta, Hyatt and Hilton. 2 MM and Plat with America (thank you citi:))
Posts: 2,345
What's the link to sign up?
This opt out list is unbelievable. Gets bigger every quarter, pretty soon it will be easier for Hilton have a list of participating properties instead.
This opt out list is unbelievable. Gets bigger every quarter, pretty soon it will be easier for Hilton have a list of participating properties instead.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:17 am
#111
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA LT PLT; HH Diamond; AS 75K
Posts: 2,879
People seem to forget this is a promotion and consider it to be a "right" or "entitlement" to get the conditions they want. It's an extra benefit.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:24 am
#112
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,467
Wow. I ended up playing a little game with myself, trying to think of a hotel that wasn't on the list. It didn't go well. Yuba City? Ukiah? Suisun City? Windsor? American Canyon? So much for my upcoming job in the North area of San Francisco.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:27 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Hilton HHonors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 216
If there were no promo, I'd agree with you, but if there is a promo, they should all be in.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:49 am
#114
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: DL DM, AS MVP 100K, Amtrak peon, Colbert Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 4,534
Quote:
Originally Posted by ILovetheReds
What's the link to sign up?
This opt out list is unbelievable. Gets bigger every quarter, pretty soon it will be easier for Hilton have a list of participating properties instead.
There are a number of posts where the link takes you to the website.
People seem to forget this is a promotion and consider it to be a "right" or "entitlement" to get the conditions they want. It's an extra benefit.
Originally Posted by ILovetheReds
What's the link to sign up?
This opt out list is unbelievable. Gets bigger every quarter, pretty soon it will be easier for Hilton have a list of participating properties instead.
There are a number of posts where the link takes you to the website.
People seem to forget this is a promotion and consider it to be a "right" or "entitlement" to get the conditions they want. It's an extra benefit.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:57 am
#115
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: US
Programs: HHonors (Diamond), Marriott (Gold), United (Gold - MM), American (Platinum), National (Executive)
Posts: 121
This list is absolutely insane and demonstrates a complete breakdown within these promotions. Hilton needs to figure out what is going on here and evalute how much they charge properties for these promotions and how they hold their properties accountable to participate. Hilton needs to consider openly advertise which properties are or are not participating rather than burying them in a hard to find list that many people who aren't reward program savvy won't even see. Someone else mentioned that they should be making this information VISIBLE on each property's home page like they do HHonors rewards categories, and I think this is a great idea. I will continue to select properties based on which one is or is not participating to the extent I can. When I can't find a property that I like participating in the promotion I simply take my business to the competition. Is it getting to the point where it is almost false advertising to call this a Hilton HHonors promotion when a THIRD of the properties are opting out???
Anthony please take note that normally I roll with the tide but after the 4X's issue with the last promo and this opt out list time for this one this 10+ year Diamond needs to book elsewhere.
Good Find!
Jul 22, 2014, 10:34 am
#118
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Programs: Mainly Hilton Hhonors, SAS Eurobonus
Posts: 1,981
They have certainly expanded the list for Europe. It is the first time that I am affected ( twice : Amsterdam and Bucharest ) and I am not happy. I have booked prepaid non-cancellable stayes so there is no point in complaining to the hotels.
Jul 22, 2014, 11:14 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
Which Hilton will wave in front of people to get them to stay in their hotels. Have you not seen the ads? They most certainly are putting the word out there about it. Which is fine, but if they are doing that, then have all the properties participate. Or say "at 2/3ds of our properties."
If there were no promo, I'd agree with you, but if there is a promo, they should all be in.
If there were no promo, I'd agree with you, but if there is a promo, they should all be in.
Jul 22, 2014, 11:24 am
#120
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Of my 11 upcoming reservations during the promotion period, only one is at a non-participating property! Whew.... 