[ARCHIVE to 2015] Discount Codes for Hilton?
Jun 23, 2010, 8:47 am
#301
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 959
When you Select Your Room and Rate the T&C are displayed at the beginning of the list of room selections that are MVP eligible. For a DT reservation you would see:
MVP Program Special Rate. HHonors number required when booking. (more)
Click on (more) and a pop-up with the full T&C will be displayed including any affiliations required to qualify for the MVP rates.
John
MVP Program Special Rate. HHonors number required when booking. (more)
Click on (more) and a pop-up with the full T&C will be displayed including any affiliations required to qualify for the MVP rates.
John
Rate Type Details
Rate Type:
M V P PROGRAM
SPECIAL RATE HHONORS NUMBER REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING SUBJECT TO AVAIL RESTRICITIONS APPLY
I assume that I will not be asked for any proof of the MVP rate at check-in?
Jun 24, 2010, 10:06 am
#302
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold, Marriott Platinum, ALL Gold
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Has anyone tried using the IBM code at the New York Hilton? I would think that if you were going to ask for ID that would certainly be a place it would occur.
Jun 24, 2010, 8:53 pm
#303
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: RDU
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 103
Check out this post for additional details: Hilton Family MVP?
No problems have been reported with booking with the MVP rate or later at check-in.
John
Jul 5, 2010, 9:22 pm
#306
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NC
Programs: HH Diamond (The Hard Way) Braniff Platinum, Eastern Airlines Gold, Piedmont Airlines Rubix Level
Posts: 156
Just used MVP tonight also used it on my last 3 bookings no issue or request for proof of MVP rate.
Jul 17, 2010, 11:17 am
#307
Join Date: May 2004
Location: OAK
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Any problems getting HHonors credit for hotels booked with the Blackstone code?
Jul 17, 2010, 10:18 pm
#308
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2
Do some research on the city you are traveling to and ask for the corp rate for a large company in the area. I will say I have a meeting with the company and I get rate as much as 50% off. It may take a few visits to see what company has the best discounted rate.
Jul 17, 2010, 11:14 pm
#309
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This is not unheard of but called "fraud" - just to put it in the right context. Beside that: Welcome to FT
Jul 18, 2010, 10:39 am
#310
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Jul 18, 2010, 10:43 am
#311
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I simply mentioned that this is called fraud. It is upto each individual to decide whether or not to use that route.
Jul 18, 2010, 1:17 pm
#312
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I've booked a number of hotels at various properties using the MVP rate. The only chain whose rate rules specify that you must have press credentials is Homewood; all the others simply say that you must supply your HHonors number at booking and that the hotel isn't free to offer you the rate but that you must request it.
I assume that using the MVP code counts as a "request"
I assume that using the MVP code counts as a "request"
Jul 18, 2010, 1:29 pm
#313
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I've booked a number of hotels at various properties using the MVP rate. The only chain whose rate rules specify that you must have press credentials is Homewood; all the others simply say that you must supply your HHonors number at booking and that the hotel isn't free to offer you the rate but that you must request it.
I assume that using the MVP code counts as a "request"
I assume that using the MVP code counts as a "request"
Agree w/Flying Lawyer. The MVP is a code open to the public. The corporate code that RingoNBoo is recommending you try to sniff out is NOT a public code. It is supposed to be for use of that company. ALso be aware that if you use a code you are not entitled to and CANNOT produce ID as proof, you will be charged rack rate. You won't have an argument against it.
I've traveled on gov codes and almost always got asked about my ID.
Jul 18, 2010, 1:59 pm
#314
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This is what the rate rules say for a Hampton booked via MVP:
The verbiage on the other brands, except Homewood, is similar. But this is what a Homewood booking says with the MVP code:
Rate Type:
Special Rate. HHonors number required when booking.
Subject to availability restrictions at each hotel.
Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. HHonors
number/card required when booking. 20% off BAR. Features:
Special rate. Subject to hotel availability,
length of stay restrictions, blackout dates may apply.
Special Rate. HHonors number required when booking.
Subject to availability restrictions at each hotel.
Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. HHonors
number/card required when booking. 20% off BAR. Features:
Special rate. Subject to hotel availability,
length of stay restrictions, blackout dates may apply.
Rate Type:
Special Rate. Press Credentials are required at check in.
Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel.
Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. Press
Credentials are required at check-in.Individual sports
traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation
with professional sports clubs,collegiate athletic
departments or amateur sportsAssociations.
Features: Special rate. Subject to hotel availability,
length of stay restrictions, Blackout dates may apply.
Special Rate. Press Credentials are required at check in.
Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel.
Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. Press
Credentials are required at check-in.Individual sports
traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation
with professional sports clubs,collegiate athletic
departments or amateur sportsAssociations.
Features: Special rate. Subject to hotel availability,
length of stay restrictions, Blackout dates may apply.
Jul 18, 2010, 2:01 pm
#315
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
I've also seen some mention of pro/amateur sports club affiliation. I've never been asked but carry my club membership w/me just in case
Agree w/Flying Lawyer. The MVP is a code open to the public. The corporate code that RingoNBoo is recommending you try to sniff out is NOT a public code. It is supposed to be for use of that company. ALso be aware that if you use a code you are not entitled to and CANNOT produce ID as proof, you will be charged rack rate. You won't have an argument against it.
I've traveled on gov codes and almost always got asked about my ID.
Agree w/Flying Lawyer. The MVP is a code open to the public. The corporate code that RingoNBoo is recommending you try to sniff out is NOT a public code. It is supposed to be for use of that company. ALso be aware that if you use a code you are not entitled to and CANNOT produce ID as proof, you will be charged rack rate. You won't have an argument against it.
I've traveled on gov codes and almost always got asked about my ID.