Tru by Hilton
Dec 16, 2017, 10:00 am
#106
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Dec 16, 2017, 10:11 am
#107
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Apparently, it opens on February 15, 2018 — and if you stay at least three consecutive nights through August 16, 2018, you will earn 5,000 Hilton Honors points as a grand opening special offer.
When I stayed at the original location in Oklahoma City, it was more expensive than some other hotels within the Hilton brand portfolio.
As is often said, your mileage may vary...
Dec 16, 2017, 11:15 pm
#108
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Dec 17, 2017, 2:08 pm
#110
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Apr 18, 2018, 11:15 am
#112
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I've stayed at Tru several times, and each time it makes me think of my college dorm room. The hard floors, the lack of storage. In some ways it gives me a nostalgic feeling, but I don't think I would feel as nostalgic if I stayed there more than a couple times a year.
Apr 18, 2018, 9:56 pm
#113
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I don't get it.
Theres a Tru opening this next weekend near Boise, ID. I looked at an Honors rate of
Theres a Tru opening this next weekend near Boise, ID. I looked at an Honors rate of
$106. There's a HGI for the same price (HGI has good breakfasts, too!) A Hampton for $104, and another Hampton at $92!
If staying at an IKEA-dorm is less expensive than a Hampton, I'm down to try it. But if I can get an HGI within $5 bucks... pancakes, bacon, and fresh made omelettes going to make that coin toss an easy one for me. Not to mention full points earnings at any other property other than the Tru.
Oddly, it's grand opening offer is 1,000 points per night, as opposed to the 5k for 3+ nights Vegas offered.
Hmm. I want to try one this year, if for no other reason than if they run one of those "surprise for guests that have stayed in all of our brands" promos.
TDM
If staying at an IKEA-dorm is less expensive than a Hampton, I'm down to try it. But if I can get an HGI within $5 bucks... pancakes, bacon, and fresh made omelettes going to make that coin toss an easy one for me. Not to mention full points earnings at any other property other than the Tru.
Oddly, it's grand opening offer is 1,000 points per night, as opposed to the 5k for 3+ nights Vegas offered.
Hmm. I want to try one this year, if for no other reason than if they run one of those "surprise for guests that have stayed in all of our brands" promos.
TDM
Apr 19, 2018, 9:44 pm
#114
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I'm booked in the SLC Tru at the end of May. I'm okay with the Ibis/Ibis Styles realm of budget hotels and it sounded fairly close to that. The Spousal Unit can use some Hilton stays so he can get status this year, it's significantly cheaper than the other reasonably close Hilton or IHG (my primary program) options, and we're talking a 9:00pm arrival into SLC and then driving on to Moab the next morning, so clean, decent soundproofing, and reasonably comfy mattress matter more than lots of space, so I'm figuring might as well give it a try.
Apr 20, 2018, 9:09 am
#116
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I think it depends on the traveler. When I was contemplating it in Cheyenne last September (ultimately went with Hampton Inn after their rate dropped), it would have been fine. I was in the room for maybe 9 hours, awake for one. In those situations for me personally, who cares. It's a quiet place to sleep. Would have been the same for Douglas, WY if there was one there. I don't think it appeals when not a road trip stop though
Apr 20, 2018, 9:31 am
#117
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I think it depends on the traveler. When I was contemplating it in Cheyenne last September (ultimately went with Hampton Inn after their rate dropped), it would have been fine. I was in the room for maybe 9 hours, awake for one. In those situations for me personally, who cares. It's a quiet place to sleep. Would have been the same for Douglas, WY if there was one there. I don't think it appeals when not a road trip stop though
But for business travel, I will usually be in the same place for several days. So I want a real desk with an ergonomic chair. And lots of easily accessible electrical outlets. And fast Internet. And a hot breakfast buffet that is not exactly the same day after day in a room with adequate seating. And an exercise facility.
Apr 20, 2018, 9:40 am
#118
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Am I missing something? The 50% point earnings is a deal breaker for me, but do Honors members get any benefits? Breakfast? Yogurt? Anything?
Apr 20, 2018, 9:48 am
#119
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I agree that if all you need from a room is a place to sleep and maybe take a shower, then almost any chain will do. When you are asleep, you perceive Four Seasons to be no better than Motel 6. So as long as the bed is comfortable enough, and the room quiet enough, for you to be able to get to sleep, why overspend?
And Hilton gets a night from us that would have probably gone to my IHG account instead if the Hampton/HGI had been pricing out about the same as the airport Holiday Inn Express if the cheap Tru hadn't been there.
Apr 20, 2018, 9:55 am
#120
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Now that I did the math, the 5 points on the dollar might not be so bad.....
$100 stay at Hampton: 100x10 - 1000 points.
$100 stay at Tru: 100 x 5= 500 points.
500 points x .005 (generous) - $2.50
While it irks me to get half point credit for a stay, if Tru was $10-15 cheaper (points differential + breakfast) I could see staying there overnight vs Hampton. Maybe $20 cheaper to justify vs the HGI.
$100 stay at Hampton: 100x10 - 1000 points.
$100 stay at Tru: 100 x 5= 500 points.
500 points x .005 (generous) - $2.50
While it irks me to get half point credit for a stay, if Tru was $10-15 cheaper (points differential + breakfast) I could see staying there overnight vs Hampton. Maybe $20 cheaper to justify vs the HGI.