[ARCHIVE to 2020] Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
#332
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 13
anyone have a recent DP on whether advanced purchase rates will trigger the credit? I (stupidly) booked a AP rate last month before reading this thread. It posted as HILTON BRANDS ADVANCE PURCHASE on amex from Memphis, and not Nashville as I read it used to.
#333
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,570
Anyone know if 3rd night free promos (prepaid) get billed directly by US hotels?
#334
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,570
So is the consensus for domestic AP rates on a valid resort hotel is to call/chat with Amex after the 12 week mark to have the credit manually applied? Or is that a gamble in itself? There is no specific AP exclusion in the credit terms.
#335
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,011
I had a friend honeymooning in the Maldives. I emailed the hotel and asked for a bottle of Champagne to be sent to their room. I gave them my Amex and didn't think anything of it. I just got the $250 credit! A nice surprise indeed.
#336
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 31
Also, is it coded like this CONRAD MALDIVES RANGRANGALI?
Thank you in advance.
#337
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,404
Wow - - the Conrad Maldives actually did this?
#338
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 31
Yes, they let me do it.Just have to fill up the form and send a copy of my passport for them to process. They also mentioned that please bring the credit card that was charged during my stay. it also coded 14x, so now I am just wondering if I will get the credit.
Edit: I received the credit today.
Transaction posted on 12/2 CONRAD MALDIVES RANGRANGALI
Transaction posted on 12/4 credit CONRAD MALDIVES RANGRANGALI $250
Edit: I received the credit today.
Transaction posted on 12/2 CONRAD MALDIVES RANGRANGALI
Transaction posted on 12/4 credit CONRAD MALDIVES RANGRANGALI $250
Last edited by shosana; Dec 5, 2018 at 7:09 am
#339
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,212
I have two free night Amex certs, and want to use them at the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria. Even if its paid with certs, do I get the $100 resort credit for the two night stay at Conrad or Waldorf Astoria?
#340
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BOS/MHT/PVD/BDL
Programs: Belong to Many but No Longer Loyal to Any
Posts: 878
For the $100 resort credit you have to book through a direct link, HiltonHonors.com/aspirecard, or call in to book and reference ZZAAP1. I'm not sure either of those will allow payment with certs, will they?
#341
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,359
Thus, unless you need multiple rooms or a stay longer than 4 days, it is theoretically impossible to book 2 nights with Amex free night certs while at the same time being on the special paid rate for the $100 Conrad/Waldorf credit.
#342
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
Sorry, I posted incorrect information. You won't get the credit unless you book according to the T/C as noted by the other replies to this.
Last edited by thebat; Dec 6, 2018 at 7:30 am Reason: incorrect info
#343
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,269
They are completely different benefits and work differently.
#344
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat Pro, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,008
I have looked and looked at the AmEx website and cannot see when my anniversary date is. Oddly, also, I do not see my annual fee in any of my statements. The first statement seems to be Mar18.
Can I look at the card and figure that the expiry month is the date?? That is February.
I hate that some things are calendar years and some are card month start years.
Can I look at the card and figure that the expiry month is the date?? That is February.
I hate that some things are calendar years and some are card month start years.
#345
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 28
Update: Advance payment just posted to Aspire account. Waiting on Credit
Looks like the hotel charged my AMEX Aspire card, I HOPE! See below for reservation details.
Pending 12/04/2018
Posted 12/06/2018
Online account transaction reads as follows:
DEC5 HILTON HOTEL BUF THNDR - SANTA FE, NM $XXX.XX
Doing business as:
HILTON SANTAFE N BFFLO THNDR
View Details on Merchant Website
20 BUFFALO THUNDER TRAIL
-
SANTA FE
NM
87506
UNITED STATES
Additional Information: 801177 505-455-5555
Reference: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Category: Travel - Lodging
Dispute/Inquire about this Charge
Itinerary Details
Arrival
12/04/18
Departure
12/04/18
LODGING
505-455-5555
Reference:
10/4/2018 upgraded from Ascend to Aspire card.
11/13/2018 booked Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder (listed as a resort) using:Rate Details ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE - ANTHR DAY IN PARADSE
I'll check with AMEX after charge posts to my account. Will use foreign resort booking data points to persuade if possible, seems reasonable at this point since they haven't clarified the policy. Will update if $250 credit is applied.
Pending 12/04/2018
Posted 12/06/2018
Online account transaction reads as follows:
DEC5 HILTON HOTEL BUF THNDR - SANTA FE, NM $XXX.XX
Doing business as:
HILTON SANTAFE N BFFLO THNDR
View Details on Merchant Website
20 BUFFALO THUNDER TRAIL
-
SANTA FE
NM
87506
UNITED STATES
Additional Information: 801177 505-455-5555
Reference: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Category: Travel - Lodging
Dispute/Inquire about this Charge
Itinerary Details
Arrival
12/04/18
Departure
12/04/18
LODGING
505-455-5555
Reference:
10/4/2018 upgraded from Ascend to Aspire card.
11/13/2018 booked Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder (listed as a resort) using:Rate Details ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE - ANTHR DAY IN PARADSE
I'll check with AMEX after charge posts to my account. Will use foreign resort booking data points to persuade if possible, seems reasonable at this point since they haven't clarified the policy. Will update if $250 credit is applied.