[ARCHIVE to 2020] Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
Jul 11, 2019, 1:22 am
#931
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 84
Hi guys,
Are rooms booked through the Hilton website also credited? I want to book the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah (part of the resorts list) for November. Right now there is a sale going on and I want to take advantage of it. So, if I book this prepaid non-refundable rate through the Hilton website, will I still get the resort credit? Or do I only get it if I get charged at the resort? If so, will it work if I book over the phone with the hotel instead? And, if my Aspire credit expires on Nov 15, will I get the credit even I make a purchase on that date? Thanks!
Are rooms booked through the Hilton website also credited? I want to book the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah (part of the resorts list) for November. Right now there is a sale going on and I want to take advantage of it. So, if I book this prepaid non-refundable rate through the Hilton website, will I still get the resort credit? Or do I only get it if I get charged at the resort? If so, will it work if I book over the phone with the hotel instead? And, if my Aspire credit expires on Nov 15, will I get the credit even I make a purchase on that date? Thanks!
Jul 11, 2019, 1:51 am
#932
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 36
DT Fallsview Resort Niagara Falls : Stayed on June 30/July 1, posted on July 3, automatically credited $250 on July 6
Jul 11, 2019, 7:21 am
#933
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,320
As a reminder, before posting a question, there is a detailed wiki at the top of this thread which explicitly answers every question that has been asked in the past few days.
Jul 16, 2019, 6:57 pm
#934
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 14
Someone should do a trial run regarding the drink and dine comment (no room)
Jul 16, 2019, 8:29 pm
#935
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,320
I'm not sure what you're referring to. But as to whether eating and drinking at a property without staying triggers the credit, many have posted about it, and it depends on the property-- i.e., if the credit card is run through the hotels merchant account or if the restaurant has its own account.
Jul 17, 2019, 9:02 am
#936
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 76
So if I book a stay at a Hilton resort property and use a fully refundable rate, that should be reimbursed, correct?
Jul 17, 2019, 9:58 am
#937
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,481
Of course. As mentioned in the wiki, it does not matter what rate you book, as long as your Aspire is charged directly by a qualifying property, you will get the credit.
Jul 17, 2019, 10:56 am
#938
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG, IHG, AA, SWA
Posts: 84
I'm not sure what you're referring to. But as to whether eating and drinking at a property without staying triggers the credit, many have posted about it, and it depends on the property-- i.e., if the credit card is run through the hotels merchant account or if the restaurant has its own account.
Jul 18, 2019, 4:13 pm
#939
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 4
Are there certain resorts that offer refundable bookings but also charge your card upon booking rather than when you stay? Tried reading through wiki / posts but every resort I've looked at says pay when you stay
Jul 18, 2019, 4:20 pm
#940
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA, US, WN, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,528
You just need a resort that charges a one night deposit like the Tropicana.
Jul 18, 2019, 4:21 pm
#941
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 696
Jul 18, 2019, 11:50 pm
#942
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
I booked an upcoming award stay on Conrad Bora Bora butnwill have charges for upgrade, dining and other things. Should I expect to get the $250 credit? Also, my wife has this card too and my plan is to charge $250-300 to her card and the rest to me. The stay is under my name.
Jul 21, 2019, 10:17 am
#943
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Yes, as long as it's a resort currently on the list. Not ever Hilton property that has "resort" somewhere in the name counts, only ones that are on the list count. And there's one or two hotels that were on the list a year ago that have dropped off of the list, even though they still are in the Hilton program.
Jul 22, 2019, 10:01 am
#944
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 4
My annual renews in 7/24. I used it over the weekend and it got charged on the 21st. Anyone know if will get this year $250 credit of next year $250?
Jul 22, 2019, 10:38 pm
#945
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Anyway, I suggest you check daily to see when it posts, and to see what the counter says about your credit, and if / when that counter resets. If your credit posts 7/22 and your counter resets 7/24 plus or minus a day, you'll not only have your answer, if you report back here you'll have everyone's answer.
Thanks.