70 Stays & 215 Hilton Nights So Far in 2018...
#16
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Meh
Posts: 2,596
Edit I see you do this at your leisure, if that is your thing, all the best.
#17
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Zurich
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 449
Having read your post I eventually learnt that I am not the only one around here on FlyerTalk! Great to know, thank you!
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,042
Now a more interesting thread topic could be "I live in hotels for leisure. Why where and how..."
Or the OP could take things in whatever direction he desires...
Or the OP could take things in whatever direction he desires...
#19
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
Actually, I have been thinking about starting a thread like this for a while, but I was not exactly sure in which forum / subforum to do so, and whether it would have any interest to others or not. I have been living in hotels for now more than 2 years and I thought I could share what I have learned during this period, but I would not bother if the thread would only get a handful of readers and responses rather than a worthwhile and informative discussion.
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,042
Actually, I have been thinking about starting a thread like this for a while, but I was not exactly sure in which forum / subforum to do so, and whether it would have any interest to others or not. I have been living in hotels for now more than 2 years and I thought I could share what I have learned during this period, but I would not bother if the thread would only get a handful of readers and responses rather than a worthwhile and informative discussion.
But I certainly think it could be interesting to share ideas and experiences. I know there must be lots of us out there... A private group on Facebook might do it, but it would require somebody to admin...
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 16
No base. I have been home/apartment free for a few years. But I do spend a lot of time in LA, Denver, Miami/FLL, Berlin and Madrid.
This, actually, is one thing that annoys the crap out of me, having "earned" mine the hard way. I feel slightly pretentious saying that but I feel that Hilton did "cheapen" they loyalty program in my view by allowing people to buy it.
Sounds like there are quite a few of us perma-travelers on here. Must be, if people on here are getting to 200+ nights.
I have thought about that because I am an excellent candidate and people always ask me questions. But, I'm sure that ground has been covered many times before on here.
I have thought about that because I am an excellent candidate and people always ask me questions. But, I'm sure that ground has been covered many times before on here.
#23
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Austin
Programs: 1K MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, AA Exec. Plat
Posts: 403
Just curious, Dazzie, where did you stay the other nights when not at a Hilton property? Friend's house, other hotel chain? Sounds like fun to me. Also curious (if you're willing to say) what you do to pay the bills?
#24
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 16
To pay the bills... I have founded and sold a few of (small) companies in the IT/software sector. I still work while I travel (from the hotel rooms mostly)... I took a series of photos of my laptop against the backdrop of the views from hotel windows and I like to joke with friends that this is my way of changing my PC desktop background.
#25
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
It's definitely something that would attract more internet trolls than usual. I say this out of personal experience...
But I certainly think it could be interesting to share ideas and experiences. I know there must be lots of us out there... A private group on Facebook might do it, but it would require somebody to admin...
But I certainly think it could be interesting to share ideas and experiences. I know there must be lots of us out there... A private group on Facebook might do it, but it would require somebody to admin...
I like the idea of a private FB group for people that live in hotels. If someone wants to take the lead, I am in.
#26
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
This, actually, is one thing that annoys the crap out of me, having "earned" mine the hard way. I feel slightly pretentious saying that but I feel that Hilton did "cheapen" they loyalty program in my view by allowing people to buy it.
I have thought about that because I am an excellent candidate and people always ask me questions. But, I'm sure that ground has been covered many times before on here.
I have thought about that because I am an excellent candidate and people always ask me questions. But, I'm sure that ground has been covered many times before on here.
Regarding earning Hilton status, I would seriously advise you to consider whether it would make sense for you to diversify beyond Hilton. I started off with >80% Hilton a few years ago, and for calendar year 2018 my projections are that I will end up at a bit above 20% for Hilton out of 300+ nights. As you said, they have devalued the top tier to the point where it is no longer the best program to reap the benefits of top tier. Let alone the fact that in several cities Hilton is weak or non-existent.
It's not that I do not like Hilton, in fact I do like Hilton. If they introduce a new tier above Diamond, for example with qualification at 100 nights with improved perks, I might more than double my nights with Hilton.
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
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Attracting trolls does not exactly sound like fun so I will take your advice and stay under the radar. Do you mind sharing which old thread there was discussing about living in hotels where trolls took over and derailed the discussion? If you can remember or find it... might be old. Anyway, I would find it informative.
I like the idea of a private FB group for people that live in hotels. If someone wants to take the lead, I am in.
I like the idea of a private FB group for people that live in hotels. If someone wants to take the lead, I am in.
#28
#29
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Silver, M&M, HHonors Gold
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There's a thread about person who lived permanently in Hilton for 12 years but that was company founded: 10 years (and counting) continuous residence at the same Hilton property
Also read a post today on Loyaly Lobby about blogger living mostly from hotels: https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/10/...t/?omhide=true
I couldn't do this myself, I like to have home base, place where I have my cars registered and can keep them and drive. Being "homeless" would be too tricky.
Also read a post today on Loyaly Lobby about blogger living mostly from hotels: https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/10/...t/?omhide=true
I couldn't do this myself, I like to have home base, place where I have my cars registered and can keep them and drive. Being "homeless" would be too tricky.
#30
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
There's a thread about person who lived permanently in Hilton for 12 years but that was company founded: 10 years (and counting) continuous residence at the same Hilton property
Also read a post today on Loyaly Lobby about blogger living mostly from hotels: https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/10/...t/?omhide=true
I couldn't do this myself, I like to have home base, place where I have my cars registered and can keep them and drive. Being "homeless" would be too tricky.
Also read a post today on Loyaly Lobby about blogger living mostly from hotels: https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/10/...t/?omhide=true
I couldn't do this myself, I like to have home base, place where I have my cars registered and can keep them and drive. Being "homeless" would be too tricky.
I was aware of @Phil the Flyer living in Hilton Cairo for 12 years. That is not the same as living in hotels on own dime and moving from one property to another like a permanent traveller. Impressive for sure and noteworthy, but Hilton Cairo was effectively his residence and he was not homeless.