[ARCHIVE to 2020] Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
Jan 20, 2020, 11:31 am
#1291
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 165
Didn't cancel. Stayed at hotel last weekend. Good use of $250 resort credit, lots of food options a pleasant 5 min walk from hotel. No need to use valet, lots and lots of places to park w/in 5 min walk. Resort fee $30? $35? is the biggest rip. What a revenue source scam. In the end the stay cost me just under $100.
Jan 20, 2020, 2:07 pm
#1292
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,644
Didn't cancel. Stayed at hotel last weekend. Good use of $250 resort credit, lots of food options a pleasant 5 min walk from hotel. No need to use valet, lots and lots of places to park w/in 5 min walk. Resort fee $30? $35? is the biggest rip. What a revenue source scam. In the end the stay cost me just under $100.
Jan 21, 2020, 6:42 pm
#1293
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 184
The faq lists the Hilton resort site (hilton.com/resort) to find properties that qualify. Does any property that has ‘resort’ as an amenity qualify even if it’s not on the specific Hilton resort site?
Specifically I’m looking at the San Diego GasLamp Quarter hotel which lists ‘resort property’ as an amenity but is not on the Hilton resort site. Thanks
Specifically I’m looking at the San Diego GasLamp Quarter hotel which lists ‘resort property’ as an amenity but is not on the Hilton resort site. Thanks
Jan 21, 2020, 7:06 pm
#1294
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
The faq lists the Hilton resort site (hilton.com/resort) to find properties that qualify. Does any property that has ‘resort’ as an amenity qualify even if it’s not on the specific Hilton resort site?
Specifically I’m looking at the San Diego GasLamp Quarter hotel which lists ‘resort property’ as an amenity but is not on the Hilton resort site. Thanks
Specifically I’m looking at the San Diego GasLamp Quarter hotel which lists ‘resort property’ as an amenity but is not on the Hilton resort site. Thanks
Only those on that site.
Jan 21, 2020, 10:16 pm
#1296
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: QF Platinum, HH Diamond
Posts: 388
I stayed at the Hilton Gaslamp several years ago. Definitely had nothing resort-like about it, regardless of any “Resort Property” on their website. Just a basic hotel really.
As far as getting the $250 Aspire benefit, I would be guided by the actual list of resorts. Although, there may be exceptions, if you want to chance it.
As far as getting the $250 Aspire benefit, I would be guided by the actual list of resorts. Although, there may be exceptions, if you want to chance it.
Jan 22, 2020, 4:50 am
#1298
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
What does it actually mean? Who knows. But it has been well-established in the experience with this card over the past dozens of pages that simply something being called a resort or having resort amenities does not make it eligible for the credit.
Jan 22, 2020, 5:20 am
#1299
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,438
Also covered in the wiki 
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7) Only properties listed at the official Hilton Resorts link (hilton.com/resorts) are eligible for this credit!
9) I didn’t see a property listed at the official Hilton Resorts link, but it did show up when searching Hilton.com and filtering amenities to “Resort Property,” can I get the resort credit here?
NO. Only properties listed at the official Hilton Resorts link (hilton.com/resorts) are eligible for the credit.
10) What about this hotel I stayed at last year, it’s not listed at the official Hilton Resorts link, but it has a pool and a spa and the sun was out when I was there, surely I can get the resort credit there?
NO. Only properties listed at the official Hilton Resorts link (hilton.com/resorts) are eligible for the credit.
9) I didn’t see a property listed at the official Hilton Resorts link, but it did show up when searching Hilton.com and filtering amenities to “Resort Property,” can I get the resort credit here?
NO. Only properties listed at the official Hilton Resorts link (hilton.com/resorts) are eligible for the credit.
10) What about this hotel I stayed at last year, it’s not listed at the official Hilton Resorts link, but it has a pool and a spa and the sun was out when I was there, surely I can get the resort credit there?
NO. Only properties listed at the official Hilton Resorts link (hilton.com/resorts) are eligible for the credit.
Jan 22, 2020, 5:41 am
#1300
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
Jan 22, 2020, 7:07 am
#1301
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond, IHG Spire, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond, Caesar's Diamond
Posts: 536
Just a data point: Stayed at Tropicana in Las Vegas checking out 1/17, and charged dinner and drinks as well as breakfast to the room. Received the Amex credit 1/21. Incidentally, I also received on 1/21 reimbursement for my upgrade fees for the flight home on 1/18.
Jan 23, 2020, 9:00 am
#1303
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 699
I've been a Marriott loyalist for a long time and am switching to Hilton, so am more unfamiliar with the rules. I'm looking at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront, which is listed as a resort, in early April.
If I apply for the Aspire today, how soon after receiving the card will I be able to use the resort credit and how soon do I receive the first free weekend night?
Does the resort credit come off my bill automatically or is there something I have to do to redeem? Will I be able to stack the free weekend night with the resort credit on my 5-night stay?
And does Hilton only give the 5th night free for award stays or also with a cash booking?
If I apply for the Aspire today, how soon after receiving the card will I be able to use the resort credit and how soon do I receive the first free weekend night?
Does the resort credit come off my bill automatically or is there something I have to do to redeem? Will I be able to stack the free weekend night with the resort credit on my 5-night stay?
And does Hilton only give the 5th night free for award stays or also with a cash booking?
Jan 23, 2020, 9:11 am
#1304
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Hilton credit card Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,651
award only
Jan 23, 2020, 9:17 am
#1305
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 699
