View Poll Results: Concerning the new Hilton "credit" benefit instead of free breakfast
The new credit system is fine as-is but the implementation bugs need to get worked out




9
5.08%
The new credit system is fine, but the monetary amounts need to be increased




13
7.34%
Go back to the previous free breakfast benefit




45
25.42%
Offer Gold/Diamond members their choice of either the credit or free breakfast




110
62.15%
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Hilton's new U.S. Hotels Daily Food & Beverage Credit for Elite members thru 2021
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#1
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Hilton's new U.S. Hotels Daily Food & Beverage Credit for Elite members thru 2021
MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please see this post for the actual content of this change
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https://thepointsguy.com/news/hilton...dining-credit/
Terrible news!!!
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https://thepointsguy.com/news/hilton...dining-credit/
Hilton Honors dropped a pretty big announcement on Thursday: Starting in July 2021 and continuing through the end of the year Hilton Gold and Diamond members will not receive complimentary continental breakfast at U.S. Hilton hotels.
Last edited by cblaisd; May 20, 21 at 3:06 pm

#2
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, IHG Spire Amb/Kimpton IC, Hilton Diamond
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That sucks, but on my last four Hilton stays, the breakfast situation was:
- Hilton property- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- HGI- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- no F&B ops in the morning, so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- literally a coffee, a juice and a muffin
So it's a true downgrade for those properties that are still offering real breakfast, but at the same time an upgrade for those properties that aren't offering anything for breakfast. Although $15 per room seems pretty stingy, $30 per room would be more reasonable as it would actually cover something for two people.
- Hilton property- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- HGI- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- no F&B ops in the morning, so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- literally a coffee, a juice and a muffin
So it's a true downgrade for those properties that are still offering real breakfast, but at the same time an upgrade for those properties that aren't offering anything for breakfast. Although $15 per room seems pretty stingy, $30 per room would be more reasonable as it would actually cover something for two people.

#3
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That sucks, but on my last three Hilton stays, the breakfast situation was:
- Hilton property- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- no F&B ops in the morning, so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- literally a coffee, a juice and a muffin
So it's a true downgrade for those properties that are still offering real breakfast, but at the same time an upgrade for those properties that aren't offering anything for breakfast. Although $15 per room seems pretty stingy, $30 per room would be more reasonable as it would actually cover something for two people.
- Hilton property- no F&B ops so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- no F&B ops in the morning, so nothing offered for breakfast
- Tapestry- literally a coffee, a juice and a muffin
So it's a true downgrade for those properties that are still offering real breakfast, but at the same time an upgrade for those properties that aren't offering anything for breakfast. Although $15 per room seems pretty stingy, $30 per room would be more reasonable as it would actually cover something for two people.
I just got an email from Hilton signed by Chris Nassetta.
Food & Beverage Credit for Gold & Diamond Members. You asked for flexibility, and we’ve got it. Whether you look forward to breakfast or would rather skip it in favor of a refreshing beverage and afternoon snack, the choice is yours. In early July, we’ll begin offering a daily Food & Beverage Credit that will continue through the end of 2021. You can use this credit at the hotel brands where you currently receive a complimentary continental breakfast as your elite benefit of your membership. You’ll now be able to dine when and how you want. We will share more details in the coming weeks.
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#4
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: MPLS, MN USA
Posts: 27
That will end my focus on Hilton properties for sure, what a joke.

#5
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,335
That'll be the cue for hotels to make every possible breakfast cost at least $20.

#6
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,641
Well, this makes out decision to stay at Hyatt for our weeklong trip in August the best decision ever. I'll be honest, being a lowly Marriot Gold has yielded us better results than Hilton Diamond. Perhaps this will gear us to start staying at Hyatt/Marriot exclusively. I am glad they announced this now because I was considering doing the buy points 320,000 bonus they have and getting free breakfast is always a consideration when booking but darn, they really don't like their customers.

#7
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 1,882
I would love this if it was an actual MyWay either/or benefit as sometimes I won't want (or have time for) breakfast. But replacing it with a $15pp credit when I can't recall the last time my 'free' elite breakfast would have been $15 or less on the menu is ridiculous.
EDIT: Looks like TPG updated their story. It no longer references $15 anywhere except the URL and has this note:
EDIT: Looks like TPG updated their story. It no longer references $15 anywhere except the URL and has this note:
Is the food and beverage credit applicable for one room per stay or multiple? The exact daily food & beverage credit amounts will range depending on the brand and location. The credit is availableper room. Hilton will announce more details in the coming weeks.

#8
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,502
That basically means that if there is a Embassy Suites & Homewood Suites near a Doubletree, HGI or Hilton I am now going to be picking the prior not the later.

#9
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So it's a true downgrade for those properties that are still offering real breakfast, but at the same time an upgrade for those properties that aren't offering anything for breakfast. Although $15 per room seems pretty stingy, $30 per room would be more reasonable as it would actually cover something for two people.

#10
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, Hyatt Plat, National Exec, GE/Nexus
Posts: 491
Pre-pandemic, I went out of my way to stay at HGI (or DT) for hot made to order breakfast. So long as the credit can cover what I would normally get, I would be fine with it. At many Hiltons I've been to, breakfast was offered at the lounge as opposed to an on-site restaurant, so this could be a moot point for me.

#11
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 48
also no crappy breakfast at Hampton Inn or Home2 Suits starting in July?

#12
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The original post, and the blog post it referenced, seem to have overstated the Hilton announcement. The official announcement does not say they are eliminating breakfast. It does say that they will be providing a F&B credit (no amount is listed in the official announcement) that guests can choose in lieu of the elite status breakfast benefit. This announcement does not say that they are ending breakfast at those hotels like ES and HI that provide it to all guests. If that is happening then we need to wait for another announcement but that is not happening due to this announcement.

#13
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH
Posts: 1,795
But overall, a very disappointing announcement.

#14
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The original post, and the blog post it referenced, seem to have overstated the Hilton announcement. The official announcement does not say they are eliminating breakfast. It does say that they will be providing a F&B credit (no amount is listed in the official announcement) that guests can choose in lieu of the elite status breakfast benefit. This announcement does not say that they are ending breakfast at those hotels like ES and HI that provide it to all guests. If that is happening then we need to wait for another announcement but that is not happening due to this announcement.

#15
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I acknowledged that your OP relied upon a blog post. The fact remains that the blog post and your post both overstated the official announcement. TPG seems to have recognized this and has been walking back his announcement.
