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Old Dec 14, 2021, 10:19 am
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The most commonly posed questions about the new food/beverage benefit, which is now extended into 2023, are
  • how it works for multi-night stays, and
  • to what extent it applies outside the US
Here's what we do & don't know:
  • The credit does not accumulate over the duration of your stay. For instance, if you stay for 2 nights at a $15/night property, you cannot use the benefit toward a single $30 purchase.
  • Thus, the credit for a given day may only be used on that day. It expires afterward.
    • Hilton's FAQ insists that "[t]he credit does not 'expire' until the member checks out." This is, to put it politely, complete nonsense.
  • The Hilton FAQ states that "the daily amount re-sets each day to the maximum daily credit value at midnight." Unfortunately, this addition to the FAQ--made in Spring 2022--raises as many questions as it answers.
    • The Hilton FAQ states explicitly that "for a one-night hotel stay, a Hilton Honors member would receive one complimentary Daily F&B Credit; the member may use the credit on the day of arrival or day of departure." This would be the sensible approach, but the alleged "midnight reset" policy cannot be reconciled with it.
    • A similar problem exists for any stay of N nights. Unless a guest arrives after midnight on the first night, or departs before midnight on the last night, there will be N+1 "days" (using midnight as the demarcator) but only N usable F&B credits. For example, a guest arrives Monday for a two-night stay. That means the credits may be used only on two of the three "days," those being Monday evening; Tuesday; and Wednesday morning (departure).
  • The benefit terms were revised in December 2022 to cover Motto properties outside the US; previously, the F&B credit applied only to US properties. However, the official T&C now refer more vaguely to “complimentary continental breakfast OR a Daily Food & Beverage Credit (varies by brand and region).” (link)
  • A reputable blogger reported in late December 2022 that the Hilton Fallsview in Canada is also issuing F&B credits in lieu of free breakfast, with Hilton corporate appearing to ratify this decision. (link) In November 2023, a FT member reported the same occurring at the Doubletree Calgary North (link).


*Select markets include the cities of Boston, Chicago, District of Columbia, New York City, San Francisco, Key Largo, Key West, the County of Los Angeles and the state of Hawaii.

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Official Hilton benefit statement/FAQ (updated December 2022):

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What hotels offer the Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit?

The Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit is available to Gold and Diamond members at all of Hilton’s luxury, full-service and lifestyle properties as well as all Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the United States, and Motto by Hilton globally, replacing the MyWay complimentary continental breakfast benefit.

The brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Motto by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn.

2. Which members receive the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit?

The Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit is provided to all Gold and Diamond members that select the F&B Credit as their MyWay benefit. The credit is provided to the Hilton Honors member and one additional guest registered to the same room for each night of their stay. The credit is per person (up to two people) in one guest room per stay.

Members can check their Hilton Honors status and make changes to their MyWay benefits by logging in to their account online at HiltonHonors.com or Hilton Honors mobile app.

3. What are the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit values for each Brand Category?

Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members that select the complimentary Daily F&B Credit as their MyWay benefit will receive a $10 F&B Credit per night when staying at Hilton Garden Inn, a $15 F&B Credit per night at full-service and lifestyle properties, and a $25 F&B Credit per night at luxury properties.

A $18 F&B Credit per night will be provided at full-service and lifestyle properties located in the cities of Boston, Chicago, District of Columbia, Key West, Key Largo, New York City, San Francisco, the County of Los Angeles and the state of Hawaii.

A $12 F&B Credit per night will be provided at Motto By Hilton Tulum and a 10€ F&B Credit per night will be provided at Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak.

The full list of participating brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts , LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn.

4. Does the Daily F&B Credit impact Hilton brands that offer all guests complimentary breakfast?

Guests staying at Hilton’s brands that offer complimentary breakfast to all guests will continue to receive this offering. The Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit does not apply to the following brands: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton.

5. How does the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit work?

Prior to arrival, members will be notified by email or notification through the Hilton Honors app of the complimentary Daily F&B Credit. Members can then log in to their Hilton Honors account online or through the Hilton Honors app to select their preferred MyWay benefit for their next stay – the Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit or Hilton Honors Bonus Points.

Upon hotel check-in, the member’s status will be confirmed, and they will be informed by the front desk staff and/or the Hilton Honors app about the Daily F&B Credit including which on-property outlets are participating. Each day of their stay, the Hilton Honors member will charge their eligible F&B purchases to their room, and the credit will be automatically applied to their total bill for those F&B purchases charged to their room.

6. Will the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit accrue across days?

The Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit is provided to the member (and up to one additional guest registered to the same room) for each night of their stay and does not accrue or rollover from one day to the next if unused.

The daily credit amount may be used in full on the day of check-in or check-out, or on various eligible items throughout these days until the maximum daily amount is reached.

7. How does the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit work for a 1-night stay? Would a member receive two credits (for check-in and check-out day) or one credit?

Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members receive one complimentary Daily F&B Credit for the member and one for the additional guest registered to the same room each night of their stay, consistent with the previous complimentary Continental Breakfast benefit. For a one-night hotel stay, a Hilton Honors member would receive one complimentary Daily F&B Credit; the member may use the credit on the day of arrival or day of departure. The credit may be used in full/entirety on day of check-in or check-out, or on various eligible items each day until the maximum daily amount or total stay maximum is reached.

8. Which F&B outlets can the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit be utilized?

The Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit can be utilized at all participating F&B outlets on-property, including the market/grab-and-go and in-room dining/room service, where applicable, plus participating third-party outlets. The Daily F&B Credit cannot be utilized for any non-F&B related spend, such as the room rate, spa or gift shops.

9. Can members use the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit on alcoholic beverages?

The Daily F&B Credit may be used to purchase alcoholic beverages, subject to state and local laws.

10. Do members receive the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit on day-rate reservations, such as WorkSpaces by Hilton?

Like the previous elite continental breakfast benefit, the Hilton Honors Daily F&B credit will not apply to day-rate reservations.

11. Will members receive the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit on rates/packages that include F&B, such as the Breakfast Included rate?

Yes, Diamond or Gold members that select the complimentary Daily F&B Credit as their MyWay benefit will receive the Hilton Honors Daily F&B credit on Points eligible rates including specific food & beverage rates or packages.

12. Do members who book with a group such as a meeting or conference receive the Daily F&B Credit?

The Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit benefit is provided to Diamond and Gold members, based on their MyWay selection, on Points eligible rates and reward nights.

13. Can the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit apply to taxes and gratuity?

The Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit can be applied to taxes and gratuity.

14. How do members add/register a guest to the reservation?

When booking the reservation through preferred Hilton channels, such as online at Hilton.com or the Hilton Honors app, members should ensure they indicate the total number of people staying in the room to receive up to two Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit allowances.

15. Does the Hilton Honors member receive an additional Daily F&B Credit for double occupancy?

The complimentary Daily F&B Credit is intended to cover up to two guests, which includes the Hilton Honors member and one additional guest registered to the same room (on one room per stay), per night.

16. Can the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit be utilized across multiple outlets within a day?

The Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit can be utilized across multiple outlets within one day. It will be automatically applied against all eligible F&B charges made within that timeframe, up to the total daily credit amount.

17. If members do not have F&B charges, can they apply the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit to the total folio?

The Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit was created to provide guests with more dining-related flexibility, so the credit can only be applied to eligible F&B charges billed to the member’s room.

18. Some members may utilize the hotel restaurants or bar areas for meetings, dinners, etc. without staying at the hotel. Does the Hilton Honors member have to be staying at the hotel to receive the F&B credit?

Hilton Honors members, even if utilizing hotel facilities such as a restaurant or bar area, must be a registered guest of the hotel to receive the complimentary Daily F&B Credit.

19. Do members receive the Hilton Honors complimentary Daily F&B Credit on redemption/reward stays?

Yes, Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members that select the complimentary Daily F&B Credit as their MyWay benefit will receive the Daily F&B Credit on hotel reward stays, both reservations booked with all Points or Points & Money.

20. Do members receive the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit at all-inclusive properties?

Like the previous elite Continental Breakfast benefit, the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit is not offered at all-inclusive properties.

21. If a member selects Points over the Daily F&B Credit on a reservation with a registered guest, do they receive double Points?

The Hilton Honors Bonus Points selection via MyWay Benefits is a one-time bonus per stay, regardless of the number of guests.

22. Can a guest make a change to their MyWay benefit mid-stay to receive the Daily F&B Credit?

No, Hilton Honors members should make their MyWay benefit selections prior to check-in or during arrival in order to receive the complimentary Daily F&B Credit.

23. When does the credit expire each day?

The credit does not “expire” until the member checks out. However, the daily amount re-sets each day to the maximum daily credit value at midnight. Members can use up to the total daily maximum and are responsible for anything beyond that amount.

Since the member gets a new credit each day (for the number of nights of their stay), the only day they can use any leftover credit is the morning of check-out. (return to top)

24. How will the complimentary Daily F&B Credit appear on my hotel bill/folio?

The total eligible Daily F&B Credit amount used and billed to the room during a member’s stay will be automatically applied and appear as one line item per day on a member’s hotel bill/folio, deducted from the total stay cost at the end of their stay.

25. How will the Hilton Honors Daily F&B Credit be handled at hotels with Executive Lounges?

At hotels that have an Executive Lounge that offers complimentary breakfast, Diamond members and Gold members upgraded to Executive Lounge access will not receive the Daily F&B Credit. These hotels will provide the Daily F&B Credit to Gold members not upgraded to Executive Lounge access.
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Old Aug 19, 2022, 12:30 am
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Just checked into Hilton / Resorts World Las Vegas and check in desk confirmed with no hassle about $30 per day credit to spend in Dawg House.
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Old Aug 19, 2022, 8:12 am
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My wife and I are both Diamond. The 6 of us (4 kids) will be staying at the Conrad Midtown in a couple months. I was thinking about the free breakfast since we have 2 different rooms, room 1 as P1 and room 2 and P2.

When we get breakfast can we have them split it between the 2 rooms, or should we just order separately?

If it matters, we wouldn't be sitting down to eat, we are kosher so we just get minor things to go anyway. Last year we just used the $50 on coffee, fruit, bottled water, etc.
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Old Aug 19, 2022, 10:06 am
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Originally Posted by Schnit
My wife and I are both Diamond. The 6 of us (4 kids) will be staying at the Conrad Midtown in a couple months. I was thinking about the free breakfast since we have 2 different rooms, room 1 as P1 and room 2 and P2.

When we get breakfast can we have them split it between the 2 rooms, or should we just order separately?
If I were you, I'd order separately to reduce the odds of bureaucratic bungling.
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Old Aug 19, 2022, 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by Mikey
Question - I used some of my points to get my wife a room at a Doubletree (there was no room at the Hampton so I have to deal with the credit - phooey!)I added her as a person in the room, but could not remove myself. Will she still get the breakfast credit?
Here is the update:
The issue was that I could not remove myself from the reservation. I just wanted to use my points to get her a stay. However, my wife is gold on her own. So they ended up giving her breakfast vouchers for the buffet. There was none of this credit business. And she said the hotel staff and the hotel itself was very nice.

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Old Aug 19, 2022, 4:10 pm
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Originally Posted by scottpat78
Just checked into Hilton / Resorts World Las Vegas and check in desk confirmed with no hassle about $30 per day credit to spend in Dawg House.
So you can't even use your credit for breakfast at the buffet restaurant now?
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Old Aug 19, 2022, 5:46 pm
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That is correct. The Mouse House inside the Dawg House are open 7am to 11am and do breakfast. We ate there this morning.

Originally Posted by Schwann
So you can't even use your credit for breakfast at the buffet restaurant now?
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Old Aug 22, 2022, 12:37 am
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Update on Resorts World / Hilton LV….there is a festival at the hotel this weekend, meaning the Dawg House is closed for festival goers only. I went to the front desk to ask where I can now spend my daily credit and they ‘updated’ my stay so I can use it at the kitchen or suns out, buns out. Must say, the grub at suns out is a lot nicer so I’d push for that if anyone is coming here in the near future.
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Old Aug 22, 2022, 6:37 am
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The cynic in me thinks the removal of Suns Out Buns Out from the approved list of outlets at RW is because its the only place you could actually get a breakfast vaguely within the credit.
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 11:41 am
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I swear I've read much of this thread and haven't found the answer.

Checked in Friday night. Checked out Sunday at 1 PM. This is at a Doubletree in California. Two guests.

Got a $34 breakfast on Saturday morning.
Got a $27 dinner on Saturday evening.
Got a $17 breakfast on Sunday morning.

Total F&B spend = $78.
Total charged... should it be $18? Should it be $31? Should it be $21?

The property insisted that the dinner not be credited, even thought it would have been had we checked out, put our bags in the car, and checked back in when we got back from our day out. This would be a total waste of housekeeping resources.

AITA?
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 11:45 am
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Originally Posted by stvr
I swear I've read much of this thread and haven't found the answer.

Checked in Friday night. Checked out Sunday at 1 PM. This is at a Doubletree in California. Two guests.

Got a $34 breakfast on Saturday morning.
Got a $27 dinner on Saturday evening.
Got a $17 breakfast on Sunday morning.

Total F&B spend = $78.
Total charged... should it be $18? Should it be $31? Should it be $21?

The property insisted that the dinner not be credited, even thought it would have been had we checked out, put our bags in the car, and checked back in when we got back from our day out. This would be a total waste of housekeeping resources.

AITA?
You stayed two nights and should get two credits. If you broke it up into two single-night stays you should also get two credits.
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 11:59 am
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Originally Posted by stvr
I swear I've read much of this thread and haven't found the answer.

Checked in Friday night. Checked out Sunday at 1 PM. This is at a Doubletree in California. Two guests.

Got a $34 breakfast on Saturday morning.
Got a $27 dinner on Saturday evening.
Got a $17 breakfast on Sunday morning.

Total F&B spend = $78.
Total charged... should it be $18? Should it be $31? Should it be $21?

The property insisted that the dinner not be credited, even thought it would have been had we checked out, put our bags in the car, and checked back in when we got back from our day out. This would be a total waste of housekeeping resources.

AITA?
You get 2 sets of midnight to midnight credits, you chose the day. So Saturday morning and dinner do not get separate credits.

You used your $30 with breakfast, so your $4 carries over to dinner, making your total charges for Saturday $31. You then used your second credit for breakfast Sunday, leaving $13 on the table.

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Old Aug 30, 2022, 12:11 pm
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And yet another example about how stinky is credit system is. Nobody understands it the same way.
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 12:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Mikey
And yet another example about how stinky is credit system is. Nobody understands it the same way.
I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people that understand you don't get 3 credits in 2 nights.
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 12:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Schnit
You get 2 sets of midnight to midnight credits, you chose the day. So Saturday morning and dinner do not get separate credits.

You used your $30 with breakfast, so your $4 carries over to dinner, making your total charges for Saturday $31. You then used your second credit for breakfast Sunday, leaving $13 on the table.
This is correct. I’ve been as critical as anyone of the new benefit and its clumsy rules, but there’s no ambiguity on this set of facts.
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Old Aug 30, 2022, 12:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Super Mario
I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people that understand you don't get 3 credits in 2 nights.
My guess is he thought he had check in time to check in time to use the credit. So he thought he used credit 1 at breakfast...then credit 2 at dinner with the remainder at breakfast the next day
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