The Definitive “How To Earn Hilton Honors Points” Thread
Jun 14, 2004, 2:34 pm
#107
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Originally Posted by wsbombers
You should also be able to get 1000 points pretty easily from erewards (for $25 in erewards points). You should be able to earn the $25 by taking advantage of some of the earn points now offers. If you have more time and feel like reading some emails, the exchange rate for 3000 points ($50) is better.
Any hints how to get more e-rewards-$ faster?
Jun 14, 2004, 10:45 pm
#108
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Great idea canarsie ^ ^ ^
Some more promos
Asia
Hilton Narita
Code 2K double base points, reduced rate and includes breakfast
Japan and Guam
Code BP 1000 bonus points per stay, complimentary upgrade (excl suites), daily buffet breakfast
Current link to specials page
Some more promos
Asia
Hilton Narita
Code 2K double base points, reduced rate and includes breakfast
Japan and Guam
Code BP 1000 bonus points per stay, complimentary upgrade (excl suites), daily buffet breakfast
Current link to specials page
Last edited by Kiwi Flyer; Jun 14, 2004 at 10:49 pm
Jun 15, 2004, 11:54 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 1,068
Usually it takes a long time to earn erewards points. They recently made a change to their site which allows you to earn points quickly by responding to offers on their site. (A very limited number of offers and one time only per offer).
Jun 15, 2004, 12:59 pm
#111
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Originally Posted by linsj
I was 1000 points short, called to buy the miles and get the award, and the CS rep comped them for me. Worth a try.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Jun 15, 2004, 5:05 pm
#112
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Free Upgrade Plus Double Hhonors Points From Avis
Hilton HHonors lately have been atrocious when it comes to bonus point promos these past months. So poor, I've cancelled about 5 stays, used awards instead, and rebooked at competitors racking in a huge amount of points. Nevertheless here's a promo not listed that came with HH Visa Signature card:
FREE UPGRADE PLUS DOUBLE HHONORS POINTS FROM AVIS
Valid through 12/31/2004
Saturday Night required
Holiday Blackout dates apply
Details and reservations, go to avis.com/HiltonCiti
or call 1-800-831-8000 and provide coupon #UUHA016
Upon trying the link they provided, it didn't work. Therefore call that 1-800 number or Avis. If anyone has the working link page, please post it.
FREE UPGRADE PLUS DOUBLE HHONORS POINTS FROM AVIS
Valid through 12/31/2004
Saturday Night required
Holiday Blackout dates apply
Details and reservations, go to avis.com/HiltonCiti
or call 1-800-831-8000 and provide coupon #UUHA016
Upon trying the link they provided, it didn't work. Therefore call that 1-800 number or Avis. If anyone has the working link page, please post it.
Jun 16, 2004, 7:49 pm
#113
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Location: NorCal - SMF area
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e-rewards updates last account activity date - preserves "slow" accounts
The best thing about e-rewards is the fact it is ACCOUNT ACTIVITY , if you are one of those infrequent users of Hilton properties and want to keep your account active / alive. You add a few miles, and update the last activity date - well worth it, if you have read the tales of woe 
from those who never raed the fine print and let their accounts lapse.
from those who never raed the fine print and let their accounts lapse.
Jun 16, 2004, 8:07 pm
#114
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Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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Ask for permission to overdraw/go into the red by 500 points. Assuming your wife has no status, it will take only $50 in charges to the room account to cover the deficit. It sounds nicer than asking 4A handout of 500, which you may be lucky enough to get.
Jun 17, 2004, 6:16 pm
#115
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Try Again. . .
Originally Posted by Brendan
Ask for permission to overdraw/go into the red by 500 points.
Oct 13, 2004, 5:45 pm
#116
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Does anyone know for sure whether transferring MembershipRewards points will keep an account active? It is mentioned above, but the letter I received from HH says "if you do not take one of the actions above..." - and the "above" is either a stay or points from HH Partners. The URL for the partner list does not list MR, but does list myPoints and eBay points. (Yes, I am writing to them to be sure. And yes, I have done a search, but no definite answer)
Avis appears to be the only car rental location where I don't need to have a corresponding stay (give your HH number to Avis vs, presenting your rental contract at the hotel to qualify)
Avis appears to be the only car rental location where I don't need to have a corresponding stay (give your HH number to Avis vs, presenting your rental contract at the hotel to qualify)
Oct 13, 2004, 6:44 pm
#117
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I added a link to this thread to "The all encompassing HH Sticky Thread with Lots of Good Info."
Oct 13, 2004, 7:00 pm
#118
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
I added a link to this thread to "The all encompassing HH Sticky Thread with Lots of Good Info."
In the style of a football crowd.............
"Sticky...sticky....sticky.....sticky"
Oct 13, 2004, 7:00 pm
#119
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Originally Posted by CPRich
Does anyone know for sure whether transferring MembershipRewards points will keep an account active? It is mentioned above, but the letter I received from HH says "if you do not take one of the actions above..." - and the "above" is either a stay or points from HH Partners. The URL for the partner list does not list MR, but does list myPoints and eBay points. (Yes, I am writing to them to be sure. And yes, I have done a search, but no definite answer)
Avis appears to be the only car rental location where I don't need to have a corresponding stay (give your HH number to Avis vs, presenting your rental contract at the hotel to qualify)
Avis appears to be the only car rental location where I don't need to have a corresponding stay (give your HH number to Avis vs, presenting your rental contract at the hotel to qualify)
Oct 13, 2004, 7:35 pm
#120
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Originally Posted by cressers
In the style of a football crowd.............
"Sticky...sticky....sticky.....sticky"
"Sticky...sticky....sticky.....sticky"
Your remarks would therefore be better addressed to the moderator(s) rather than to the crowd.