Capital Hilton {US-DC}
Dec 22, 2004, 2:30 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
Posts: 4,839
Been there at least three times as Diamond in the past year. Got executive floor but that is about it. Never a suite. Always very busy there.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
Dec 22, 2004, 4:19 pm
#92
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 6,084
Originally Posted by fromYXU
Been there at least three times as Diamond in the past year. Got executive floor but that is about it. Never a suite. Always very busy there.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
Dec 22, 2004, 10:48 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: California, USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Gold Passport Diamond, Starwood Gold, Leaders Club
Posts: 156
Are there any other Hilton properties in DC that are better in this regard?
Originally Posted by fromYXU
Been there at least three times as Diamond in the past year. Got executive floor but that is about it. Never a suite. Always very busy there.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
Dec 22, 2004, 10:49 pm
#94
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: California, USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Gold Passport Diamond, Starwood Gold, Leaders Club
Posts: 156
Are there any other Hilton properties in DC that are better in this regard?
Originally Posted by Eugene
That's been my experience as well. Just in case, you may try contacting their Accommodation Request Team at [email protected] or call them directly at 202-639-5789. I wouldn't hold the breath though...
Dec 23, 2004, 7:27 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: RIC
Programs: US CP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Plat, *wood Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,600
Originally Posted by sonofliberty
Are there any other Hilton properties in DC that are better in this regard?
Dec 23, 2004, 8:03 am
#97
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, UA 2P, AA PLT, PC Platinum
Posts: 172
Same experience, although as a Gold. Was there twice Aug Sept of this
year. Got room on the executive floor.
year. Got room on the executive floor.
Originally Posted by fromYXU
Been there at least three times as Diamond in the past year. Got executive floor but that is about it. Never a suite. Always very busy there.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
The best way to guaranty a suite is to book one.
Jan 10, 2005, 3:19 pm
#98
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: IAD
Programs: United 0, HH Gold
Posts: 2,827
Capital Hilton - Disappointing!
I made HH Gold for the first time year. I travel to DC on business a lot, so I was excited to see what benefits I might get at an old-school hotel like the Capital Hilton. I checked in (even flashed my gold card) and got ... nothing. After the clerk handed me my room keys I asked about an upgrade. I was told the Tower was under renovations right now. As I walked away, I turned back and asked about breakfast.
"Oh," the clerk said, "I can give you a coupon if you'd like."
Now, the stay was fine (the breakfast was actually very good), but I didn't feel like I was treated that great.
Anyone else have any issues with the Capital Hilton? Are there better properties in DC for HH Gold members to take advantage of? Thanks!
"Oh," the clerk said, "I can give you a coupon if you'd like."
Now, the stay was fine (the breakfast was actually very good), but I didn't feel like I was treated that great.
Anyone else have any issues with the Capital Hilton? Are there better properties in DC for HH Gold members to take advantage of? Thanks!
Jan 10, 2005, 5:17 pm
#100
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
DC is FULL of "important" people, and often short-term hospitality employees. Perhaps if you were a wealthy industrialist or a Senator, you might get some joy, but a HH Gold with no name recognition or pull, well, you have experienced that... Just be pleasantly assertive when the breakfast or due perks don't come through (and research your destination on FT and elsewhere...)
Apr 5, 2005, 8:17 am
#101
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: California, USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Gold Passport Diamond, Starwood Gold, Leaders Club
Posts: 156
Suite Upgrade at Capital Hilton in DC!
I just got upgraded to a junior suite for a week's stay at the Capital Hilton in DC. I emailed the Director of Rooms, and got an affirmative answer within 24 hours. Man, that will make a week of sightseeing much more comfortable!
Apr 5, 2005, 3:31 pm
#103
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Avis Rock Star
Posts: 1,217
Originally Posted by sonofliberty
I just got upgraded to a junior suite for a week's stay at the Capital Hilton in DC. I emailed the Director of Rooms, and got an affirmative answer within 24 hours. Man, that will make a week of sightseeing much more comfortable!
Can you give me an idea of what you wrote?
Apr 5, 2005, 9:18 pm
#104
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Loews Platinum
Posts: 629
seconded
Originally Posted by liveon777
How did you work that one? I am impressed. Maybe I'll try it for NYC this weekend.
Can you give me an idea of what you wrote?
Can you give me an idea of what you wrote?
Apr 6, 2005, 8:47 am
#105
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, SWG Plat
Posts: 102
Is this a particularly hard hotel to get an upgrade in? I would have figured as a diamond (as the poster is) it wouldn't be too bad.
I always get upgrades in DC. I get 2 parking spaces, and a beautiful king size foam mattress, a 42" Sony Grand WEGA LCD, and a home theatre.
I call it home
I always get upgrades in DC. I get 2 parking spaces, and a beautiful king size foam mattress, a 42" Sony Grand WEGA LCD, and a home theatre.
I call it home