Hilton Honors Lifetime Status: Does This Exist? Could It Ever Be Possible?
Feb 18, 2011, 1:58 am
#151
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
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Feb 18, 2011, 5:21 am
#152
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
In 2009, I was sent a card showing Diamond status good till 3/2014.
Wondering if it was a mistake, I called and asked if the date on the card was accurate. I was told it was and that it was due to being a member since '87 and a long time Diamond.
Doesn't really make a difference to me as I'm sure I'll continue to earn it each year anyway.
Wondering if it was a mistake, I called and asked if the date on the card was accurate. I was told it was and that it was due to being a member since '87 and a long time Diamond.
Doesn't really make a difference to me as I'm sure I'll continue to earn it each year anyway.
May 17, 2011, 4:59 am
#155
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: UK
Programs: Priority Club Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, BAEC Silver, Hertz #1 Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 266
I reckon a brand as big as Hilton should also consider number of properties stayed at as well as looking at nights/points/stays.
For example, if someone stays at 50 different properties they should be given some sort of recognition.
Thoughts?
For example, if someone stays at 50 different properties they should be given some sort of recognition.
Thoughts?
May 17, 2011, 7:46 am
#156
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, MR Gold, HH Diamond, US Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 24
Hilton doesn't have to be creative. Just copy the basic format that Marriott offers:
Must achieve all three thresholds for Marriott:
* Lifetime Platinum - 12 years / 2.0 Million Base Pts / 1,000 nights
* Lifetime Gold - 12 years / 1.6 Million Base Pts / 800 nights
* Lifetime Silver - 12 years / 1.2 Million / 600 nights
Platinum in Marriott is 75 nights per year over 12 years would be 900 nights. For Hilton to mimic their status I would expect a 12 year span requiring at least 800 nights because Diamond is renewed at 60 nights (60*12=720).
Personally, since most of my stays are only 100-150 per night, I would hope HHonors would make the membership length set but offer various ways to achieve lifetime status using either nights or base points. If they'd set a similar 2.0 Million Base Points, equivalent to 200,000 USD - I would need closer to 1500-2000 nights to achieve lifetime diamond.
All just wishful thinking, I'm not holding my breath for Hilton to come around.
Must achieve all three thresholds for Marriott:
* Lifetime Platinum - 12 years / 2.0 Million Base Pts / 1,000 nights
* Lifetime Gold - 12 years / 1.6 Million Base Pts / 800 nights
* Lifetime Silver - 12 years / 1.2 Million / 600 nights
Platinum in Marriott is 75 nights per year over 12 years would be 900 nights. For Hilton to mimic their status I would expect a 12 year span requiring at least 800 nights because Diamond is renewed at 60 nights (60*12=720).
Personally, since most of my stays are only 100-150 per night, I would hope HHonors would make the membership length set but offer various ways to achieve lifetime status using either nights or base points. If they'd set a similar 2.0 Million Base Points, equivalent to 200,000 USD - I would need closer to 1500-2000 nights to achieve lifetime diamond.
All just wishful thinking, I'm not holding my breath for Hilton to come around.
May 19, 2011, 1:25 pm
#157
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, 20 years
Posts: 465
I have been a HH Diamond now for 19 consequetive years. In all those years I have only received a special gift from HH twice. About 5 years ago I received a email from HH offering a choice of 4 or 5 gifts. I choose a 4 gigabyte Apple iPod. The following year I received the same offer and choose the Apple iPod again becuase it was a new design and 8 gigabytes.
May 20, 2011, 9:38 pm
#161
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida, the crazy folks state.
Programs: Marriott Titanium Marriott Platinum for life.
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Absolutely, just send an email to YOU MUST BE A CONRAD'S BEST GUEST TO VIEW THIS CONTENT and state your case. I'd say a good 80% of the Diamond VIPs who apply are accepted, the only real criteria that we look for is YOU MUST BE A CONRAD'S BEST GUEST TO VIEW THIS CONTENT, so if you've got that covered, you're almost guaranteed the status!
May 21, 2011, 12:38 pm
#164
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May 21, 2011, 6:17 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2011
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