Lounge acess for Gold
Jun 29, 2006, 3:49 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2004
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London Metropole still allowed Diamond member entry (plus 1 guest) on recent visit, but no gold access unless upgraded to Exec Room. No access at Heathrow Hilton unless you are in an Exec Room.
cat22
cat22
Jun 29, 2006, 4:29 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Somewhere btw the West Coast and Texas
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Originally Posted by cat22
London Metropole still allowed Diamond member entry (plus 1 guest) on recent visit, but no gold access unless upgraded to Exec Room. No access at Heathrow Hilton unless you are in an Exec Room.
cat22
cat22
Jun 29, 2006, 5:14 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
Originally Posted by ckc
I stayed at the Conrad in HK about six weeeks ago, and was not upgraded and not offered access to the lounge. When I asked, I was very politely advised only Diamonds or those who pay for Exec floor...However, without prompting, they did remove my breakfast charge for the full buffer which was appreciated.
On a side note, the Hilton in NYC on 6th seems to get worse and worse, tiny old room, premium rate, hotel sold out (as almost always?)
On a side note, the Hilton in NYC on 6th seems to get worse and worse, tiny old room, premium rate, hotel sold out (as almost always?)
If going to Conrad HK, you should try to contact them ahead of time requesting an upgrade. See this thread for more info.
Last edited by gvaughn; Jun 29, 2006 at 5:45 pm
Jun 29, 2006, 6:12 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2004
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The folks at the Hilton Metropole, as well as the Heathrow Hilton were quite explicit about the change in policy. I just emailed Hilton regarding my next stay at Heathrow, as to the policy changes.
I suspect this is all related to the fact that Hilton US took over Hilton International. The result seems to be selling of most of the smaller UK properties, and limiting the access to Executive Lounges and other benefits.
I suspect this is all related to the fact that Hilton US took over Hilton International. The result seems to be selling of most of the smaller UK properties, and limiting the access to Executive Lounges and other benefits.
Jun 29, 2006, 6:18 pm
#36
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NYC/SYD
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I can say the same of Gold and upgrade at HKG in late February.
It is very disturbing this trend in Europe. And enough that come mid next year when it best helps me I will take my then HH Diamond and go to SPG.
It is very disturbing this trend in Europe. And enough that come mid next year when it best helps me I will take my then HH Diamond and go to SPG.
Jun 30, 2006, 12:17 am
#37
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Originally Posted by cat22
I suspect this is all related to the fact that Hilton US took over Hilton International. The result seems to be selling of most of the smaller UK properties, and limiting the access to Executive Lounges and other benefits.
There is no mention of lounge access or breakfast for golds or diamond for hiltons outside of USA.In fact the only difference in benefits now between gold and diamond is the extra bonus points.I certainly was not upgraded at Hilton dubai Creek recently and therefore no lounge access.Reports are the same also for Osaka where I am booked to stay in september.
So more points needed for awards,less benefits.Other programs definitely are worth looking at.
Jun 30, 2006, 1:43 pm
#38
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Somewhere btw the West Coast and Texas
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I hope Hilton will provide on their website what "amenity" is provided to golds/diamonds at non-US hotels.
As a side note, I recently stayed at the Hilton Auckland and was given drink coupons, and breakfast credit of NZD$26 per person. There isn't a lounge at the Hilton Auckland.
Still, lounge access is nice as some lounges have free wifi or computers to use.
As a side note, I recently stayed at the Hilton Auckland and was given drink coupons, and breakfast credit of NZD$26 per person. There isn't a lounge at the Hilton Auckland.
Still, lounge access is nice as some lounges have free wifi or computers to use.
Jun 30, 2006, 2:16 pm
#39
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
Originally Posted by billiam
I hope Hilton will provide on their website what "amenity" is provided to golds/diamonds at non-US hotels.
As a side note, I recently stayed at the Hilton Auckland and was given drink coupons, and breakfast credit of NZD$26 per person. There isn't a lounge at the Hilton Auckland.
Still, lounge access is nice as some lounges have free wifi or computers to use.
As a side note, I recently stayed at the Hilton Auckland and was given drink coupons, and breakfast credit of NZD$26 per person. There isn't a lounge at the Hilton Auckland.
Still, lounge access is nice as some lounges have free wifi or computers to use.