Hilton Honors Gold VIP Status Short Cuts: Fast Track, Instant, Challenges & Comps
Mar 14, 2004, 6:53 am
#316
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Phoenix - HP - Silver, HHonors - Diamond
Posts: 134
I am a diamond from 2003 but I have a question if anyone knows. If I qualify for gold through some promotion, do I then just need 12 more "stays" to achieve Diamond (28 for diamond versus 16 for Gold). Gold in most properties means nothing as far as upgrades. The upgrades only started coming when I became diamond. Anyone know
Mar 14, 2004, 7:23 pm
#317
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
Programs: UA1k;HH Gold;MR Gold
Posts: 6,112
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dmanphoenix:
I am a diamond from 2003 but I have a question if anyone knows. If I qualify for gold through some promotion, do I then just need 12 more "stays" to achieve Diamond (28 for diamond versus 16 for Gold). Gold in most properties means nothing as far as upgrades. The upgrades only started coming when I became diamond. Anyone know</font>
I am a diamond from 2003 but I have a question if anyone knows. If I qualify for gold through some promotion, do I then just need 12 more "stays" to achieve Diamond (28 for diamond versus 16 for Gold). Gold in most properties means nothing as far as upgrades. The upgrades only started coming when I became diamond. Anyone know</font>
Mar 14, 2004, 7:29 pm
#318
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
So how come the rest of us seem to get upgraded to exec rooms and even suites when we Golds stay at Hiltons,dmanphoenix? Why did you have to become Diamond before you got these upgrades, etc.? What part of the world are you staying in, because outside NAmerica, Hiltons are very good to Golds.
Mar 14, 2004, 7:42 pm
#319
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
CJWang, everyone's right on the money here... 28 qualifying stays (award stays count) or 60 nights (the hard way, and award nights do not count).
dmanphoenix, my sister, a silver, has even been given upgrades in other countries, and even in the US (Hilton LAX.) What's up?
[This message has been edited by JDiver (edited Mar 14, 2004).]
dmanphoenix, my sister, a silver, has even been given upgrades in other countries, and even in the US (Hilton LAX.) What's up?
[This message has been edited by JDiver (edited Mar 14, 2004).]
Mar 14, 2004, 8:55 pm
#320
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC, AA, UA, BA, Hilton
Posts: 2,907
No problems (as yet) getting upgrades and perks as a Gold on any of our stays for several years. Recent stays have been upgraded without even asking for them, when I call to have the hotel verify that my HHonors number is on the reservations.
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bj-21.
Mar 14, 2004, 9:00 pm
#321
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Phoenix - HP - Silver, HHonors - Diamond
Posts: 134
All the travel has been in San Diego. Doubletree Mission Valley, Doubletree Club, Hilton San Diego. This along with Tucson has been my only exposure as far as Hilton because I started traveling for work in 2003. I was upgraded once as a gold for about 10 times. Since Diamond I have been upgraded each time except for twice. 14 stays. It is just my experience. I have been upgraded at the Hilton Tucson East but NEVER at the Doubletree at Reid Park in Tucson, not sure what the problem is there.
Mar 16, 2004, 12:24 pm
#322
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,113
As Gold I never used to get upgrades either, domestic or int'l; it wasn't until I whined about it on FT that someone told me to put in comment section on-line request upgrade. Since then I've gotten them. Bit irritating that I should have to do that, though, vs them automatically doing it.
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Mar 16, 2004, 8:30 pm
#323
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Kansas, USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, HGVC, AA, UA
Posts: 331
In the comment section I always list I'm HHonors Gold and request upgrade if available. If you've stayed at the hotel before, also list "returning guest". Seems to do the trick for me.
Mar 16, 2004, 10:04 pm
#324
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
Well, these front desk folks are busy, some are new, and I never assume they will actually read thoroughly and take the time to figure it all out - so I take a few seconds to make it easier by filling in the "vitals" in the comment line - and it has paid off for me inumerable times.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SkiAdcock:
As Gold I never used to get upgrades either, domestic or int'l; it wasn't until I whined about it on FT that someone told me to put in comment section on-line request upgrade. Since then I've gotten them. Bit irritating that I should have to do that, though, vs them automatically doing it.</font>
As Gold I never used to get upgrades either, domestic or int'l; it wasn't until I whined about it on FT that someone told me to put in comment section on-line request upgrade. Since then I've gotten them. Bit irritating that I should have to do that, though, vs them automatically doing it.</font>
Mar 17, 2004, 11:41 am
#325
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: West Michigan
Programs: DL, UA, AA, B6, BA (airline status-free leisure traveler), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,963
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JDiver:
Well, these front desk folks are busy, some are new, and I never assume they will actually read thoroughly and take the time to figure it all out - so I take a few seconds to make it easier by filling in the "vitals" in the comment line - and it has paid off for me inumerable times.
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Well, these front desk folks are busy, some are new, and I never assume they will actually read thoroughly and take the time to figure it all out - so I take a few seconds to make it easier by filling in the "vitals" in the comment line - and it has paid off for me inumerable times.
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[This message has been edited by loomis (edited Mar 17, 2004).]
Mar 18, 2004, 12:40 am
#326
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, UA Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond/Ambassador, Hyatt Explor
Posts: 2,168
I find typing in "guest is Gold or Diamond VIP" in the comment section greatly increases your chances or an upgrade.
Mar 18, 2004, 11:47 am
#327
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Eurozone
Programs: LH SEN, HH Gold
Posts: 3,002
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Motion122:
I find typing in "guest is Gold or Diamond VIP" in the comment section greatly increases your chances or an upgrade.
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I find typing in "guest is Gold or Diamond VIP" in the comment section greatly increases your chances or an upgrade.
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--Grog--
Mar 19, 2004, 3:22 am
#328
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Bangkok Thailand HYATT DIAMOND, DL PM, DL 2 Million Miler
Programs: THAI RO Gold, Hilton Gold,Marriott something
Posts: 140
Thats a great idea, what with front desk so busy and distracted. I am going to put in the comments Guest is Returning Guest, Diamond VIP , and big stockholder. even though i am none of those things.
Mar 19, 2004, 6:27 am
#329
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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How about: "close friend of Paris"? Thank that'll get an upgrade to a suite?
Mar 20, 2004, 4:41 pm
#330
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Motion122:
I find typing in "guest is Gold or Diamond VIP" in the comment section greatly increases your chances or an upgrade.
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I find typing in "guest is Gold or Diamond VIP" in the comment section greatly increases your chances or an upgrade.
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