Jun 9, 2013, 9:29 pm
Last edit by: dstan
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 UPDATE
Loyalty Lobby has reported and the FlyerTalk Hilton Honors Ambassador has confirmed that MVP rates can no longer be booked via the MVP website without the required association with targeted sports programs.
OCTOBER 5, 2016 UPDATE
There are new MVP codes that can once again be booked in the "Corporate" field of a particular hotel (not all hotels, of course, will always have MVP rates available):
Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Doubletree, etc. 0561135262 or 0560041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
HGI and Hilton 1135262 or 0041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
These codes now also work on the mobile app.
So, you have three choices:
1) Use http://stay.hilton.com/mvp/
2) Use the above corporate codes on the main website.
3) Use the above corporate codes in the Hilton app.
NOTES:
1. When the MVP rate is not available (usually 20% discount), often the "Team USA" rate (15%) will be. Use corporate codes 0002635191 (or sometimes ) 2635167.
2. Homwood Suites are often anomalous in their pricing, with AAA and Sr Rates often cheaper than either MVP or Team USA rates.
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Summary of answers to incessantly asked questions
NEW: As of ~April 2015, using the corporate codes for MVP on the regular site seems to not return any MVP rates. Instead go to hiltonfamilymvp.com
In the "Corporate Account" box type:
For MVP - 0041604 for Hilton and HGI; 0560041604 all others. MVP rates are not commissionable to agents; a very few properties may require press credentials - read booking terms.
Loyalty Lobby has reported and the FlyerTalk Hilton Honors Ambassador has confirmed that MVP rates can no longer be booked via the MVP website without the required association with targeted sports programs.
OCTOBER 5, 2016 UPDATE
There are new MVP codes that can once again be booked in the "Corporate" field of a particular hotel (not all hotels, of course, will always have MVP rates available):
Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Doubletree, etc. 0561135262 or 0560041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
HGI and Hilton 1135262 or 0041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
These codes now also work on the mobile app.
So, you have three choices:
1) Use http://stay.hilton.com/mvp/
2) Use the above corporate codes on the main website.
3) Use the above corporate codes in the Hilton app.
NOTES:
1. When the MVP rate is not available (usually 20% discount), often the "Team USA" rate (15%) will be. Use corporate codes 0002635191 (or sometimes ) 2635167.
2. Homwood Suites are often anomalous in their pricing, with AAA and Sr Rates often cheaper than either MVP or Team USA rates.
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Summary of answers to incessantly asked questions
- YES, MVP can be used by anyone
- There is no "sports affiliation" required. ( The only HHonors brand still retaining that verbiage in the "Rate Details" for a booking is the Homewood Suites. If you're really worried, you can get a USGA membership for $36
- There are many reports that the MVP rate can't be booked by the hotel itself or Customer Service; must be done by the guest online.
- Other reports say if you call in and ask what rates are available, they're not supposed to tell you about the MVP. But, they can offer it if you specifically request it.
- The rate accrues the normal points.
- The rate is as eligible for upgrades as any other rate, depending on your status, etc.
- When MVP rate is not available, the Team USA rate is often the next best choice.
In the "Corporate Account" box type:
For MVP - 0041604 for Hilton and HGI; 0560041604 all others. MVP rates are not commissionable to agents; a very few properties may require press credentials - read booking terms.
[ARCHIVE] Hilton Family MVP Rate - 2016 through 2019
Jan 9, 2017, 12:39 pm
#181
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I just booked a stay in Southern California for my lady friend's parents. First time I've ever used the MVP rate. I've read through the thread, the rate does mention sports affiliation. But should I really be worried? I know I can just get them the $10 USGA membership. They're getting old and may not really understand the point. Does anyone think they need to be worried at all? If not, I'll just let it ride.
Jan 14, 2017, 8:59 am
#182
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Virtuoso Luxury Travel Agent; Bonvoy Titanium Elite; Hilton Diamond
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Looking at booking the Hilton Fidi, terms say:
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
Jan 14, 2017, 9:44 am
#183
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Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Looking at booking the Hilton Fidi, terms say:
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
In any case, aren't we still waiting for the very first datapoint of someone being asked for this??? Ie, the website has said all of things in the past, but actual practice was quite different.
See, there's this other conflicting HHonors policy (only for elites?) of not asking for ID at all at check in. I have my ID and credit card out when I walk up to the check-in desk, and time after time they refuse to even look at them!
Jan 14, 2017, 10:05 am
#184
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I am in a Hilton right this second on an MVP rate (and was at a different Hilton last week). Neither asked for ID at check in or proof of sports affilliation.
Jan 15, 2017, 7:25 am
#185
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Looking at booking the Hilton Fidi, terms say:
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
The MVP page also nowadays says:
Please note: You must be an athletic administrator, athlete, or affiliated with a sports entity, sports-related company, sports group or event to be eligible. You will be asked to show credentials, such as an official business card designated with your team logo, etc.
Should I register for the USGA membership? Is that proof enough? Do you need to be a US Citizen to register?
Jan 15, 2017, 2:17 pm
#186
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 239
It hasn't ended. What has happened is that they've reduced the number of sports with which they officially partner.
There's a separate thread about the Team USA rate where this has been discussed a lot in recent days:
There's a separate thread about the Team USA rate where this has been discussed a lot in recent days:
Feb 7, 2017, 1:30 am
#187
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,279
Hi,
Just wondering what's the current status of this rate? I have tried to use this for some international properties the last few weeks and none of them have been showing availability (even with Flexible dates).
Did they somehow restrict this rate to certain regions now?
Cheers!
Just wondering what's the current status of this rate? I have tried to use this for some international properties the last few weeks and none of them have been showing availability (even with Flexible dates).
Did they somehow restrict this rate to certain regions now?
Cheers!
Feb 7, 2017, 2:36 am
#188
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Feb 7, 2017, 3:13 am
#189
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I agree, for North America only (except that someone claimed upthread that it was working for a London property - if true I believe this is a rare exception)
Feb 7, 2017, 12:05 pm
#191
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Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Hi,
Just wondering what's the current status of this rate? I have tried to use this for some international properties the last few weeks and none of them have been showing availability (even with Flexible dates).
Did they somehow restrict this rate to certain regions now?
Cheers!
Just wondering what's the current status of this rate? I have tried to use this for some international properties the last few weeks and none of them have been showing availability (even with Flexible dates).
Did they somehow restrict this rate to certain regions now?
Cheers!
Feb 7, 2017, 3:44 pm
#192
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Plus, I've seen some hotels that used to offer it stop offering it now. Hotels are full these days, and some of them see no need to attract us roadwarriors with this rate.
Feb 7, 2017, 5:44 pm
#193
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Mar 1, 2017, 7:06 pm
#194
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Has anyone had experience of MVP bookings being ineligible for HH credit? I have a stay that has posted as ineligible for anything at all.
Mar 1, 2017, 7:55 pm
#195
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Location: Southern MN
Programs: HHonors Gold,IHG Platinum
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