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
Sep 17, 2017, 10:29 am
#226
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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
I've always had the MVP rate credit for stay and points with the exception of Homewood Suites. This happened again at the La Quinta property. It shows up as a stay but no points. Contacted diamond desk who first stated it was a third party booking site, later amended to mean an ineligible rate 
but would open a case.
but would open a case.Push hard!
Sep 17, 2017, 10:30 am
#227
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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
Sep 17, 2017, 2:01 pm
#228
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
Dec 12, 2017, 8:12 am
#229
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,467
The MVP site seems to have some sort of problem (based on attempts to access with iOS, Android, Google Chrome and IE. The page comes up, but the usually active fields are unresponsive. Anyone else?
I'm going to try to book by phone, but I do hope the website comes back to life.
I'm going to try to book by phone, but I do hope the website comes back to life.
Dec 12, 2017, 8:28 am
#230
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
Same here, but just add the dates and place "manually," and it works fine.
Dec 12, 2017, 2:26 pm
#231
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
Same here (yesterday; I haven't tried it today), and I got around it like cblaisd described. On the other hand, I would need to see more hotels offering the MVP rate before I said it works fine.
Dec 12, 2017, 2:39 pm
#232
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: GSO
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, National Car Rental Exec. Elite
Posts: 134
Dec 13, 2017, 8:07 am
#233
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
Sweet. Thanks for that tip, Evo40!
Dec 13, 2017, 8:14 am
#234
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: South Dakota
Programs: HH Diamond, DL Platinum
Posts: 587
I almost only book MVP rates exclusively when it is less than AAA. Booked a MVP rate on Monday for two nights in Sioux Falls, SD then a MVP rate in Honolulu this past Saturday, Friday night was MVP rate in Anchorage and the whole previous week in Kokomo, IN at a Hampton Inn was booked on a MVP rate.
Dec 13, 2017, 9:38 am
#235
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,259
It has had that issue ever since Saturday (at least I think it was Saturday) when the MVP site was completely down for a while (enough that I became concerned that maybe that rate was fully eliminated) and since it came back up later that day, the calendar doesn't drop down. As noted it does work if you enter the dates manually (which is admittedly a pain but its obviously worth it for the MVP rates.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:17 am
#236
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,543
I’ve been using the MVP rate a lot for US bookings this year. I love it for the discounts, and easy cancellation policies.
I had a two night leisure stay booked a few months ago. I almost bit on a prepay rate, but stayed with the MVP rate, as I wanted to be able to cancel if it was snowing.
In the end, the prices dropped 4 times. I ended up adding one extra night, as the price was reasonable enough.
I had a two night leisure stay booked a few months ago. I almost bit on a prepay rate, but stayed with the MVP rate, as I wanted to be able to cancel if it was snowing.
In the end, the prices dropped 4 times. I ended up adding one extra night, as the price was reasonable enough.
Dec 27, 2017, 6:56 am
#238
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 12
Looking to book an MVP rate at a Home2 - it pretty clearly seems to suggest you need an affiliation: "Hilton Honors number required when booking and is required at check in. Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel. Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. Hilton Honors number required when booking and required at check in. Individual sports traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation with professional sports clubs, collegiate athletic departments or amateur sports Associations."
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
Dec 27, 2017, 7:20 am
#239
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,965
Looking to book an MVP rate at a Home2 - it pretty clearly seems to suggest you need an affiliation: "Hilton Honors number required when booking and is required at check in. Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel. Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. Hilton Honors number required when booking and required at check in. Individual sports traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation with professional sports clubs, collegiate athletic departments or amateur sports Associations."
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
Dec 27, 2017, 7:21 am
#240
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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 to book an MVP rate at a Home2 - it pretty clearly seems to suggest you need an affiliation: "Hilton Honors number required when booking and is required at check in. Subject to availability restrictions at each Hotel. Restrictions: Must be requested. Do not offer. Hilton Honors number required when booking and required at check in. Individual sports traveler program. Travelers will have direct affiliation with professional sports clubs, collegiate athletic departments or amateur sports Associations."
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
If you are concerned, there are suggestions above for various groups you can join for a few dollars, but I doubt you will need anything.