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
Feb 16, 2019, 11:06 am
#286
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: RSW
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I just checked - AARP rate clearly states 2PM checkout as "when available" not guaranteed.
Feb 16, 2019, 6:39 pm
#287
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: The shape-shifting urban sprawl that is El Lay. FT member #71.
Programs: UA Gold & MM; DL & AA credit card dirt status; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Fool's Gold
Posts: 4,690
When I need a late check-out and not under an AARP rate, my declarative statement is a little less matter of fact: "I'm going to need a 2pm check-out". I've never been turned down at any property (as a Gold or Diamond), but have had front desks track me down around Noon because whomever I talked to earlier in the day didn't bother documenting it.
Feb 16, 2019, 10:12 pm
#288
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Posts: 24,153
Went to the site about an hour ago to book a Hampton for next Wednesday, and did not see the warning Craz received. I have noticed it in the past few months on occasion, though. As it turned out the MVP rate was only $3 less than the AAA or AARP price.
For that small dollar deviation, I booked the AARP rate, as it gives me an automatic 2pm check-out. While most Hamptons would agree to a Gold's 2pm request, why take the chance of a no. There is a slight chance I may take advantage this upcoming trip of the late check-out. Plus it eliminates 100% of the chance MVP ID is requested - although in a half dozen years of regular use, no one has ever raised even an eyebrow on its use.
For that small dollar deviation, I booked the AARP rate, as it gives me an automatic 2pm check-out. While most Hamptons would agree to a Gold's 2pm request, why take the chance of a no. There is a slight chance I may take advantage this upcoming trip of the late check-out. Plus it eliminates 100% of the chance MVP ID is requested - although in a half dozen years of regular use, no one has ever raised even an eyebrow on its use.
Feb 27, 2019, 1:10 pm
#289
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Ive used it myself many times over the years and have The MVP pg bookmarked. Usually Im able to put in the code # in corp codes slot and it shows whats available. The other day I decided to switch hotels for night #1 and the code for non-Hilton/HGI hotels wouldnt take , but the one for Hil/HGI would, so I went to my bookmark pg and low and behold the page was different with on the bottom the part I posted above
Didnt want to waste an extra 5k in pts to book an award night
fwiw the code staring with 56xxxxxxx didnt return any properties , yet it did when using the MVP pg where you dot input the code #
Didnt want to waste an extra 5k in pts to book an award night
fwiw the code staring with 56xxxxxxx didnt return any properties , yet it did when using the MVP pg where you dot input the code #
Mar 28, 2019, 1:20 am
#290
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 233
Stay.hilton.com/mvp has been giving me this error page all day yesterday and today:
Mar 28, 2019, 7:28 am
#291
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
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Posts: 36,023
Worked fine for me just now.
Mar 28, 2019, 9:33 am
#292
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
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Posts: 8,155
Apr 9, 2019, 10:50 pm
#293
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 929
There are a few sports clubs can be joined for US25. Anyone knows a club for lower than US25? Thanks.
Apr 15, 2019, 8:12 am
#294
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: United PremPlat; M LT Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Spire A
Posts: 144
Hello, is there an MVP or similar code to Conrads? Thank you.
Apr 24, 2019, 5:47 pm
#295
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Apr 29, 2019, 1:00 pm
#296
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 116
This is the first time this has shown up when I am choosing a room... I wonder if they are going to start requiring this. Has anyone booked that is not a US citizen?
Apr 29, 2019, 1:03 pm
#297
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Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
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Apr 29, 2019, 3:20 pm
#298
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Location: South Florida
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This has existed since the beginning of time with MVP. Almost no properties (none with me) have enforced this rule.
Apr 29, 2019, 3:31 pm
#299
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: HIlton Diamond, Delta , Southwest, Amex Corp Plat, AA
Posts: 184
Interesting for me, the other day when I was using the mvp portal login I got maybe one or two in Seattle. Then when I tried again using the individual codes a bunch more popped up. I have never had this happen, usually I just use the mvp portal since it is supposed to be a catch all. I wonder if some are slipping through.
Apr 29, 2019, 8:01 pm
#300
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montréal, Canada
Posts: 1,610
Interesting for me, the other day when I was using the mvp portal login I got maybe one or two in Seattle. Then when I tried again using the individual codes a bunch more popped up. I have never had this happen, usually I just use the mvp portal since it is supposed to be a catch all. I wonder if some are slipping through.