Topguest additional points for checkins [Update Jan 2014 - program has ended]
#619
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: WAS
Posts: 113
I never saw it there, only on its own special page.
I'm glad I skimmed the updates here to see that Hampton Inn is out. I only ever got one posting of points from Hilton, but it was for 1100 points for all of my checkins for the previous month or two. Based on that, I've continued checking into Hampton Inn, assuming that would happen again. Now that I've switched to Doubletree, I'm getting the points right away.
I'm glad I skimmed the updates here to see that Hampton Inn is out. I only ever got one posting of points from Hilton, but it was for 1100 points for all of my checkins for the previous month or two. Based on that, I've continued checking into Hampton Inn, assuming that would happen again. Now that I've switched to Doubletree, I'm getting the points right away.
#622
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
I'm guessing if they changed the terms or something else about the program in the middle there, it lost the sync with your number for some reason.
I had to do this with both IGH and HH, even though they had both been working previously.
#623

Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
I never saw it there, only on its own special page.
I'm glad I skimmed the updates here to see that Hampton Inn is out. I only ever got one posting of points from Hilton, but it was for 1100 points for all of my checkins for the previous month or two. Based on that, I've continued checking into Hampton Inn, assuming that would happen again. Now that I've switched to Doubletree, I'm getting the points right away.
I'm glad I skimmed the updates here to see that Hampton Inn is out. I only ever got one posting of points from Hilton, but it was for 1100 points for all of my checkins for the previous month or two. Based on that, I've continued checking into Hampton Inn, assuming that would happen again. Now that I've switched to Doubletree, I'm getting the points right away.
Get 50 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for sharing your location or a photo at Hampton or DoubleTree by Hilton hotels
#624
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: WAS
Posts: 113
Originally Posted by cdmoye
Last follow-up on the Hampton/TopGuest question: It is as we had suspected. I received word from TopGuest that the Hampton/TopGuest partnership did, in fact, expire on 3/26. Only Doubletree checkins are translating to HHonors points at this time. The emails are still coming to me when I do Hampton checkins, but there will be no accompanying HHonors points.
#625
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Plat; CC Gold
Posts: 845
I had problems with points not moving over recently. I went to "Programs" on the Topguest website, and just clicked "Edit" next to my member number, and Save. Basically just re-inputting my number, but I didn't have to type it since it was already there. The whole batch of points posted the next day, plus I got another 50 point sign-on bonus.
I'm guessing if they changed the terms or something else about the program in the middle there, it lost the sync with your number for some reason.
I had to do this with both IGH and HH, even though they had both been working previously.
I'm guessing if they changed the terms or something else about the program in the middle there, it lost the sync with your number for some reason.
I had to do this with both IGH and HH, even though they had both been working previously.
#626
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: sjc sfo
Programs: A little bit of miles and points scattered everywhere
Posts: 360
rec'd my first warning today:
"We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest."
ive been doing 2 checkins a day at doubletree, virgin lounge, holiday inn, and a couple diff united flights. guess ill take a week or two off and try again.
"We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest."
ive been doing 2 checkins a day at doubletree, virgin lounge, holiday inn, and a couple diff united flights. guess ill take a week or two off and try again.
#627
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: United Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 184
rec'd my first warning today:
"We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest."
ive been doing 2 checkins a day at doubletree, virgin lounge, holiday inn, and a couple diff united flights. guess ill take a week or two off and try again.
"We noticed you're a big user of Topguest (great) but that you seem to be using the service in ways that violate our Terms of Service (less great). Specifically, we have noticed over time that you seem to be checking in to our partner venues in a way that is not in the spirit of the Topguest program and in breach of Section (1) (c) of our TOS. You can find more information about our fair use policy on http://www.topguest.com/support. If we continue to see this behavior, we will terminate your Topguest account and you will no longer be eligible to earn points for your checkins. Regards, Topguest."
ive been doing 2 checkins a day at doubletree, virgin lounge, holiday inn, and a couple diff united flights. guess ill take a week or two off and try again.
2 check ins per day for 5 working days and sometimes 6 days a week is under the radar. Anything above 2 checkins and constant checkins every day will get your shut down. You need to have breaks in between.
#628
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 599
Just making sure - lets say I stay "under the radar" but they still flag me and shut down my TopGuest.
Do I lose my Hilton/United points, or worse, are those accounts of mine shut down too? What happens to already accrued TopGuest points?
Do I lose my Hilton/United points, or worse, are those accounts of mine shut down too? What happens to already accrued TopGuest points?
#629
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Long Beach
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,171
bonus since Jan 2012 after i added MP I also get 50 MP miles since the DT i checkin is an airport hotel, that gives me credit for united.
My wife also ches in to these exact same properties every day at least 1 hour apart.
#630
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: United Silver
Posts: 50
monkey99: thanks for the tip, I will adjust my hotel check ins accordingly. I have 2 airport checkins a week for United (same airport because the destination is not supported).
Is anyone pushing airport check ins over 2/week?
Is anyone pushing airport check ins over 2/week?


