Topguest additional points for checkins [Update Jan 2014 - program has ended]
#842
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
#843




Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
I'm having the same problem with points not posting. Hilton is still working, but Priority Club quit a few weeks ago.
Would appreciate if someone would clue me in about what they did - where did you email and what did you say to get them to hopefully fix things.
Would appreciate if someone would clue me in about what they did - where did you email and what did you say to get them to hopefully fix things.
#844


Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Posts: 3,020
I would suggest not to do anything. As I posted earlier, both PC and Hilton stopped working for me a few days ago, then today PC fixed itself with some bonus points that I did not earn. Hilton is still broken though.
#847
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ヒルトン大阪
Programs: ゴールデングローブ
Posts: 1,982
I recently noticed that Topguest hadn't been posting points to priority club for me since march. I questioned them on it and they responded by shutting down my account even though I've been really careful to not overuse this service. I'm not sure if I can sign up again with a new email address or if I can get them to at least post the points I've earned.
They are little devils!
I collected over 5,000 Priority Club points but did not add the PC account number. When I realized that, I went ahead and added my PC number. This was a big mistake.
My account was the day after frozen. Celeste Williams from Topguest sent me an email: "Hi Tallest Hotel In Japan, As previously mentioned, we've noticed that you seem to be using Topguest in ways that violate our Terms of Service. We are hereby closing your account and will not be forwarding instances of you receiving points to our partners. Regards, Topguest."
Needless to say that I never got an answer when I asked for an explication. Even the mail from Celeste Williams was an offense to me. "As previously mentioned...". Huuuuh? I did never get an email from Topguest. So, what was "previously mentioned"?
I wanted to fill a complaint with the Better Business Bureau but I failed to find Topguest listed with the BBB.
#848
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA, AA, US, DL, PC Plat, Dollar, Avis, National, SPG, HH Gold, CC Gold
Posts: 1,212
My thought is that those getting letters might not be checking in anywhere else but hotels for points. I would suggest that you check in other places besides hotels. Do a quick check in when you get to work. You would be surprised all the places that you can check in. Bus stops, train stops, Major office buildings, grocery stores, outdoor venues etc etc. Use Topguest in the way that it was meant and you should not have problems. I even check in on days that I don't check into a hotel. This seems to make the Cardinals happy.
#849
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 11
Months ago I was regularly checking into a HI and a DT that were next to each other. I got an email from topguest stating they believed I was engaged in suspicious activity and that they would shut down my account if I continued the practice.
Since that time they don't award me Hilton points for DT checkins, but I get PC points for checkins at their properties. Weird.
Since that time they don't award me Hilton points for DT checkins, but I get PC points for checkins at their properties. Weird.
#850




Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 2,734
My Priority Club points still post just fine:
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 27, 2012 Earn Qualifying Stay 8,055 pts
I drive by an HIX almost on a daily basis. I have almost 8K points from that.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 30, 2012 Other TOPGUEST BONUS POINTS | 50 pts.
Aug 27, 2012 Earn Qualifying Stay 8,055 pts
I drive by an HIX almost on a daily basis. I have almost 8K points from that.
#852

Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: STL
Programs: USair BA DL AA
Posts: 116
If you get the email from Celeste Williams you are done and they suspended your account and you will not be able to reenroll the PC or HH numbers with them again. I'm afraid they are treading into class action territory with this.
#853


Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,732
#854
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ヒルトン大阪
Programs: ゴールデングローブ
Posts: 1,982
I got my account suspended without warning. They should at least send me an email first telling me and explain their thoughts.

