Hotel Status Match Master Thread
Jan 21, 2006, 6:27 am
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Hotel Status Match Master Thread
As a companion to the Status Match Master Thread (for airlines), here's the beginning of a Hotel Status Match Master Thread.
Starwood
Per Starwood Lurker
You can receive 'Preferred Plus' status (which is more or less Gold without the 50% bonus on in-hotel earning) by obtaining the Starwood American Express or even joining AAA IIRC. Gold status comes complimentary with the Platinum American Express card (the expensive one, not the co-branded airline or hotel cards).
Hilton
Hilton will sometimes offer a match. Frequently they will offer a challenge (x stays in y days) for Diamond:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494970
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459827
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443854
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369105
The Hilton Visa or Hilton American Express will get you Silver status (which is enough to qualify to use the elite-only awards). $20,000 in spending in a year on the Hilton Amex gets you Gold status. There are some reports of Hilton Amex spending getting you Diamond status, but this isn't an official or published program that would necessarily apply to everyone.
Hyatt
If you can demonstrate elite status with another chain and 10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months, Hyatt will comp you to Diamond status.
Send a fax with a copy of your elite statement (online statement is fine) and elite card to the Hyatt Account Services Desk (402-593-9449).
Marriott
Marriott does not match easily. Some people get told yes and others get told no. Some additional mixed experiences are here and here.
You can receive Silver status by obtaining a Marriott Visa.
Priority Club / Intercontinental Hotels
This thread suggests it's possible to get a match to Priority Club Platinum -- even from Hilton Gold.
This thread suggests it's very difficult to get a match to Royal Ambassador status.
You can purchase Gold status. With the various promos it's easy to make Platinum as only 60k points -- from any source, including points transferred into the program -- are necessary. With the recent offer of 30k points for credit card signup you'd be halfway there (and could then even sign up for a business credit card too for points, and a Netbank checking account...)
For info on these levels and the differences between them, here's a FAQ from the hotel forum here on Flyertalk.
Radisson
Here and here are discussions of elite matches with Radisson. Reply if you have more/better information.
5/10/07: Additional discussion in this thread.
Loews
This thread discusses obtaining a status match in the Loews First program.
Fairmont apparently does not match according to this thread, though this older thread suggests they do.
Shangri-La Golden Circle does not match (though this info is old).
Flyertalkers have had mixed experiences obtaining status matches with Omni Hotels. (Info is old.)
This thread is a work in progress. Please reply with any better factual information that you may have. If it can be verified I'll attempt to add it to this post.
Starwood
Per Starwood Lurker
If you are seeking a complimentary status upgrade to Platinum in Starwood Preferred Guest, please note: if you have ever been Platinum in Starwood Preferred Guest previously, your request will be denied. Starwood Preferred Guest considers these types of requests from Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Platinum, and Hilton Diamond members only. No other frequent stay programs are considered. Neither does Starwood Preferred Guest consider complimentary status upgrades for the Gold level in the program.
If you qualify and wish to be considered for a complimentary status upgrade to Platinum in Starwood Preferred Guest, send your request via fax to Platinum Concierge at 512-997-9046. Please include a copy of your membership card (front & back) and a copy of your latest statement (online version is okay) with one of the three competing frequent stay programs referenced above. Allow up to three weeks for your request and documentation to be approved. Lack of documentation required will result in a delay in fulfilling your request.
If you qualify and wish to be considered for a complimentary status upgrade to Platinum in Starwood Preferred Guest, send your request via fax to Platinum Concierge at 512-997-9046. Please include a copy of your membership card (front & back) and a copy of your latest statement (online version is okay) with one of the three competing frequent stay programs referenced above. Allow up to three weeks for your request and documentation to be approved. Lack of documentation required will result in a delay in fulfilling your request.
Hilton
Hilton will sometimes offer a match. Frequently they will offer a challenge (x stays in y days) for Diamond:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494970
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459827
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443854
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369105
The Hilton Visa or Hilton American Express will get you Silver status (which is enough to qualify to use the elite-only awards). $20,000 in spending in a year on the Hilton Amex gets you Gold status. There are some reports of Hilton Amex spending getting you Diamond status, but this isn't an official or published program that would necessarily apply to everyone.
Hyatt
If you can demonstrate elite status with another chain and 10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months, Hyatt will comp you to Diamond status.
Send a fax with a copy of your elite statement (online statement is fine) and elite card to the Hyatt Account Services Desk (402-593-9449).
Marriott
Marriott does not match easily. Some people get told yes and others get told no. Some additional mixed experiences are here and here.
You can receive Silver status by obtaining a Marriott Visa.
Priority Club / Intercontinental Hotels
This thread suggests it's possible to get a match to Priority Club Platinum -- even from Hilton Gold.
This thread suggests it's very difficult to get a match to Royal Ambassador status.
You can purchase Gold status. With the various promos it's easy to make Platinum as only 60k points -- from any source, including points transferred into the program -- are necessary. With the recent offer of 30k points for credit card signup you'd be halfway there (and could then even sign up for a business credit card too for points, and a Netbank checking account...)
For info on these levels and the differences between them, here's a FAQ from the hotel forum here on Flyertalk.
Radisson
Here and here are discussions of elite matches with Radisson. Reply if you have more/better information.
5/10/07: Additional discussion in this thread.
Loews
This thread discusses obtaining a status match in the Loews First program.
Fairmont apparently does not match according to this thread, though this older thread suggests they do.
Shangri-La Golden Circle does not match (though this info is old).
Flyertalkers have had mixed experiences obtaining status matches with Omni Hotels. (Info is old.)
This thread is a work in progress. Please reply with any better factual information that you may have. If it can be verified I'll attempt to add it to this post.
Last edited by gleff; May 10, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Jan 21, 2006, 10:27 am
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Terrific thread, and nice to put all of the hotel information in a thread of its own.
I'm a little confused as to the wording on Hyatt:
When you say "10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months", do you mean at Hyatt or at the competing chain?
I was comped top tier on Hyatt based on being top tier on Hilton, having had no Hyatt stays at all.
I'm a little confused as to the wording on Hyatt:
Hyatt
If you can demonstrate elite status with another chain and 10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months, Hyatt will comp you to Diamond status.
If you can demonstrate elite status with another chain and 10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months, Hyatt will comp you to Diamond status.
I was comped top tier on Hyatt based on being top tier on Hilton, having had no Hyatt stays at all.
Jan 21, 2006, 10:50 am
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Well done.
The Priority Club Rewards Visa now includes Gold status , for the current year and the following year, if I am reading footnote 6 correctly.
The Priority Club Rewards Visa now includes Gold status , for the current year and the following year, if I am reading footnote 6 correctly.
Originally Posted by gleff
Priority Club / Intercontinental Hotels
You can purchase Gold status. With the various promos it's easy to make Platinum as only 60k points -- from any source, including points transferred into the program -- are necessary. With the recent offer of 30k points for credit card signup you'd be halfway there (and could then even sign up for a business credit card too for points, and a Netbank checking account...)
You can purchase Gold status. With the various promos it's easy to make Platinum as only 60k points -- from any source, including points transferred into the program -- are necessary. With the recent offer of 30k points for credit card signup you'd be halfway there (and could then even sign up for a business credit card too for points, and a Netbank checking account...)
Jan 21, 2006, 10:52 am
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
Terrific thread, and nice to put all of the hotel information in a thread of its own.
I'm a little confused as to the wording on Hyatt:
When you say "10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months", do you mean at Hyatt or at the competing chain?
I was comped top tier on Hyatt based on being top tier on Hilton, having had no Hyatt stays at all.
I'm a little confused as to the wording on Hyatt:
When you say "10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months", do you mean at Hyatt or at the competing chain?
I was comped top tier on Hyatt based on being top tier on Hilton, having had no Hyatt stays at all.
That is to say, the "10 stays or 30 nights within the past 12 months" "criteria" is not a firm one and one that I have seen ignored more than observed.
Last edited by GUWonder; Jan 21, 2006 at 10:56 am
Jan 23, 2006, 5:00 am
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Really would appreciate others' experiences here. It would be great if I could improve the first post in this thread. 
Jan 23, 2006, 6:30 am
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Thanks, gleff, for taking the time to create this thread. Useful info in one place.
Although not a match, Hilton AmEx automatically gives silver status.
Although not a match, Hilton AmEx automatically gives silver status.
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Jan 23, 2006, 6:44 am
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Originally Posted by gpan
Has anyone noted that joining Ameniti will give you Starwood Gold status also..
Jan 23, 2006, 6:45 am
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Originally Posted by linsj
Although not a match, Hilton AmEx automatically gives silver status.
Jan 23, 2006, 6:49 am
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Originally Posted by linsj
Thanks, gleff, for taking the time to create this thread. Useful info in one place.
Although not a match, Hilton AmEx automatically gives silver status.
Although not a match, Hilton AmEx automatically gives silver status.
And Hilton has -- and through April 2006 is -- given status for spending on certain HHonors-affiliated credit cards:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=25
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3797700
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...27#post3892127
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Jan 26, 2006, 1:42 pm
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Just got a LoewsFirst match via email/fax. I just sent them a message asking if they'd do it and got this back like an hour later.
Thank you for your inquiry and patronage. We would be delighted to match your LoewsFirst membership to that of your Hilton HHonors Gold VIP status. You are entitled to be upgraded to our LoewsFirst Platinum level. In order to upgrade you, please fax a statement or documentation noting your Hilton status to 1-800-LOEWS-14. Upon receipt, one of our LoewsFirst Customer Service representatives will contact you.
Thank you for joining LoewsFirst. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Thank you for joining LoewsFirst. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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Thanks for the info, heathriel ^
Two recent experiences from colleagues re: Hyatt
* Colleague one faxed SPG Plat and HHonors Gold, received Hyatt Diamond in 30 days
* Colleague two faxed SPG Plat and received Hyatt Diamond in 48 hours
So clearly YMMV with respect to the time it takes for a Hyatt match!
Two recent experiences from colleagues re: Hyatt
* Colleague one faxed SPG Plat and HHonors Gold, received Hyatt Diamond in 30 days
* Colleague two faxed SPG Plat and received Hyatt Diamond in 48 hours
So clearly YMMV with respect to the time it takes for a Hyatt match!