*Brag* Just attained HH Diamond

[Cynicor]

So went to SPG who have been much more consistent.And of course brought in the life time benefits some years ago so should reach LTP in ~ 18 months.Even had a suite upgrade before being comped plat from HH diamond.That is another benefit that SPG had well before HH.

I agree, much prefer SPG myself. But considering I can make HH diamond twice over in a year but only get to hold on SPG it is hard for me to maintain Plat. They have no spend/base points criteria and when you only travel for leisure the options are limited at this level of hotel.

 

[serfty]

... .Rarely an upgrade and refused lounge entry at DBX,ADL and KUL.All thought of as offering good recognition.
...

Of course, that was the program¹ outside the USA until August 2007 - since then Diamonds have been guaranteed lounge access world wide if they so chose.

¹ Until August 2007 the bennies varies between stays in North American properties and those not in North America. With the former Diamonds and Gold were guaranteed lounge access and otherwise breakfast, but for stays outside of N/A, only if upgraded. For the last 8 years, Gold have been guaranteed breakfast and diamonds breakfast and lounge access if so selected with Myway. The mayway option disappeared for Diamond some years ago.

 

[drron]

On the other hand I had lounge access in KUL on several previous visits as well as at the Millenium and Conrad in Bangkok on several occasions.
The SPG program just suits me and they have been much more consistent.

 

[BD1959]

If you don't get your free gift *cough* Hilton playing cards, let me know as I found 2 packets the other day that I tossed in the garage sale box.

New card and playing cards arrived this last week - greased lightning!!

Regards,

BD

 

[jackthomas]

Does anyone have a handy trick to get hold of the HH Diamond line? The click button on the iPhone disconnects immediately for me, I assume because its not internationally programmed?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Does anyone have a handy trick to get hold of the HH Diamond line? The click button on the iPhone disconnects immediately for me, I assume because its not internationally programmed?

Freecall 1800 4466677 and ask for the diamond desk.

 

[Buzzard]

Freecall 1800 4466677 and ask for the diamond desk.

I didn't even know there was a Diamond Desk

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I didn't even know there was a Diamond Desk

I actually think it's just the standard HH desk operators, but they do call it a diamond desk. A couple of times when I ask to be put through to the diamond desk, the rely has been " Oh you can talk to me, I'm on the diamond desk", but to be fair, often the times I call is out of normal office hours for them in Texas so at those times, a few operators might wear many hats!

 

[jackthomas]

I actually think it's just the standard HH desk operators, but they do call it a diamond desk. A couple of times when I ask to be put through to the diamond desk, the rely has been " Oh you can talk to me, I'm on the diamond desk", but to be fair, often the times I call is out of normal office hours for them in Texas so at those times, a few operators might wear many hats!

Much like when I called Hyatt Australia yesterday and asked for the Diamond desk and was just told "Oh We do the diamond desk here" Needless to say it took 10 minutes because he had to ask a supervisor the answer to every question...

My first stay as HH Diamond will be at DT Mel on Tuesday and then H SYD on Sunday night, very curious to see if the treatment is any different from that of gold which I've been for years.

 

[serfty]

...
My first stay as HH Diamond will be at DT Mel on Tuesday and then H SYD on Sunday night, very curious to see if the treatment is any different from that of gold which I've been for years.

SYD maybe ... DT... no!

 

[jackthomas]

SYD maybe ... DT... no!

My thoughts exactly

 

[moa999]

Is comp water in the room a brand standard for Diamond? (Checkers LA).

Did get a corner room , and a voucher for a continental breakfast (other option Hilton buffet).. Nothing for the (very nice) bar

 

[jackthomas]

Is comp water in the room a brand standard for Diamond? (Checkers LA).

Did get a corner room , and a voucher for a continental breakfast (other option Hilton buffet).. Nothing for the (very nice) bar

Comp water in the room is a benefit for Silver, Gold and Diamond members.