Hilton Q4 2013 Promotion (until 31 January 2014) - Double/Triple/Quadruple Points

[Cynicor]

Hmm. Diamond desk tell me I registered early October! Must have had an email and completely forgot about it...

 

[froggerADL]

Opting out seems to be becoming the norm for HSW. :evil:

The interesting thing is that HSW is 100% owned by Hilton, so it's not a franchisee deciding to opt out.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

The interesting thing is that HSW is 100% owned by Hilton, so it's not a franchisee deciding to opt out.

I'll take your word for it (although I thought HSW was not owned by Hilton) but does it really matter? An opt out is an opt out as far as I'm concerned! They have still done it twice in a row.

 

[froggerADL]

I'll take your word for it (although I thought HSW was not owned by Hilton) but does it really matter? An opt out is an opt out as far as I'm concerned! They have still done it twice in a row.

I was surprised as I would expect the Hilton owned hotels to be more likely to participate. Obviously I am wrong.

Tidbits From Hilton's IPO SEC Filing | LoyaltyLobby

HSW is the only Australian Hilton that is owned by Hilton.

Perth is leased by Hilton.

 

[JohnK]

So of very little use to most of us :!:

That just about sums up my thoughts.

 

[Flashback]

Can someone PM me the Diamond desk details please? I'm still chasing points from a recent stay and also my HH membership card. Have never received one through my entire time as a Gold & Diamond. Even after requesting one via the website.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Can someone PM me the Diamond desk details please? I'm still chasing points from a recent stay and also my HH membership card. Have never received one through my entire time as a Gold & Diamond. Even after requesting one via the website.

Done

 

[DC3]

Can someone PM me the Diamond desk details please? I'm still chasing points from a recent stay and also my HH membership card. Have never received one through my entire time as a Gold & Diamond. Even after requesting one via the website.

One year I decided that I would chase them up for a card, just for the sake of it really. I just kept requesting it via the web-site every few days until one turned up. Haven't bothered since. In fact, I have never been asked to show it at any hotels.

 

[muffy28]

I asked for one on the website and then asked again because I hadn't received one. Then I finally received 2 in the mail a day apart.

 

[DC3]

For emailing the Diamond Desk, I've used: [email protected]

 

[Flashback]

One year I decided that I would chase them up for a card, just for the sake of it really. I just kept requesting it via the web-site every few days until one turned up. Haven't bothered since. In fact, I have never been asked to show it at any hotels.

I've never been asked either, but think it would make it easier to get directed straight to the EL to check-in by flashing it rather than stating "DYKWIA"

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I've never been asked either, but think it would make it easier to get directed straight to the EL to check-in by flashing it rather than stating "DYKWIA"

I'm not really a fan of the EL check-in. Being asked to "take a seat" says to me "we're in no hurry so you may as well sit". I have no problems with the normal check-in counter EXCEPT when there are huge queues. I often wonder about the point of those dinky HH signs and rope. Often no one is serving at those "elite" sections and when they are, there is absolute no monitoring of status, it's just "next please"! Honestly, what's the point?

At both Hertz and Eurpocar, I've frequently heard them ask the queue if there are any status members but never once have I heard Hilton ask it (ymmv). Not a whinge, just an observation.

 

[Flashback]

I'm not really a fan of the EL check-in. Being asked to "take a seat" says to me "we're in no hurry so you may as well sit". I have no problems with the normal check-in counter EXCEPT when there are huge queues. I often wonder about the point of those dinky HH signs and rope. Often no one is serving at those "elite" sections and when they are, there is absolute no monitoring of status, it's just "next please"! Honestly, what's the point?

At both Hertz and Eurpocar, I've frequently heard them ask the queue if there are any status members but never once have I heard Hilton ask it (ymmv). Not a whinge, just an observation.

Indeed. One time I arrived at Hilton Sheffield and the line was out the door - would have taken an hour or so to check in. After mustering up some courage, I asked if anyone in the line was Gold/Diamond, and upon being told no walked to the front and said "Gold members get priority check-in, right?" "Yes sir". Oh .. if looks could kill :mrgreen:

 

[Princess Fiona]

I'm not really a fan of the EL check-in.

I thought that too, until the first time I checked into the Conrad HKG.
Now there's an example a few Hilton's could learn from

 

[DC3]

I thought that too, until the first time I checked into the Conrad HKG.
Now there's an example a few Hilton's could learn from

Yes, I agree with that. Also, Diamonds are all escorted to the EL there, aren't they? As soon as they look at your profile at the downstairs Reception, you are escorted upstairs to the EL.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Yes, I agree with that. Also, Diamonds are all escorted to the EL there, aren't they? As soon as they look at your profile at the downstairs Reception, you are escorted upstairs to the EL.

Yes, I believe that they are. The welcome there is wonderful, especially if arriving a little tired from a long haul.

 

[sinophile888]

I thought that too, until the first time I checked into the Conrad HKG.
Now there's an example a few Hilton's could learn from

I am just about to book a couple of stays at the Conrad HKG, partly on Princess Fiona's recommendations. I hope its as good as the Conrad SIN. Unfortunately, I've only got Gold status.

 

[froggerADL]

I'm not really a fan of the EL check-in. Being asked to "take a seat" says to me "we're in no hurry so you may as well sit". I have no problems with the normal check-in counter EXCEPT when there are huge queues. I often wonder about the point of those dinky HH signs and rope. Often no one is serving at those "elite" sections and when they are, there is absolute no monitoring of status, it's just "next please"! Honestly, what's the point?

At both Hertz and Eurpocar, I've frequently heard them ask the queue if there are any status members but never once have I heard Hilton ask it (ymmv). Not a whinge, just an observation.

I like the Doubletree Kuala Lumpur system. A couple of days before check in I received an email inviting me to go straight to the Executive Lounge on the 34th floor. Much better than queuing up and then being escorted to the EL.