This week the Compensation Clinic-case is an accidental one from my stay at a Hampton Inn Cancun Cumbres-hotel. Hilton gave me some points when I tried to get a message through to the hotel’s management for the failed wake-up call.
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Welcome to our weekly video review on hotel suites and rooms around the world! This week’s edition features a king deluxe room with park views at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
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Hilton has introduced an offer for Emirates Skywards member stay by August 31, 2021.
Emirates Skywards members earn 3,000 bonus miles for one ONE stay in the area in addition to the usual Hilton Honors points.
A LoyaltyLobby reader alerted us to some changes in the Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions that we had missed (we usually stay on top of these).
All the programs tweak T&Cs yearly, some more of than others. I am surprised that Hilton would revert most changes instituted in January 2020 (read more here)?
Hilton took down, intentionally or unintentionally, its website that processes status matches and fast tracks late last week (read more here), but it is finally back in business.
Members from competing programs can upload their proof of status with a competing program and then have instant Gold-status with a fast track to keep it or advance to Diamond.
Hilton has launched a sale for stays at participating hotels in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Papua New Guinea through December 31, 2021.
Honors members can save up to 30%, while non-member discount is capped at 25%. You must book by March 30.
Hilton has brought back the sale at participating hotels in Japan, Korea, and Guam through December 31, 2021.
Honors members can save up to 30%, while non-member discount is capped at 25%. You must book by March 30.
American Express Membership Rewards has brought back their promotion for U.S. based card members, offering a 40% bonus on Membership Rewards transfers to Hilton Honors.
This promotion is showing up on my U.S. based Charge Card account and has the expiration date listed for June 15, 2021.
Today, Hilton launched a new points sale with a 100% bonus and doubled purchase limit that is valid through May 11, 2021.
Members can usually buy up to 80,000 points every calendar year before the bonus, although the limit is often doubled for select members (check the purchase page).
Here is an updated look at the top 5 most lucrative hotel promotions you can take advantage of this March.
Remember that it pays to take advantage of the bonus and promotional offers from hotel loyalty programs. You can supercharge your point earnings!
Hilton has been offering status matches and fast tracks into Honors Gold and Diamond status for years and made a slight tweak to the program last month.
Not sure if Hilton has ended the program or the unique website hosting the match is temporarily down, but the above message welcomes you when you try to access it.
Hilton has launched a new sale for stays at participating hotels in South East Asia and the Maldives through December 31, 2021.
Hilton Honors members can save up to 30%, while non-member discount is capped at 25%. You must book by March 30.
