Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
As travel begins to restart, we have brought back our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains details of all of the current offers, together with links to our major articles on each hotel scheme. However, […]
Category: Hilton Honors
LAST CALL: Hilton Buy Honors Points 100% Bonus Until February 9, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton has launched its first Honors points sale of 2022 with a 100% bonus in early January that is about to end. You must purchase by February 9. Members can usually buy up to 80,000 points per calendar year before the bonus, although the limit is often doubled. You can access Hilton’s web page for […]
Reader Question: Hilton F&B Credit When No Restaurants Open?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question about an interesting situation that he found himself in. The hotel in New York didn’t have any F&B outlets open where to spend the Food & Beverage credit that Hilton extends Gold and Diamond members in the US in place of complimentary breakfast for two. Readers are encouraged […]
Reader Question: Who Gets The Points? Person Staying Or Paying?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question regarding hotel stays and who gets the credit; the person paying or staying? Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover them here several times a week. Here’s the question from the reader: I work for a company […]
Get Hilton Diamond to March 2024 after just 12 nights with a new status match
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
If you have considered switching your hotel stays to Hilton but don’t want to go ‘cold turkey’ because you have status with your main chain, Hilton has a solution. Hilton Honors has offered an occasional status challenge program for years, letting you leverage your elite status from Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards etc for Hilton Gold […]
Reader Question: Many Hilton Hotels Won’t Take American Express?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question because one of Hilton’s affiliated hotels in Mexico suddenly won’t accept American Express, and paying Honors co-branded credit card is impossible. Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover them here several times a week. You can access […]
Hilton Affiliated Virgin Las Vegas Introduces Nasty $45/Night “Resort” Fee
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Richard Branson of Virgin with partners purchased the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas back in 2019 and reopened it as Virgin Las Vegas in 2021 (read more here), affiliated with Hilton’s Curio Collection brand (read more here). The hotel must have felt that it was in a disadvantageous position without having low headline prices […]
LAST CALL: Hilton Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 25% Off Winter Weekends Sale Through May 9, 2022 (Book By January 31)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton launched its traditional Winter Weekends sale late last year for stays in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through May 9, 2022, which is about to end. Hilton Honors members save up to 25%, while the non-member discount is capped at 20%. Some hotels may offer midweek availability. You must book by January 31. […]
Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2022 (Status Valid Through March 2024)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton has offered various matches and fast tracks to its Gold and Diamond tiers for years, with a reduced number of nights requirements still in place for 2022. Hilton continues to match Gold status upfront for 90 days, during which the member can retain it or advance to Diamond through March 31, 2024, by consuming […]
Suite Saturdays: King Studio Suite @ Double Tree London West End
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Welcome to our weekly video review on hotel suites and rooms around the world! This week’s edition features the King Studio Suite, a 1-bedroom suite at the Double Tree London West End, UK. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for up-to-date content on hotel video reviews! READ MORE : Hilton Honors Latest News and […]
British Colonial Hilton Nassau Exits Hilton System On February 15, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
An iconic property in the Bahamas that has been associated with Sheraton and Best Western in the past and became known as British Colonial Hilton Nassau in 1999 will exit the Hilton system effective February 15, 2022. The hotel’s owner, China Construction America (CCA), doesn’t appear to have plans in place. The hotel, which has […]
Conrad Cartagena Reopens As Hyatt Affiliated Dreams Karibana Cartagena Around April 1, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Conrad Cartagena opened for business in 2018, and I managed to stay at the property in the same year. Unfortunately, the hotel exited the Hilton system in November 2020, and all the furniture and fixtures were removed from the property the same year. Hyatt-owned AMR, part of Apple Leisure Group, announced earlier this month that […]
Top Hotel Promotions January 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Here is an updated look at the top 5 most lucrative hotel promotions you can take advantage of this January. Remember that it pays to take advantage of hotel loyalty program bonus and promotional offers. You can supercharge your point earnings! 1. Hilton Honors 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay + Buy Points 100% Bonus Hilton […]
Go Hilton Employee And Friends & Family Rate Plan Changes For 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton offers a very competing team member discount travel program (all hospitality sector companies tend to) and something for Friends & Family of employees as well. There have been some program adjustments for 2022. Hilton calls the employee discounts “Go Hilton Team Member” and the rates are really low when available, Friends & Family “Go […]
LAST CALL: Hilton Honors Gold & Diamond Gifting For 2021 Activity
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton has allowed from 2018 Honors members qualifying for Gold or Diamond status in nights, but not in stays, to gift the status to a family member or a friend. The threshold for the gift has been lowered (removed) for the past two years and 2022. There is a deadline of January 31, the following […]
Suite Saturdays: King Deluxe Suite @ Conrad Dubai
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Welcome to our weekly video review on hotel suites and rooms around the world! This week’s edition features the King Deluxe Suite, a 100 sq.m. / 1076 sq.ft. king 1-bedroom suite at the Conrad Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for up-to-date content on hotel video reviews! READ MORE : Hilton […]
Conrad Chicago Officially Exits Hilton System On February 7, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Conrad Chicago has finally acknowledged that it is exiting the Hilton system on February 7, 2022, after being closed for months and not allowing any future reservations. We covered back in November that the hotel was sending emails to those with reservations that the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the city would honor them. You can access […]
Hilton Hawaiian Village 40% Off Sale For Stays Through December 16, 2022 (Book By January 26)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton Hawaiian Villa Waikiki Beach hotel has launched a New Year Sale for stays through December 16, 2022. Hilton Honors members save 40% on all room and suite types if they book by January 26. You can access this sale on Hilton’s website here. READ MORE: Hilton Honors Rate & Bonus Points Offers Rate Display: […]
Bits: Hyatt gets two more London IHG hotels, 100% bonus buying Hilton points, new Radisson sale
Written by Rob Burgess @ Head for Points
News in brief: Hyatt takes two more London hotels from IHG Back in October we exclusively revealed that Crown Plaza The City – for many people, the best IHG Rewards hotel in London – was defecting to Hyatt. It will become Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars from 1st March. Two more IHG properties in London are […]
Hilton Buy Honors Points 100% Bonus Until February 9, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hilton has launched its first Honors points sale of 2022 with a 100% bonus through February 9. Members can usually buy up to 80,000 points per calendar year before the bonus, although the limit is often doubled. You can access Hilton’s web page for buying points here. READ MORE: Hilton Honors Rate & Bonus Points And […]