Comments on: Hilton elite status review (Elite status now easier to earn with program updates due to COVID-19)

By: Ernest Simmons

Ernest Simmons — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:09:39 +0000

I find many more pluses than minuses with my gold status. Have been an HH member since ‘86. However, I am amazed at the number of times I’ve requested an upgrade only to be informed the hotel is fully booked. You also have to realize today there is a huge number of Hilton guests with gold or diamond status.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 05:46:24 +0000

With Gold Status getting a free room upgrade if available. Is this something you have to ask for when you check in or is this something the front desk just does without you asking?

By: Luke Vader

Luke Vader — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:52:56 +0000

The Hilton Aspire card is awesome (assuming you stay at least a few nights a year in hotels and don’t have an aversion or dislike of Hilton properties). The combination of the free Weekend Night certificate, complimentary Diamond status, and annual resort credit push the value of the Aspire card into positive territory (versus the $450 annual fee). As long as Hilton and Amex don’t cut benefits in the future, this card is a keeper.

By: Warren

Warren — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:37:45 +0000

In reply to Daniel.

Since you’re only 2 nights away…I’d say go for it. BUT…Hilton Gold is the sweet spot. Unless Hilton makes the Executive Lounge a requirement for its higher end hotels, the only “true” perk is the 100% bonus.

I am Diamond. It’s hard to get upgrades and it is shocking how many properties do not have the lounge. I did 78 nights this year and am seriously considering moving to another chain. I really need to see Hilton step-up this program on the high end.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 11:05:26 +0000

I‘m Gold and just 2 nights before Diamond.
The guest services vary very much depending the location. I got an amazing guest service in Belgrade with an upfront welcome email from the hotel. I got NOTHING and an old room in Leeds. Even contacting Hilton via email is resulting in „robot-like“ Standard email answers. The chat bot is the same.
Is it worth to spend the money for 2 nights to catch Diamond status?

By: Dario

Dario — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 02:09:21 +0000

So I am gold now and made a 5 for 4 booking with my status. As of today I can do that, but the booking is for May next year and I know I won’t have status. No Platinum card, no Hilton cards, etc…
Will I keep my 5th night free? Will I get my free continental breakfast?
I can’t find these answers anywhere.

Thanks!

By: Hally

Hally — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:10:44 +0000

I recently got diamond status through the Aspire card. I am about to make a reservation in Clearwater, FL and I am wondering if I should choose the “upgrade request” during my reservation or will this mess with my possible free upgrade?
THanks!
Hally

By: Hally

Hally — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:10:44 +0000

By: jordan

jordan — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:34:31 +0000

In reply to David.

can’t really compare 25k hyatt to 80k hilton as the currency is completely different.
hilton worth about 1/2 cent per while Hyatt worth around 1.7 cents per. YMMV
So those “values” are similar.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 04:22:06 +0000

In reply to David. Whoa! HORRIBLE! But, thanks for the Hyatt recommendation!