Hiltons Honors has long been a second-rate loyalty program, at least to me. Yet, yet, Hiltons has managed to make the program even worse! How you ask? Well, I recently learned that Hilton prohibits upgrades at most properties. … [Read more...] about Hilton Prohibits Upgrades at Most Properties
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Hilton Adjusts Food and Beverage Credits
Hilton discontinued its free breakfast benefit for Gold and Diamond elite members earlier this year. In its place, they implemented a new credit system. Well, now Hilton adjusts its food and beverage credits with new amounts and has extended the "trial period." … [Read more...] about Hilton Adjusts Food and Beverage Credits
My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences
I know many in the blogosphere complain about room upgrades with Marriott. Maybe it's because I don't travel a ton, but I haven't had issues with Marriott upgrades. But since I stayed with two major brands during my recent trip, I want to talk about how my recent room upgrade experiences went during these stays. … [Read more...] about My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences
Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
Hilton Confirmed Upgrades Begin Today!
Last month, Hilton announced new benefits for Honors. One of the most exciting among them is their new upgrade system. Well, that system is finally here as Hilton confirmed upgrades begin today! … [Read more...] about Hilton Confirmed Upgrades Begin Today!
Hilton Extends Statuses Through 2022
There's no doubt that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has put a major damper on travel. As things begin to slow once again, Hilton extends statuses through 2022, allowing members that earned/renewed status in 2019 to keep that status for a total of an additional two years. … [Read more...] about Hilton Extends Statuses Through 2022
My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
Late last year, I got an American Express Hilton Aspire card under what I thought was a good deal. As it turned out, though, the deal was an error, and one Amex wasn't going to honor. So, I downgraded the card, and that was that. But, a new turn of events means that my American Express Hilton Aspire saga isn't over yet. … [Read more...] about My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
Hilton Swaps Free Breakfasts for Elite Credits
Veiled as a response to members' requests, Hilton is changing one of its most important elite member benefits. In that change, Hilton swaps free breakfasts for elite credits instead. Oh, and they say the change is only temporary. … [Read more...] about Hilton Swaps Free Breakfasts for Elite Credits
The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
Of all the credit card types available, hotel credit cards are the ones I carry the most (but RV credit cards are good too). This is not because I actively use all of them to accrue points but because of the ancillary values provided. So, here are what I consider to be the best hotel credit cards 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
I Got a No Annual Fee American Express Hilton Aspire
With COVID-19 throwing the travel industry into disarray, card issuers have been scrambling to retain cardholder - especially in their premium travel products. As a result, I got a no annual fee American Express Hilton Aspire card! … [Read more...] about I Got a No Annual Fee American Express Hilton Aspire