ULTIMATE Hilton Honors Guide - MAXIMIZE YOUR TRAVEL!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Hilton Honors Guide - Are YOU ready to level up YOUR TRAVEL GAME?
This video shows you EVERYTHING you need to know about Hilton Honors and how to get the most out of every stay. Finish this video, and you will leave being a Hilton Honors Pro! Have fun traveling, and ask any questions in the comment section!
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0:00 Intro
0:33 About the Guide
1:24 What is Hilton Honors?
2:00 Achieving Status
8:33 Status Benefits
10:52 Best Booking Practices
21:06 Maximising Status Perks
35:38 Points 101
41:22 Tips & Tricks
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For late checkout, here's another tip.
Ask as soon as possible. If you call the front desk 5 minutes before normal checkout time you will will likely only get an extra hour, if that.
To help the hotel plan their cleaning schedules, ideally you want to ask for a late checkout before midnight on the night before checkout. Even better if you ask at check-in. For the very best chance, include it in the comments of your booking and then bring it up at check-in.
Very good tip, thanks!
@@PointsTravelTechAustria Hi hallo kannst du dieses Videos auch vielleicht nochmal in deinem Deutschen Kanal bringen falls du irgendwann mal Lust hast besonders Hilton Honors ist interessant
@@freddy5070 ich habe bereits ein Video auf Deutsch über die wichtigsten Hilton Honors Benefits auf meinem Kanal. Falls dir das nicht reicht, sag mir was du noch wissen möchtest :)
Mein Kanal ist zweisprachig und die Inhalte die internationaler sind, mache ich auf Englisch, damit ich eine größere Reichweite habe.
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For the US. Here's a tip. Apply for the Amex Hilton Honors card and the Surpass card in the same you. Get both sign up bonuses for max points and Gold status. The next year they will give you an offer for a sign up bonus to the Aspire card and that will give you Diamond status plus whatever amount of points you get with the sign up offer
Sledgenic Team I have a Surpass Card and Amex only offered me an upgrade to Aspire, no welcome bonus.
@@Retired-jr3qs they didn't even offer an upgrade offer?
@@SledgeIncTeamI love Amex but I was surprised to receive only an upgrade offer to the Aspire Card. I am retired and not sure I want to pay the annual fee.
@@Retired-jr3qs you should call and see if they'll at least give you a good upgrade bonus. Otherwise, I wouldn't upgrade. I'd probably cancel the Surpass and apply for the Aspire
The Hilton Aspire card is probably one of the best in all the credit card market. Even though the annual fee is high, the perks and free night are SO GOOD.
great video and very informative guide! 👏
looking forward to see more 🤘
Great information!
I stay in hotels approximately 200 nights/ year … Hilton properties about 99% of the time.
Your info is accurate and explained well. Hilton should refer new Honors members to this post for info!
Perfekte Übersicht von dem Honors-Programm! Von allen Hotelketten die besten Perks. Und meiner Meinung nach die Take-home Message, damit man nicht enttäuscht ist, keep expectations low, was Upgrades betrifft, besonders wenn man in der Hochsaison anreist.
Richtig klasse gemacht! Danke für die tolle Übersicht! Weiter so. Deine Videos sind mega!
Vielen Dank! Das freut mich sehr!
Outstanding review. Thank you for sharing.
A very in depth guide ! Well done !
Nice review. Very informative. This looks fantastic for the middle and lower middle classes!
Very well done video! This is how a video is done imo. Thanks
Thanks! Much appreciated! 😊
Thanks for your helpful videos! ❤
Glad you like them!
I just recieved an upgrade at the Hilton Garden Inn without even having an honors account, so its definitely based on the staff and availability from the looks of it (and how polite you are)
Awesome! Enjoy your trip!
Great, detailled video. Danke
I used to be loyal to Hilton but they don’t deserve our loyalty. I switched to Marriott after a couple bad experiences with Hilton. You don’t need to sweet talk or play games, you are upgraded to the suite.
It‘s good that you’ve found a brand you’re happy with. I read the same complaints and praises about Hilton and Marriott. The milage varies so much between each person it‘s hard to say what brand is better suited for every traveler.
I‘ve started to try out a Marriott property here and there to see if the experiences vary.
Thank you for explaining all the perks so clearly. I just subscribed as I love your style of right to the point and no annoying loud background music. I have used Hilton for years but didn't know about the Price Match or the 5th Night Free. Thanks for the great information and you have a new subscriber !
Thanks so much! I‘m happy to hear that there was something new for you, even though you‘ve been in the game for a while! 😊
Thank you!!!!
Yay!
Tolles Video, die Status Recognition ist wirklich sehr unterschiedlich....
Im Hilton Malta wurde diese z.B. sehr wertgeschätzt... (Gold), Hilton Munich Airport ebenfalls ,plus Upgrade in exc. Room. In Dresden wurde kein Wort darüber verloren.
Auf Malta bekamen wir ein King exc. Seaview, in Dresden ein Deluxe Room.
Hatte jeweils die kleinste Kategorie gebucht.
Bin gespannt auf unseren nächsten Trip ins Hilton Wien Danube Waterfront. 😊
Wenn nichts gesagt wird, unbedingt nachfragen! Das Waterfront ist ein schönes Hotel, schönen Aufenthalt dort!
@@PointsTravelTechAustria danke dir.
Great job!
Thank you!
Every time I stay at a Hampton Inn in Mexico, I've received an upgrade as a Diamond member. Sometimes I've noticed they act surprised when they realize I'm diamond. So at least from experience I can say if you travel to Mexico you get good treatment for your status, probably very few elite status in that area.
Extra tip, get all three Amex Hilton cards, then upgrade the two lower tier cards into Aspire card when they give you an upgrade offer. Then you end up with 3 Aspire cards so 3 free nights. Have your player 2 do the same and you'll get 6 nights free at a Waldorf Astoria each year.
It wouldn’t be free, nor could you book them all consecutively. It would cost you $2,700
You‘re right, it would cost a total of 2,700$ in annual fees for 2 people. But considering the Aspire card essentially pays you to keep the card and if you can use all the benefits, it can be worth it to go that route. If you book an expensive hotel that would run you 1000$ per night or more, you‘re already getting out on top easily. Add the 250$ resort credit (x6) and the 250$ airline credit (x6) it can be very valuable. If you‘re able to use all of that, and your able to pay the annual fees then it‘s a no brainer. And you can book them consecutively if the hotel has 6 standard points rooms available for 6 days straight. Granted they would be 6 separate bookings but they could be consecutive.
So with the Aspire card giving you Diamond, Do you get food and beverage credits everywhere you go? On top of your 250 statement credits?
Yes and yes. It‘s an absolute no brainer card as it pays for itself. Even after the first year.
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Danke! Do you ever stay at Marriott properties? If so, how would you rate Marriott vs Hilton?
So far, I‘ve only been loyal to Hilton and have not tried any Marriott properties I‘m afraid.
I'm already silver and I've been going to Hilton Hotels at my company's expense through CLC Lodging. I just ask at check in to have the stay connected to my account, but most of the time hotels see my name on the CLC reservation and that it has an account and they tie it to my account instantly.
I work for my company as a site service so I should be traveling alot. I heard some of my coworkers have made gold and diamond in 6 months
Yes, the road warriors can earn status quickly :)
I'm still learning the award travel game. I have been obtaining Chase cards because the points are transferrable to airlines for flights and then Hyatt notably for hotels. I just got my first Hilton card but now I am unsure what to put our everyday spending on - Chase for variety or Hilton to earn points, additional status, etc.
There is no one size fits all strategy when it comes to spend on credit cards.
If you have the no annual fee version of the Hilton card, that comes with a nice multiplier for groceries in the US. I think groceries are lacking in the Chase portfolio unless its one of the quarterly categories of the freedom flex.
Most people would argue, that Chase points are worth more, than Hilton points. So unless you‘re saving up for a Hilton stay, focus more on Chase. If you need a Hilton points boost, just apply for a new card and get another SUB!
Can you please help with which UK credit cards to rack up Hilton points with?
The only cards in the UK that in theory generate Hilton Points at the American Express cards (Gold and Platinum for example). You earn MR points and you can convert them to Hilton Points. This is generally not recommended because you can get more out of your MR points, by transferring them to Airlines. But if you‘re only after Hilton Points, you can do so. The UK used to have a Hilton card, but it‘s not offered anymore. The only other option is to get the US Hilton Cards if you own a UK AMEX. That‘s all there is at the moment.
How does the free weekend night work with the 5th night free? Can the weekend night be the 4th (free) night and still get the 5th free? Or can it only be used as a 6th night (free)?
Using the free weekend night as the 5th night would be a total waste since it doesn’t cost you more points to stay 5 nights instead of 4.
So you can only use it as a 6th night. And it will most definitely be added as a separate booking by the hotline agent.
Since you need to call the hotline anyways to use your certificate, you‘ll get your answer there as well.
Hi, I am traveling to Asia this summer and was thinking of booking a King family room. Is it possible to get the family suite as an upgrade for being a Diamond member?
Hi Samantha,
In theory, the hotel CAN upgrade you to any room they like. (I was recently upgraded to the presidential suite due to special circumstances in Italy) I‘m guessing you’re traveling as a family, so rooms that sleep your party should we scarce. I would definitely ask specifically for the suite type.
Good luck and have a nice trip :)
Thank you, I was debating if I should take the risk of booking the family room and hope for the upgrade. The Family suite will fit us better, but again may be scarce like u mentioned.
Embassy suites all their rooms are suites. They might upgrade you to a higher floor lol but that’s it
It‘s also one of the brands that doesn’t officially offer complimentary upgrades. So if you get a higher floor, it‘s good will.
Have yet to try an Embassy property.
Danke für das gut erklärte Video. Wie sieht es aus, wenn ich 2 separate Buchungen (z.B.: 2 single rooms) reserviere und der Partner nicht im Hilton Honor registriert ist. 1. kann ich überhaupt für dritte reservieren und 2. kann ich dadurch auch "seine" Punkte erhalten, auch wenn er es für dich bezahlt?
Hallo Alexander. Punkte bekommt man in der Regel nur, wenn man selbst vor Ort ist. Solltest du also eine separate Buchung für eine andere Person tätigen gibts für dich keine Punkte und für die andere Person keine Vorteile. Es gibt einen, genau genommen illegalen, „Trick“ wo man das Zimmer für sich selber bucht und als zweite Person diejenige angibt, die tatsächlich dort bleiben wird. In manchen Hotels funktioniert das aber es verstößt gegen die Bedingungen von Hilton Honors. Also entweder, wenn man gleichzeitig verreist, 2 Zimmer buchen, da gibt es je nach Hotelmitarbeiter auch Punkte und Vorteile. Wenn die andere Person kein Interesse an Hilton Punkten hat, sie überzeugen sich trotzdem anzumelden und dir die Punkte im Anschluss zu schenken (Transfer, wie im Video beschrieben). Ich hoffe, das ist halbwegs verständlich gewesen.
@@PointsTravelTechAustria Hey, besten Dank für die prompte Antwort. Wir wären beide vor Ort, allerdings wäre es 2 unterschiedliche Rechnungen ( man kann ja bis zu vier Zimmer buchen, wenn es eine Rechnung ist) und da bin ich mir eben nicht sicher, ob das dann so klappt.
Mit getrennten Rechnungen wird es wohl nicht gehen, dass du für beide Zimmer bekommst. Ich glaube die beste Variante ist, die zweite Person macht einen Account auf und gibt dir die Punkte im Anschluss. Ich werde erst ende September selber erfahren wie genau das abläuft, wenn man mehrere Zimmer (auf eine Rechnung) bucht. Da habe ich 4 Zimmer gleichzeitig gebucht.
@@PointsTravelTechAustria Wie lief es mit den 4 Zimmern auf eine Rechnung? 1. Hast du die Punkte für alle bekommen und 2. gab es bei Upgrades die Upgrades für alle oder nur für dich? Bin gespannt, was du zu berichten hast. :)
Ich habe für alle 4 Zimmer Punkte bekommen. Für mein Zimmer gab es Basispunkte + Diamond 100% + Diamond MyWay Bonus (1000p) + Doppelte Punkte aus der damals laufenden Promo. Für die 3 restlichen Zimmer gab es die Basispunkte + Diamond 100%. Upgrade gab es nur für mein Zimmer. Ich war aber beim Check in der anderen 3 Zimmer nicht involviert, daher weiß ich nicht, ob nicht noch was gegangen wäre, wenn ich gefragt hätte. Loungezugang + kostenloses Frühstück für alle Zimmer war im Vorhinein per E-Mail vereinbart worden. Dies war aber reine Kulanz vom Hotel weil es sich um unsere Hochzeitsnacht gehandelt hat. Ich habe alle Zimmer mit meiner Hilton Kreditkarte bezahlt und natürlich dafür die Bonuspunkte erhalten.
So let’s say I have a trip coming up I shouldn’t book though my platinum card my air & hotel together book separately in order to get the point of silver status
Watched. Video on Hilton status
If you have amex platinum, you should have gold status. But yes, don‘t book a flight+hotel combo. Book your hotel room with Hilton directly.
How do I use money and points combined for stays?
I wouldn’t recommend it, but if you don’t have enough points needed for the stay you’re trying to book (with points), you‘ll automatically be confronted with the option to combine points with cash.
Eine kurze Anfänger-Frage zur Hilton Honors Visa Karte: Wann werden die durch den Umsatz generierten Hilton Punkte gutgeschrieben... erst mit der Monatsabrechnung oder schon früher?
Danke für den Mega Artikel, besonders der Tipp mit dem frühzeitigen Buchen und kostenlosen Stornieren bei Bedarf ist genial.
Danke für das Lob!
Die Punkte werden nach der Abrechnung gutgeschrieben.
Also immer 1x monatlich.
I can hardly find any nights for less than 70,000 points, where are you seeing night for 5,000 ?
It depends where you’re looking to go. Obviously night with 5000 points will only be offered at lower tier properties like Hilton Garden Inns.
The HGI in Bali usually goes for 5000. But to my knowledge properties in Mexico, Turkey or Egypt also have 5000 point locations.
Wie sieht es für andere EU Länder aus. Ich bin beispielsweise Italiener. Kann ich die deutsche Visa Hilton beantragen ohne ein Konto in Deutschland zu besitzen?
Das weiß ich nicht genau. Es ist möglich aus Österreich ein kostenloses DKB zu bekommen. Vielleicht geht es auch aus Italien. Das ist die gleiche Bank wie die Hilton Visa. Damit könnte es klappen. Meine deutsche Hilton Visa läuft aber über mein österreichisches Konto und funktioniert einwandfrei.
Einfach probieren, mehr als Ablehnung kann nicht passieren. Falls du es versuchst, würde ich mich über eine Rückmeldung freuen :)
DKB ist lt. Regeln sehr kulant, was Österreich und Schweiz angeht. Andere Länder haben Nachteile.
I am currently a Diamond member, and I trying to get to lifetime status. I want to move to building my status with Marriott .
Good luck! 🤞
Can member tier people ask for free upgrade?
You can always ask 😉 but it‘s not a perk of that tier.
those 45mins are better spent in earning money or learning useful things. Then there is no need for fiddling with creditcard points or memberships
The max I can buy on Hilton is 80k points how do u have the 160k option?
That‘s only possible when Hilton is running the +100% promotion. Which they just did, I fear you just missed it!
But it will come back soon! Usually you‘ll get an email from Hilton, promoting the offer if you’re subscribed to the newsletter.
@@PointsTravelTechAustria 80k plus 100% match is available so the max I get is 160k…. But your video had a 160k option so u would get 320k points?!
The annual limit is sometimes doubled to 160k. This was the case in 2022.I can't say if it will happen this year. But if you have someone of your friends or family that have a Hilton Account for over 30 days they can also buy points and transfer them to your account. Hope this helps.
@@Cadillaclife2023 Yes, they do the 160k promotion every now and then. So the max per year, indeed is 320k. Most likely it will come up somewhen later this year.
They might reply “your elite diamond status come from a credit card. So yeah no suite for you sir” 😂
One of my worst experience with Hilton. When I entered the front desk was nice and friendly. The front desk told me I have food credit at the restaurant so I decide to give it a try. The server was busy giving out number to other guests instead of serving guests. When I left the hotel I did not receive the charge details. I notice the charge on my credit card does not match what I recall. When I contact customer service they told me I do have credit. They told me they will provide me an answer then never did. As a Gold member I find it extremely irresponsible. Hilton made a mistake and refuse to take any responsibility. Do not stay at Hilton. You will feel awful. The room is dated. The service is bad. Hilton does not care about you even with Gold status.
I get your frustration but this is not a Hilton thing, this has to do with the individual hotel. Most Hilton hotels are not owned by Hilton itself. It would help if you would point out the hotel you had this experience at since there are over 600 of them and most of them won‘t offer the bad service you had. Yes, it should be in Hilton‘s interest, that all guests are treated well and also the status holders, but the primary issue lies with the hotel.
You did your homework...
Thanks I did indeed put a lot of time and effort into this video. Thanks for noticing! ☺️
The Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport in Burlingame is beyond unreasonable. If you want to be insulated as a paying customer, go ahead and book it. I hope you will enjoy their peloton offering.
Here is what happened to me. First I checked in using the app and got my digital key. When I arrived, there is another guest in my room. We went to the concierge, they told us this happened because we shared the same last name - is this a legit reason? Anyway, they gave me a new room at a lower floor. The next day, when I check out, they asked for my credit card. This was surprising because I put my credit card down when booking and was not asked when checking in. Plus, there were two rooms assigned to me. It’s reasonable for anyone to check a few details before handing out the credit card. Not to mention that it was 8:30am, hours before the check out time. I have every right to confirm the legitimacy of the request for credit card. However, the woman at the front desk accused me of refusing to pay and interrupted me multiple times when I tried to explain to her why I needed to check a few details before putting my credit card out. Also, she threatened multiple times about calling the police without listening.
If you think the above is ridiculous, hold on. After I made a few calls to the hotel customer care and my credit card company, I was ready to pay. So, I went to the front desk and asked to put down my credit card. During the process, I found out that that women was filming me using her personal phone! Without my consent!!
Shitty hotel, but not the standard for the brand with 7000+ properties.