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Do you have family/friends near an inexpensive Hilton? Book the hotel with yours and their name on the reservation. They stay - or at least check in. You get stay credit/points. I'm not normally a fan of this strategy, but would consider it for reactivating points. 65K Hilton points is only worth 2 free nights. You have to be really careful that you don't let yourself spend more in reactivating the points than those points are worth.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero I just called the diamond line, and tried for a stay in late January at the HKG Conrad. No go. And what was the reason? Availability, or they refused to honor the cert. at this property?

Quote: Originally Posted by troyintn Yes most do, they just will not receive any elite benefits. How would you go about doing that, when I book a Hilton Hotel for example all of my info is already in the profile and populates on the reservation and you need ID to check in. Do I have to call to make the reservation in another persons name or is Hilton a place that doesn't let you do that ? Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by haniboo Great idea! Do you know if there is a policy about checking out and rechecking in an hour later; will it count as two stays? I was suggesting going down to Eilat, spend a night there at the Hilton Eilat, then before you leave go to Taba Hilton and check in and out. That would give you 2 stays.

Quote: Originally Posted by kmandrew Another possibility is the Roberts downtown shuttle; costs $15 roundtrip, you are allowed 2 bags per person free the only extra charge is golf bags $4, you can book it in advance. Limo might be cheaper but with Roberts you won't have any hassles wondering about how much to tip, extra luggage charge, ect, I'm not sure kids might be cheaper. If you are a Hertz guy I don't understand the 20-30...

I almost always managed to find a good rate at the Hilton Suites and I think Gold and Diamond VIP level HHonors still get free breakfast buffet. Room layout and floor plans is similar to the Embassy Suites. It's located in Orange, CA which is a 5 to 10 minute drive to Disneyland. Right off the freeway and I think there is a shuttle that you can use for a small fee.

Quote: Originally Posted by mareh I was wondering the same thing as the OP. The best rate guarantee wouldn't work in my case. For some reason, a HGVC property in Orlando is showing as unavailable on the Hilton website, but it is available on the AAA website (as well as Expedia, Orbitz, and others.) I've been checking this for several days now, thinking there might be a glitch on the Hilton site, but it never changes. According to...

Quote: Originally Posted by vysean I've got ten or eleven stays there in the past two years, nothing close to you. I'd have to double-check whether I've booked exec floor rooms before or not - it's possible although I usually book the cheapest refundable rate. Honestly, even if I didn't get upgraded, I'd still consider it an "above and beyond" property for the late checkouts, staff service, and...

<-- Drooling at the 40k SPG signup bonus... I think I got 12k or so...

Quote: Originally Posted by travelinfoo You won't get points for it! And you should NOT expect any. It is an award booking and listed as such. I had several DSA with one room supposedly costing HHonors 500+ euros/night. I did NOT get pints nor was I expecting them. It specifically says on the award paper NO POINTS WILL BE AWARDED. I had points on another DSA. They were removed later by HHonors. I have disagree with you on this.... I have...