Remember when the standard was that hotel bookings could be cancelled with 24 hours’ notice, with no penalty? Those were the good ol’ days. On June 19, Marriott imposed a new cancellation… Continue Reading
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Hilton Adding New Rooms with Fitness Equipment
According to research published by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, while 46 percent of survey respondents said they planned to use the hotel gym, only 22 percent actually did so… Continue Reading
Waldorf Astoria’s 2-Year Renovation Begins on March 1
Growing up in Manhattan, the Waldorf Astoria, on Park Avenue between 49th and 50th streets in the heart of Manhattan, was always a special place. Walking past its canopied entrance, you couldn’t… Continue Reading
Hilton Eliminates AXON Awards Without Notice, Then Makes The Change Customer-Friendly(er)
Hilton eliminated AXON awards at the beginning of 2017 without notice. These were awards for holders of their co-branded American Express cardholders. They allowed cardholders to book discounted… Continue Reading
Hilton Asia Sale: 40% off Most Locations (But Read The Fine Print)
The glass in Hilton’s most recent sale is half-full. Or half-empty, depending on how you want to look at it. Hilton announced a 40% off sale for Japan, South Korea and Asia Pacific. I’m… Continue Reading
A Few Outsized Hotel Credit Card Bonuses
Frequent flyer miles usually get all the love when it comes to credit card promotions, but there are several hotel cards out there that are currently offering “bonus promotions,” or sign-up… Continue Reading
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Napa
Napa has a lot of beautiful hotels that are often quite expensive, in part because the area can support the high price tag. One weekend I needed a hotel there and was dismayed to find that not only were… Continue Reading
2016 Winter Hotel Promotions: Starwood, Hilton, IHG
While hotel companies offer several small promotions throughout the year, most have a big “achievement-based” bonus every three or four months, and we’re at the point when they… Continue Reading
Hilton Status Match Available to Diamond Tier
If you already have elite status with another hotel chain, you can get a status match with Hilton per this thread on Flyertalk. And best of all, you do NOT need to complete any stays at Hilton. In the… Continue Reading
$50 to Cancel a Reservation at Hilton? You Can Easily Avoid This Fee
Hilton Worldwide is testing a new policy where customers will be charged a fee of $50.00 to cancel a reservation at approximately 20 of its hotel properties across the United States; and this fee will… Continue Reading