Amex Hilton Changes

[brp]

Just as important they also all were recognized at Hilton and posted at 14X for HH points.

Also worth noting that even HGVC locations that don't generate the Aspire credit W. 57th, for example, also register as Hilton for 14X.

Cheers.

 

[letsgobobby]

I did notice my most recent Aspire statement they now provide a link to a webpage showing exactly which hotels should trigger the resort credit, effective Aug 1st, 2024.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/resort-credit-eligible-hotels/

That should remove some of the confusion from the older link that just covered "Hilton Resorts" and be easier to lookup.

I did use my surpass card to pay for a HGV reservation fee, and that did trigger the credit within a few days.

is it just me or is Maui Bay Villas not on this list?

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Also worth noting that even HGVC locations that don't generate the Aspire credit W. 57th, for example, also register as Hilton for 14X.

Cheers.

Any Hilton should earn 14x. It's the resorts that qualify for Aspire credit that are limited.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

is it just me or is Maui Bay Villas not on this list?

Thats interesting, but I don't see MBV on that list either. Not sure of its an oversight or intentional omission.

 

[Reddart]

I can confirm that MBV charges did not trigger the Aspire credit. A stay at the Hilton Grand Naniloa in Hilo after my MBV stay did trigger the credit (and is on the list).

 

[letsgobobby]

that really surprises me but is good to know for our upcoming visit. i was going to do her aspire at maui and mine in november at Lagoon.

Will instead prepay MFs at Paradise in Dec and hope those still fly.

 

[Nowaker]

that really surprises me

That resort isn't even finished yet, and when it is, it still has some downsides compared to what a typical Hilton resort experience provides. I'm not surprised Hilton (not HGVC) doesn't want to promote it as a resort on their website.

 

[jp10558]

So I verified the United Travel Bank credit for me on Aspire - do they use normal fiscal quarters, so the next one should be Oct 1st? It's kind of annoying to have to calendar it 4x a year lol.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Yes. I put a repeating quarterly appt reminder in my calendar and I keep a spreadsheet. A PITA but better than not having the benefit.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

PSA Q3 ends in a week. Please remember to do the following:

ASPIRE Q3: $50 Flight credit
SURPASS Q3: $50 Hilton Credit (use for any Hilton Room or MF)

ASPIRE 2H Resort Credit: Plan for how you will spend your 2H $200 Resort Credit limited to rooms and room charges at specified resorts or MF.

Chase SAPPHIRE: Quarterly $15 Door Dash Food Credit (Quarterly rollover credit of $5 each month)
Monthly $10 x 2 DoorDash Grocery Credit (IMO this benefit sucks because you pay it in DD Fees and Delivery Tips unless you find a pickup grocery like 7/11)

 

[hurnik]

Some upcoming changes to the Resort credit:

American Express/Hilton Tighten Aspire Resort Credit - Doctor Of Credit

The American Express Hilton Aspire card offers a $200 semi annual resort credit. It seems what is defined as a resort has been tightened and only

www.doctorofcredit.com

 

[Reddart]

Some upcoming changes to the Resort credit:

American Express/Hilton Tighten Aspire Resort Credit - Doctor Of Credit

The American Express Hilton Aspire card offers a $200 semi annual resort credit. It seems what is defined as a resort has been tightened and only

www.doctorofcredit.com

Elara is still on the list, so hopefully that will work with MF.

 

[HuskerATL]

We will see if others, that aren't on the list, still work. I will be very surprised if that list is 100% accurate for credit

 

[fishwithwater]

Elara is still on the list, so hopefully that will work with MF.

I thought since last year Elara hasn't been able to trigger the credit because the way the MF charge is coded.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

I thought since last year Elara hasn't been able to trigger the credit because the way the MF charge is coded.

I received the credit for my Elara MF payment, though I do recall someone mentioning they did not receive the credit for Elara. So conflicting data points for you...

With the new list of eligible resorts published, it will be interesting to see if they added any new controls on the backend that might impact MF payments that are technically made to the HOA instead of a folio / front desk charge. I don't see any language about that, so hopefully everything continues to work as it has.

 

[WaikikiFirst]

With the new list of eligible resorts published, it will be interesting to see if they added any new controls on the backend that might impact MF payments

the $10,000 question. My continued Aspiring depends on it.