Using HHonors Points

[Sthack]

I have reservations to use my HHonors Reward Certificate at a Hilton Garden Inn in Washington, DC. This will be my first time redeeming my points. Do I have to pay the taxes on the room or is that covered? Also, by being a HGVC Silver member are there any perks I should be aware of? I've read that breakfast is included at most Hiltons for Gold members. Is this true for Silver members as well?

Thanks in advance!

 

[falmouth3]

I've never had to pay anything when I've used a rewards certificate.

Have fun!

 

[linsj]

Free breakfast is only for gold and diamond members.

For a complete list of benefits by level, go to the hhonors site:
http://hhonors1.hilton.com/en_US/hh/about/memlevels.do

 

[kanerf]

One advantage of the HHonors system over any other is that you will get credit on your award nights towards your HHonors status qualification or re-qualification (Silver/Gold/Diamond). So if your award is for 2 nights, you will get 2 nights towards the required nights and 1 stay towards the required stays. It is definately worth getting at least Gold as you will get the breakfast benefit at most locations (though not at HGVC).

 

[falmouth3]

One advantage of the HHonors system over any other is that you will get credit on your award nights towards your HHonors status qualification or re-qualification (Silver/Gold/Diamond).

Last year I had so many nights and stays in my account that I didn't notice it. But we just had a free stay and it was indeed included in my total stay/night talley. That was a nice surprise as it got me to silver status for this year.

It also depends where you stay as to whether you get breakfast. Last year I was Diamond level and we stayed at a Hilton in Ediburgh and one at Heathrow, both on rewards points,and we got no extra courtesy or upgrades.

Sue