Hilton Honours?

[Pluto&Tink]

I've just signed up to the hilton honours to take advantage of some of their priviledges for our trip to Hilton downtown Disney next year, But we've found a much better price on Alpha Rooms than direct with Hilton.

Does anyone know if you can still use their benefits and collect points even though we arent booking directly with them? I've only just signed up so im new to this and not too sure how it works.

Thanks

 

[crashbb]

No, in general, you don't get points for a third party booking (I'm not familiar with Alpha Rooms though).

There aren't really any benefits (that I can remember) for just having joined HHonors (the benefits come if you become silver/gold/platinum). It's been a while since I haven't had status though, so maybe I've forgotten privileges.

Here is what the HHonors site says (bolding mine):

Eligible Rate stays are stays at all rates except wholesale/tour operator packages, contracted airline crew rates, complimentary or barter rooms, stays on NET Group, Series Group or IT Group rates, contracted Entertainment or Encore rates and stays using airline percent-off award certificates. Stays that are booked via third party websites are not Eligible Stays irrespective of rate paid, for the purpose of earning points, miles or stay credit toward VIP tier status. Stays booked via "opaque" channels where the brand is unknown at the time of purchase are not Eligible Stays for the purpose of earning points, miles or stay credit toward VIP tier status, or the receipt of VIP tier benefits such as upgraded accommodations / amenities or access to health clubs. No point or stay credit, airline frequent flyer mileage credit or credit toward tier status will be awarded for "no show" situations when a member has made a reservation guaranteed with a credit card but then does not check in to the hotel — irrespective of whether or not the member's credit card is charged for any portion of the reserved stay per the hotel's "no show" policy.

 

[ChickenCarlos]

I would still bring your rewards card with you when you check in and ask them if you can add your stay to your rewards account, it does say that they are not supposed to give you points, but i have gotten points when i have booked through 3rd party places before, so it is always worth a try.

 

[OhioDisneyDad]

Hilton will price match so call them up and tell them the price you found and they should match it.