They've been trialling "My way" for a while now at selected hotels, but are rolling it out to all Hilton/Conrad/Doubletree hotels. There is some interesting wording, and I really wonder if all hotels will follow this correctly when you choose Option 1 (eg Diamonds get automatic access to lounge regardless of whether they are on the exec floor, if Exec rooms are available where it is available on check-in and the continental breakfast for all HH Gold/Diamond members etc).
My Way On-Property VIP Benefit Options
Choose any one of these on-property VIP benefits at Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts and Doubletree® hotels worldwide, effective 15 August 2008.
Option 1. Receive a space-available room upgrade, including breakfast. You will be upgraded to an Executive Floor room (where/when available) at time of check-in. If an Executive Floor room is unavailable, you will be upgraded to the next best available room from the room type booked. Upgrades exclude suites, villas and specialty accommodations. At hotels with Executive Floor lounges, if an Executive Floor room upgrade is available, you will also receive access to the lounge. In addition you will receive complimentary Continental breakfast for you and up to one additional registered hotel guest each day of your stay. See below for details.
Option 2. Enjoy complimentary high-speed internet access. Each day of your stay. At hotels that already offer a choice of a standard or higher-speed connection, you will receive access to the higher-speed connection at no cost. If a hotel does not offer high-speed internet connectivity, simply choose another option.
Option 3. Earn 1,000 Hilton HHonors® bonus points per stay. A great way to maximize your points earnings.
You are automatically defaulted to Option 1 above unless you make a different selection at HiltonHHonors.com/myway. You can even change your selection for every HHonors stay.
Executive Lounge Access Policy Changes at Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Doubletree
Please note, if you select Option 1 above, the following policy will apply effective 15 August 2008.
If you are a Gold VIP, you’ll be given access to the Executive Floor lounge when you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor. If an Executive Floor room upgrade is unavailable, you’ll still receive daily complimentary Continental breakfast in lieu of lounge access.
If you are a Diamond VIP, you’ll enjoy access to the Executive Floor lounge, even if you don’t receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor, including daily complimentary Continental breakfast.
At hotels without Executive Floor lounges, Gold and Diamond VIPs will receive complimentary Continental breakfast for themselves and up to one additional registered hotel guest each day. If breakfast is included in the room rate, you’ll receive an alternate welcome amenity that varies by hotel.