Hilton Honors discussion

[justinbrett]

I'm new to the HH Program and am planning to apply for Diamond status through VA Platinum in Jan 2026 for the Diamond status to expire in Mar/Apr 2028.

The question I have is regarding Diamond benefits for all guests under my booking. I'm looking to book 2 rooms at Hilton Sydney next year under my Diamond profile for myself and 3 guests (4 of us in total) - do Diamond benefits extend to all 4 of us?

In theory, I would have thought so. Room 1 booking (under my name with Diamond status) + 1 guest as well as room 2 booking (also in my name) + 1 guest should qualify for breakfast and lounge access.

In reality, I'm turning up to the Brasserie/Lounge as a Diamond member + 3 guests and I thought only the Diamond member + 1 guest would get breakfast and lounge access?

If both rooms are booked under Diamond status, would all 4 of us get free breakfast at the Glass Brasserie and Executive Lounge access?

The solution is to book one of the rooms on the executive level with breakfast included. If there are kids put them in that room as it will be cheaper.

The benefits are for the member's room, and so select the maximum guests for the room that you can (regardless of the actual sleeping arrangements), then and that should show up as that number being eligible for breakfast, the lounge, etc. I do this even when travelling solo (so long as the price remains the same), so that I can bring a guest to the lounge or meet someone for breakfast.

Breakfast and lounge is only given to one additional guest in the same room. If you book a room with 3 people, you’re capped at 2. Might be different at certain properties but that’s the official policy.

 

[dairyfloss]

Breakfast and lounge is only given to one additional guest in the same room. If you book a room with 3 people, you’re capped at 2. Might be different at certain properties but that’s the official policy.

I wasn't aware of that for HH... though I've only done this at a Hilton property with a child as the 3rd guest, who they never had issue with, so hadn't tested with a 3rd grown up human. Other chains can be more generous and will accommodate the guest numbers booked for the member's room, even if it's a multi-room apartment or villa, which is quite handy! I used to do this with a group at the Crowne Plaza in the Hunter Valley before they rebranded

 

[justinbrett]

I wasn't aware of that for HH... though I've only done this at a Hilton property with a child as the 3rd guest, who they never had issue with, so hadn't tested with a 3rd grown up human. Other chains can be more generous and will accommodate the guest numbers booked for the member's room, even if it's a multi-room apartment or villa, which is quite handy! I used to do this with a group at the Crowne Plaza in the Hunter Valley before they rebranded

The other consideration is many hotels will have an extra charge for a third person.

Hilton SP definitely doesn’t extend the benefits for apartments beyond 2 people, though you can always try your luck on the day.

 

[Steady]

I'm looking at burning my HH points on three nights in Dubai, I am leaning towards an Executive room at the Conrad - I would love to hear from any AFFers with experience at this property or any others I should consider instead. (Points balance $227K)

 

[kermatu]

I'm looking at burning my HH points on three nights in Dubai, I am leaning towards an Executive room at the Conrad - I would love to hear from any AFFers with experience at this property or any others I should consider instead. (Points balance $227K)

Caveat on my comments that it has been a few years since and between Hilton experiences in Dubai, but:
- The Conrad lounge is excellent. Good service, good food and decent drink selection. Nice space with a good view.
- My first visits to the Conrad were superb, but my most recent one albeit still a few years ago - the hotel had gone down badly. Service in general, pushy staff just looking to scam or overcharge even for bottled water. Restaurant breakfast had also wound back a lot.
- Hotel is well located, including metro station across the road from memory.

The only other Hilton I've stayed at is the Al Habtoor City one. Part of a precinct of hotels but (back in 2018) very isolated. But staff superb, great upgrade, excellent breakfast with multiple international cuisine cooking stations (in a shared restaurant - the spa was also shared across hotels I think). The Exec lounge was basically empty back then but had very good food and great sunset views. Drinks were not good however. Biggest drawback is the isolation - a taxi needed to get anywhere, but that suits me these days in any event.

Only a handful of experiences and some years back, but my thoughts at least. Let us know what you go with.

 

[Comoman]

Caveat on my comments that it has been a few years since and between Hilton experiences in Dubai, but:
- The Conrad lounge is excellent. Good service, good food and decent drink selection. Nice space with a good view.
- My first visits to the Conrad were superb, but my most recent one albeit still a few years ago - the hotel had gone down badly. Service in general, pushy staff just looking to scam or overcharge even for bottled water. Restaurant breakfast had also wound back a lot.
- Hotel is well located, including metro station across the road from memory.

I also stayed at the Conrad Dubai just over a year ago. Agree with @ketmatu above - the lounge is excellent. Great view, food and booze. There is indeed a Metro station right across the road which is very convenient. As a Diamond I got upgraded to a junior suite I think it was and they allowed an 8am checkin FOC. Also had a nice lunch in the restaurant and the head chef came out and asked what we thought - I had a saffron risotto and he was keen to get my opinion as it was new to the menu.

I personally found the staff fine but as always YMMV.