Fantastic treatment from HHonors; upgraded to Gold a little early

[ash.1111]

I recently e-mailed HHonors to ask (a friend told me to try it) if I could receive an upgrade to Gold (from Silver) in time for my US trip next month. As far as booked stays go, I had 6 booked between now and then and already 9 under my belt -- so I would have been 75% there after my trip.

Anyway, good news, they upgraded me to Gold a little early. A nice touch and a fantastic way to keep me booking with Hilton.

PS. Does anyone find the Hilton prices go DOWN closer to the date? I've booked with Hilton Sydney for a while now (for next week) and just went in to check prices... the room I booked is now cheaper. I wonder if I booked the wrong (more expensive) room rate or if they've had some cancellations in that fare bucket.

 

[serfty]

Well done on the status grant.

As for prices, they can go up, they can go down depending upon parameters such as advance bookings etc..

I tend to lock in a flexible rate immediatly I am aware of a need to stay then regularly recheck, and rebook then cancel the earlier made booking should the flexible rate become cheaper.