Hilton Diamond through Velocity Platinum status

[JohnK]

Sure!

I’ve done the same thing, transferring in points to then book and take advantage of my hilton status.

Is the king executive the cheapest? You’ll possibly get upgraded anyway.

King Hilton is 60,000 points per night and King Executive is 70,000 points per night.

Around 10 years ago Hilton in Thailand used to upgrade me to executive lounge access as Gold but I'm not sure they upgrade these days. We need breakfast and lounge access each night. Those views of Pattaya Bay are gorgeous.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

King Hilton is 60,000 points per night and King Executive is 70,000 points per night.

Around 10 years ago Hilton in Thailand used to upgrade me to executive lounge access as Gold but I'm not sure they upgrade these days. We need breakfast and lounge access each night. Those views of Pattaya Bay are gorgeous.

But you said in your post you’ll get Hilton Diamond?

That comes with exec lounge access, breakfast (which you can have in the exec lounge, but all the properties I’ve stayed at outside the USA also allow the full buffet breakfast in the main restaurant). And you’re entitled to an upgrade, space available, but usually available. It’s not necessarily just a ‘one category’ upgrade either… can sometimes jump from a standard room to a suite. Varies by property.

 

[ozstamps]

What he said.

Thailand is cheap to book basic rooms at generally. I'd be doing that.

And save the points for pricier destinations.

I booked Borneo this year for true peanuts a night and got a suite as a Diamond.

Full breakfast, Lounge access, VIP treatment from GM all stay etc.