Its your time to indulge - up to $500 USD in hotel credits

[GCC]

Planning that family vacation, anniversary with a loved one or time out for rejuvenation? From 1 April to 13 May, book a stay at any of our 26 participating Hilton Worldwide hotels across 22 destinations in Asia Pacific and you will be rewarded with up to USD500 in hotel credits...

Valid for Cairns, Surfers Paradise, Fiji, Lake Taupo & Queenstown.

I have booked 8 nights in May at Fiji resort in a 1 BR beachfront for approx $280 AUD pn on the AA rate. (prices have since gone up by around $60 pn). I'm tempted to cancel and book a beachfront studio for an AP rate of around $270 pn.
From reports here we should safely expect an upgrade to a 1 BR beachfront studio - so will save $80 AUD and and gain a $500 USD credit.

 

[samh004]

I didn’t realise the Queenstown hotel was complete… but if it’s open in time for the ski season I can’t warn anyone enough not to book it. It’s located beyond the airport, on a site that gets sun for about an hour a day in the winter. It’s no where near town!

 

[lovestotravel]

I didn’t realise the Queenstown hotel was complete… but if it’s open in time for the ski season I can’t warn anyone enough not to book it. It’s located beyond the airport, on a site that gets sun for about an hour a day in the winter. It’s no where near town!

Wow - I never knew it was actually happening either! I thought the project was done and dusted!

They are charging way too much for what it is and the poor location!

It's about a 25 min drive from Queenstown central where all the restaurants are!

FAIL

 

[samh004]

Wow - I never knew it was actually happening either! I thought the project was done and dusted!

They are charging way too much for what it is and the poor location!

It's about a 25 min drive from Queenstown central where all the restaurants are!

FAIL

I’m not sure 25 minutes, depends on traffic I guess, but it’s certainly far enough out you wouldn’t be walking into town. Good for plane enthusiasts though, you’ll have a great view of planes landing over the lake.

 

[lovestotravel]

Hmmm true, probably 15 or so from memory!!!

Still a pain in the behind, BUT it's closer to the Remarkables ski area, which is a VERY nice place to ski

 

[samh004]

Hmmm true, probably 15 or so from memory!!!

Still a pain in the behind, BUT it's closer to the Remarkables ski area, which is a VERY nice place to ski

We’re massively off-topic, but already got my season pass for this year, and if you want one you better buy soon at the early-bird rates. And don’t need to be that close, I’ve got from central Queenstown to the base building in about 40 minutes before

 

[serfty]

Fine Print:

Offer valid at participating Hilton Worldwide hotels in the Asia Pacific region for stays between April 8, 2010, and September 30, 2011, subject to availability. Offer must be booked between April 1, and May 13, 2011. Full non-refundable prepayment required at time of booking. Your credit card will be charged immediately for the total amount quoted for the entire stay as reserved and refunds or credits will not be issued unless otherwise indicated by local law. Charges cannot be applied to other stays, services or merchandise. Booking cannot be changed. Must book at least seven (7) days in advance of arrival. Each resort has a policy to address early departure fees and blackout dates which may apply to this offer. Please contact the participating property or visit the property's web site for the property's specific restrictions. For a list of participating resorts, please visit hilton.com. Participating resorts are subject to change without notice. Rates are valid for single/double occupancy and are exclusive of all taxes, incidental charges, gratuities, and resort fees where applicable. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, packages, negotiated/qualified rate plans or bonus offers.

Minimal stay requirements to receive resort credits: A 3 to 4 night stay required for US$150 resort credit, a 5 to 6 night stay required for US$300 resort credit and stays of 7 nights or more receive US$500 resort credit. Credits are earned per room, per stay. Credits are non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash and will be applied to guest folio at time of check in. Final credit value will be based upon total nights consumed. Any extensions to confirmed reservations will not be eligible for additional credits. Early departures not completing at least 3 consecutive nights will surrender all credits at check out. Unused credits surrendered at checkout. Credit can be applied towards select spa services, select food and beverage outlets, in room services and at resort gift shops. Credits not valid for room rate, transportation, corresponding taxes, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, resort fees, and selected activities as determined by the property. Additional restrictions may apply. Contact the participating property or visit the property's website for the property's specific credit restrictions.

 

[anat0l]

Anyone got a full link to this? Maybe I haven't been reading my regular HHonors subscription properly...

So how I understand this is:

• You need to book a specific rate at a participating hotel in the promotion period
• You need to stay a certain number of nights
• The more nights you stay, the larger credit you'll get back
• The credit is paid onto your folio at checkout

Essentially, is it crude but accurate enough to say this deal is like, "Pay and stay for 7 nights, get US$500 off"?

It's about a 25 min drive from Queenstown central where all the restaurants are!

Look at it another way. You're in one of the most Southernmost places in the world, assumed secluded away from most of the ruckus and the rest of the world.

That's a great recipe for a couples quiet getaway (possibly a more 'adult' one) or a de-stress weekend without much distraction. Then again, perhaps Lake Taupo would be just as good, cheaper and more accessible.

 

[samh004]

Look at it another way. You're in one of the most Southernmost places in the world, assumed secluded away from most of the ruckus and the rest of the world.

That's a great recipe for a couples quiet getaway (possibly a more 'adult' one) or a de-stress weekend without much distraction. Then again, perhaps Lake Taupo would be just as good, cheaper and more accessible.

Many better places to stay in and around ZQN that are in better spots and more easily accessible. It’s a dog of a development

 

[GCC]

[FONT=&quot]The link is here - although I haven't seen it in a my way email or on the HH page - only here on AFF.

hilton.com

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Essentially, is it crude but accurate enough to say this deal is like, "Pay and stay for 7 nights, get US$500 off"?

[FONT=&quot]Essentially yes. You need to book via the promo page, as it books with an "APAC" promo code. You also have to pay with credit card at time of booking and all the AP rate conditions apply.
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[serfty]

Anyone got a full link to this? Maybe I haven't been reading my regular HHonors subscription properly... ...

I had embedded the link into the title image in my previous post as simply using the link merely showed up as hilton.com. Maybe it was not obvious.

I'll repost it here:

 

[Moopere]

One wonders if this can be combined with this:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....honors-points-night-1-a-29234.html#post421840

As the APAC promo code doesn't seem to be on the list of exclusions.

 

[GCC]

I'm hoping so. About to book 7 nights in Fiji - just checked exclusions again and no APAC ...

 

[Moopere]

I'm hoping so. About to book 7 nights in Fiji - just checked exclusions again and no APAC ...

Yes, me too. I'll do the homework this evening. Theres been some recent positive chatter about the Fiji Beach Resort and Spa (managed by Hilton) - pretty tempting now with 500$ off + the possibility of some extra free points.