Points and money questions.

[sinophile888]

I need some advice about some upcoming stays at Hilton hotels in China in November.

I am Gold and have 80,500 points. I have three choices per night at the Hilton Beijing hotel.

1. A$242
2. 40,000 points
3. 16,000 points plus A$82

For 2 x 2 nights, combining Options 1 and 2 would cost A$484 + 80000 points.
Using Option 3 would cost A$328 + 64000 points.

With Option 3, I was wondering if the cash element earns any points. And also does it count as a stay towards requalifying for Gold?

Thanks in advance to all the HHonours members who are so knowledgeable and helpful. I would love to meet even one of you. Just had another week at HotP but still no luck yet!

 

[Cynicor]

Cash and points does not earn points on the cash component, but does on the spend in room.
It also does not count as a stay as far as I am aware, but may be wrong on this. SPG points stays do.

 

[cgoh]

Cash and points does not earn points on the cash component, but does on the spend in room.
It also does not count as a stay as far as I am aware, but may be wrong on this. SPG points stays do.

actually award stays do count towards qualification.