Points Earn on What at Hilton?

[Deleted member 29185]

I always assumed the points earn at Hilton was for anything charged to your room from the hotel. ie, food, grog etc.

Is this incorrect? (the T&Cs don't seem to be too specific about this unless I'm looking with "male" eyes, as my wife would say)

 

[straitman]

I'm not sure though I know the hhonor(able) serfty will have the answer :!:

 

[simongr]

It is based on all spend not just room rate. For example my recent stay earned 3K base points on a room rate of $227. So it included dinner.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

It is based on all spend not just room rate. For example my recent stay earned 3K base points on a room rate of $227. So it included dinner.

And could one have dinner without a stay and still earn points if the HH card was offered?

 

[simongr]

Based on the original question that wouldn't be charged to your room.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Based on the original question that wouldn't be charged to your room.

Yes, a divergence from the OP but still relevant to the thread topic. Any thoughts?

 

[serfty]

There is generally no HHonors points earn unless part of the folio of an eligible stay.

Often the points are awarded on the rate less tax - in Oz that's GST.

So a $220 rate might only have HHonors points credited on the $200 ex GST component.

Hilton HHonors® - HHonors® Terms & Conditions

Accrual of Points
2	To earn HHonors points for hotel stays, a Member must be a registered, paying guest at a participating hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio and meet all of the conditions described herein. Members may also earn HHonors points for eligible charges to Hilton HHonors credit cards, a list of such credit cards is available here, subject to terms outlined in their Cardmember Agreement. See the Credit Card Terms and Conditions for additional details. Points may also be earned for other activities as designated by Hilton HHonors Worldwide, L.L.C., from time to time.
9	Any applicable federal, state or local taxes, including, without limitation, city occupancy tax, are not considered "eligible folio charges" and will be omitted for purposes of point accrual for hotel stays.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Thanks to all for the clarification. I'll check my last stay again, as I'm sure the sundry charges didn't accrue points (mind you, I have been wrong once or twice previously).

EDIT: Mark down another wrong for me! Without knowing the exchange rate used, I'd guess my total spend of $446.45 achieving 4683 points sounds about right.

Not bad accrual really. For that spend I received:
Base points - 4683
More points bonus - 5000
Diamond VIP 2011 bonus - 2341
50% base point bonus - 2341
2012 systemwide offer - 2000
Any weekend bonus - 1000

So 17365 points for a $446.45 spend (almost 39 points per $) and an enjoyable, relaxing weekend!

*I have points/points selected as myway double dip option.