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Citi Hilton HHonors card - feedback please

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:09:10 GMT

So I just learned I am staring at about 55 nights of hotel stays between here and the end of the year. After doing some planning it seems the majority of the places I will be going has Hilton properties in a much better proximity to where my needs will be focused.

So is the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve card worth it for immediate gold status?

How do you feel the HHonors system is versus Marriott Rewards?

Re: Citi Hilton HHonors card - feedback please

adelphi_sky — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:02:52 GMT

If you're hitting nothing but Hiltons, then I would get the card. Hilton Honors Gold gives you free breakfast! Although Honors points are harder to get. They aren't as rewarding as some of the other programs. But automatic Honors Gold status with the card would be worth the annual fee. You get two free nights anywhere as a sign up bonus. It doesn't matter which level the hotel is. My wife and I stayed in the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.

I've never been able to spend much on the card to get free nights. On the other hand, Marriott Rewards gives you an annual free night, but only Silver Elite status which is pretty much worthless. However, if you are SPG Gold, Marriott will automatically match it with Marriott Gold which is comparable to Hilton Honors Gold with free breakfast, etc. I do think Hiltons are a bit classier than some Marriotts. But Marriott has more hotels, especially after the merger with SPG.

Bottom line, if you're going to be staying primarily at Hiltons, it makes sense to get rewarded for it.

Re: Citi Hilton HHonors card - feedback please

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:18:13 GMT

@adelphi_sky wrote:
If you're hitting nothing but Hiltons, then I would get the card. Hilton Honors Gold gives you free breakfast! Although Honors points are harder to get. They aren't as rewarding as some of the other programs. But automatic Honors Gold status with the card would be worth the annual fee. You get two free nights anywhere as a sign up bonus. It doesn't matter which level the hotel is. My wife and I stayed in the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.

I've never been able to spend much on the card to get free nights. On the other hand, Marriott Rewards gives you an annual free night, but only Silver Elite status which is pretty much worthless. However, if you are SPG Gold, Marriott will automatically match it with Marriott Gold which is comparable to Hilton Honors Gold with free breakfast, etc. I do think Hiltons are a bit classier than some Marriotts. But Marriott has more hotels, especially after the merger with SPG.

Bottom line, if you're going to be staying primarily at Hiltons, it makes sense to get rewarded for it.

I haven't fully read HHonors Gold Status benefits..

So with this status.. You get free breakfast on any Hilton affiliated hotels and free nights?

I just got my HHonors Gold Status from my Amex Platinum card and haven't fully reviewed the benefits. So far, I've see special pricing for HHonors Gold status members.

Re: Citi Hilton HHonors card - feedback please

Saleen099 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:18:42 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@adelphi_sky wrote:
If you're hitting nothing but Hiltons, then I would get the card. Hilton Honors Gold gives you free breakfast! Although Honors points are harder to get. They aren't as rewarding as some of the other programs. But automatic Honors Gold status with the card would be worth the annual fee. You get two free nights anywhere as a sign up bonus. It doesn't matter which level the hotel is. My wife and I stayed in the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.

I've never been able to spend much on the card to get free nights. On the other hand, Marriott Rewards gives you an annual free night, but only Silver Elite status which is pretty much worthless. However, if you are SPG Gold, Marriott will automatically match it with Marriott Gold which is comparable to Hilton Honors Gold with free breakfast, etc. I do think Hiltons are a bit classier than some Marriotts. But Marriott has more hotels, especially after the merger with SPG.

Bottom line, if you're going to be staying primarily at Hiltons, it makes sense to get rewarded for it.
I haven't fully read HHonors Gold Status benefits..

So with this status.. You get free breakfast on any Hilton affiliated hotels and free nights?

I just got my HHonors Gold Status from my Amex Platinum cards and haven't fully reviewed the benefits. So far, I've see special pricing for HHonors Gold status members.

I have been able to receive free breakfast for me and anybody that's been in my party but that don't mean that every Hotel but 9 times out of 10 you probably will get it.

The free night is only for the Citi reserve visa card after you spend $10,000 in a year then you will be eligible to receive the free night but only after you met the requirements.

Re: Citi Hilton HHonors card - feedback please

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:50:49 GMT

Thanks everyone as this is helpful.

My last app was 8/2016 when I got my CSR. Is that too soon most likely for Citi?