Do Hilton Gold members get free upgrades?

Do Hilton Gold members get free upgrades? Although you also qualify for space-available room upgrades with Hilton Gold status, the upgrade for Gold members is only up to an Executive Floor room — but with Hilton Diamond status, you can be upgraded to a one-bedroom suite.

Is 5000 Hilton points a lot?

5,000 Hilton Honors points are worth an average of $31.5, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Hilton Honors points when you redeem them for Travel, but there are multiple redemption options.

Is coffee complimentary at Hilton?

Coffee & tea are considered complimentary amenities in the hotel industry so no, you will not be charged.

How do you negotiate an upgrade at a hotel?

Ask Politely at Check-In. When it comes to negotiating a hotel room upgrade, one of the simplest and most effective strategies is to ask politely at check-in. Hotel staff are generally more inclined to accommodate guest requests if they are made in a friendly and respectful manner.

How to get free breakfast?

Book a hotel with complimentary breakfast for all guests Many hotel brands — including Holiday Inn — give all guests free breakfast. When researching hotels for your next trip, check for properties that offer complimentary breakfast to all guests — regardless of room rate, elite status or other factors.

Does Hilton Gold get you breakfast?

If you have Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond elite status, you'll usually get complimentary continental breakfast at hotels abroad and a daily food and beverage credit at hotels within the U.S. The food and beverage credit at many U.S. properties and Motto by Hilton worldwide often isn't enough to cover breakfast.

Can you lose Hilton Gold status?

Once you have reached a certain elite tier, you may keep your status for the calendar year in which the elite tier was earned and the subsequent calendar year. To make it easier to keep your elite tier status, reward stays count toward elite tier qualification.

Can I ask hotel for free upgrade?

Quick tips: Simply asking the hotel concierge can grant you a free hotel room upgrade. Joining a hotel loyalty program can win you an upgrade. Signing up for a co-branded credit card can earn you an upgrade. Increase your chances of an upgrade by traveling during the off-season.

How many points do you need for a free night at Hilton?

Free nights can be redeemed for as few as 5,000 Points per night and no more than 95,000 Points per night for a standard room.

What are the perks of being a gold member at Hilton?

How to get Hilton Diamond status for free?

To qualify, you must complete 30 stays, stay 60 nights or earn 120,000 base points in a calendar year. However, primary cardholders of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (see rates and fees) enjoy complimentary Diamond status as a perk of their card.

Does Hilton Gold get you lounge access?

If you are an Hilton Honors guest with Gold status, you and up to one additional registered guest in the same room will be granted complimentary access to the Executive Floor Lounge only if you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor or an upgrade to a room type that confers Executive Floor Lounge access benefits ...

What is the highest Hilton membership?

Within Hilton Honors, there are different tiers of status that allow you to enjoy benefits when staying at Hilton properties worldwide — the highest of these is called Diamond. One of the biggest reasons to stick to Hilton Honors is that it's much, much easier than other hotel chains to enjoy top-tier elite status.

Is Hilton Gold status worth it?

If you don't plan on staying at Hilton properties at least once per year, it's not worth obtaining Gold or Diamond status, even if you're just getting it through a credit card. It may also not be worth it if you typically stay at limited-service properties where upgrades are unlikely and breakfast is free to all.

Is there a higher status than Diamond at Hilton?

While Hilton Honors has three elite tiers — Silver, Gold, and Diamond — the program only offers lifetime Diamond status, meaning there's no way to earn lifetime Silver or Gold status. Lifetime status is still a relatively new concept to the Hilton Honors program, as it was only introduced back in 2015.