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jd399 · « **Reply #6061 on:** January 09, 2024, 12:54:23 PM »

Whats the best CC to open up to collect enough Hilton Points? AMEX or Hilton CCs? I want to start saving up for next year

tavster · « **Reply #6062 on:** January 09, 2024, 12:57:00 PM »

Quote from: jd399 on January 09, 2024, 12:54:23 PM

Whats the best CC to open up to collect enough Hilton Points? AMEX or Hilton CCs? I want to start saving up for next year

Personally I recommend you get Hilton free night certificate. It's more economical than points imho

jd399 · « **Reply #6063 on:** January 09, 2024, 01:04:00 PM »

How do I get those free night certificates? Which CC?

Dan · « **Reply #6064 on:** January 09, 2024, 01:07:55 PM »

Quote from: jd399 on January 09, 2024, 01:04:00 PM

How do I get those free night certificates? Which CC?

https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/major-changes-limited-time-offers-hilton-credit-cards/

Gvann · « **Reply #6065 on:** January 09, 2024, 01:10:10 PM »

Quote from: tavster on January 09, 2024, 12:57:00 PM

Personally I recommend you get Hilton free night certificate. It's more economical than points imho

amex points can be quite lucrative here, 60k per night to get a 2k+ room per night... i would not over look that considering you need to spend a lot on a hilton card to get anywhere near the same amount of points to cover the room.

tavster · « **Reply #6066 on:** January 09, 2024, 01:19:14 PM »

Quote from: Gvann on January 09, 2024, 01:10:10 PM

amex points can be quite lucrative here, 60k per night to get a 2k+ room per night... i would not over look that considering you need to spend a lot on a hilton card to get anywhere near the same amount of points to cover the room.

I hear you. And also sometimes you have a transfer bonus from amex to Hilton.

Earlier this year there was a promo on a Hilton business card with a FNC at opening, plus another one at $15k spend alongside with 180k Hilton points sub, for $99 fee.

The main issue with FNC is that since basic award are usually so rare, by the time you call Hilton to book the rooms with the FNC the award is gone. That's why I always booked this property on points.

But when you have wide open inventory like now, it even pays to buy FNC here. ~$250 is more worthwhile than 60k amex imho

CheskyGold · « **Reply #6067 on:** January 09, 2024, 02:46:23 PM »

Quick comparison between the WA and the ritz, if anyone knows?

And what’s the kosher food situation at the WA?
Thanks

tavster · « **Reply #6068 on:** January 09, 2024, 02:54:12 PM »

Quote from: CheskyGold on January 09, 2024, 02:46:23 PM

And what’s the kosher food situation at the WA?
Thanks

You can preorder very expensive food from Australia.

Or they will store your food in fridge / freezer. They can reheat the food for a fee, or you can bring a hotlogic.

They can provide new pans / pots upon request. We did that daily. They were ok with me watching them cook omelettes etc in my pans for breakfast.

They have kosher wine available as diamond welcome gift, and also available to purchase

CheskyGold · « **Reply #6069 on:** January 10, 2024, 01:43:34 AM »

Can’t decide between keeping my ritz overwater reservation or my WA reef villa reservation

tavster · « **Reply #6070 on:** January 10, 2024, 01:57:30 AM »

Quote from: CheskyGold on January 10, 2024, 01:43:34 AM

Can’t decide between keeping my ritz overwater reservation or my WA reef villa reservation

First world problems

I haven't been to RC, but can't go wrong with WA.
The ability to use aspire credit makes the whole experience more enjoyable imho

SolN · « **Reply #6071 on:** January 15, 2024, 08:50:43 AM »

I was told I can make a booking on fnc for dates that are available for 150k and then call up to switch it to the dates that work for me. does anyone know how should I do this should I call Hilton directly or should I call the hotel?

tavster · « **Reply #6072 on:** January 15, 2024, 08:59:05 AM »

Quote from: SolN on January 15, 2024, 08:50:43 AM

I was told I can make a booking on fnc for dates that are available for 150k and then call up to switch it to the dates that work for me. does anyone know how should I do this should I call Hilton directly or should I call the hotel?

Who told you that?

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #6073 on:** February 05, 2024, 04:04:07 PM »

Anyone have 2/18 - 2/21 that they arent using?

Dan · « **Reply #6074 on:** February 05, 2024, 04:38:02 PM »

Quote from: Yehuda25 on February 05, 2024, 04:04:07 PM

Anyone have 2/18 - 2/21 that they arent using?

Have what?

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #6075 on:** February 05, 2024, 05:00:43 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 05, 2024, 04:38:02 PM

Have what?

Any OWB (don't see a decent way of booking it currently), trying to help a friend. I happen to have WA OWB for 3/17 - 3/20 that I do not plan on using if anyone wants it.

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #6076 on:** February 06, 2024, 11:18:17 AM »

Anyone know how much SR MLE charges to upgrade from the base points king reef villa to OWB?

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #6077 on:** February 07, 2024, 06:01:34 PM »

Quote from: Yehuda25 on February 06, 2024, 11:18:17 AM

Anyone know how much SR MLE charges to upgrade from the base points king reef villa to OWB?

WA MLE is 510 per night subject to 10% service charge and 16% goods and taxes FYI

tavster · « **Reply #6078 on:** February 07, 2024, 11:59:59 PM »

Quote from: Yehuda25 on February 07, 2024, 06:01:34 PM

WA MLE is 510 per night subject to 10% service charge and 16% goods and taxes FYI

FYI most people prefer the reef villa over the OWV at the WA. Many pages dedicated to that question on flyer talk

Dan · « **Reply #6079 on:** February 08, 2024, 12:03:30 AM »

Quote from: tavster on February 07, 2024, 11:59:59 PM

FYI most people prefer the reef villa over the OWV at the WA. Many pages dedicated to that question on flyer talk

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