Topic Wiki

Certificates may be redeemed at any Hilton category, including the most prestigious properties such as The Waldorf Jerusalem and The Waldorf Maldives, provided that "Standard Room Reward" availability is present. It should be noted that securing standard room availability at high-category properties, particularly during peak periods, may be quite challenging or even impossible.

To obtain a certificate, the certificate holder typically initiates the process by calling to make a reservation under their name. Subsequently, the certificate buyer is added as a second check-in guest. However, it is important to note that this approach is generally not favored by hotels. As such, it is advisable to approach the process with tact to ensure a smooth experience.
« Last edited by Troynewman on April 11, 2023, 03:23:37 PM »

Author Topic: Buy/Sell Hilton Free night Certificates  (Read 809730 times)

Offline rileywiles23

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Dec 2014
  • Posts: 5776
  • Total likes: 108
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2840 on: August 17, 2020, 10:39:05 AM »
Selling one night. Diamond account. $225
Life is as good as you make it...

Offline yoyo6713

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 371
  • Total likes: 17
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2841 on: August 18, 2020, 08:37:08 AM »
Wow that's great.  I am late to all these news.  I also found free nights that I thought have expired also have been resurrected to expire on Aug 31,2021 which bring up the following:

2 one night certificates for sale @ market price of $220 a piece (OBO) from a diamond account. PP or zelle.

2 one night certificates for sale @ market price of $220 a piece (firm) from a diamond account. PP or zelle and I need at least 24 hr to work with you (no last minute deals).  Thanks.

Offline yearning2travel

  • Dansdeals Bronze Elite
  • *
  • Join Date: Aug 2020
  • Posts: 30
  • Total likes: 3
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Virginia
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2842 on: August 18, 2020, 03:17:25 PM »
Is there a guide to best practices when buying/selling hotel certificates posted somewhere on the site?

I'm being very conservative about travel right now so I have a bunch of Hilton, Marriott and IHG certificates I'd consider selling to someone more comfortable traveling in the coming year.

Presumably sellers are making reservations for buyers, generally with the seller listed on the reservation.

What are the best ways to minimize the risk of something going wrong?

Offline steve_z

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Dec 2016
  • Posts: 351
  • Total likes: 40
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Programs: American Air Plat, Marriott Titanium, Ritz Carlton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC, National EE, Rock Royalty Wild Card, MLife Gold, Hilton Diamond, Uber VIP, IHG Platinum Elite, American Express Platinum
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2843 on: August 18, 2020, 03:35:54 PM »
Is there a guide to best practices when buying/selling hotel certificates posted somewhere on the site?

I'm being very conservative about travel right now so I have a bunch of Hilton, Marriott and IHG certificates I'd consider selling to someone more comfortable traveling in the coming year.

Presumably sellers are making reservations for buyers, generally with the seller listed on the reservation.

What are the best ways to minimize the risk of something going wrong?
Most account holders are not generally comfortable relinquishing their Account Details (logon and password) so that the buyer can make their own reservation so it is best to make the reservation yourself and put the buyer as the second guest if need be.  Use the buyer's credit card to hold the room.

Best overall recommendation to give to you is to deal with an established DDF member and ask for references if it makes you more comfortable.  Each party has an implied liability with something to lose so it benefits each to be honest and upfront so no misunderstandings occur downstream.

Hope that helps..

Offline Cat18

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Nov 2016
  • Posts: 476
  • Total likes: 32
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2844 on: August 18, 2020, 08:11:06 PM »
Went back a few pgs but didnt see the answer -

1) any restrictions on where these certs can be redeemed or are they valid in entire chain (including WA)?
2) can someone combine certs from 2-3 different people for a 4-6 night night stay?
3) using above scenario can one get the 5th night for free?
4) what's the benefit of being made the primary vs secondary/guest on reservation?

Offline israshot

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2018
  • Posts: 1103
  • Total likes: 226
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 14
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2845 on: August 18, 2020, 08:20:22 PM »


Went back a few pgs but didnt see the answer -

1) any restrictions on where these certs can be redeemed or are they valid in entire chain (including WA)?
2) can someone combine certs from 2-3 different people for a 4-6 night night stay?
3) using above scenario can one get the 5th night for free?
4) what's the benefit of being made the primary vs secondary/guest on reservation?

1) any standard room award
2) book separately, call the hotel to link them
3) no
4) secondary, you can get perks if primary is diamond etc. Primary, the room is on your name, less questions asked.

Offline TAVI

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 1049
  • Total likes: 24
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2846 on: August 18, 2020, 08:48:32 PM »
Looking to buy 1 cert for for $200.
can be as secondary or primary.
tia

Offline TAVI

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 1049
  • Total likes: 24
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2847 on: August 20, 2020, 03:17:30 AM »
Looking to buy 1 cert for for $200.
can be as secondary or primary.
tia

Request filled. ty

Offline rileywiles23

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Dec 2014
  • Posts: 5776
  • Total likes: 108
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2848 on: August 20, 2020, 01:49:00 PM »
Selling one night. Diamond account. $225
Closed
Life is as good as you make it...

Offline dealtastic

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2016
  • Posts: 509
  • Total likes: 16
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: USA
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2849 on: August 24, 2020, 04:53:19 PM »
Selling:
2 nights (any day of the week including weekends)
Status: Diamond
Expiration: 08/2021
Price: $225 each

Reservation can be booked with buyer as primary guest.

Offline coffeebean

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Feb 2018
  • Posts: 3002
  • Total likes: 817
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2850 on: August 24, 2020, 05:11:09 PM »
Looking for one weekend night @200. Can this apply to 60,000 point stay at Logan Phil?

Offline israshot

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2018
  • Posts: 1103
  • Total likes: 226
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 14
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2851 on: August 24, 2020, 05:20:36 PM »
Looking for one weekend night @200. Can this apply to 60,000 point stay at Logan Phil?
Does it says standard room award?

Offline coffeebean

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Feb 2018
  • Posts: 3002
  • Total likes: 817
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2852 on: August 24, 2020, 05:23:06 PM »
Does it says standard room award?
Yes

Offline oldguy

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Mar 2012
  • Posts: 1306
  • Total likes: 79
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Brooklyn
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2853 on: August 24, 2020, 05:25:48 PM »
Selling free nights @ $225 each
Bump. All with diamond accounts
« Last Edit: August 24, 2020, 05:51:24 PM by oldguy »

Offline Josef.koney

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 2018
  • Total likes: 19
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2854 on: September 06, 2020, 09:43:12 AM »
Selling 1 night certificate
Can be used any day of the week.
Expiration 01-Sep-2022
$220 obo

Offline sirfrancisdrizzy

  • Dansdeals Silver Elite
  • **
  • Join Date: Nov 2016
  • Posts: 77
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2855 on: September 06, 2020, 01:11:15 PM »
Buying 2-3 weekend nights at $200

Offline dealtastic

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2016
  • Posts: 509
  • Total likes: 16
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: USA
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2856 on: September 06, 2020, 02:12:17 PM »
Selling:
2 nights (any day of the week including weekends)
Status: Diamond
Expiration: 08/2021
Price: $220 each

Reservation can be booked with buyer as primary guest.

Offline Josef.koney

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 2018
  • Total likes: 19
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2857 on: September 10, 2020, 07:38:30 AM »
Selling 1 night certificate
Can be used any day of the week.
Expiration 01-Sep-2022
$220 obo
Bump (diamond account)

Offline va4883

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2017
  • Posts: 134
  • Total likes: 8
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
  • Location: USA
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2858 on: October 05, 2020, 11:00:19 PM »
Selling 3 Hilton Nights under one Diamond account with exp of 08/21 for $650

Offline jew

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 683
  • Total likes: 84
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
  • Location: los angeles
Re: Free night Hilton Certificates
« Reply #2859 on: October 12, 2020, 11:18:14 PM »
buying 1 night $200