Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card Review 2017.6.12 Update: Now both Citi official site and Hilton official site have taken down the application links. Currently only zombie links are still alive (see the Application Link part), and this means it’s really the last chance to get this card. Do act now if you are interested in this card! 2017.6.6 Update: Not long…
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Introduction My fiancé recently accepted a new position with a company in Tampa, FL, which means we will be relocating from Seattle at a time when hotel and gasoline prices increase for the summer tourist season. Since I’m a practical man with an affinity for saving money, this trip provides a great opportunity to burn some points while saving money on travel we…
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Update 2017.5.30: I just chatted with an Amex rep and my third upgrade round for 100,000 Hilton points is pending! Hopefully the points will post today so I can try to downgrade and upgrade one more time before the offer expires on May 31. If you haven’t upgraded yet and are eligible via the link below, now is the time! Introduction American Express…
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[Update 2017.5] – This post has been edited from the original version as reader Kan noted a math error in the original post. Upon review, Hilton actually awarded points based on an award stay immediately prior to the cash stay, in addition to the cash stay described below. This is not standard and the post has been rewritten to reflect solely…
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This is a free night summary, mainly focusing on how to get and redeem free night with the different hotel brands. If there is a mistake, please help correct me. Note: Chase Fairmont Credit Card listed below is discontinued Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. IHG 3. Hyatt 4. Marriott 5. Hilton 6. SPG 7. Ritz-Carlton 8. Fairmont 9. Wyndham 10. Club…
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Hilton HHonors Card from American Express Review 2017.6 Update: The 80k offer is expired. Now there’s only 75k offer. 2017.3 Update: There’s a 80k offer now! The offer ends on May 31.By the way, there’s a new link to upgrade from AmEx Hilton and earn 100k points (This new link does not contain once a lifetime language, HT: DoC). Application Link:…
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Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express Review 2017.6 Update: The 100k + 1 FN offer is expired. Now there’s only 100k offer. 2017.3 Update: There’s a 100k + 1FN offer now! The offer ends on May 31. By the way, there’s a new link to upgrade from AmEx Hilton and earn 100k points (This new link does not contain once a…
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On Mar 1st, 2017, Hilton made some big changes to its point system. But for now, all the posts on blogs are based on personal experiences, not on concrete data. This post will show you how the Hilton point system changed exactly, using big data. The following two plots are the distribution of point value for the old system and the…
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Citi Hilton HHonors Visa Signature Card Review 2017.6.7 Update: There’s a 50k link, see the application below. Not as good as 75k, but better than the official link 40k. HT: DoC. 2017.6.6 Update: Not long ago, AmEx has made an exclusive deal with Hilton, which means that the Citi Hilton cards will be discontinued before the end of 2017. Currently, there’s…
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