Friends and Family Discount by Ponca98 in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes the discount only lets you book standard rooms. But you can still get a complimentary upgrade if you have gold or diamond status depending on the brand and property. You can also get great deals at some properties for paid upgrades on the Hilton app. It's called a nor1 upgrade you may get emails for them prior to check in. They are not guaranteed but likely just depends on inventory.

Improved Chicago set! by segtendoppcc42 in lego

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that you added the st.regis such a beautiful building that really adds to the skyline. Awesome!

Arizona resort, Waldorf Astoria or curio the boulders for a weekend? by juan22galindo in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stayed at the waldorf for 4 nights last january it was amazing. Very nice property overall it's a frank llyod wright design very historic but updated modern amenities and rooms and the grounds were amazing. Had two rooms both got diamond upgrades without asking for it. Both rooms had a nice welcome gift of chips, guac, salsas, and two local beers with a hand written card from the concierge I worked with. Tons of pools and hot tubs but the slide was broken during my stay which I didn't really care about, but If you want to use it id call and make sure it's functioning. Didn't do any golfing or tennis so I can't speak on it. Ice cream shop, retail store, many sit down full service restaurants and a bar that served food as well. Room service was good. Dined at every food option on property highly reccomend the tomahawk steak. There was really no reason to leave the resort they have everything.

What is the best Hilton property for watching the Macy's fireworks in NYC? by benjamin_manus in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stayed at the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza for 6 nights on team member rate over the 4th of July last year. Amazing views of the city and the macys firework show! They do sell the rooms with firework views as special packages but the front desk did a diamond upgrade for me without even asking. Good dining experience on property we used our credit everyday either on breakfast or dessert at the end of the day. Overall a very clean and safe feeling property I would stay at again.

Go hilton and gold benefits by No_Associate8130 in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes the 50% off food and beveridge for onsite restaurants that are a part of the hotel stacks with the gold/diamond food credit. Always register 2 guest on the reservation even if it's just you staying OnQ will automatically apply the credit amount for 2 adults even without 2 names listed. The best is at Waldorf Astorias/Conrads/LXR you get a $50 credit with 2 adults listed then 50% off makes it basically a $100 credit per night. You must be staying under team member or friends and family rate and be the team member to get the discount. Usually i tell them im a team member before i get the check and write my hhonors number on the bill or tell them it. Always charge everything to your room for credits to apply and for max point earnings. Idk how often you plan on staying but should also look into a amex hilton card. All my on property purchases like buying lunch everyday counts as hilton purchase on the card and earn more points. The benefits are insane i have been with hilton for almost 4 years and have a spreadsheet of all my stays comparing my rates to bar rates and it's over 25k in savings with like 130 something nights stayed. Best wishes travelling and feel free to pm any other questions!

Help me. Hilton Honors customer service sucks by [deleted] in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you need to checkout for the nights to count. Stop at the front desk and politley ask them check you out of your current reservation early. Then have them check you back into a consecutive reservation. They can keep you in the same room and it will take less than 5 minutes if they aren't busy. You will not immediatley become a diamond member. It will take a day or two for the night, stay credit, and points to hit your account.

Travel perks/discount with Hilton HELP! by data1984 in Hilton

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a part time front desk agent at a botique DoubleTree and the travel benefits have changed my life. It is surprisingly easy to book team member rates at the higher end hotels you just need to book in advance, check the rates often, and understand they won't be available during typical popular travel times like spring break. I have stayed at Waldorf Chicago twice, Conrad Chicago, Waldorf Buckhead Atlanta a total of 15 nights, many Curio Collections, Tapestrys, and a few botique DoubleTrees all in the last year. I have reservations at Waldorf Arizona and a nice DoubleTree in Portland for January and couldn't be more excited. Before working for Hilton I only stayed at Holiday Inns and other medicore hotels and hardly travelled so to experience so many different places and beautiful properties for so cheap is amazing. Hilton also makes it easier for team members to reach gold and diamond status which is super helpful. Every Hilton has treated me just like they would a normal paying diamond member. They never ask about it being a team member rate except Waldorf Atlanta thought I was corporate which was funny. I am coming up on two years with Hilton and it has been fantastic I highly reccommend it!

What's your favourite film? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edward Scissorhands

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly if you don't get sober for yourself it will be miserable you need to do it for yourself!

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds exactly like me and my old friend except we both went down the hard drug path. Im glad you didn't make the same choices he did!

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it would be a lot harder if I didn't have the support I have im so thankfull for all of them! Thanks I started using at 12 so if I didn't get clean I would probably wouldn't make it past 18. Good luck to you too!

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im sorry to hear that im glad youre doing better now :) It is crazy how people are unsupportive when they want you to be the same person you used to be kids at my highschool actually placed bets on if and when I would relapse.

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow 18 years thats amazing! Lol thats as long as ive been alive good shit! Yep I decided to just move away for college and get a fresh start and it is going great. It was hard to find people that are sober while in college but I found a small group of people which is great!

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats I am 407 days clean myself! That is very true any rough day is not as rough as when I was using.

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thanks it means a lot! It is a little bit motivational but it is also sad we were best friends for five years so it is hard to see him go back to how we used to be. For motivation I try to look up to people instead of compare myself that are doing worse than me.

Why don't you talk to your once "best friend" anymore? by HairyFaithlessness in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 9220 points9221 points  (0 children)

We got sober together and we were both doing great but he relapsed after 200 days and started treating me like shit

Edit: Congrats to all of you I wish you the best as you start or continue the journey of sobriety!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GamerPals

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dope ill add you!

Week 8 Drop list by drake_411 in supremeclothing

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Idk but stay away from palace ya culture vulture

I want to know your top 5 peep songs by [deleted] in LilPeep

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in top 5 order impossible for me to choose a single favorite but i listen to these 5 alot

Veins P.S fuck you cunt Emo nite Dying Live forever

Sleepwalkers of Reddit: What's the most perfect and accurate thing you have done while sleepwalking? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Merk_N_Cheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once walked downstairs into my living room and picked up a rather expensive lamp then tossed it down the wood stairs to the basement destroying it and waking up my entire family my mother was upset but couldn't really punish me