Hilton Hotel Category Changes in Asia (2016)
Following a generous Diamond match for all elite members, Hilton continues bring us more exciting news this coming year. Firstly, do not forget to sign-up Double Hilton HHonors Points since registration is absolutely essential to benefit from it. New hotels in with reward categories from 1 to 7 have also been announced.
Click HERE for the full list of Hilton HHonors Standard Room Rewards update!
New Hilton HHonors Categories in Asia
While most of the new Hilton properties are sprouting out across China, the introduction of a number of Category 1 hotels can make mattress runs in the region a little easier (just to keep your status since reward nights are eligible).
Hilton HHonors Category Changes in Asia
Effective from 13 January 2016, two hotels will see a category increase while one hotel will experience a category decrease. It is important to remember that category changes only apply on 13 January 2016 - if you are thinking to stay on 14 January 2016 and you book now, you will still enjoy (or suffer) the current hotel category rates for reward nights:
- INCREASE DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen - Wuyuan Bay: Category 2 to 3
- INCREASE Hilton Shenzhen Shekou: Category 5 to 6
- DECREASE DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro: Category 5 to 3
There is a new Hyatt Place opening in Bangkok - Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 1 (not to be confused with the Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit near Phrom Phong) - and it has already started to accept stay reservations from 13 January 2025.