Hilton Gold

When upgrades are never guaranteed, is selling them to elite members really a devaluation—or just an honest reflection of how the system already works? TL;DR: Hilton is giving elite members …

I finally had a reason to try the Bilt Travel portal. And honestly, I expected it to be worse. When Bilt first launched its revamped travel portal, I took a …

While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like stronger Wi-Fi, a later checkout, or simply …

We’ve been staying at Hilton hotels more often lately. That’s mostly because we’ve had a few free night certificates to use and found some good redemption opportunities. Even so, most …

If there was ever a time when I was making a first world travel grump, it’s when I’m complaining that I can’t apply for a status match for top tier …