Need status at time of booking ?

[captaindave]

Recently lost silver , but considering the hilton debit card to get gold for a potential booking.
Would it be OK to book with no status, and acquire gold near to time of actual stay ?

Thanks

[Rui N.]

Yes

[captaindave]

Thanks Rui

[davefl]

It’s your status at check in/out that matters, not when you book.

[John]

However, sometimes the hotel doesn’t refresh your status on their system until you arrive and remind them.

Not sure if changes to Hilton’s IT have ended this problem, but if hotel is known to go above and beyond for Gold, may be worth contacting them shortly before the stay too

[NorthernLass]

Also make sure to select your “My Way” benefit before you check in in case it defaults to something you don’t want and the hotel insists on giving you (e.g.) 1000 points instead of 2 free breakfasts!