Hilton launched 2017 a one-time Diamond Status Extension program for Honors members that had held the status for a minimum of three years, consumed at least 250 nights, or earned more than 500,000 base points.
The program was paused for the duration of the pandemic when everyone was extended, but the full status support ended in 2022, although many can still qualify by staying one by March 31, 2023 (read more here).
You can access the Hilton Diamond Extension page here.
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You can request the extension on the page, but there doesn’t appear to be a way to extend it immediately.
Diamond Extension Requirements:
- Diamond status that expires on March 31, 2023
- Three total years at Diamond status (years do not have to be consecutive)
- At least 250 nights (paid or reward) OR 500,000+ earned Base Points since joining Hilton Honors
You should not use this extensions opportunity if you are eligible for the fast track that was launched earlier this month and usually requires just a stay to qualify:
Status From Hilton Honors Diamond Fast Track valid Through March 2024 Or 2025?
REGISTER: Hilton Honors “Tier Last Call 2023 Promotion – Fast Track “January 1 – March 31, 2023
UPDATE: Hilton Honors “Tier Last Call 2023 Promotion “January 1 – March 31, 2023 (Valid Worldwide?)
Hilton Honors “Tier Last Call 2023 Promotion – Fast Track to Diamond “January 1 – March 31, 2023
Conclusion
I would encourage everyone whose status is to drop to use the Fast Track option first rather than the Diamond Extension, as the latter is only a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I am glad that Hilton has decided to continue the Diamond Extension policy that requires a minimum of 250 previous nights with Hilton and three years of Diamond status.
The terms and conditions of the Diamond Extension:
A Diamond Status Extension will be awarded to select Hilton Honors members, who are current Diamond members and have earned Diamond Status for at least 3 years (consecutive or non-consecutive) and who have completed stays totaling at least 250 paid and reward nights OR who are current Diamond members and have earned Diamond Status for at least 3 years (consecutive or non-consecutive) and who have earned at least 500,000 Base Points over life of membership, pursuant to the standard Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions.
To be eligible, a Hilton Honors member must meet the stated criteria and currently be a Diamond Member. Points earned via bonuses, promotions and/or co-branded credit cards do not count towards meeting the Diamond Status Extension criteria. Qualifying Hilton Honors Members may enact this benefit once throughout the lifetime of their membership. The year during which a Hilton Honors member used a status match to achieve Diamond Status will not count as one of the three years of Diamond status required to meet the criteria. If a Member elects to use this offer, their Diamond status will extend for an additional year beyond when it would have otherwise expired. Once a Member elects to use this one-time offer and the extension is applied to their account, this action is considered final and is not reversible. At the end of the extension time period, Hilton Honors members will need to complete the requirements to maintain Diamond status pursuant to the standard Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions. If Diamond requirements are not met, Hilton Honors members will be placed in the appropriate tier pursuant to the standard Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions. Once earned, standard Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions apply.
A Diamond Status Extension is granted at the discretion of Hilton Honors Worldwide, LLC and may be ended, or amended with or without notice or compensation, at Hilton Honors’ sole discretion.
