"Shell's Hilton code is confirmed in public Hilton code databases. Shell's London Centre is a major HQ, and UK Hilton properties have documented systematic ID verification since 2022. Singapore and other Asia-Pacific Hilton properties enforce verification near 100% of the time — Shell's major APAC presence makes this code higher risk internationally. Houston-area Hilton properties routinely encounter genuine Shell employees."

"So - to the point - how do I verify my entitlement to this rate? The concept of showing a 'Government ID' is frankly outdated in the UK - aside from the NHS, I don't imagine there are many (any?) government departments (aside perhaps from the military) that have a great big logo/badge advertising that you are infact working with the Government - this is in itself a significant security risk."

"I completely understand that IDs aren't a big thing. I straddle both private and public and have ID from both sides. I have also held an ID card from two global banks and sure enough the bank name is not on the ID. I always wondered why, so thank you for explaining that."