Quick Guides to Loyality Programs as of May 2025
Below is a quick recap of the four major hotel programs we use. Are experiences at each are available by clicking the buttons to the right of each program.
Hilton Honors®: A Guide to Hilton’s® Member Program
Hilton Honors® is the registered loyalty program of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.®, designed to reward guests with a suite of perks, exclusive rates, and points-earning opportunities across more than 8,000 hotels and 24 brands worldwide. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or planning a special getaway, joining Hilton Honors® can elevate every stay.
How to Join Hilton Honors®
Joining Hilton Honors® is free and easy. Simply register on the Hilton® website to access member-only rates and start earning points on eligible stays right away.
Key Benefits for Members
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Member Discount: Get exclusive discounted rates when booking directly through Hilton®.
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Points for Free Nights: Earn Hilton Honors® Points for each dollar spent, redeemable for free nights and other rewards.
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No Resort Fees on Reward Stays: Resort fees are waived when you book a stay with points.
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Digital Convenience: Enjoy digital check-in, room selection, digital key access, and online check-out.
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Complimentary WiFi: All members receive free standard WiFi; Diamond members get premium WiFi.
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Flexible Points Use: Pool or transfer points with others and enjoy a free fifth night on reward stays of five consecutive nights or more.
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Room Upgrades & Late Check-Out: Eligible members may receive space-available upgrades and late check-out.
Elite Tiers and Perks
Hilton Honors® offers several membership tiers, each with increasing benefits:
Tiers
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Member Free to join Member rates, points earning, digital tools
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Silver 4 stays/10 nights/ 25,000 base points 20% bonus points, two free water bottles, fifth night free on reward stays
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Gold 20 stays/40 nights/75,000 base points 80% bonus points, daily food & beverage credit or breakfast, room upgrades (when available)
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Diamond 30 stays/60 nights/ 120,000 base points 100% bonus points, premium WiFi, suite upgrades (when available), status gifting, late check-out
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Elite status can also be achieved through select Hilton Honors® credit cards.
Extra Perks
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Food & Beverage Credit or Breakfast: Gold and Diamond members receive complimentary breakfast at non-U.S. hotels or a daily food and beverage credit at U.S. properties.
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Elite Rollover Nights: Extra nights beyond your tier requirement roll over to help you qualify for status the next year.
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Milestone Bonuses: Earn bonus Hilton Honors® Points as you reach certain annual stay thresholds.
Why Join Hilton Honors®?
With no cost to join, instant perks, and a vast network of properties, Hilton Honors® is a valuable program for anyone staying at Hilton® hotels. From earning points for free nights to enjoying digital conveniences and exclusive member rates, Hilton Honors® rewards your loyalty every step of the way.
Hilton Honors® and Hilton® are registered trademarks of Hilton Honors Worldwide LLC and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., respectively
IHG® One Rewards: Your Guide to the Loyalty Program
IHG® One Rewards is the registered loyalty program of InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), designed to reward guests with exclusive benefits, points, and member-only perks across more than 6,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or booking a special trip, joining IHG® One Rewards can enhance your experience at every stay.
How to Join IHG® One Rewards
Enrollment in IHG® One Rewards is free and straightforward. Simply sign up on the IHG® website or app to unlock instant access to member rates, earn IHG® One Rewards points, and start enjoying exclusive offers.
Key Benefits for Members
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Member-Only Rates: Access exclusive discounted rates when booking directly through IHG® channels.
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Earn Points for Every Stay: Collect IHG® One Rewards points on hotel bookings, on-site dining, and experiences. Most IHG® brands award 10 points per dollar spent.
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Redeem Points: Use points for free nights at IHG® properties, experiences, catalog items, or airline miles. There are no blackout dates for reward nights.
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Free Wi-Fi: All members enjoy complimentary internet access during their stay.
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Late Check-Out: Request a 2 p.m. late check-out, subject to availability, at participating hotels.
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Milestone Rewards: Starting at 20 qualified nights, members can select a reward every 10 nights, up to 100 nights per year.
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$30 In-Room Spa Credit: At select hotels, members receive a $30 spa credit to use during their stay.
Elite Tiers and Perks
IHG® One Rewards features five membership tiers, each offering progressively greater benefits:
Tier
Qualification (Nights/Points)Key Benefits
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Club Member Free to joinMember rates, points earning, free Wi-Fi, late check-out
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Silver Elite 10 nights20% bonus points, points never expire while elite, all Club Member perks
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Gold Elite 20 nights or 40,000 points40% bonus points, rollover nights, milestone rewards, all Silver Elite perks
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Platinum Elite 40 nights or 60,000 points60% bonus points, complimentary upgrades, early check-in, welcome amenity, reward discounts
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Diamond Elite 70 nights or 120,000 points100% bonus points, free breakfast or welcome amenity, dedicated support, all Platinum perks
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IHG® One Rewards also includes special programs such as InterContinental® Ambassador and IHG® Business Rewards for business travelers and premium guests.
Why Join IHG® One Rewards?
With no cost to join, instant member perks, and a vast global network, IHG® One Rewards is a valuable program for any traveler. From earning points for free nights to enjoying exclusive rates and digital conveniences, IHG® One Rewards recognizes and rewards your loyalty at every step.
IHG®, IHG® One Rewards, InterContinental®, and InterContinental Hotels Group® are registered trademarks of Six Continents Hotels, Inc., an InterContinental Hotels Group company.
Marriott Bonvoy®: Your Guide to the Loyalty Program
Marriott Bonvoy® is the registered loyalty program of Marriott International, Inc.®, offering members exclusive benefits, points-earning opportunities, and elevated experiences at more than 8,000 hotels worldwide. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or planning a special trip, joining Marriott Bonvoy® can make every stay more rewarding.
How to Join Marriott Bonvoy®
Enrollment in Marriott Bonvoy® is free and simple. Sign up on the Marriott® website or app to access member rates, earn Marriott Bonvoy® points, and receive exclusive offers immediately.
Key Benefits for Members
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Member-Only Rates: Enjoy exclusive discounted rates when booking directly through Marriott® channels.
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Earn Points for Every Stay: Collect Marriott Bonvoy® points on hotel bookings, dining, and experiences. Most brands award 10 points per dollar spent, with some exceptions.
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Redeem Points: Use points for free nights, travel experiences, room upgrades, or transfer to airline miles. No blackout dates on standard room rewards at participating hotels.
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Free Wi-Fi: All members receive complimentary in-room internet access.
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Mobile Convenience: Use the Marriott Bonvoy® app for mobile check-in, mobile key, and mobile requests.
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Late Check-Out: Eligible members can request late check-out, subject to availability, with priority given at higher elite tiers.
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Room Upgrades: Higher elite members are eligible for enhanced room upgrades, including select suites, when available.
Elite Tiers and Perks
Marriott Bonvoy® features six membership levels, each offering progressively greater benefits:
TierQualification (Nights/Spend)Key Benefits
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Member Free to joinMember rates, points earning, free Wi-Fi, mobile services
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Silver Elite 10 nights/year10% bonus points, priority late checkout, all Member perks
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Gold Elite 25 nights/year25% bonus points, 2 p.m. late checkout, enhanced room upgrades, welcome gift
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Platinum Elite 50 nights/year50% bonus points, 4 p.m. late checkout, lounge access, annual Choice Benefit, suite upgrades
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Titanium Elite 75 nights/year75% bonus points, second Choice Benefit, 48-hour room guarantee, Hertz Five Star® Status
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Ambassador Elite 100 nights/year + $23,000 spend75% bonus points, Ambassador Service, Your24™ (choose your check-in/out times), Hertz President’s Circle® Status
Why Join Marriott Bonvoy®?
With no cost to join, instant perks, and a vast global network, Marriott Bonvoy® is a valuable program for any traveler. From earning points for free nights to enjoying exclusive rates, digital conveniences, and elite recognition, Marriott Bonvoy® rewards your loyalty at every step.
Marriott Bonvoy® and Marriott® are registered trademarks of Marriott International, Inc.® Hertz Five Star® and President’s Circle® are registered trademarks of The Hertz Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
World of Hyatt®: Your Guide to the Loyalty Program
World of Hyatt® is the registered loyalty program of Hyatt Corporation®, offering members a suite of exclusive benefits, rewards, and recognition across more than 1,300 hotels and resorts worldwide. Whether you’re a frequent business traveler or planning a special getaway, joining World of Hyatt® can make every stay more rewarding.
How to Join World of Hyatt®
Enrollment in World of Hyatt® is free and simple. Sign up on the Hyatt® website or app to start earning World of Hyatt® points, access member rates, and unlock exclusive offers immediately.
Key Benefits for Members
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Member-Only Rates: Access exclusive discounted rates when booking directly through Hyatt® channels.
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Earn Points for Every Stay: Collect 5 base points per eligible dollar spent at Hyatt® properties, redeemable for free nights, upgrades, and experiences. Members also earn 10 points per dollar on FIND experiences.
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Redeem Points: Use points for free nights, room upgrades, dining, spa, or transfer to airline miles. No blackout dates on standard room rewards at participating hotels.
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Free Internet: All members enjoy complimentary standard internet access.
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Late Check-Out: Eligible members can request late check-out (2 p.m. for Discoverist and above), subject to availability.
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Waived Resort Fees: Resort fees are waived when booking award nights using points.
Elite Tiers and Perks
World of Hyatt® features four membership levels, each offering progressively greater benefits:
Tier Qualification (Nights/Base Points)Key Benefits
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Member Free to join Member rates, points earning, free internet, waived resort fees on award nights
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Discoverist 10 nights or 25,000 base points 10% bonus points, premium internet, preferred room within booked type, 2 p.m. late check-out
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Explorist 30 nights or 50,000 base points 20% bonus points, room upgrades (excluding suites), 2 p.m. late check-out, Club lounge access awards
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Globalist 60 nights or 100,000 base points 30% bonus points, suite upgrades, 4 p.m. late check-out, Club lounge access or breakfast, free parking on award nights, Guest of Honor benefits
Milestone Rewards and Brand Explorer
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Milestone Rewards: Earn additional perks (like club lounge access, free night certificates, or suite upgrade awards) when reaching specific stay or point thresholds each year.
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Brand Explorer: Stay at five different Hyatt® brands and receive a free night award, encouraging members to explore the full Hyatt® portfolio.
Why Join World of Hyatt®?
With no cost to join, instant perks, and a global network of properties, World of Hyatt® is a valuable program for any traveler. From earning points for free nights to enjoying exclusive rates, digital conveniences, and elite recognition, World of Hyatt® rewards your loyalty at every step.
World of Hyatt® and Hyatt® are registered trademarks of Hyatt Corporation®. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.