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Overview
Pros & Cons
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Points never expire
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Offers 4,200 participating hotels worldwide
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Best Western Rewards points can be redeemed for free nights, airline miles, gift cards and more
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You cannot earn both hotel points and airline miles for the same stay
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Free nights at Best Western Premier hotels typically require a large number of points
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Few higher-end properties
Overall
Scorecard
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Property Diversity4.0
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Geographic Coverage3.5
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Ease of Earning Free Night4.5
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Additional Benefits4.0
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No. of Hotels> 4,000
Rankings
Best Western Rewards is ranked No. 5 in the Best Hotel Rewards Programs. U.S. News evaluated 16 loyalty programs associated with major hotel brands across several indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank rewards.
Best Western Rewards is ranked as:
Points
As a Best Western Rewards member, you can accrue points by staying with Best Western and by using your Best Western Rewards MasterCard or by converting your Diners Club Rewards to Best Western Rewards points. Points can be redeemed for free nights, airline miles and a variety of other rewards.
Can Earn Points On:
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Credit Card
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Air Travel
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Hotel Stays
Can Use Points On:
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Booking Hotels
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Air Travel
Membership Levels
The Best Western Rewards program is divided into five levels: Blue, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Select.
See details about how membership worksThe Fine Print
- If you join the program after an eligible stay, you can retroactively request points so long as your enrollment occurred within 30 days of your stay.
- The number of points needed to get a free night varies by property, time of year and location.
- You can combine your points with those earned by other members to redeem rewards faster, but both members must share the same place of residence.
- Points do not cover additional fees.
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