#11 in Best Hotel Rewards Programs
Overview
The Hilton Honors program is most advantageous for business and luxury travelers who frequently fly to and stay in major cities in the United States, Europe and Asia. Hilton Honors members can redeem points at more than 5,300 hotels and resorts across 14 different brands in more than 100 countries and territories. And because Hilton has a partnership with the United MileagePlus program (as well as more than 40 other airline and rail partners), you can cash in points for miles. Points can also be used to purchase tickets to concerts and sporting events, gift cards, cruise certificates and items sold on Amazon and Hilton Honors' shopping portal. Additionally, you can earn points for everyday purchases with the Hilton Honors credit cards from American Express.
Pros & Cons
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No blackout dates when using points to book a room
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More than 5,300 participating hotels and resorts worldwide
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Resort fees are waived for all reward stays
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Points can expire if your account remains inactive for more than 12 months
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Members can no longer earn hotel points and airline miles for the same stay
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Free nights at higher-end hotels require a large number of points
3.05
Overall
Scorecard
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Property Diversity5.0
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Geographic Coverage5.0
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Ease of Earning Free Night1.0
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Additional Benefits4.5
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No. of Hotels> 4,000
Rankings
Hilton Honors is ranked No. 11 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.
Hilton Honors is ranked as:
#11 in Best Hotel Rewards Programs
Points
With the Hilton Honors program, you can earn points by staying at any Hilton brand property and by making everyday purchases with a Hilton Honors-affiliated credit card. Cash in your points for free nights, airline or rail miles, experiences and more.
Points Can Expire
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 Hilton Honors program is divided into four membership levels: Member, Silver, Gold and Diamond.
See details about how membership worksThe Fine Print
- Hilton Honors rewards are generally valid for one year from date of issue and do not cover taxes or other fees.
- Qualifying stays are those booked directly through brand websites, the Hilton Honors mobile app and reservation call centers, or via preferred corporate travel partners and approved travel professionals.
- Bonus points do not count toward your member status.
- Honors members must pay in 1,000-point increments with a minimum of 5,000 points when paying with Points & Money Rewards.
- You can exchange Honors points for miles or convert miles into Honors points at no extra cost with the brand's airline and rail partners, which include Amtrak and Hawaiian Airlines, among others.
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