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Overview
Pros & Cons
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More than 8,000 participating properties worldwide
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Qualifying nights can roll over into the following year, making higher status easier to obtain
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Free stays at all-inclusive properties cover meals, drinks and amenities
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Can take six to eight weeks for partner rewards to be processed
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Brand has limited number of high-end properties
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Once processed, rewards cannot be converted for other purposes
Overall
Scorecard
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Property Diversity4.5
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Geographic Coverage4.5
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Ease of Earning Free Night5.0
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Additional Benefits4.5
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No. of Hotels> 4,000
Rankings
Wyndham Rewards is ranked No. 2 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.
Wyndham Rewards is ranked as:
Points
The Wyndham Rewards program awards points that can be redeemed for free hotel stays, airline tickets, retail purchases, car rentals and gift cards. You can earn points every time you stay at a participating Wyndham Hotels & Resorts property. You'll also have the option to collect points through the company's partners and on everyday purchases made with your Wyndham Rewards Visa Card or Wyndham Rewards Visa Signature Card.
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 Wyndham Rewards program is divided into four levels: Blue level, Gold level, Platinum level and Diamond level.
See details about how membership worksThe Fine Print
- Rewards reservations are not subject to blackout dates.
- The number of miles you can earn or redeem per trip through partner airline programs varies by carrier.
- Points expire four years after being posted to your account.
- Points used for hotel stays cover taxes and fees.
- You can purchase up to 10,000 points in 1,000-point increments each year.
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