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Next up, we have Hilton. And fortunately, their global properties are a level above Paris Hilton’s 2003-era reality show, The Simple Life. However ironic, the late Conrad Hilton’s great-granddaughter was living everything but a simple life.
Hilton offers three levels of elite status: Silver, Gold, and Diamond. An additional tier of “status” includes their Member tier that you’ll get just for signing up with the program.
And per usual, the higher elite status you hold, the more perks and benefits you’ll get
Let’s sit down and chat a little bit about Hilton’s chart. Grab a coffee, or perhaps a beer, depending on what time it is wherever you are in the world
You’ll get a few handy perks that include things like free WiFi, no resort fees on reward stays, and digital check-in/out (among others).
On top of these benefits, you’ll also earn between 5-10 Base Points per dollar depending on the type of Hilton property you stay at.
So just by signing up, without any financial commitment or credit card requirements, you’ll be earning points and will gain access to a few simple perks.
You’ll get a few handy perks that include things like free WiFi, no resort fees on reward stays, and digital check-in/out (among others).
On top of these benefits, you’ll also earn between 5-10 Base Points per dollar depending on the type of Hilton property you stay at.
So just by signing up, without any financial commitment or credit card requirements, you’ll be earning points and will gain access to a few simple perks.
You’ll reach gold after 40 nights, 20 stays, or by earning 75,000 Base Points in a calendar year.
Additional benefits include some good stuff… things like a daily food and beverage credit (U.S. only) or a continental breakfast (non-U.S. only), space-available room upgrades, and milestone bonuses (e.g. 10,000 bonus points every ten nights after you’ve stayed 30 nights in a calendar year)!
On top of all that, Gold status elites will get an 80% bonus bringing their point-earning potential to 9x points per dollar at True and Home2 brands, and 18x points per dollar on all other properties.
If you want this Gold status through a card, here are the ones that offer it:
Here we go… you’ll be shining bright like a diamond after 30 stays, 60 nights, or by earning 120,000 Base Points in a calendar year.
Other perks include room upgrades, executive lounge access, premium WiFi, and even elite status gifting.
You’ll also receive a whopping 100% bonus bringing your total to 10x per dollar at Tru and Home2 brands, and 20x per dollar at all other properties. That’s pretty freaking good. Actually, it’s REALLY freaking good.
Is achieving Diamond status possible through a credit card? The answer is YES. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card gifts you this as long as you keep your card open.
Plus, both the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass card and the Hilton Honors Amex Business card allow you to spend your way to be upgraded to Diamond status.
There are many ways to earn Hilton points, but I’d say the most popular are staying at Hilton properties and swiping certain credit cards. We’ll also list a few other options to keep you in “the know.”
There’s one other thing that you all should know about. Hilton will regularly offer a status match to Hilton Honors Gold or the ability to upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status!
Right now, you can request to match to Gold or upgrade to Diamond through March 31st, 2025, if you stay the required nights within the 90-day trial period.
As I mentioned above in our Elite section, you’ll earn at least 10x Hilton Honors Base Points for every dollar you spend at the majority of Hilton’s brands. However, you’ll earn just 5x on its Home2 Suites and Tru brands.
BUT, depending on the level of elite status that you hold, you’ll also earn bonuseson top of these Base Points:
PLUS, stay tuned because you can actually earn WAY more points if you hold elite status and have certain Hilton credit cards…
From time to time, Hilton will also run promotions that give you opportunities to earn bonus points on your stays, and sometimes these can be fairly large sums of points!
And if you’re ordering drinks at the bar, room service, or other services, be sure to charge those to your card or room as you’ll also get points for any miscellaneous purchases during your stay
There’s one other thing that you all should know about. Hilton will regularly offer a status match to Hilton Honors Gold or the ability to upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status!
Right now, you can request to match to Gold or upgrade to Diamond through March 31st, 2025, if you stay the required nights within the 90-day trial period.
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