Hilton Honors® Loyalty Program Overview

Hilton Honors is the rewards program for Hilton Worldwide, which includes over 7,500 properties in 120+ countriesacross 19+ brands — from value to ultra-luxury.

It stands out for:

• Generous point earning rates

• Elite-like benefits via credit cards

• Easy-to-use app and booking tools

• Strong credit card and airline transfer partnerships

How to Earn Hilton Honors Points

1. Staying at Hilton Hotels

You earn base points for all eligible spending (room rate + eligible charges):

• 10x points per $1 at most Hilton properties

• 5x points at Tru and Home2 Suites

• No points on taxes or third-party bookings

Elite Bonus Multipliers:

2. Hilton Credit Cards (Amex)

Hilton partners with American Express to offer co-branded credit cards that allow you to earn points on every purchase and often come with automatic elite status.

Popular cards include:

• Hilton Honors Card (no annual fee): Silver status

• Hilton Surpass® Card ($150): Gold status

• Hilton Aspire® Card ($550): Diamond status + premium perks

• Hilton Business Card ($195): Gold status

Earn rates (varies by card):

• 7x–14x at Hilton hotels

• 3x–6x on dining, gas, groceries, flights

• Bonus: Some cards offer Free Night Rewards or resort credits

3. Other Partners

• Hilton Honors Dining: Link a card and earn points at participating restaurants.

• Car rental partners: Earn extra points via Alamo, National, Enterprise.

• Transfer points from Amex Membership Rewards (poor ratio, though).

• Buy points (periodic bonuses make this viable for topping off).

Redeeming Hilton Honors Points

1. Free Night Awards (Best Value)

• Hilton uses dynamic pricing (no fixed award chart), ranging from:

• 5,000 points for low-end properties

• Up to 120,000+ points for luxury properties (e.g., Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR)

Average value: ~0.5–0.6 cents/point

5th Night Free: Book 5 consecutive award nights and pay for only 4 (elite members only — including Silver).

2. Points & Money

• Use a mix of cash and points for bookings.

• Great for flexibility when you don’t have enough points.

3. Free Night Certificates

• Offered via Surpass, Aspire, or Business cards.

• Valid at almost any Hilton worldwide (excluding some premium properties during peak).

4. Other Redemptions

• Amazon purchases, Lyft rides, merchandise, car rentals, experiences

• Not ideal — lower redemption value vs. free nights

Hilton Honors Elite Status

Unlike other hotel programs, Hilton makes it easy to earn elite status, especially with credit cards.

Credit cards make this easy:
• **Surpass/Business = Gold**
• **Aspire = Diamond**
**Milestone Bonuses**: Earn **10,000 bonus points every 10 nights** after 40 nights. At 60 nights, you also get a **Free Night Reward**.

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Tips to Maximize Hilton Honors

1. Use the 5th Night Free perk on award stays.

2. Pair a Hilton credit card with status + free nights + resort credits.

3. Book premium properties during off-peak times (to stretch points).

4. Stack Dining + Amex Offers + Promotions for bonus points.

5. Book directly with Hilton to earn full points and elite perks.

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