Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Choice Adds New Sports Experiences: Bid on Tickets or VIP Packages for Football and Racing from 4k Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva August 22, 2025 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Currently, you can redeem just 4,000 Choice points (just 2k transferred points!) for grandstand tickets. Or, bid as few as 40,000 points to get a VIP pit road tour, driver meet and greet, and trackside catering. Here's a look at using your Choice Privileges points for experiences and how to place a bid.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 1 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
Choice Privileges Will Sell You up to 5k Bonus Points per Night at Checkout — But Is It Worth It? by Skye Class and JT Genter August 7, 2025 1 Want to earn more points with your next Choice Hotels stay? Choice Privileges members can now purchase bonus Privileges points with each booking. You can choose between 1,000, 2,000, or 5,000 extra points per night. Here’s how it works.
Enter to Win 1 Million Points, Weekly 100k Point Prizes, or a VIP Racing Experience by Skye Class July 23, 2025 1 Choice Privileges just launched a sweepstakes with a chance to win one million points, a VIP racing experience, or 100,000 points. Enter the sweepstakes by October 7, or by August 3 if you want a chance at the racing experience. Here are the details of this contest.
Buy Choice Privileges Points With a Best-Ever 40% Discount to Score Hotel Stays for Crazy Cheap by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw July 16, 2025 5 Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through August 25, 2025. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get up to a 40% discount when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.62¢ apiece!
Get Choice Privileges Status Through 2026 by Completing a Free Status Match by Skye Class and JT Genter July 7, 2025 9 Choice Hotels has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Radisson Americas and a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. If you're giving the Choice Privileges rewards program a fresh look, consider a status match now to get status through the end of 2026.
Choice Privileges Hotel Promotions: Earn up to 32k Points, and More by Skye Class September 3, 2025 49 A new Choice Privileges promotion offers eligible members up to 30,000 bonus points on stays worldwide. Other promotions include up to 32,000 bonus points for stays through September 2, 2025, and up to 15% off select U.S. stays booked by July 7, 2025. Add in limited-time bonuses for military members and new dining members, and there are several ways to rack up extra points on upcoming Choice stays!
Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeromexico Rewards Points on Choice and NH Hotel Bookings This Week by Skye Class September 2, 2025 19 Aeromexico has a flash promotion for Rewards members to earn up to 10,000 bonus points at Choice and NH hotels. Members must book at Choice hotels by May 31 to earn up to 10,000 bonus points, or at NH Hotels by June 3 to earn up to 4,000 bonus points. Here are the details.
Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 27, 2025 3 Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.
How to Use Choice Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Sam Helmy May 22, 2025 1 Thanks to a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Choice Privileges members can book hundreds of luxury properties around the world using points. But the booking process isn’t as straightforward as it is for standard Choice hotels. Here’s how to find eligible Preferred properties, what they cost in points, and how to book them — plus how to boost your Choice points balance to take advantage of these excellent redemptions.
Choice Adds a New Airline Transfer Partner — Here’s the Full List of 15 Choice Privileges Transfer Partners by JT Genter and Sam Helmy May 12, 2025 0 While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And today, that list has grown once again with the addition of another airline transfer partner. Here's the full list of 15 airline transfer partners, transfer rates, and when it makes sense to transfer your Choice points to airline partners.
The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® Review: Solid Perks for Choice Hotels by Jenna Hansen May 3, 2025 0 The Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® is a great choice for travelers who frequent Choice properties or are looking to round out their travel rewards card portfolio. With a strong welcome offer, a low annual fee, and plenty of benefits, this Choice Hotels credit card is worth a closer look.
Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Flying Blue With a 100% Bonus — But Should You? by Sam Helmy June 3, 2025 3 Choice Privileges just launched a limited-time promotion offering a 100% bonus when you transfer points to Air France–KLM Flying Blue. Through May 31, 2025, you'll receive double the Flying Blue miles when you transfer Choice Privileges points. But is this a deal you should take advantage of? Let's see.
Bluegreen Vacation Timeshare Presentation Deal: 3-Night Stays From $249 and Earn Up to 70,000 Points by Skye Class September 2, 2025 2 Would you sit through a two-hour timeshare presentation if it meant a nearly free vacation? Choice Privileges members can book a 3-night Bluegreen Vacations stay from $249 and earn up to 70,000 bonus Choice points or $100 a MasterCard. Here’s how to make the most of these Bluegreen Vacations deals.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi January 29, 2025 3 Choice Privileges is an underrated hotel loyalty program that can provide excellent value to road-trippers and value-minded travelers. Between lucrative promotions and modest redemption rates, there's a lot to love about the Choice Privileges program. Here's what you need to know to maximize this under-appreciated program.
Choice Privileges Adds Westgate Resorts: 20 New Resort Properties to Earn and Redeem Points by Mark Jackson January 24, 2025 0 Choice Privileges has continued to make investments in its awards program, from adding credit cards, transfer partners, and hotel brands to broaden its appeal. Now, the program has added 20 Westgate Resorts to its property list for cash and award redemptions. Here's the list of properties and a sampling of redemptions we found.
Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.
Free Food Delivery at Choice Hotels: How to Get Grubhub+ Perks by Skye Class August 9, 2025 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Promotion: Save Up to 65%, Earn 35k Choice Points & Gold Status by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 A unique opportunity is available for Choice Privilege members looking for a resort in the Caribbean. Sandals and Beaches Resorts are offering up to 65% off, 35,000 bonus points, and Gold Elite status with 3+ night stays through January 8, 2027. The catch is that you have to book by January 8, 2025. Here are the details.
Join Choice Privileges Eat & Earn, Score 500 Bonus Points by Skye Class June 21, 2025 0 If you haven't joined Choice Privilege's Eat & Earn dining program, it's a good time to do so. Like other hotel dining programs, new members can get a bonus after joining and dining out. Right now, Choice is offering new members 500 bonus points after completing a few easy tasks.
Choice Hotels Adds New Sweet Spot Rewards. Book Hotel Nights From 5k Citi Points. by Sam Helmy August 21, 2024 0 Choice Privileges just announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering discounted award night stays. Use this promotion to save up to 25% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 10,000 points per night, meaning you can score hotel rooms for as few as 5,000 Citi ThankYou or Well Fargo Rewards points. This offer is valid for stays through November 30, 2024.
How To Find Choice Preferred Hotel Award Availability by Sam Helmy July 17, 2024 0 Finding Preferred Hotel award availability using Choice Privileges points can be difficult if you don't have a significant points balance. Here is the easy way to find availability online, whether by date or location, even if your points balance is zero right now.
Choice Privileges Devalues Program, Pricing Nights Higher Than Ever Before by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter June 20, 2024 0 The Choice Privileges program became a little less valuable today — or whenever it began ignoring its stated points cap on award nights. Choice seems to have devalued its program without notice. Consequently, prices for a free night have already begun creeping upwards. Here's what you need to know about the Choice Privileges devaluation and why this one stings a little more than most.
You Can Now Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Avios (But You Probably Shouldn’t) by Sam Helmy June 18, 2024 0 You can now transfer your Choice Privileges points to a trio of Avios programs. The change was introduced without fanfare. But now that you can transfer Choice points to Avios, the question worth asking is: Is it worth it? Let's dive into the ins and outs of Choice's new transfer option to see if this is a fair use of your points.
College Sports Experiences: Redeem Choice Points for VIP Treatment by Tyler Glatt December 14, 2023 0 Choice Privileges recently announced the return of a promotion where you can redeem points for VIP treatment at select college basketball games and hockey matches. If you're a college sports fan, you might find a lot of value in this new promotion. Here's this Spring's 14 participating teams and package options
Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia by Sam Helmy November 10, 2023 0 Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.
More Details on Choice–Radisson Merger: You May Have Higher Status Than Before! by Sam Helmy August 10, 2023 2 The merger of Radisson Rewards Americas into Choice Privileges is complete, but there were a few outstanding questions. Given that the programs had different points expiration policies and different thresholds for earning status tiers, how would the integration work for these elements? What would happen to your points and to your former elite status from Radisson Rewards Americas?
