The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program: Perks and Why They’re Worth Getting by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce February 10, 2026 108 Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.
Everything You Need To Know About the Outset Collection, Hilton’s Newest Brand by Mark Jackson February 9, 2026 0 Hilton recently launched the Outset Collection as its 25th brand. And, unlike so many recent brand announcements, locations are already operating! Here's what to know about the new brand, from elite status perks to earning and redeeming Hilton Honors points.
Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash February 7, 2026 0 We've long touted Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best midtier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.
Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce February 5, 2026 43 The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce February 2, 2026 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Unlock Luxury for Less: Buy Hilton Honors Points With up to a 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter January 28, 2026 138 Hilton Honors is offering 100% bonus on purchased points — letting travelers buy Hilton points for just 0.5¢ per point. That makes it possible to score luxury hotels at a serious discount. But when does buying Hilton points actually make sense? We break down the math, top redemption examples, and how to maximize this promo.
Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits: Choose Your Elite Status Perks at Each Hilton Brand by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 27, 2026 3 On your next Hilton stay as a Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's brands. Here's how they work.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 23, 2026 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
Apartment Collection by Hilton: What to Know About Hilton’s Newest Extended-Stay Brand by Skye Class January 16, 2026 0 Hilton just announced the newest addition to its portfolio: the Apartment Collection by Hilton. In partnership with Placemakr, these furnished apartments will provide travelers with a home-away-from-home. These apartments help to fill the growing demand for staycations and amenities not offered by typical hotel brands.
Hilton Honors Promotions: Register for 2,000 Bonus Points on Every Stay Through April 30 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt February 12, 2026 107 At any given time, Hilton Honors runs several promotions you can take advantage of. Right now, there’s a new global offer for 2k bonus points on every stay through April 30, 2026. We're also seeing additional offers for bonus rewards for booking select rates, staying at new/renovated properties, and more. Here are the links to register.
How Hilton for Business Works — and How to Claim Diamond Status After Staying 10 Nights by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class January 13, 2026 0 Hilton for Business is designed to encourage small- and medium-sized businesses and their employees to stay at Hilton properties. After a quick and easy enrollment, companies can unlock special savings, earn bonus Hilton Honors points, and access other exclusive benefits. Plus, there's a lucrative status match on offer.
Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Budget Stays in the U.S., Europe, and Beyond by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2026 24 Hilton has a massive global portfolio of hotels and resorts, including plenty of budget-friendly properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton hotels offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let’s take a look at the top 10 options that won’t break the bank.
Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights by Sam Helmy January 6, 2026 35 Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2028. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.
Hilton Surpass Card Review: Hotel Benefits That Easily Outweigh the Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Gabriela Milton January 3, 2026 49 The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card offers some quality perks easily maximized by those who stay at Hilton properties at least a few times per year. Here's an in-depth review of the card's positives and negatives, so you can decide if it's a good addition to your credit card arsenal.
How to Earn Hilton Honors Points: Stays, Cards, Partners, and More by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin December 28, 2025 24 Hilton makes earning points incredibly easy. Sign up for co-branded credit cards and stack hotel stays, promotions, and credit card spend to earn tons of Hilton Honors points. Or, take advantage of Hilton's many partnerships outside of hotel stays to earn bonus points even when you aren't traveling. We examine all of the ways to earn Hilton Honors points in this post.
Hilton Aspire Card Review: Top-Tier Perks on a Top-Tier Card by Carissa Rawson and Gabriela Milton December 27, 2025 50 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the star of Hilton’s co-branded lineup of cards from American Express. With annual perks including hundreds of dollars in resort and airline credits plus the ability to earn multiple free nights, it offers more than just Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status. Is it the right card for you? Our review will help you answer that question.
Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promos: 50k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $179 by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 13, 2026 5 If you’re willing to sit through a timeshare pitch, Hilton Grand Vacations will reward you with a lot of Hilton Honors points for doing so. One promotion gives you 15,000 Hilton points with packages starting at $249. But the best offer comes with 50,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $179.
Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter December 17, 2025 2 The 500th Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) property just joined the Hilton Honors portfolio. Here's a look at the properties Hilton added in December, what your Hilton Honors points are worth towards SLH stays, and the benefits you'll get as an elite member at one of these hotels and resorts.
Hilton Honors Joins the Luxury Cruise World: How to Earn and Redeem Points with Explora Journeys by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 11, 2025 0 Hilton announces a new partnership with luxury cruise liner Explora Journeys -called Hilton Honors Adventures- that lets you earn and redeem your Hilton Honors points for cruise ship sailings. Here's all you need to know about it, including an early preview offer to start enjoying perks on bookings for next year.
Hilton to Introduce a New Top-Tier, Invite-Only Elite Status — Here’s What We Know So Far by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 0 Hilton is expected to introduce a new, invite-only tier for a handful of Hilton loyalists in 2026. The Honors Society will dethrone the just-introduced Diamond Reserve as the highest tier in the Hilton Honors program. Here's what we know so far.
How I Turned My Amex Hilton Credit Into a Five-Star Date Night — And Other Creative Ways to Use It by Brie Bash December 5, 2025 1 The American Express Business Platinum Card and Hilton Surpass card offer up to $200 in Hilton statement credits per year, split into four $50 quarterly credits. But, you don’t need a Hilton stay on the calendar every quarter to make use of this credit. With a little planning, it’s possible to find simple, worthwhile ways to use it. Here's how I used it to book a fancy date night in Las Vegas.
10 Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Luxury Stays: Hawaii, the Maldives, and More by Tyler Glatt November 26, 2025 35 Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational properties you can book with points. So, which Hilton luxury properties offer the best value for your Hilton Honors points? Let's take a look at the top 10 hotels.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller November 14, 2025 7 When traveling using the ride-hailing service Lyft, you'll earn miles, points, or cash back depending on what credit card you use to pay for your ride. But, thanks to partnerships with several loyalty programs, you can double-dip on Lyft rides. Here's how.
Hilton Silver Status: Why It’s Actually Worth Getting Hilton’s Entry-Level Status — And How to Do So by Harrison Pierce October 26, 2025 0 Hilton Silver status is the entry-level elite status for Hilton, scoring you perks at more than 8,000 properties across the globe. Here's how to earn the first tier of elite status, the perks that make it worth doing so, and how you can do so for a cost of just $0.
Guide to Hilton Diamond Status: Perks, Shortcuts, and How to Earn Lifetime Benefits by Harrison Pierce October 24, 2025 2 The Hilton Honors loyalty program has three elite tiers, with Hilton Diamond sitting at the top. You can earn Diamond status through credit cards or spending significant time at a Hilton property each year. Here's everything to know about earning Hilton Diamond and how to maximize its benefits.
7 Reasons Baros Maldives is a Compelling Way to Use Hilton Free Night Certificates by JT Genter October 10, 2025 4 In September 2025, I redeemed Hilton free night certificates for a stay at Baros Maldives, an SLH Hotel. From free speedboat transfers from the airport to overwater villas bookable as standard room awards, here's five reasons I loved my stay.
Earn up to 150k Bonus Hilton Points With These Brand-New Hilton Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith October 2, 2025 46 American Express offers four excellent Hilton credit cards — each with solid benefits. Given that welcome offers of up to 150k points are available on these cards, now is a great time to explore each card and see if applying makes sense.
How To Get Free Breakfast at Hilton Hotels by Skye Class and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 27, 2025 2 Free breakfasts are among the best perks at hotels, but not all hotels have that option. And elite status can be a good path toward securing complimentary breakfast, but it doesn't apply equally at all hotel brands. Here's how to get a free breakfast on your next stay at Hilton Hotels.
SLH Club: Our Guide to the Small Luxury Hotels Loyalty Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 25, 2025 1 Small Luxury Hotels of the World — a highly-curated, exclusive group of independent hotels — has its own SLH Club loyalty program. While the hotels themselves are quite popular, the rewards program truly is news to many, even those savvy travelers. Does the program deliver similar value to the luxurious properties themselves, though? Here's all you need to know to make up your mind.
How to Pool Hilton Honors Points With Friends and Family — for Free by Samantha Holland and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 22, 2025 76 Hilton Honors point pooling allows you to send between 1,000 and 500,000 points and receive up to 2,000,000 points per year — at no cost. Allowing up to 11 members to pool points together to get better redemptions together. Here's how you, your friends and family can work together toward your next dream trip.
