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Ending April 15: Earn up to 175k Bonus Points and a Free Night Reward With These Hilton Credit Card Offers

April 9, 2026 46

American Express offers a portfolio of four Hilton credit cards. If you’ve been considering applying, now’s a great time. Amex is running elevated offers of up to 175,000 bonus points plus a Free Night Reward across its entire Hilton card lineup. Here's how to apply before they end on April 15, 2026.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Buy Hilton Honors Points With up to a 100% Bonus (0.50¢ Each) Through May 29

April 8, 2026 139

Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points — dropping the rate of buying Hilton points to 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.

Andrew George Bradshaw & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Top-Tier Hotel Status From Credit Cards: What You Can Get — and What You Can’t

April 8, 2026 11

Earning elite status with a hotel program can be both tough and expensive. It's possible to achieve mid-tier hotel status with credit cards quite easily. But what about top-tier elite status: Can you get that from credit cards? Here's an overview of the cards that offer top-tier elite status and other credit card shortcuts to elite status.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Aspire $200 Flight Credit: What It Does and Doesn’t Cover and How to Maximize It for Full Value

March 21, 2026 2

One of the main benefits of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a flight credit of up to $200 that you can use each calendar year — broken down into $50 per quarter. Here's what you need to know about the Hilton Aspire's $200 flight credit and some tips on maximizing it for its full value.

Scott Sikes & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

T-Mobile Magenta Status: Get Benefits With Hilton, Car Rental Agencies, Streaming Services, and More With Your Phone Plan

March 20, 2026 8

T-Mobile Magenta Status is a free program for T-Mobile subscribers to get a slew of benefits and complimentary memberships. Members can get 15% off Hilton stays, a DoorDash complimentary membership, up to 40% off travel and car rentals, a Netflix membership, and more. Even better, it's free as long as you remain a paying customer. Here's what you need to know about T-Mobile Magenta Status.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Expands Portfolio With New YOTEL Partnership — and You Can Soon Earn and Redeem Points on Stays

March 19, 2026 0

Hilton has expanded its portfolio of worldwide hotels in a new partnership with YOTEL, starting a new brand called Select by Hilton. This adds nearly two dozen hotels in highly coveted locations for Hilton Honors members to book starting later this year and enjoy all the elite perks at. Here’s all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare Promotions: Score 150k Points With a 3-Night Stay From $199

March 18, 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 150,000 Hilton points plus a three-night stay from just $199.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors Points Expiration Policy — And How to Save Your Hilton Points from Expiring

March 12, 2026 162

If you’ve built up a large Hilton points balance, it’s important to know when they expire and how to keep them active. This post covers Hilton’s expiration rules, how to track your points with AwardWallet, and the easiest ways to extend your Hilton points before they disappear.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? Data From Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and More

March 12, 2026 6

Luxury hotel brands aren’t created equal, especially when it comes to the value you’ll get from your points. Across six major hotel chains, some brands consistently deliver higher average cents per point than others. Here’s a look at which luxury brands offer the best value, plus how to earn the points you’ll need to book them.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Mid-Tier Hotel Card Offer: Hilton Surpass or IHG One Rewards Premier?

March 6, 2026 26

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card both offer valuable welcome bonuses and a long list of cardmember benefits. We break down the offers to see which card provides more value, considering its benefit and annual fees.

Jenna Hansen & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Day Use Rooms: A Smart Travel Hack for Early Arrivals, Late Flights — and Earning Elite Nights

March 6, 2026 1

Have you ever needed a hotel room just for the day? Maybe you landed in another country early in the morning or just need a quick nap before a late flight. Hilton's "Day Use" rate does just that. Plus, you'll earn an elite night credit toward Hilton Honors elite status.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Honors Premium Clubs: Where to Find Them and How to Access These Exclusive Spaces

February 26, 2026 0

Hilton announced the location of twelve of its premium lounges now accessible to Hilton Honors top tier elites, Diamond Reserve. Here's everything you need to know about these spaces, where you can find them, and what you can do to enjoy your time at one of these clubs.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

All Current Hotel Elite Status Match and Fast-Track Opportunities

February 19, 2026 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.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program: Perks and Why They're Worth Getting

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.

Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know About the Outset Collection, Hilton’s Newest Brand

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.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It

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.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program

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.

Michelle Molloy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)

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.

Senitra Horbrook & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits: Choose Your Elite Status Perks at Each Hilton Brand

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.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

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.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Apartment Collection by Hilton: What to Know About Hilton’s Newest Extended-Stay Brand

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.

Skye Class

Hilton Honors Promotions: 2k Bonus Points per Stay Worldwide, Regional Offers, and More

January 13, 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.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How Hilton for Business Works — and How to Claim Diamond Status After Staying 10 Nights

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.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Hilton Honors Points Redemptions for Budget Stays in the U.S., Europe, and Beyond

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Surpass Card Review: Hotel Benefits That Easily Outweigh the Annual Fee

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.

Tyler Glatt & Gabriela Milton

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Earn Hilton Honors Points: Stays, Cards, Partners, and More

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.

Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Hilton Aspire Card Review: Top-Tier Perks on a Top-Tier Card

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.

Carissa Rawson & Gabriela Milton

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions

December 17, 2025 0

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.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

Hilton Expands Small Luxury Hotels Partnership to 500+ Properties — Here Are the Latest Additions

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.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

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