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Hilton Honors Experiences: Incredible Hilton Packages Bookable for Just 250 Points

May 18, 2026 2

If you have more Hilton Honors points than you know what to do with, a one-of-a-kind experience might be more interesting than a free night at a Hilton hotel. And for just 250 points you may be able to snag a celebratory experience from the America 250 Hilton Honors America Experience drops this summer.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Tyler Glatt

How I Stacked Credit Card Perks to Save $10,000+ on Six Nights in the Maldives

May 17, 2026 5

Planning a stay in the Maldives can cost thousands per night — but Hilton points and free night certificates can change the equation. Here’s how one six-night stay was booked almost entirely with certificates, statement credits, and elite benefits to dramatically reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: Earn Hilton Points and Status With No Annual Fee

May 16, 2026 1

For those looking to add a no-fee Hilton Honors point-earning credit card to the arsenal, look no further than the Hilton Honors American Express Card. While light on perks and benefits, the Hilton Amex has a few redeeming qualities. Here's everything you need to know about the Hilton Amex to make an informed decision if the card is right for you.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card

May 9, 2026 4

Hilton Honors offers multiple credit cards, and I have many cards in my wallet, but there's a reason why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in particular. I've had this card since 2021, and I make sure to spend $15,000 each year on this card to unlock its Free Night Reward benefit. Here's why I think this benefit is so valuable and why it's worth my continued spending.

Scott Sikes & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program

May 3, 2026 21

Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program, thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you'll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton's elite status, and some shortcuts on how to get it. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How Hilton’s Partnership With AutoCamp Works — and All the Benefits You Get While Glamping

April 29, 2026 0

Hilton has partnered with glamping extraordinaire AutoCamp to make bookings possible through all channels. Hilton Honors members are now able to use their hard earned points to make award reservations at all eight locations or simply earn points on all cash bookings. Here’s all you need to know about this partnership.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton’s SLH Partnership: Where It Shines — and Where It Falls Short

April 26, 2026 3

Hilton allows you to book more than 500 Small Luxury Hotels properties using your Hilton Honors points. Here's everything you need to know about this partnership, 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.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

What 100,000 Hilton Honors Points Are Worth and How To Maximize Them

April 23, 2026 10

Hilton points can be some of the harder points to maximize. However, if you know where to look, you can stretch your Hilton points much further. In this post, we look at different ways to maximize 100,000 Hilton points, valued at $590.

Senitra Horbrook & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Get and Maximize the Hilton Fifth Night Free Benefit

April 14, 2026 140

Hilton Honors' fifth night free benefit is a great perk of this award program. It's a little more complex than the name implies, however, but nearly anyone with elite status can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize Hilton's fifth night free.

Jenna Hansen & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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 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 1

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

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

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