Tag: Hilton Honors

Hilton Adds LivSmart Studios to Long-Term Stay Collection

January 21, 2024 1

LivSmart Studios is yet another long-term hotel brand by Hilton, complementing Home2 Suites and Homewood Studios. What makes this new brand different from other similar brands? We don't have a lot of details yet, but here's what we know so far — plus some thoughts on whether this will be a popular brand in the Hilton Honors portfolio.

Skye Class

How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays?

January 16, 2024 0

Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?

Ryan Flanigan

New: You Can Now Book Hilton Free Night Rewards via Hilton's Website Chat

December 22, 2023 2

The Hilton Free Night Reward is arguably the most valuable hotel free night award available. You can redeem this certificate for a free night at almost any Hilton property. The hassle has been having to call Hilton to redeem it. The good news is you can now book Hilton free night rewards right on Hilton's website by using the agent chat function. Here's how to get a real agent and tips on how to make the process as easy as possible.

JT Genter

Using Hilton Credit Card Spending for Elite Status

November 2, 2023 0

Hilton Honors elite status is an easy way to make your next Hilton stay a lot more rewarding. For a lengthy list of perk-related reasons, including complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, elite status is a valuable tool to have in your back pocket. Here's how to earn Gold or Diamond status with credit card spending.

Tyler Glatt

Amex Adds Perks, Cuts Priority Pass, Increases Annual Fees on Two Hilton Credit Cards

October 19, 2023 9

American Express just announced changes to two of its most popular Hilton credit cards. In exchange for increased annual fees and the loss of Priority Pass benefits, cardholders can now earn more points on U.S. online retail purchases, additional free night certificates with less spend, and get new statement credits. Here are the just-released details.

Carissa Rawson

Which Hilton Honors Credit Card Is Right for You?

September 11, 2023 0

Whether you're a big fan of Hilton Honors or just stay at hotels a few times a year and would like to get some extra perks, there are numerous Hilton co-branded credit cards. But these choices could feel daunting. Which Hilton credit card is right for you? We'll help you decide.

Ryan Smith

Should You Use Hilton Getaways, The New Vacation Package Portal?

June 11, 2023 1

There is a new pilot booking platform for Hilton vacations called HiltonGetaways.com, powered by Expedia. But is it a good platform? Here is what we know so far about the new booking site and whether members should use it.

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Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September

September 1, 2022 13

It's back! Last year, we saw American Express Membership Rewards offer an incredible 12 transfer bonuses at the same time. And now it's back again this year! Now through (at least) the end of September, you can transfer Membership Rewards points to 9 airlines and 3 hotel programs with up to a 30% transfer bonus.

JT Genter

Use Your Hilton Honors Points at Warner Brothers Themed Resort, Get Free Theme Park Tickets

February 17, 2022 0

A first-of-its-kind Hilton property with a Warner Brothers theme offers free tickets to three nearby theme parks as part of your stay. This includes a water park, Warner Brothers park, and even the world's fastest roller coaster. Along with character breakfast and pool-side movies, the best part is that you can book this property using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a look at this unique redemption opportunity.

Ryan Smith

Hilton Extends Daily Food & Beverage Credit (Instead of Breakfast) at U.S. Hotels

January 29, 2022 5

Originally debuted as a temporary perk for 2021, Hilton extended its daily food & beverage credits for hotels in the U.S. Rather than free breakfast, you get daily credits that you can use in multiple ways. Some people love it, while others hate it. Here's how this credit will work starting on February 1, 2022.

Ryan Smith

Hilton Adds Ways to Digitally Share Your Key, Introduces Advanced Room Upgrades

November 18, 2021 22

Hilton recently announced that it would be introducing a series of system updates in an effort to enhance the overall experience for its guests. The first of these new features lets guests share a digital key to their room through Digital Key Share. Hilton is also rolling out advanced upgrades for elite members. Here's what we know so far about how these perks will work.

Toni Southam

Hilton Honors Removes 11 Airline Transfer Partners

June 18, 2021 20

Without notice, Hilton dropped 11 of its airline partners this week. This leaves 26 remaining airline partners to which you can transfer your Hilton Honors points. Then again, as we show in this post, transferring Hilton points to airline miles is a bad idea in most cases.

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