{"id":15622,"date":"2025-01-21T23:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T23:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=15622"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:03:57","slug":"free-night-certificates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hotels\/free-night-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Credit Cards With Free Nights: How to Earn and Maximize Value From Annual Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of my favorite\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel credit card<\/a> perks is free night certificates just for holding the card and paying the annual fee. This is an easy way for me to justify the fee, and it's fun to maximize it during my yearly travels. If you're wondering which cards offer such a perk, this post has you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Here are all the hotel credit cards that provide annual free night certificates.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Hotel_Credit_Cards_With_Free_Night_Awards\">Hotel Credit Cards With Free Night Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Maximize_These_Free_Night_Certificates\">How To Maximize These Free Night Certificates<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Honors_Free_Night_Reward\">Hilton Honors Free Night Reward<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#IHG_One_Rewards_free_night\">IHG One Rewards free night<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Bonvoy_free_night\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> free night<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#World_of_Hyatt_free_annual_night\">World of Hyatt free annual night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Hotel_Credit_Cards_With_Free_Night_Awards\">Hotel Credit Cards With Free Night Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-99\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-99 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Credit Card<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Annual Bonus<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Annual Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Free Night Reward each year on your account anniversary. Plus, earn a second Free Night Reward when you spend $30,000 on eligible purchases on your card in a calendar year and a third award after $60,000 of purchases in a calendar year. While there are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/p\/promotions\/free-night-reward-property-exclusions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusions<\/a>, almost all of Hilton's massive global portfolio is available for redemption.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$550 (<a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award (valued up to 85,000 points) every year after account renewal month. Cardholders can earn a second 85K free night after making $60K in eligible purchases in a calendar year, thanks to the new Annual Earned Choice Award. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$650  (<a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBevyAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Free Night Award up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points in value after making $15,000 in eligible purchases per year. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$250 (<a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-card\/26129-10-0\/#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheWorldOfHyattCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005136&type=3&u1=50c442f7fc190de0a905823033c2a5e3&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-category-4\/\">free night at any Category 1\u20134 Hyatt hotel<\/a> or resort every year after your cardmember anniversary, plus, an extra free night at any Category 1\u20134 Hyatt hotel or resort if you spend $15,000 on your card during a calendar year. Book any standard room at a Hyatt Category 1\u20134 property; certificates must be booked and redeemed within 12 months of being issued.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=695b380336aa2c3291584734a9847a4c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One free night at any IHG property worldwide pricing at 40,000 points or less per night. As long as there is a standard room available, you can use this free night. The IHG Free Night Certificate must be booked and redeemed within 12 months from the date of issue. Cardholders can top up their Rewards Night Certificates with points from their account to redeem at properties cost more than 40,000 points.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsPremierBusinessMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005140&type=3&u1=76bccb56b109ffbf20c217abbfa7ca55&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One free night at any IHG property worldwide pricing at 40,000 points or less per night. As long as there is a standard room available, you can use this free night. The IHG Free Night Certificate must be booked and redeemed within 12 months from the date of issue. Cardholders can top up their Rewards Night Certificates with points from their account to redeem at properties cost more than 40,000 points.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005146&type=3&subid=0=60e4759b9dcbedee88761edd1af4635b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$125 - <a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/42732-9-0?key=tncBody&rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Ritz-Carlton\u2122 Credit Card<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award (valued up to 85,000 points) every year after account anniversary. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$450 (no longer open to applications)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$95 (no longer accepting applications)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressSurpassCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">One Free Night Reward when you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on your card in a calendar year. While there are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/p\/promotions\/free-night-reward-property-exclusions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusions<\/a>, almost all of Hilton's massive global portfolio is available for redemption. (Terms Apply)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$150 (<a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 Free Night Award up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points in value after making $15,000 in eligible purchases per year. Cardholders can top up their award with up to 15,000 additional points to redeem at additional hotels.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Maximize_These_Free_Night_Certificates\">How To Maximize These Free Night Certificates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The value of your free night certificates depends heavily on how you use them. Certificates like the one from the <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IHG One Rewards Premier Card<\/a> are comparable to those offered by Marriott's mid-tier cards and Hyatt's similar offerings. However, the free night from the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> stands out, as it has no points cap and can be redeemed for significantly higher value stays.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I've held the Hilton Aspire for several years, consistently using the annual free night certificate at high-end properties like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/top-luxury-hilton-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal<\/a>. With rates now reaching up to 140,000 points per night after a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/hilton-honors\/award-pricing-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">recent unannounced devaluation<\/a>, this certificate has saved me a substantial number of points!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192384\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192384 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Pool and Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3991-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. Credit: Mark Jackson<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Hilton_Honors_Free_Night_Reward\">Hilton Honors Free Night Reward<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>offers a free night certificate without any spending requirement. It can be redeemed any day of the week for a standard room at nearly any Hilton property worldwide. The primary challenge with redeeming this certificate at luxury properties is covering the additional points needed to extend your stay. Unfortunately, certificates can\u2019t be combined with points to take advantage of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-5th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton\u2019s fifth-night free perk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Free nights can be earned on other <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors credit cards<\/a> only after reaching set spending requirements, starting at $15,000 annually. If you aim to maximize value, beachside resorts or high-end Conrad properties in major cities are excellent choices. And remember that Hilton does not charge resort fees on award stays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-free-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does The Hilton Free Night Reward Work?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_194902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194902 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hilton-Wailea-Waldorf-Featured.png\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hilton-Wailea-Waldorf-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hilton-Wailea-Waldorf-Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hilton-Wailea-Waldorf-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hilton-Wailea-Waldorf-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/0fb236dd-aecb-49ed-9f28-94aaf0efd9a2.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressSurpassCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>12X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your card at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CardArt-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspireCard-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card' data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$550<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>14X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"IHG_One_Rewards_free_night\">IHG One Rewards free night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> free nights are ideal for quick stays. I've used them while positioning for a long-haul flight or before a cruise in cities like Los Angeles or Miami. These certificates can be redeemed at properties costing up to 40,000 points per night. However, IHG allows you to top up your certificate with points from your account to book higher-cost properties. This feature makes these certificates much more versatile.<\/p>\n<p>Since IHG uses <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/what-is-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">dynamic pricing<\/a>, the number of points required for a property can vary. Keep in mind that these free night certificates must be redeemed within 12 months of issuance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-free-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Earn and Use IHG Award Night Certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cardart-ihgonerewardspremiercreditcard.png\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=695b380336aa2c3291584734a9847a4c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/666d3f9d-299a-4dc1-b06a-3ff9099967ea.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsPremierBusinessMastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005140&type=3&u1=76bccb56b109ffbf20c217abbfa7ca55&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26X total points per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on travel, dining, social media search engine advertising, and at office supply stores and gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for charging your stay to your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X bonus points for having IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X base points for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy_free_night\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> free night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The entry-level Marriott cards offer free night awards capped at 35,000 points. These can be challenging to use for stays in major cities during peak periods due to Marriott\u2019s dynamic pricing model. Your best bet is to redeem these certificates during off-peak times or at high-end <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> properties in regions like Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Marriott allows you to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/top-up-free-night-certificate-with-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">top up certificates with up to 15,000 points<\/a>, enabling redemptions at properties costing more than the certificate\u2019s limit. This has been my go-to strategy since the feature was introduced.<\/p>\n<p>Some Marriott cards offer certificates worth up to 50,000 or even 85,000 points. For instance, I\u2019ve redeemed my 85,000-point certificate for stays at the luxurious St. Regis Bal Harbour, making it easier to justify the higher annual fees on premium <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192385\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192385 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"St. Regis Bal Harbour beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2022-BH-beach-2-1024x768-1-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>I've used my 85,000-point certificate to stay at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Credit: St. Regis Bal Harbour.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AmexBonvoyBiz-1-e1663927720390.png\" alt=\"AmexBonvoyBiz\" \/ class=\"lazyload\">\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 3 Free Night Awards after you spend $6,000 in purchases and an extra 2 Free Night Awards after you spend an additional $3,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Business\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$125<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/42732-9-0?key=tncBody&rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>6x Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4x Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on each dollar of eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping<\/li>\r\n        <li>2x Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/78194071-052d-428a-ac7c-204876e29293.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Bevy\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 175,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Bevy\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBevyAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$250<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-card\/26129-10-0\/#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points on up to $15,000 in combined purchases per year at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at Marriott Properties<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on  flights booked directly with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/top-picks-marriott-free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top Hotels for Using Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Free Nights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"World_of_Hyatt_free_annual_night\">World of Hyatt free annual night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hyatt\u2019s pricing model includes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/world-of-hyatt\/peak-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">off-peak, standard, and peak rates<\/a>, but your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> free night certificate can still be redeemed for a Category 1\u20134 property as long as a standard room is available. While many of my favorite redemptions have been devalued over the years, several <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/best-hyatt-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">sweet spots<\/a> still remain.<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt free night certificates expire 12 months after issuance, and the expiration is based on the stay date \u2014 not the booking date. To avoid losing out, plan ahead and book in advance!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-category-4\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Category 1\u20134 Hotels to Redeem Your World of Hyatt Free Night Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4ba7741f-2b68-45ce-9bc4-e65b9f6c260f.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"The World of Hyatt Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='The World of Hyatt Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheWorldOfHyattCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005136&type=3&u1=50c442f7fc190de0a905823033c2a5e3&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 9X points total per $1 spent at Hyatt - 4X points per $1 when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airlines tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/a3203c4b-cd68-4b4e-81b0-2c279a9aa5f9.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"World of Hyatt Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='World of Hyatt Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WorldOfHyattBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$199<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005137&type=3&u1=2039eaf7861e5d52ca3dba61899b8e55&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 9X total points per $1 spent at Hyatt \u2013 4X points per $1 on qualifying purchases when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nIn addition, you'll earn 2X points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter. Eligible categories include:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Dining<\/li>\r\n<li>Shipping<\/li>\r\n<li>Airline tickets when purchased directly with the airline<\/li>\r\n<li>Local transit & commuting<\/li>\r\n<li>Social media & search engine Advertising<\/li>\r\n<li>Car rental agencies<\/li>\r\n<li>Gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Internet, cable & phone services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your goals will dictate which free night(s) work for you, but we see the free night certificate offered by the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a> and the <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> \/ <a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressSurpassCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hilton Surpass<\/a> offering the most value, due to the types of hotels you can use them at. However, the multitude of options available with the <a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheWorldOfHyattCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">World of Hyatt Card<\/a> makes this a winner in my book.<\/p>\n<p><em>Which of these free night awards from credit cards is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ongoing credit card benefits are a great way to get value out of your card. Free night certificates issued by hotel cards are some of the best, provided you use them. 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