Page Contents<\/p>
- What Are Small Luxury Hotels of the World?<\/a><\/li>
- Best Hilton Redemptions at Caribbean SLH Properties<\/a>
- Hermitage Bay, Antigua<\/a><\/li>
- Liming Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/a><\/li>
- South Bank, Turks and Caicos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Ways to Earn Hilton Points and Free Night Certificates<\/a>
- Earning Hilton points<\/a><\/li>
- Earning Hilton free night certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What Are Small Luxury Hotels of the World?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is a collection of around 600 independent hotels across more than 90 countries. Most of these properties are relatively small, averaging just 50 rooms, and each one is unique. And you can book several hundred of these properties through Hilton channels<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n
Through its partnership with SLH, Hilton Honors<\/a> members can enjoy many of the same perks they\u2019d receive at traditional Hilton properties. For example, you\u2019ll earn both base and bonus points on eligible room rates at SLH hotels, just like you would at a Hilton.<\/p>\n
Hilton elite members also get added benefits, including complimentary breakfast or a food and beverage credit<\/a>, and potential room upgrades (up to a suite, when available). You can even take advantage of the fifth-night-free benefit<\/a> on award stays.<\/p>\n
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Point Grace Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Related: 9 Things to Love About the Hilton Honors Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Best Hilton Redemptions at Caribbean SLH Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n
Of all the SLH properties you can book with Hilton points<\/a> or free night certificates<\/a>, some of the best value can be found in the Caribbean. Here are a few standout SLH hotels in the region where you can put your Hilton rewards to great use.<\/p>\n
Hermitage Bay, Antigua<\/span><\/h3>\n
One of the standout SLH properties you can book with Hilton is Hermitage Bay<\/a> in Antigua. This boutique resort offers gorgeous beachfront and garden-view villas, and you can often find standard room availability for around 150,000 points per night. You can also use Hilton free night certificates to book your stay.<\/p>\n
Hermitage Bay, an SLH Hotel. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n To check availability, search for Hermitage Bay on the Hilton website or app and enter your desired travel dates. Look for standard room pricing around 150,000 points per night. If you only see higher rates, that means standard award space is not available.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n If you're using points, simply select the room you'd like and click \u201cBook Now.\u201d For a five-night stay, you\u2019ll only need points for four nights thanks to Hilton\u2019s fifth-night-free benefit for elite members. If you're using free night certificates, you\u2019ll need to call Hilton to complete your booking.<\/p>\n
For example, I recently booked a six-night stay at Hermitage Bay for 750,000 points, using the fifth-night-free benefit. The cash rate for the room was $2,800 per night, meaning I got over 2 cents per point, which is much better than what AwardWallet users typically redeem Hilton points for<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Liming Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Liming Bequia<\/a> is a serene escape on Bequia Island, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It\u2019s an intimate resort with just 11 villas, each featuring a private infinity pool. You can book award nights for 95,000 points or use a Hilton free night certificate.<\/p>\n
The Liming Bequia, an SLH Hotel. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Using Hilton\u2019s fifth-night-free perk, a five-night stay in a one-bedroom villa would cost just 380,000 points. With nightly rates hovering around $1,750, that\u2019s a 1.9 cents-per-point value.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n South Bank, Turks and Caicos<\/span><\/h3>\n
South Bank<\/a> in Turks and Caicos is another incredible Caribbean SLH property. Every room here features a full kitchen and private pool, providing you with plenty of space to spread out. Standard room availability starts at 130,000 points per night, and you can also use free night certificates.<\/p>\n
South Bank, an SLH Hotel. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Booking a five-night stay at 130,000 points per night (with the fifth-night-free benefit) totals 520,000 points. With cash rates around $2,540 per night, that\u2019s about 2.1 cents per point.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Ways to Earn Hilton Points and Free Night Certificates<\/span><\/h2>\n
One of the best ways to get outstanding value from your SLH stay is by using Hilton points or free night certificates instead of paying cash. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to earn both.<\/p>\n
Earning Hilton points<\/span><\/h3>\n
You can earn Hilton points<\/a> by collecting a welcome bonus and through everyday spending on one of Hilton\u2019s co-branded credit cards from American Express<\/a>. There are four Hilton cards to choose from:<\/p>\n
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- Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n
- <\/a>Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each of these cards earns Hilton points, and some earn especially strong rates on common spending categories.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 80,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Card after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$0Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- Earn 7X Points per dollar on eligible purchases charged directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton Honors portfolio of brands<\/li>\r\n \t
- Earn 5X Points per dollar on eligible purchases at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n
- Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$150Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
- 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
- 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
- 4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n
- 3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/div>Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$195Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 12X Hilton Honors points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n
- 5X Hilton Honors points on the first $100,000 spent per calendar year on other eligible purchases; 3X thereafter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
You\u2019ll also earn Hilton points on stays at Hilton properties. The number of points you earn depends on your elite status level and whether you\u2019re paying with a Hilton credit card. If you hold the Hilton Aspire<\/a> \u2014 which comes with automatic Hilton Honors\u2122 Diamond Status \u2014 you\u2019ll earn an impressive 34X points per dollar on eligible purchases.<\/p>\n
Another creative way to stock up on Hilton points is by purchasing them during a sale. Hilton regularly sells points for 0.5 cents each<\/a>, which can deliver solid value in the right situation. For example, a 150,000-point night that might normally cost thousands of dollars in cash could cost you just $750 if you buy points at the right time.<\/p>\n
Earning Hilton free night certificates<\/span><\/h3>\n
Free night certificates<\/a> are another excellent way to get outsized value, especially at high-end or boutique SLH properties. You can use them at nearly any Hilton hotel worldwide, as long as there's standard room availability.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how you can earn these certificates:<\/p>\n
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- The Hilton Aspire<\/a> comes with one free night certificate every cardmember anniversary.<\/li>\n
- Those with the Hilton Aspire can earn two more free night certificates by spending $30,000 and then an additional $30,000 in the same calendar year, for up to three total per year.<\/li>\n
- The Hilton Surpass<\/a> offers one free night certificate after you spend $15,000 in a calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/div><\/div>Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>
- The Hilton Aspire<\/a> comes with one free night certificate every cardmember anniversary.<\/li>\n
- <\/a>Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n
- Earning Hilton free night certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Liming Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/a><\/li>
- Best Hilton Redemptions at Caribbean SLH Properties<\/a>
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