Page Contents<\/p>
- What is Hilton Silver Status?<\/a><\/li>
- What Does Hilton Silver Status Get You?<\/a>
- 20% bonus points<\/a><\/li>
- Fifth night free on award stays<\/a><\/li>
- Other Hilton Silver status benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Get Hilton Silver Status<\/a>
- Earning Hilton Silver through stays<\/a><\/li>
- Earning Hilton Silver through credit cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Can You Earn Hilton Silver Status for Life?<\/a><\/li>
- Is it Worth Earning Hilton Silver Status?<\/a><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What is Hilton Silver Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Hilton Honors<\/a> is the loyalty program for Hilton guests. It's free to join and allows you to earn points on your stays. After spending a certain number of nights at a Hilton property or reaching a spending threshold on Hilton purchases, you'll earn elite status. The Hilton Honors program has three tiers of elite status above the member level: Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Each tier comes with its own unique benefits and can be worthwhile for Hilton loyalists to earn.<\/p>\n
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As the first tier of status, Hilton Silver doesn't get you a ton of benefits. However, there are a few notable perks you'll enjoy during your stay.<\/p>\n
20% bonus points<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hilton Honors members earn a flat 10 points per $1 spent at most properties. With Hilton Silver status, you'll earn an elevated 12 points per dollar. The difference isn't much, but every little bit helps.<\/p>\n
Note that not all Hilton brands earn a base of 10x points per dollar. You'll earn just:<\/p>\n
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- 6 points per $1 at Tru & Home2 Suites<\/li>\n
- 3 points per $1 at LivSmart Studios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related: When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Fifth night free on award stays<\/span><\/h3>\n
While Marriott Bonvoy allows all members to get their fifth night free<\/a> on award redemptions, Hilton limits its similar benefit to just Hilton elites. If you want to stretch your points as far as they can go, getting a free night on a five-night stay is a great option.<\/p>\n
Other Hilton Silver status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n
Hilton Silver members also receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
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- 15% off at an all-inclusive spa within the Hilton portfolio of brands.<\/li>\n
- Two free bottles of water when you arrive.<\/li>\n
- Roll over your extra nights for a head start on next year's status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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There are two primary options for earning Hilton Silver status: through stays and through credit cards.<\/p>\n
Earning Hilton Silver through stays<\/span><\/h3>\n
To earn Hilton Silver the old-fashioned way, you'll need to complete one of the following metrics:<\/p>\n
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- Stay 10 nights at a Hilton property.<\/li>\n
- Complete four stays at a Hilton property.<\/li>\n
- Earn 25,000 base points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A stay is one stint at a Hilton property, no matter how many nights you book. For example, if you chose to book a four-night trip to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, you'd earn four qualifying nights and one qualifying stay.<\/p>\n
So, if you frequently take long trips, you'll earn Silver status through your total number of nights. If you often take one- or two-night trips for work, you might earn Silver through stays.<\/p>\n
All Hilton Honors members earn 10 base points per $1 spent, so you'd need to spend $2,500 with Hilton to earn Silver status from points alone. However, many travelers will earn Silver before meeting that spending requirement.<\/p>\n
Earning Hilton Silver through credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
The even easier way of earning Hilton Silver status is through credit cards. And you can even do so for just $0 out-of-pocket.<\/p>\n
That's because you can earn Hilton Silver by being a cardholder of the Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/a>. It's rare for a no-annual-fee card (Rates & Fees<\/a>) to offer elite status to cardholders, so this is a great opportunity to achieve Hilton Silver status with minimal effort.<\/p>\n
Beyond Hilton Silver status, the card doesn't offer too many benefits. However, it does have an impressive earning potential, offering the following rates:<\/p>\n
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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><\/span><\/p>\n
You can quickly rack up points to use on your next adventure when you're a cardholder.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nHilton Honors American Express Card<\/div>\n<\/div>\n How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\nRates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\nWelcome 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>\n <\/div>\n\n Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/strong>\nWelcome 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>\nAnnual Fee:<\/strong>$0<\/b><\/div>\nShow more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Hilton Honors American Express Card is a rewarding option if you only spend a few nights with Hilton each year, with no annual fee. It offers 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on purchases at hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio. Cardholders also earn 5X points at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations, and 3X points on all other eligible purchases. A major perk is the complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Silver status, which provides a 20% bonus on all Base Points earned during stays, accelerating the journey to free nights. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div>\n\n\n- 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.<\/li>
- No Annual Fee.<\/li>
- Earn 7X 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>
- Earn 5X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your Card: at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, at U.S. gas stations.<\/li>
- Earn 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.<\/li>
- Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Card is active and in good standing.<\/li>
- No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>
- Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist® Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li>
- Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li>
- Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/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>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
- Earning Hilton Silver through credit cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Fifth night free on award stays<\/a><\/li>
- What Does Hilton Silver Status Get You?<\/a>
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