{"id":251987,"date":"2026-07-29T23:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=251987\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:52:00","slug":"hilton-yotel-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-yotel-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilton Begins YOTEL Integration \u2014 Here\u2019s the Updated Timeline for Hilton\u2019s 27th Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"

In March 2026, Hilton announced an agreement with London-based YOTEL<\/a> to bring the hotel group into the Hilton portfolio. YOTEL has 23 properties across 10 countries, giving Hilton loyalists another option in several major cities and airport hubs.<\/p>\n

The integration is now underway. YOTEL Club closed on July 15, 2026, and the first properties are already bookable through Hilton. Most YOTEL hotels are expected to join Hilton Honors by mid-September, while several others will follow in a later phase. Here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n

What Is YOTEL?<\/span><\/h2>\n

YOTEL is known for compact, tech-enabled rooms in major cities and at airports. The concept is similar to citizenM \u2014 which recently joined the Marriott portfolio<\/a> \u2014 although YOTEL generally offers more room types, including suites at some properties.<\/p>\n

Current locations include Amsterdam, Boston, Edinburgh, Geneva, Glasgow, Istanbul, London, Manchester, Miami, New York, Paris, Park City, Porto, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. Additional properties are in development or preparing to open in Athens, Bangkok, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, and NEOM in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

One of YOTEL\u2019s signature features is the SmartBed\u2122, which can transform from a flat bed into a sofa at the touch of a button. Some properties also offer automated luggage storage for guests arriving before check-in or departing after checkout.<\/p>\n

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Credit: YOTEL<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Introducing Select by Hilton<\/span><\/h2>\n

As part of the agreement, Hilton created Select by Hilton, a new umbrella brand for established independent hotel groups. YOTEL is the first brand to join.<\/p>\n

YOTEL will retain its name, management, and existing hotel concept while gaining access to Hilton\u2019s booking channels and Hilton Honors<\/a>. YOTEL also says it aims to more than triple its portfolio in the coming years.<\/p>\n

\"Select
Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

The first YOTEL properties began transitioning into the Hilton portfolio on July 15, 2026. At the time of writing, two locations are accepting reservations through Hilton:<\/p>\n