{"id":75834,"date":"2026-02-15T15:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=75834"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:33:49","slug":"choice-privileges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choice Privileges doesn\u2019t get the same attention as some other hotel loyalty programs, but for many travelers, it should. With more than 7,400 properties worldwide \u2014 and a strong footprint in smaller cities and along major highways \u2014 Choice Hotels often fills gaps other chains have.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/choice-privileges\/2026-program-changes-now-live\/\">Choice Privileges program underwent a major overhaul<\/a>. Elite status is now easier to earn, a new <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/choice-titanium\/\" rel=\"noopener\">top-tier Titanium status<\/a> has been introduced, and members can qualify through either nights or revenue-based elite qualifying credits. The program also added Milestone Rewards.<\/p>\n<p>And while Choice is known for value brands, the portfolio now includes select <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/hotels\/choice-privileges-radisson-rewards-merger\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Radisson Blu properties<\/a>, Ascend Collection hotels, and a growing number of resorts \u2014 including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/westgate-resorts-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">20 added in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve overlooked Choice in the past, it may be time to take another look. Here\u2019s why the program deserves consideration, and everything you should know before you book your next stay.<\/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=\"#How_To_Join_Choice_Privileges\">How To Join Choice Privileges<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Add_your_Choice_Privileges_account_to_AwardWallet\">Add your Choice Privileges account to AwardWallet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Choice_Hotels_Brands\">Choice Hotels Brands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Earn_Choice_Hotels_Points\">How To Earn Choice Hotels Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earn_Choice_points_on_stays\">Earn Choice points on stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Choice_points_with_Choice_Hotels_credit_cards\">Earn Choice points with Choice Hotels credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Choice_points_through_transfer_partners\">Earn Choice points through transfer partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_points\">Other ways to earn Choice points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeem_Choice_Hotels_Points\">Redeem Choice Hotels Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_points_for_Choice_Hotels_stays\">Redeeming points for Choice Hotels stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Choice_points_for_Preferred_Hotels_Resorts\">Redeeming Choice points for Preferred Hotels & Resorts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_redeem_Choice_points\">Other ways to redeem Choice points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_are_Choice_Privileges_points_worth\">What are Choice Privileges points worth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Choice_Privileges_Elite_Status\">Choice Privileges Elite Status<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Changes_to_how_you_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status_in_2026\">Changes to how you earn Choice Privileges elite status in 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Changes_to_elite_benefits_in_2026\">Changes to elite benefits in 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Member\">Member<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Gold_status\">Gold status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Platinum_status\">Platinum status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Diamond_status\">Diamond status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#NEW_Titanium_Status\">NEW: Titanium Status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Choice Privileges elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#New_Benefits_and_Program_Changes_for_2026\">New Benefits and Program Changes for 2026<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Return_and_earn_bonus\">Return and earn bonus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Status_8220soft_landing8221_beginning_in_2027\">Status &#8220;soft landing&#8221; beginning in 2027<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Coming_soon_points_sharing\">Coming soon: points sharing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"How_To_Join_Choice_Privileges\"><span id=\"How_To_Join_Choice_Privileges\">How To Join Choice Privileges<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Joining Choice Privileges is free and open to anyone. To sign up, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/[MyPrettyHref%20link='ChoiceEnroll']\">the enrollment page<\/a>, fill out the required fields, and click &#8220;Join Now.&#8221; Finally, you\u2019ll need to provide some basic personal information and contact details to complete the process.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243154\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243154 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_park_inn_radisson_florence_southcarolina-900x611.png\" alt=\"A standard bedroom at the Park Inn by Radisson, a Choice Hotels property, in Florence, South Carolina\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_park_inn_radisson_florence_southcarolina-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_park_inn_radisson_florence_southcarolina-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_park_inn_radisson_florence_southcarolina-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_park_inn_radisson_florence_southcarolina.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"Add_your_Choice_Privileges_account_to_AwardWallet\"><span id=\"Add_your_Choice_Privileges_account_to_AwardWallet\">Add your Choice Privileges account to AwardWallet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AwardWallet is our homegrown tool for tracking the most important elements of your loyalty programs. With Choice Privileges, the tool can track your future reservations, points balance, elite status, and any additional benefits associated with your account.<\/p>\n<p>You'll receive email reminders when your valuable benefits are approaching expiration. Plus, you can use AwardWallet to log in with one click instead of entering your details manually on Choice's website.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/awardwallet-plus-perks\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet Plus<\/a> members can also view points activity, progress toward the next tier of elite status, and the expiration dates of individual awards.<\/p>\n<p>To track your Choice rewards and other account information, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/account\/add\/36\" rel=\"noopener\">add your Choice Privileges login<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127298\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/340\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127298 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AwardWallet-add-account-for-Choice-Privileges.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of starting to add a Choice Privileges account to AwardWallet\" width=\"750\" height=\"340\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AwardWallet-add-account-for-Choice-Privileges.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AwardWallet-add-account-for-Choice-Privileges-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet can track more than 620 loyalty programs. To add a different program, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/login\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to AwardWallet<\/a>\u00a0through a web browser or the AwardWallet app (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/awardwallet\/id388442727?mt=8\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.itlogy.awardwallet\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>). Then, click the \u201cAdd Award Program to Track\u201d button and enter the program's name.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Don\u2019t Have an AwardWallet Account Yet?<\/strong><br \/>This link is a special coupon just for blog readers. <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/register?ref=236&#038;code=blogreader\" =_blank>Sign up today<\/a>, and get an extended, 6-month trial of AwardWallet Plus!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/how-to-track-points-using-awardwallet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Track Your Rewards Using AwardWallet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Choice_Hotels_Brands\"><span id=\"Choice_Hotels_Brands\">Choice Hotels Brands<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choice Hotels operates over 20 brands divided into four buckets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Upscale (&#8220;Travel with More&#8221;)<\/strong>: Cambria Hotels, Radisson, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Ascend Hotel Collection, Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, and Park Plaza by Radisson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Midscale (&#8220;Travel and Relax&#8221;)<\/strong>: Comfort Hotels, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, and Radisson Inn & Suites<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy (&#8220;Travel Simply&#8221;)<\/strong>: Park Inn by Radisson, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended Stay (&#8220;Travel Longer&#8221;)<\/strong>: Everhome Suites, WoodSpring Suites, MainStay Suites, and Suburban Studios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three of the Choice Hotels brands \u2014 Ascend Hotel Collection, Radisson Collection, and Radisson Individual \u2014 function as curated collections of hotels and resorts. Through Ascend, for example, you can book more than 20 casino hotels and resorts, 15 Bluegreen Vacations resorts, and several all-inclusive resorts.<\/p>\n<p>WoodSpring Suites doesn't participate in Choice Privileges. This stems from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/radisson-rewards\/program-changes-2022\/\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 split between Radisson Rewards and Radisson Rewards Americas.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As of 2026, only Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, and Radisson Inn & Suites properties <em>within the Americas<\/em> participate in Choice Privileges. Properties in these brands outside of the Americas participate in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/radisson-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Radisson Rewards.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How_To_Earn_Choice_Hotels_Points\"><span id=\"How_To_Earn_Choice_Hotels_Points\">How To Earn Choice Hotels Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let's look at the best ways to earn Choice points.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Earn_Choice_points_on_stays\"><span id=\"Earn_Choice_points_on_stays\">Earn Choice points on stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, Choice Privileges members earn 10X points per $1 spent on most stays. So, if you spend $100, you will earn 1,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are a few exceptions to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower earnings at select brands:<\/strong> Members earn 5X points per $1 at MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, and Everhome Suites on stays of seven nights or longer, and only for the first 30 nights. Stays of six nights or less still earn 10X points per $1.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Country exclusions:<\/strong> You\u2019ll only earn Choice Privileges points in participating markets. Stays at Choice Hotels properties in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden don't earn Choice Points, according to Choice\u2019s terms and conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elite bonuses:<\/strong> Elite members earn even more \u2014 between 10% and 50% bonus points on stays, depending on tier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct booking required: <\/strong>As with many hotel programs, you won\u2019t earn points on stays booked through third-party sites like Expedia or Booking.com. To earn Choice Privileges points, you must book directly with Choice Hotels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To earn points on your stays, make sure to include your Choice Privileges account information at booking. If you book online and are signed into your account, this is done automatically.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243153\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243153 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_econolodge_phillipsburg_kansas-900x611.png\" alt=\"A view of a bedroom at an Econolodge in Phillipsburg, Kansas\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_econolodge_phillipsburg_kansas-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_econolodge_phillipsburg_kansas-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_econolodge_phillipsburg_kansas-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_econolodge_phillipsburg_kansas.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Econo Lodge \/ Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"Earn_Choice_points_through_credit_cards\"><span id=\"Earn_Choice_points_with_Choice_Hotels_credit_cards\">Earn Choice points with Choice Hotels credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Travelers can also use co-branded <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-hotels-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges credit cards<\/a> to earn more points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesSelectMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice-select\/terms\/?FPID=0123CBIXP10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CE&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>  (<a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice\/terms\/?FPID=0124CEIXP10LTO&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CP&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Choice Privileges Select Mastercard earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\r\n<li>10x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"49\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/merchant.linksynergy.com\/fs\/banners\/40602\/40602_47.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Choice Privileges\u00ae Select Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesSelectMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\">On Wells Fargo's website<br><a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice-select\/terms\/?FPID=0123CBIXP10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CE&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 7 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 7 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Earn 10x points on Choice Hotels stays, 5x at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services, plus 1x on other purchases. Enjoy 20 Elite Night Credits annually, qualifying for at least Platinum level status, $800 cell phone protection (with a $25 deductible), no foreign transaction fees, and robust travel rewards\u2014all for a $95 annual fee. Perfect for frequent Choice Hotels travelers.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>10x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/ChoiceSelectMC\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p>And the Choice Privileges Mastercard earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\r\n<li>5x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"62\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/merchant.linksynergy.com\/fs\/banners\/40602\/40602_45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Choice Privileges\u00ae Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\">On Wells Fargo's website<br><a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice\/terms\/?FPID=0124CEIXP10LTO&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CP&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 40,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 5 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 40,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 5 reward nights at select Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Earn 5x points on Choice Hotels stays, 3x at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services, plus 1x on other purchases. Enjoy 10 Elite Night Credits annually, qualifying for at least Gold level status, $800 cell phone protection (with a $25 deductible), no foreign transaction fees, and a $0 annual fee\u2014perfect for Choice Hotels enthusiasts.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5x points on stays at participating Choice Hotels<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> properties plus on Choice Privileges point purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores and on phone plan services<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/ChoiceMC\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Earn_Choice_points_through_credit_cards\"><span id=\"Earn_Choice_points_through_transfer_partners\">Earn Choice points through transfer partners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also transfer rewards from several programs to Choice Privileges, as shown in the following table:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">100:100<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,500<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-devaluation-choice-preferred-hotels\/\">Citi devalued this transfer ratio effective April 19, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Radisson Hotels (Radisson Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\"><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">48 minutes<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo (Go Far Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:2<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>That means you can essentially earn Choice points through the following cards:<\/p>\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 src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" 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=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" 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>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/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\/dfed8cb4-d376-4c8b-aed4-1997afa3d66a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" 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>$95<\/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>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/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\/4206696d-827e-44e5-bfc0-d0ce86822875.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" 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>$325<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" 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>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>5X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid car rentals booked through amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on cruises booked and paid through amextravel.com\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_points\"><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_points\">Other ways to earn Choice points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some other ways to earn Choice points. Note that some of these options may not be available if you reside outside the U.S.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for and then stay during lucrative <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/choice-privileges\/bonus-points-promotion\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice bonus points promotions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rent Avis and Budget rental cars (earn 1,000 points on eligible rentals)<\/li>\n<li>Get 5 points per $1 spent with cruise promotions booked via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.choiceprivilegescruises.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges Cruises<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Refer friends to Choice Privileges and get 500 points once your friend completes their first stay at a point-earning rate<\/li>\n<li>Dine at restaurants that participate in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/choice-privileges\/eat-earn-promotion\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges Eat & Earn<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/buy-choice-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Choice points<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sign up for e-Rewards and earn points for filling out surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/do-choice-hotel-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Choice Privileges Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Redeem_Choice_Hotels_Points\"><span id=\"Redeem_Choice_Hotels_Points\">Redeem Choice Hotels Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at how to redeem Choice points. In most cases, redeeming points for stays yields the best value. Here are the main options:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Redeeming_points_for_Choice_Hotels_stays\"><span id=\"Redeeming_points_for_Choice_Hotels_stays\">Redeeming points for Choice Hotels stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To book an award stay, go to the Choice website and enter your destination, dates, and guests. Before you click \u201cFind Hotels,\u201d open the \u201cSpecial Rates\u201d dropdown menu and select \u201cUse Choice Privileges points.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Free night awards start at just 6,000 points per night &#8212; although these rates are generally only found in Australia and New Zealand. Outside of those countries, redemption rates typically start at 8,000 points per night. However, higher-end hotels will often price in the 20,000- to 35,000-point range.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/414\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-243159 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-900x414.png\" alt=\"A screenshot from the Choice Hotels website showing Choice point redemption options at two hotels in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"414\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-900x414.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-750x345.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-1536x706.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-11-at-12.07.43-PM-2048x941.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Some of Choice Hotels' higher-end properties in major cities typically require a minimum of 25,000 points to book. Screenshot of Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Choice also expanded its booking window. Historically, you could book awards only 100 days out. Now, you can book a Choice award night up to 50 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Choice Privileges doesn't use a standard award chart or dynamic pricing. Instead, it sets rates by property and date ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Many properties also price award rates differently for weeknights vs weekend nights. You can see this clearly in the example below at the Radisson Blu Mall of America.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_193235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/567\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-193235 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-1.44.30\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"choice hotels award calendar\" width=\"600\" height=\"567\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-1.44.30\u202fPM.png 762w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-03-at-1.44.30\u202fPM-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Pricing for an award night at the Radisson Blu Mall of America is higher on weekend nights vs. weekday nights. Screenshot of Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As you might expect, you\u2019ll get the best value when cash rates are high and award rates are low.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get solid value at properties featured in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/choice-privileges\/sweet-spot-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Sweet Spot Rewards<\/a> promotions. And sometimes, you can book higher room categories for the same number of points as standard rooms.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re short on points, you can book Points Plus Cash rates. These start as low as $17 and 6,000 points. Points Plus Cash rates are available only to U.S. Choice Privileges members, and you must have at least 6,000 points in your account to use this option.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Redeeming_Choice_points_for_Preferred_Hotels_Resorts\"><span id=\"Redeeming_Choice_points_for_Preferred_Hotels_Resorts\">Redeeming Choice points for Preferred Hotels & Resorts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choice points are also redeemable at over 300 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Stays at these premium properties have a price tag to match the luxury, as awards generally feature rates between 25,000 and 87,000 points per night.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, you had to call to book Preferred Hotels & Resorts stays. Now <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/book-choice-preferred-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice has made these redemptions available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243155\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243155 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_preferred_hotels_the_broadmoor_colorado-900x611.png\" alt=\"An exterior view of The Broadmoor Hotel near Colorado Springs, Colorado\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_preferred_hotels_the_broadmoor_colorado-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_preferred_hotels_the_broadmoor_colorado-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_preferred_hotels_the_broadmoor_colorado-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_preferred_hotels_the_broadmoor_colorado.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>The Broadmoor Hotel near Colorado Springs participates in Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Credit: The Broadmoor<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There is one roadblock: Preferred properties appear in search results only if you have enough points in your account to book the stay.<\/p>\n<p>A workaround is to find a property on one of two Choice websites, confirm availability, and check the price before transferring points to Choice. To walk you through the steps, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/book-choice-preferred-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\">we've assembled a short how-to<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready, return to the main Choice website and search again. If you have enough points, the property should appear, and you can book from there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Other_ways_to_redeem_Choice_points\"><span id=\"Other_ways_to_redeem_Choice_points\">Other ways to redeem Choice points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As noted above, hotel stays typically deliver the best value. But here are a few other ways to redeem Choice points, with availability varying by country:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use points to bid for exclusive experiences like a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/choice-privileges\/college-sports-experiences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">racing or college sports experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Exchange your points for miles with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/choice-privileges\/airline-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">select Choice airline partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Redeem points for cruise credits with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/choice-cruises\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges Cruises<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use points at 20-plus casinos across the United States<\/li>\n<li>Redeem for gift cards<\/li>\n<li>Donate your points to charity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of these options provide relatively poor value compared to booking stays with Choice Hotels &#8212; with one exception. Choice Experiences can unlock unique experiences that aren't available for purchase outright.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"What_are_Choice_Privileges_points_worth\"><span id=\"What_are_Choice_Privileges_points_worth\">What are Choice Privileges points worth?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choice points can vary widely in value, depending on how you redeem them.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/point-mile-values\/Choice\" rel=\"noopener\">Recent AwardWallet user redemptions<\/a> have netted an incredible 1.25\u00a2 per point.<\/p>\n<p>However, that's skewed by savvy users scoring high-value redemptions in Japan and the Nordics. You'll generally want to get at least 0.8\u00a2 per point from your redemptions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Choice_Privileges_Elite_Status\"><span id=\"Choice_Privileges_Elite_Status\">Choice Privileges Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can earn elite status with Choice Privileges.<\/p>\n<p>Choice elite benefits are generally more modest than what you\u2019ll find with some other major chains. Choice still has relatively few upscale brands, and no true luxury brands \u2014 and luxury properties tend to be where elite perks matter most.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you stay at Choice properties often, earning elite status can be worthwhile.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243157\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243157 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_comfort_inn_suites_iah_airport_texas-900x611.png\" alt=\"A bedroom at the Comfort Inn and Suites near Houston-Bush Intercontinental Airport\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_comfort_inn_suites_iah_airport_texas-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_comfort_inn_suites_iah_airport_texas-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_comfort_inn_suites_iah_airport_texas-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_comfort_inn_suites_iah_airport_texas.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>A typical room at a Comfort Inn and Suites near Houston-IAH Airport. Credit: Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Changes_to_how_you_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status_in_2026\">Changes to how you earn Choice Privileges elite status in 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest shift in 2026 affects how members qualify for elite status.<\/p>\n<p>Choice reduced the number of elite qualifying nights required by five nights across all existing tiers. It also introduced elite qualifying credits \u2014 a second path to status that runs alongside elite qualifying nights. Finally, Choice added a new top-tier status: Titanium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction of elite qualifying credits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EQCs are earned alongside EQNs, so you don\u2019t have to choose one path or the other. As a member, you earn both credits and nights. Elite qualifying credits provide a revenue-based way to achieve elite status.<\/p>\n<p>EQCs represent the total base points a member earns in a calendar year, excluding bonuses and points earned from Milestone Rewards. Choice Privileges credit cardholders can also earn EQCs through card spend, but bonuses earned from card spend are excluded and don\u2019t count toward EQCs.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Changes_to_elite_benefits_in_2026\">Changes to elite benefits in 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the changes impacting how members earn status, there are also a few changes to the benefits members with status receive. The most significant change is the end of rollover nights. Members with elite status can no longer rollover elite night credits to the following calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>Another change is the end of Your Extras, which Choice replaced with Milestone Rewards. Milestone Rewards offer additional perks as members reach set thresholds, and the rewards largely resemble what members previously earned through Your Extras.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how members will earn Milestone Rewards and what they can receive at each milestone:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1188\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1188 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Milestone Rewards Threshold<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Option 1: <strong>Bonus Choice Privileges Points<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Option 2: <strong>Gift Card<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10 Milestone Qualifying Nights (MQNs) or 20,000 Milestone Qualifying Credits (MQCs)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20 MQNs or 40,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25 MQNs or 50,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30 MQNs or 60,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40 MQNs or 80,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">45 MQNs or 90,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50 MQNs or 100,000 MQCs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3 id=\"Member\"><span id=\"Member\">Member<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone who joins the Choice Privileges program gets Member status. Here's a look at the benefits available to all Choice Privileges members:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to member rates and promotions<\/li>\n<li>Eligible to receive 1,000 bonus points after second and third eligible stays each year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Gold_status\"><span id=\"Gold_status\">Gold status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You'll earn Choice Privileges Gold status with at least five qualifying nights or at least 10,000 EQCs within a calendar year. Gold members also receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10% elite point bonus on qualifying stays<\/li>\n<li>Eligible to receive Milestone Rewards starting at 10 milestone qualifying nights or 20,000 milestone qualifying credits<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in upon request and subject to availability (up to two hours earlier at most properties)<\/li>\n<li>Late checkout upon request and subject to availability (up to 2 p.m. at properties in North and Central America and up to two hours past standard checkout at most other properties)<\/li>\n<li>Welcome gift at check-in at most properties in the United States and Canada<\/li>\n<li>Match your status to PENN Play Preferred casino status<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility for room upgrades at check-in, and at the hotel\u2019s discretion, at select brands and regions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It's also possible to get complimentary Gold status with the <a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Platinum_status\"><span id=\"Platinum_status\">Platinum status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll earn Platinum status with at least 15 qualifying nights, or 30,000 EQCs, in a calendar year. Platinum members receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% elite point bonus on qualifying stays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ChoicePrivilegesSelectMastercard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Choice Privileges Select Mastercard<\/a> confers complimentary Platinum status.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Diamond_status\"><span id=\"Diamond_status\">Diamond status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll earn Diamond status with at least 35 qualifying nights, or 70,000 EQCs, in a calendar year. Diamond members receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% elite point bonus on qualifying stays<\/li>\n<li>When staying at Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, or Park Plaza hotels in the Americas, you and one registered guest will enjoy a complimentary breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed room availability at the prevailing rate when booking at least 48 hours in advance at select brands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"NEW_Titanium_Status\">NEW: Titanium Status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll earn Titanium status with at least 55 qualifying nights, or 110,000 EQCs, in a calendar year. In addition to all of the above benefits, Titanium members receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Titanium Travel Award<\/strong>: An annual coupon for 50% off a reward night stay at select higher-end Choice properties. The coupon applies to one room for up to seven nights, and only at participating properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status\"><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Choice Privileges elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Credit cards, qualifying nights, and qualifying credits aren't the only pathways to Choice Privileges elite status. Here are some other ways to earn Choice elite status.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Status match to the Choice Privileges program<\/a>.<\/strong> It's free (and easy) to complete an application, and depending on when you match, you can keep your complimentary status for up to a year and a half.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime Gold for military members and families<\/strong>: Eligible military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents can update the \u201cMilitary Status\u201d section of their Choice Privileges profile for lifetime Gold status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/status-match-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All Hotel Status Match and Fast Track Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243150\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243150 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ambria_hotel_midtown_nashville_tn-900x611.png\" alt=\"A view of a room at the Cambria Hotel by Choice Hotels in Midtown Nashville\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ambria_hotel_midtown_nashville_tn-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ambria_hotel_midtown_nashville_tn-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ambria_hotel_midtown_nashville_tn-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ambria_hotel_midtown_nashville_tn.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Cambria Hotels \/ Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"New_Benefits_and_Program_Changes_for_2026\">New Benefits and Program Changes for 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We've already covered the most significant program changes that were introduced as part of the 2026 overhaul.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these headline program changes, there are a few other noteworthy developments announced as part of the Choice Privileges program overhaul.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Return_and_earn_bonus\">Return and earn bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choice now offers a small annual repeat-stay bonus for all members. After your second qualifying stay in a calendar year, you\u2019ll earn 1,000 bonus points. After your third, you\u2019ll earn another 1,000. It\u2019s modest, but it\u2019s an easy 2,000 points per year.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Status_8220soft_landing8221_beginning_in_2027\">Status &#8220;soft landing&#8221; beginning in 2027<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beginning in 2027, members who don\u2019t requalify for their current tier will drop only one level per year.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a member who earns Diamond status and then has limited travel the following year would step down to Platinum, not Gold. If they still don\u2019t requalify the following year, they\u2019d drop to Gold.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Coming_soon_points_sharing\">Coming soon: points sharing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choice Privileges doesn\u2019t currently allow points transfers between accounts, but that\u2019s set to change. Choice has confirmed that points sharing is coming, and the feature is listed as \u201ccoming soon\u201d on the program\u2019s website. Choice hasn\u2019t shared a launch date or details on limits or fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/which-programs-allow-free-points-sharing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Programs Let You Pool Your Points and Miles?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_243152\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/408\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-243152 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ascend_hotel_hollywood_casino_stlouis_missouri-900x611.png\" alt=\"A room at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel near St. Louis, Missouri\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ascend_hotel_hollywood_casino_stlouis_missouri-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ascend_hotel_hollywood_casino_stlouis_missouri-750x509.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ascend_hotel_hollywood_casino_stlouis_missouri-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ch_ascend_hotel_hollywood_casino_stlouis_missouri.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Through the Ascend Collection, Choice Privileges members can book rooms at 20+ casino hotels like the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis. Credit: Hollywood Casino \/ Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"Bottom_Line\"><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choice Privileges isn\u2019t the flashiest hotel loyalty program, but for many travelers, it can be surprisingly rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 7,400 properties worldwide and a strong presence along major interstates and in smaller markets, Choice Hotels often fills gaps left by other major chains. That alone makes the program valuable for road trippers, regional business travelers, and anyone who prioritizes convenience and value.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 refresh strengthens the program\u2019s appeal. Elite status is now easier to earn, Milestone Rewards add predictable bonuses throughout the year, and the new Titanium tier introduces a genuinely valuable redemption opportunity for frequent guests willing to plan around premium properties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choice Privileges quietly rolled out major updates in 2026, including lower elite status thresholds, a new Titanium tier, and milestone-based rewards. 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