{"id":7671,"date":"2026-02-02T23:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=7671"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:33:14","slug":"best-mid-tier-hotel-elite-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/best-mid-tier-hotel-elite-status\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the most eye-catching hotel perks come with top-tier elite status, that\u2019s not always where the best value lies. Mid-tier hotel elite status often delivers the most practical, everyday benefits \u2014 like free breakfast, bonus points, late checkout, and room upgrades \u2014 without requiring dozens of nights.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, you don\u2019t always have to earn mid-tier status the hard way. Many hotel programs make these tiers easy to access through credit cards, status matches, and promotions, letting you unlock meaningful benefits with little or no additional hotel stays.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we break down how mid-tier elite status stacks up across major hotel programs \u2014 including where it delivers strong value and where it falls short.<\/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=\"#Best_Western_Rewards_Platinum\">Best Western Rewards Platinum<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Best_Western_Platinum_benefits\">Best Western Platinum benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Best_Western_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Best Western Platinum from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Best_Western_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Best Western Platinum as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Best_Western_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Best Western elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Choice_Privileges_Platinum\">Choice Privileges Platinum<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Choice_Privileges_Platinum_benefits\">Choice Privileges Platinum benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Choice Privileges Platinum from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_include_Choice_Privileges_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that include Choice Privileges Platinum as a benefit<\/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=\"#Hilton_Honors_Gold\">Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hilton_Gold_benefits\">Hilton Gold benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Hilton_Gold_from_stays\">How to earn Hilton Gold from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Hilton_Gold_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Hilton Gold as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Hilton_Honors_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Hilton Honors elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#IHG_One_Rewards_Platinum_Elite\">IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#IHG_Platinum_Elite_benefits\">IHG Platinum Elite benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_IHG_Platinum_Elite_status_from_stays\">How to earn IHG Platinum Elite status from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_IHG_Platinum_Elite_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award IHG Platinum Elite as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_IHG_One_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn IHG One Rewards elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Bonvoy_Gold_Elite\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Gold_Elite_benefits\">Marriott Gold Elite benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Marriott_Gold_Elite_from_stays\">How to earn Marriott Gold Elite from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Marriott_Gold_Elite_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Marriott Gold Elite as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Marriott_Bonvoy_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Radisson_Rewards_Premium\">Radisson Rewards Premium<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Radisson_Premium_benefits\">Radisson Premium benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Radisson_Premium_status_from_stays\">How to earn Radisson Premium status from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Radisson_Premium_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Radisson Premium as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Radisson_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Radisson Rewards elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#World_of_HyattExplorist\">World of Hyatt\u00a0Explorist<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#World_of_Hyatt_Explorist_benefits\">World of Hyatt Explorist benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Hyatt_Explorist_from_stays\">How to earn Hyatt Explorist from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Hyatt_Explorist_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Hyatt Explorist as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_World_of_Hyatt_elite_status\">Other ways to earn World of Hyatt elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Rewards_Platinum\">Wyndham Rewards Platinum<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Wyndham_Platinum_benefits\">Wyndham Platinum benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_earn_Wyndham_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Wyndham Platinum from stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_that_award_Wyndham_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Wyndham Platinum as a benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_Wyndham_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Wyndham Rewards elite status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_Hotel_Mid-Tier_Elite_Status_Is_Best\">Which Hotel Mid-Tier Elite Status Is Best?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Western_Rewards_Platinum\">Best Western Rewards Platinum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/best-western-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Western Rewards<\/a> mid-tier Platinum status is easy to earn at just seven nights. For context, top-tier Diamond Select requires only 25 nights \u2014 a lower bar than many competitors\u2019 top tiers. Even if Best Western isn\u2019t your go-to chain, Platinum status is still worth considering.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154344\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154344 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Squire-Resort-at-the-Grand-Canyon-Best-Western-Signature-Collection-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"the pool and lounge chairs at the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon Best Western Signature Collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Squire-Resort-at-the-Grand-Canyon-Best-Western-Signature-Collection-featured.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Squire-Resort-at-the-Grand-Canyon-Best-Western-Signature-Collection-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Squire-Resort-at-the-Grand-Canyon-Best-Western-Signature-Collection-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon Best Western Signature Collection. Credit: Best Western<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_Western_Platinum_benefits\">Best Western Platinum benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Early check-in<\/li>\n<li>Late checkout<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary water on arrival<\/li>\n<li>500 bonus points on arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Best_Western_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Best Western Platinum from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Best Western Platinum status requires seven qualifying nights and includes award stays.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Best_Western_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Best Western Platinum as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Best Western Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premium Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card comes with automatic Platinum elite status in exchange for an $89 annual fee.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Best_Western_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Best Western elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card grants automatic Gold elite status.<\/p>\n<p>Best Western also offers a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/hotels\/best-western-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">status match<\/a> a for elite members of competing hotel programs. Submit proof of your current status by email, and the matched status is valid through at least the following program year (although, we've noticed this matched status typically sticks around indefinitely).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Choice_Privileges_Platinum\">Choice Privileges Platinum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges<\/a> is known for its budget hotels, but brands like Cambria, Ascend Hotel Collection, and former Radisson Rewards Americas properties offer a more upscale experience. Mid-tier Platinum status adds even more value through bonus points, upgrades, and flexible check-in benefits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77771\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77771 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/choice-hotels-comfort-inn-suites-featured.png\" alt=\"a Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with logo above the entrance\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/choice-hotels-comfort-inn-suites-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/choice-hotels-comfort-inn-suites-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/choice-hotels-comfort-inn-suites-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Choice Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Choice_Privileges_Platinum_benefits\">Choice Privileges Platinum benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25% bonus points on stays<\/li>\n<li>Elite rollover nights<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in and late checkout<\/li>\n<li>Welcome gift of bonus points or a snack and beverage<\/li>\n<li>Space-available room upgrades at Cambria and Ascend Hotel Collection brands worldwide and Radisson, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, and Park Plaza brands in North America, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also earn milestone rewards for every five nights stayed, with options like bonus points or gift cards available to claim within six months.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Choice Privileges Platinum from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/choice-privileges\/program-changes-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges overhauled its program recently<\/a>, lowering the Platinum threshold to 15 elite night credits. And, by the time you reach mid-tier Platinum status, you\u2019ll also be able to select three milestone rewards.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_include_Choice_Privileges_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that include Choice Privileges Platinum as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-privileges-select-credit-card\/\">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>) offers Platinum status as a built-in benefit. It grants 20 elite night credits each year, which means you'll be on your way to Diamond elite status, which requires 35 nights.<\/p>\n<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?v2026-5-225dd03297#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Choice_Privileges_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Choice Privileges elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those with the $0-annual-fee <a data-ccid=\"62\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-privileges-credit-card\/\">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>) automatically receive Gold status.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges also has a status match<\/a>, granting up to Platinum with proof of elite status from another hotel rewards program.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hilton_Honors_Gold\">Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-gold-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors Gold<\/a> offers some of the best mid-tier status benefits \u2014 especially given the program's global reach. Free breakfast from a mid-tier program is always a value winner. Plus, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a> elite status unlocks a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-5th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">fifth night free when redeeming Hilton points<\/a> for your stay, which can drop the cost of redemptions by up to 20%.<\/p>\n<p>Just like Choice Privileges, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/hilton-honors\/program-changes-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors overhauled its program this year<\/a>, including a brand-new elite status tier, Diamond Reserve. The benefits of Hilton Honors Gold are changing slightly and so are the number of nights required to earn it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/433\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119362 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Conrad-Maldives-2BR-pavilion.jpeg\" alt=\"Enjoy mid-tier hotel elite status at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island\" width=\"750\" height=\"433\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Conrad-Maldives-2BR-pavilion.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Conrad-Maldives-2BR-pavilion-300x173.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Hilton_Gold_benefits\">Hilton Gold benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>80% bonus on all Hilton Honors base points<\/li>\n<li>Every fifth night free on award stays<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-food-beverage-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily food and beverage credit at U.S. hotels<\/a> or continental breakfast at non-U.S. hotels<\/li>\n<li>Space-available upgrades at Waldorf-Astoria, Conrad, Curio, Hilton, and DoubleTree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also earn a 10,000-point milestone bonus for every 10 nights stayed after reaching 40 nights in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Hilton_Gold_from_stays\">How to earn Hilton Gold from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hilton Gold requires 25 nights, 15 stays, or $6,000 in annual spending. That\u2019s a lower threshold than in the past, making the status easier to earn through stays alone.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Hilton_Gold_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Hilton Gold as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\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\nEnjoy a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150 and earn 130,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 7\/29\/26.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048089\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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>$0 introductory annual fee, then $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 src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/a5e33401-8d6f-4ae8-b471-5da085075406.jpg\" width=150 alt=\"The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\">Limited Time Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $8,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of card Membership. Offer ends 7\/29\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card' data-ccid=\"4028102\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/HiltonHonorsBusinessCardfromAmericanExpress\" 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>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $195<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-american-express-business-credit-card\/42732-9-0?rwdFlag=rwd\/?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>\r\n<li>12X Hilton Honors points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n<li>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<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Cards That Get You Elite Status With Multiple Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Hilton_Honors_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Hilton Honors elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048112\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-amex\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Card<\/a> offers complimentary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-silver-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton\u2122 Silver status<\/a> \u2014 or Gold if you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases with the card in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>Both the <a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a> reward cardmembers with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-diamond-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton\u2122 Diamond elite status<\/a> after spending $40,000 on purchases in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't want to track your spending to a higher status, the $550-annual fee <a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a> has complimentary Hilton Diamond as a cardholder benefit(<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>).<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/hilton-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors also offers a status match<\/a>, granting up to Gold with proof of qualifying elite status from another hotel program. You\u2019ll then have 90 days to meet the requirements to retain Gold or earn Diamond.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, there\u2019s no way to status match or fast-track to the top-tier Diamond Reserve status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hotels\/best-hotel-card-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Any Credit Cards Provide Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"IHG_One_Rewards_Platinum_Elite\">IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> combines a simple earning structure, budget-friendly redemptions, and elite rollover credits with a portfolio that spans both everyday and higher-end hotels. Mid-tier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-platinum-elite\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Platinum Elite<\/a> is the program\u2019s sweet spot, unlocking the perks that deliver value across that range.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121873\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/375\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121873 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-1024x512.jpeg\" alt=\"Enjoy mid-tier hotel elite status at the Hotel Indigo Phuket\" width=\"750\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-1536x768.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hotel-indigo-phuket-6821609110-2x1-1-2048x1024.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"IHG_Platinum_Elite_benefits\">IHG Platinum Elite benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>60% point bonus<\/li>\n<li>Elite rollover nights<\/li>\n<li>Welcome amenity<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary room upgrades (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Points don't expire<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed room availability (with restrictions)<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. late checkout (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Hertz Five Star status<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-reward-night-discount\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG reward night discounts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_IHG_Platinum_Elite_status_from_stays\">How to earn IHG Platinum Elite status from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IHG Platinum Elite requires 40 nights or 60,000 qualifying points. Award stays count toward elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_IHG_Platinum_Elite_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award IHG Platinum Elite as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">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=1ab0675a8bba5f5dd77f9f6fe998da07&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-business-credit-card\/\">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=0ec524abfc051ab6040f76e730874902&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=063f9ba597f63cebce6d727ee35b44e3d&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-reserve-business\/\">Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1833067.10005328&type=3&u1=3aefb237924a967d09ade9d75b9b8e41&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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=1ab0675a8bba5f5dd77f9f6fe998da07&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\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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=0ec524abfc051ab6040f76e730874902&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=\"Other_ways_to_earn_IHG_One_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn IHG One Rewards elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have the <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Card<\/a> or <a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-business-credit-card\/\">IHG Business Card<\/a>, you can earn Diamond Elite status after spending $40,000 or more on eligible purchases on your card in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>With the $0-annual-fee <a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-traveler-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=1ab0675a8bba5f5dd77f9f6fe998da07&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), you automatically get <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/silver-elite-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver Elite status<\/a> and can earn Gold Elite status by spending $20,000 on eligible purchases in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>If you're a cardholder of the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a>, you can upgrade to Diamond Elite status after spending $75,000 on your card in a calendar year. If you have the <a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-reserve-business\/\">Sapphire Reserve Business<\/a>, you can reach Diamond Elite by spending $120,000 in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/how-to-get-hotel-elite-status-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy_Gold_Elite\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gold Elite is the second tier of\u00a0 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite Status. While not as valuable as Hilton Gold, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/gold-elite-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Gold Elite<\/a> offers plenty of benefits you'll appreciate during your next stay.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124158 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"Enjoy mid-tier hotel elite status at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured.jpeg 1001w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Marriott_Gold_Elite_benefits\">Marriott Gold Elite benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25% bonus points<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced room upgrade (based on availability)<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. priority late checkout (based on availability)<\/li>\n<li>Points welcome gift<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary enhanced in-room internet<\/li>\n<li>Ultimate reservation guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Marriott_Gold_Elite_from_stays\">How to earn Marriott Gold Elite from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Gold Elite requires 25 elite night credits in a calendar year. Award stays count toward elite status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Last-Minute Strategies To Reach Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Marriott_Gold_Elite_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Marriott Gold Elite as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Luckily, there are several credit cards that grant Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite Status as a benefit, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-business\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-bevy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"147\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/MarriottBountiful\" =_blank>Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/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 data-aspectratio=\"150\/100\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBountifulCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on their Card in the first three months.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"147\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBountifulCard\" 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<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/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 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 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months and an extra 50,000 bonus points after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months.<\/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\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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\/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> Limited Time Offer: Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points and a $125 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $8,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 7\/15\/26.  <\/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\" data-exit=\"ccw\" 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>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Marriott_Bonvoy_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> gives cardholders automatic Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Platinum Elite status<\/a> and 25 elite night credits each year \u2014 the only <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott credit card<\/a> to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do the <a data-ccid=\"147\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/MarriottBountiful\" =_blank>Marriott Bountiful<\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-business\/\" =_blank>Marriott Bonvoy Business Card<\/a>, and <a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-bevy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card<\/a> each offer complimentary Gold status, you'll also receive 15 elite night credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status each year.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-bonvoy-boundless\/\">Marriott Boundless<\/a> gives you automatic <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/silver-elite-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver Elite status<\/a> each year, along with the same 15 extra elite night credits. You can also earn 1 elite night credit for every $5,000 you spend on the Marriott Boundless.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, you can only earn 15 total elite night credits (or 25 in the case of the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a>) from personal cards, even if you hold more than one. If you have both a business and a personal card, it's possible to earn a total of 30 nights toward status qualification (or 40 in the case of the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Another way of earning Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy is the reciprocal agreement with United MileagePlus through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/marriott-united-rewardsplus-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">RewardsPlus<\/a>. United members who have earned Premier Gold status can register for Marriott Gold Elite status as one of the benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Marriott may also offer a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">status challenge<\/a> by request. If approved, you can earn Gold Elite after eight paid nights or Platinum Elite after 16 paid nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Start the Year With up to 40 Marriott Elite Night Credits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Radisson_Rewards_Premium\">Radisson Rewards Premium<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the Radisson Rewards Americas program has been acquired by and integrated into Choice Hotels, the international <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/radisson-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Radisson Rewards<\/a> program is still around. Although devaluations have weakened the program over time, mid-tier Premium status can still offer notable benefits \u2014 especially for travelers who visit Europe or the Middle East.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120078\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120078 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Featured-Radisson-Blu-Tbilisi.jpeg\" alt=\"the Radisson Blu hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Featured-Radisson-Blu-Tbilisi.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Featured-Radisson-Blu-Tbilisi-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Featured-Radisson-Blu-Tbilisi-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Featured-Radisson-Blu-Tbilisi-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Radisson Blu in Tbilisi, Georgia. Credit: Radisson<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Radisson_Premium_benefits\">Radisson Premium benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 27 points per dollar spent on stays (13.5 points per $1 on Prize by Radisson stays)<\/li>\n<li>Discount Booster option to receive up to 20% discount on bookings<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in and late checkout (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary room upgrade to the next category (if available)<\/li>\n<li>10% discount on food and beverages<\/li>\n<li>My Favorite Hotel benefits: get your favorite room assigned to you, access luggage storage, and other exclusive benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Radisson_Premium_status_from_stays\">How to earn Radisson Premium status from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radisson Rewards Premium elite status requires just five nights or three stays. Award stays and points-plus-cash bookings count toward elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Radisson_Premium_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Radisson Premium as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>None. All Radisson credit cards were discontinued in 2022.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Radisson_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Radisson Rewards elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radisson Rewards offers a status match up to its Premium tier with proof of elite status from another hotel program. Matches are available once every five years and must be requested through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radissonhotels.com\/en-us\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\">online contact form<\/a>. If approved, the matched status is valid for the current program year only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/status-match-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All Hotel Elite Status Match & Fast Track Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"World_of_HyattExplorist\">World of Hyatt\u00a0Explorist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> offers one of the most valuable top-tier statuses at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-globalist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Globalist level<\/a>. Unfortunately, the same can\u2019t be said for its mid-tier Explorist status.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-explorist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explorist<\/a>\u00a0is relatively difficult to earn as it doesn\u2019t come complimentary with any credit card (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/world-of-hyatt\/chase-partnership-expansion\/\" rel=\"noopener\">at least not yet<\/a>), and its benefits lag behind competing mid-tier statuses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122149\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-122149 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hyatt-Union-Square-front-door-featured.png\" alt=\"Hyatt Union Square front door\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hyatt-Union-Square-front-door-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hyatt-Union-Square-front-door-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hyatt-Union-Square-front-door-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hyatt-Union-Square-front-door-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Hyatt Union Square. Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"World_of_Hyatt_Explorist_benefits\">World of Hyatt Explorist benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>20% bonus earnings on paid stays<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary premium internet<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded room \u2014 excluding club-level rooms and suites (based on availability)<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. late check-out (as available)<\/li>\n<li>72-hour room guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, if you earn Explorist after 30 nights at Hyatt, you'll unlock two <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/milestone-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt Milestone Rewards<\/a> \u2014 one at 20 elite nights and one at 30 elite nights. These include a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-category-4\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Category 1-4 free night award<\/a>, plus two additional choices such as a 2K Next Stay award, two club lounge access awards, or two preferred seat coupons on American Airlines.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Hyatt_Explorist_from_stays\">How to earn Hyatt Explorist from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>World of Hyatt Explorist elite status requires one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying 30 nights \u2014 including award stays<\/li>\n<li>Earning 50,000 Base Points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Hyatt_Explorist_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Hyatt Explorist as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No World of Hyatt credit card offers complimentary Explorist status. Occasionally, cards may include elite status or elite night credits as part of a new-cardmember bonus after meeting a spending requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Both <a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt\/chase-hyatt-card\/\">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=737d4eb969300e3e335d25c3cb02d235&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) and <a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-business-card\/\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005137&type=3&u1=9ea824f3b89c8f8f780755bc7fa3f894&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) only offer entry-level <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-discoverist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Discoverist elite status<\/a>. However, you can use your World of Hyatt credit cards to help you spend your way toward elite status.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048116\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005136&type=3&u1=737d4eb969300e3e335d25c3cb02d235&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\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=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Cardholders receive one free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year on account renewal, with an additional free night after $15,000 in annual spending\u200b\u200b. The card includes World of Hyatt Discoverist status, providing 5 qualifying night credits towards the next tier status each year, plus 2 additional credits for every $5,000 spent\u200b\u200b. There are no foreign transaction fees\u200b\u200b, and the card also offers comprehensive travel and purchase protections, including baggage delay insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, trip cancellation\/interruption insurance, purchase protection, and an auto rental collision damage waiver\u200b\u200b.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>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.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status for as long as your account is open.<\/li><li>Get 1 free night each year after your Cardmember anniversary at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort<\/li><li>Receive 5 tier qualifying night credits towards status after account opening, and each year after that for as long as your account is open<\/li><li>Earn an extra free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel if you spend $15,000 in a calendar year<\/li><li>Earn 2 qualifying night credits towards tier status every time you spend $5,000 on your card<\/li><li>Earn up to 9 points total for Hyatt stays - 4 Bonus Points per $1 spent on qualified purchases at Hyatt hotels & up to 5 Base Points per $1 from Hyatt as a World of Hyatt member<\/li><li>Earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><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>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WOHCard\/\" 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?v2026-5-225dd03297#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Those with the <a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt\/chase-hyatt-card\/\">World of Hyatt Card<\/a> earn five elite qualifying nights each year as a benefit of holding the card. Plus, you'll receive two elite qualifying nights toward Explorist or Globalist status for every $5,000 you spend on the World of Hyatt Card in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, those with the <a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt\/hyatt-business-card\/\">Hyatt Business Card<\/a> earn five elite qualifying nights for every $10,000 spent annually. This card doesn't offer any complimentary night credits to start the year, however.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048270\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048270\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005137&type=3&u1=9ea824f3b89c8f8f780755bc7fa3f894&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-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>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$199<\/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=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is tailored for maximizing rewards on Hyatt stays and business expenses. Cardholders receive Discoverist status in the World of Hyatt program, can earn 5 Tier-Qualifying Night Credits for every $10,000 spent, and enjoy up to $100 annual Hyatt credit. A 10% point redemption bonus is available for spending over $50,000 in a year.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Up to 9 points total per $1 spent at Hyatt - 4 Bonus Points per $1 on qualified purchases at Hyatt hotels & up to 5 Base Points per $1 from Hyatt as a World of Hyatt member<\/li><li>2 Bonus Points per $1 spent in your top three spend categories each quarter.<\/li><li>2 Bonus Points per $1 spent on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li><li>1 Bonus Point per $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>Up to $100 in Hyatt statement credits - spend $50 or more at any Hyatt property and earn $50 statement credits up to two times each anniversary year.<\/li><li>5 Tier-Qualifying night credits toward status and Milestone rewards for every $10,000 you spend in a calendar year.<\/li><li>World of Hyatt Discoverist status for as long as your account is open. Plus, Discoverist status to up to five employees<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><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>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WOHBizCard\/\" 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?v2026-5-225dd03297#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_World_of_Hyatt_elite_status\">Other ways to earn World of Hyatt elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/hyatt-american-airlines-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Airlines AAdvantage elites can sometimes fast-track Hyatt status<\/a> through limited-time challenge promotions, though none are currently available. In the meantime, earning a qualifying number of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-point-rewards-choices\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Points<\/a> lets members choose Hyatt Discoverist or Explorist status as a benefit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hotel-collection-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Receive Elite Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Wyndham_Rewards_Platinum\">Wyndham Rewards Platinum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mid-tier Platinum status with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham Rewards<\/a> doesn't offer much to entice potential guests to switch their stays to its hotel program. Only Wyndham Diamond members receive the program's best status benefit: suite upgrades.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115864\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115864 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wyndham-Garden-Cancun-Downtown-1024x683.png\" alt=\"a pool and deck chairs at a hotel\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wyndham-Garden-Cancun-Downtown-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wyndham-Garden-Cancun-Downtown-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wyndham-Garden-Cancun-Downtown-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wyndham-Garden-Cancun-Downtown.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>While Wyndham Platinum members can match to Caesars Rewards Platinum, that match is far more valuable at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/wyndham-rewards\/diamond-status-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Diamond level<\/a>. Wyndham Diamond members can match to Caesars Diamond, unlocking perks like waived resort fees, a $100 Celebration Dinner, and a complimentary stay at Atlantis in The Bahamas. Keep in mind that Caesars matches are only available if you earn Wyndham status through stays, not if it\u2019s granted via a credit card benefit.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Wyndham_Platinum_benefits\">Wyndham Platinum benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>15% bonus points<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<li>Status match to Caesars Rewards Platinum tier<\/li>\n<li>Avis and Budget car rental upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_earn_Wyndham_Platinum_from_stays\">How to earn Wyndham Platinum from stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wyndham Platinum requires 15 qualifying nights in a calendar year. Award stays count toward elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cards_that_award_Wyndham_Platinum_as_a_benefit\">Cards that award Wyndham Platinum as a benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"60\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/earner-plus-credit-card\/\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/a> offers complimentary Platinum status. It also includes benefits like 10% off award nights and 7,500 bonus points each year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"60\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/99\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CardArt-WyndhamRewardsEarnerPlusCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wyndham Rewards Earner\u00ae Plus Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"60\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/WyndhamRewardsVisaCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 dayss.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$75<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on Hotels by Wyndham and gas purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points on eligible dining and grocery purchases (excluding Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other purchases (excluding Wyndham timeshare down payments)<\/li>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WyndhamVisa\/\" 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?v2026-5-225dd03297#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_Wyndham_Rewards_elite_status\">Other ways to earn Wyndham Rewards elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The $0-annual-fee <a data-ccid=\"69\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-earner-card\/\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> offers complimentary Gold status just for having the card.<\/p>\n<p>Want even higher elite status? The <a data-ccid=\"136\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-business-credit-card\/\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a> offers top-tier Diamond status as a complimentary benefit, which means you'll unlock suite upgrades. You'll also receive perks like 15,000 bonus points each anniversary year.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham Rewards also has a status match program<\/a> and will match up to Diamond with proof of your qualifying elite status in another hotel rewards program. You'll then have 90 days to complete the requirements to retain your status. Keep in mind that if you receive Wyndham Platinum or Diamond through a status match, you will not be eligible to match to Caesars Rewards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-rewards-insider\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham Debuts Wyndham Rewards Insider<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_Hotel_Mid-Tier_Elite_Status_Is_Best\">Which Hotel Mid-Tier Elite Status Is Best?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer of which mid-tier hotel elite status is best likely won't be the same for everyone. But, we certainly have an opinion. For us, the first prize goes to Hilton Honors Gold as the best mid-tier hotel elite status among hotel chains. Runners-up are Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite and the much-improved IHG Platinum Elite status.<\/p>\n<p>Free breakfast (or a food and beverage credit in the U.S.) and the fifth night free add tangible value to Hilton Honors Gold status. Used consistently, these benefits will save you money over the long term. And with multiple credit cards offering Hilton Gold status as a benefit, it's one of the most accessible elite tiers on the market.<\/p>\n<p>As far as rewards cards go, if you are looking to get mid-tier hotel elite status across multiple programs, the <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">Business Platinum Card<\/a> are hands-down winners \u2014 offering Hilton Honors Gold and Marriott Gold as a benefit via complimentary enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><em>What do you think is the best mid-tier hotel elite status? Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more \u2014 making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. 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