Hilton – CardBenefit https://www.cardbenefit.com Compare and Apply for Best Credit Cards at CardBenefit Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:59:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Earn Airline Miles from Hilton HHonors Rewards Program https://www.cardbenefit.com/how-to-earn-airline-miles-from-hilton-hhonors-rewards-program/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/how-to-earn-airline-miles-from-hilton-hhonors-rewards-program/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:53:52 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=18511 If you spend a lot of time in flight, you may want to earn more miles through hotel stays. Hilton HHonors offer members two ways to earn airline miles. You can either choose “points & miles” as your earning style when enrolling the HHonors rewards program. Or you can earn points first ...

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earn airline milesIf you spend a lot of time in flight, you may want to earn more miles through hotel stays. Hilton HHonors offer members two ways to earn airline miles. You can either choose “points & miles” as your earning style when enrolling the HHonors rewards program. Or you can earn points first and convert to miles later on.

How many miles do I earn from hotel stays?

Basically you will earn 10 Base Points and 1 mile for every $1 spent on room rates and services at Conrad, Canopy, Curio, Hilton, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacation, and Waldorf Astoria. 10 Basic Points and 1 mile for every $1 spent on room rate for Hampton and Homewood Suites. 5 Points and 1 mile for every $1 spent on room rate for Home2 Suites. You can only earn a maximum of 100 airline or rail miles per stay.

What are the participating mileage partners?

Partners in the Americas Partners in Europe, The Middle East, & Africa Partners in the Asia Pacific
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Aeromexico
Aeroplan (Air Canada)
Air Miles Rewards Program (Canada)
Alaska AirlinesAmerican Airlines
Amtrak
Avianca/TACA
Delta Air Lines
Frontier Airlines
GOL/VARIG
Hawaiian Airlines
JetBlue
LANPass
Multiplus
United
US Airways
Virgin America Elevate
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Airberlin
Air Baltic
Air France-KLM
Alitalia
British Airways
Czech Airlines
Deutsche Bahn
El Al
Emirates Skywards
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
Finnair
Germanwings
Gulf Air
Iberia
Icelandair
Kuwait Airways
Miles & More Lufthansa
QATAR Airways
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines
South African Airways
Turkish Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways
AirAsia BIG
Air China
Air New Zealand
All Nippon Airways
Asia Miles (Cathay Pacific)
Asiana Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern
EVA Air
Garuda Indonesia
Hainan Airlines
Japan Airlines
Jet Airways
Korean Air
Malaysia Airlines
OK Cashbag
Qantas
Singapore Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
Thai Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Virgin Australia

How do I convert HHonors Points for airline miles?

Many hotel loyalty programs allow you to transfer rewards points to airline miles, Hilton HHonors is doing the same. You can convert your points into airline miles with one of Hilton’s many frequent flyer partners. Participating airlines include domestic carriers, such as Delta and United, as well as international carriers like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. You can view a full list of transfer partners here. Exchanges are in increments of 10,000 points unless otherwise stated. Exchanges may take up to 30 days to process; you can expedite the processing for a fee of $25 USD  and usually requires a minimum of 10 business days.

Airline Partner Points for Miles Exchange Rate
The Americas
AeroMexico 25,000 HHonors Points for 6,500 Premier Kilometers
Aeroplan (Air Canada) 10,000 points for 1,000 Aeroplan miles
Alaska Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 Mileage Plan miles
American Airlines 10,000 points for 1,500 AAdvantage miles
Avianca/Taca 10,000 points for 1,000 LifeMiles
Delta Air Lines 10,000 points for 1,000 Delta miles
Frontier Airlines 10,000 points for 1,500 EarlyReturns miles
Hawaiian Airlines 10,000 points fo 1,500 HawaiianMiles
JetBlue 10,000 points for 1,000 TrueBlue points
LAN 25,000 points for 6,500 LANPASS km. Reward code: RXLA19
United 10,000 points for 1,000 MileagePlus miles
US Airways 10,000 points for 850 Dividend Miles
Virgin America 10,000 points for 1,000 Elevate points
Europe, The Middle East & Africa
Aeroflot Russian Airlines 10,000 points for 1,500 Aeroflot Bonus miles
Air Baltic 10,000 points for 1,000 Baltic miles
Airberlin 10,000 points for 1,000 topbonus miles
Air France-KLM 20,000 points for 2,000 Flying Blue Award Miles
British Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 Avios
Czech Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 OK Plus miles
Etihad Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 Etihad Guest miles
Gulf Air 10,000 points for 1,500 Falconflyer miles
Icelandair 10,000 points for 1,000 Saga Club Award Points
Miles & More 10,000 points for 1,000 Miles & More miles
Olympic Air 10,000 points for 1,000 Travelair Club miles
Qatar Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 Privilege Club Qmiles
Saudi Arabian Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 Alfursan Reward Miles
South African Airways 10,000 points for 1,500 Voyager Bonus Miles
Virgin Atlantic Airways 10,000 points for 1,500 Flying Club miles
Asia Pacific
Air China 10,000 points for 1,000 PhoenixMiles
Air New Zealand 10,000 points for 20 Airpoints Dollars
ANA – All Nippon Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 Mileage Club miles
Asia Miles (Cathay Pacific) 10,000 points for 1,000 Asia Miles
China Southern Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 Sky Pearl Club Miles
Hainan Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 Fortune Wings Miles
JAL Japan Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 JAL Mileage Bank miles
Jet Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 JetPrivilege JPMiles
Kingfisher Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 King Club King Miles
Malaysia Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 SKYPASS miles
Qantas 10,000 points for 1,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
Singapore Airlines 10,000 points for 1,000 KrisFlyer miles
Thai Airways 10,000 points for 1,000 Royal Orchid Plus miles

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Hilton HHonors Rewards – What You Should Know https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hhonors-rewards-what-you-should-know/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hhonors-rewards-what-you-should-know/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:35:17 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=18760 When joining the Hilton HHonors Rewards program, you have to keep in mind three things: booking directly from Hilton, understanding the HHonors points structure, understanding the my way earning style.

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xhilton-hhonors.jpg.pagespeed.ic.cliXA-M5usWhen joining the Hilton HHonors Rewards program, you need to keep in mind three things. First of all, you will earn Hilton HHonors points only when you book directly from Hilton. Second, you need to find out how Hilton HHonors points work. The third, you need to understand what “my way earning style” is.

Book Direct

You will earn Hilton HHonors points only when you book directly from Hilton. What does that mean? That means only when you book through Hilton.com, Hilton direct booking line, Hilton hotel, you are allowed to earn HHonors points. If you book from online third party travel agency such as expedia.com, booking.com, priceline.com, you are not able to earn rewards points.

Two Types of HHonors Points

There are two types of HHonors Points: HHonors Base Points and HHonors Bonus Points. The HHonors base points will count toward your qualification for elite status; the bonus points can only be added to your total points for redemption.

Two Way to Earn Rewards

Hilton HHonors offer members two ways to earn rewards: “Points & Points” or “Points & Miles”. When choosing “Points & Points”, you will earn base points plus bonus points on the dollar you spend in Hilton Hotels and if you choose “Points & Miles”, you will earn base points plus miles on the dollar you spend.

When enroll the HHonors rewards program, don’t forget to choose either “Points & Points” or “Points & Miles” in “My Way Earning Style Option” in your profile, otherwise, you will lose your bonus points or miles and only earn base points.

Here are the steps you can follow to secure your bonus points or miles:

1. Enroll to Hilton HHonors – this is easy, just follow the instructions.
2. In account overview, choose “Edit Preferences”;

preference

3. In “preference” page, under “MYWAY EARNING STYLE PREFERENCES” click “change earning style”, you will see the following screen;
hilton myway earning style

4. In “choose a my way earning style” page, you can find there are 2 earning options: points & points, points & miles, choose your preferred option style.

If you spend a lot of time in flight, then the Points & Miles Earning Style is right for you. If you want to maximize your points to earn free hotel rewards nights as soon as possible, then you should choose Points & Points as your earning style. You are not able to earn “miles & miles” instead of “points & miles”. However, HHonors points can be transferred to airline miles. Also, you can change your preferred earning method directly in the settings of your Hilton HHonors account any time you change your mind.

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What is Hilton Best Price Guarantee and How to File a Claim https://www.cardbenefit.com/what-is-hilton-best-price-guarantee-policy-and-how-to-claim-your-credit/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/what-is-hilton-best-price-guarantee-policy-and-how-to-claim-your-credit/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:55:30 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=18632 If you are a Hilton HHonors loyalty program member, the best way to book your hotel is to book directly through hilton.com – that is the only way you can earn Hilton HHonors rewards points for free hotel nights. If you book from third party travel websites such as expedia.com, ...

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icon-best-price-guaranteeIf you are a Hilton HHonors loyalty program member, the best way to book your hotel is to book directly through hilton.com – that is the only way you can earn Hilton HHonors rewards points for free hotel nights. If you book from third party travel websites such as expedia.com, booking.com or orbitz.com, you are not able to accumulate HHonor points.

Does that mean you may miss a lowest hotel price? Nope, if you book direct from Hilton.com and then you find a lower, publicly available price anywhere else within 24 hours of your booking, Hilton will match it and give you a $50 credit, that is what Hilton Best Price Guarantee offers.

For Hotels inside the USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, Hilton will give you a US $50 American Express Gift Cheque. The Gift Cheque will be sent to you the next business day after your stay is completed. For Hotels outside the USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, Hilton will adjust your bill by US $50 (or local currency equivalent).

How to File a Best Price Guarantee Claim

In order to claim best price guarantee credit, you need to provide a confirmation number. So you must first have a confirmed reservation made through one of the official Hilton Worldwide booking channels:

  • Any official Hilton Worldwide website
  • Hilton Reservations & Customer Care
  • Directly at a hotel in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio
  • Through an IATA accredited retail travel agent professional (“Travel Agent”) booking through a Hilton Worldwide channel or the following Global Distribution Systems: Amadeus, Apollo/Galileo, Worldspan and SABRE.

Next, you must find a lower publicly available price on a non-Hilton Worldwide booking channel (except for “opaque” websites) for the same room type, at the same hotel, with the same dates and length of stay, same number of guests, same designation as either cancellable or non-cancellable, same advance purchase policies, and the same terms and conditions governing the room price.

Finally, you must complete and submit a claim form online, or you can call 1-800- HILTONS (International: 00 800 888 44 888) and follow the telephone representatives instructions to process the claim.

Please note: your claim has to be submitted within 24 hours of making your reservation and at least 24 hours prior to your arrival at the hotel. The same accommodations must be available for purchase at the Lower price when Hilton validate your claim.

The Fine Print

Hilton Best Price Guarantee does not apply in the following situations:

  • Prices available on “opaque” websites where the hotel brand and specific hotel are not known until the booking is made (e.g., Priceline.com, Hotwire.com).
  • Hotel packages or travel packages which may include hotel, airfare, car rental, food and beverage offers or other similar packages or amenities.
  • Discount or negotiated prices not available to the general public, including but not limited to the following rates: membership (e.g., AAA, AARP or Saga), corporate, government, promotional, unpublished, Senior HHonors®, employee, offline wholesale/FIT, pre-paid rates which may include a voucher (including electronic vouchers), group or other specially negotiated rates.
  • Reservations made within 24 hours of arrival.

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Don’t Let Your Hilton HHonors Points Expire https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hhonors-points-expire-and-hhonors-credit-card/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hhonors-points-expire-and-hhonors-credit-card/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:50:31 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=16572 Hilton HHonors points will expire in 12 months if there are no activities in your account. There are 4 ways to keep your account active.

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expiredMany people accrue their hotel program points with a specific goal in mind – a big vacation, event, or other reward – and do their best to be patient as they collect their points. However, hotel reward programs, such as the Hilton HHonors program, have rules regarding how points are spent, and their shelf life.

If your account goes unused for a designated amount of time you will lose all the points you have accumulated, and your account will be declared inactive. In order to prevent this, you must take at least one of several actions to maintain your account, and keep your points from expire.

Keep An Active HHonors Account

HHonors members have 12 months to participate in eligible activities that will keep the account open and active. If you lose your points, you may be able to keep your inactive account for up to five years; that will be decided by program managers. To hold on to your points, however, you must do one of the following within a year:

  • Stay at a participating Hilton Worldwide hotel.
  • Earn HHonors points by making qualifying purchases from approved partners, or with a Hilton brand credit card.
  • Purchase more HHonors points.
  • Donate your HHonors points using the Hilton HHonors Giving Back program.

Of these options, the easiest and most beneficial way to accrue points, and keep your HHonors account open, is by using one of several Hilton brand credit cards. These cards have the convenience of credit card spending while allowing you to gather points at a faster rate, and reap other special rewards and offers as the credit card provider offers them.

Hilton HHonors Credit Cards

There are several options for credit cards associated with Hilton HHonors. They not only help you earn points toward your Hilton account with every use, they also offer other benefit options and rewards.

The Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card offers a certificate for two weekend nights if you make $2,500 worth of purchases within four months of opening the card. The Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express allows you to earn 12 Hilton HHonors bonus points for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases at participating hotels and resorts. You can also gain 60,000 extra points if you spend $3,000 within three months of activating the card account. Owning either of these cards gives you HHonors Gold status.

The Citi Hilton HHonors Visa Signature Card currently has a limited time offer of 75,000 bonus points if you make $2,000 in purchases within three months of opening the card account. This card provides you with six bonus points for each dollar spent at participating Hilton brand hotels and resorts. The Hilton HHonors Card from American Express offers 40,000 HHonors bonus points upon spending $750 within three months of the card’s activation, as well as seven HHonors bonus points with approved purchases from Hilton hotels and associated brands. Both of these cards offer HHonors Silver program status.

For more information on these credit cards and their offers, visit the Hilton HHonors credit cards web page. To find out the details of Hilton’s point expiration policies, visit their Terms and Conditions page.

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How to Purchase, Transfer and Receive Hilton HHonors Points https://www.cardbenefit.com/how-to-purchase-transfer-and-receive-hilton-hhonors-points/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/how-to-purchase-transfer-and-receive-hilton-hhonors-points/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=18468 If you need more Hilton HHonors Points, you can purchase it to redeem for free nights. You can also transfer points to your loved ones or receive points from the ones love you.

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hilton hhonorsIn addition to earning and redeeming Hilton HHonors points, you are also able to purchase, transfer and gift HHonors Points.

Buy HHonors Points. If you need more HHonors Points. You can buy them through your Hilton HHonors account in order to redeem rewards. Members may purchase up to 40,000 HHonors Bonus Points per calendar year. Points must be purchased in 1,000 point increments. Total cost of points will be shown to Member during the purchase process before the purchase is completed.

You can also buy HHonors points while booking a reward reservation. Members can purchase an unlimited number of points up to the total number of points required to redeem the Member’s desired Reward Stay. Purchased points do not count toward membership-tier qualification.

Transfer HHonors Points. HHonors Points can be transferred from your account to another member’s account in increments of 5,000 points up to 200,000 points per transaction at a nominal processing cost. There is no limit to the number of HHonors Points a member can transfer or receive; after transferring 200,000 points in a calendar year, subsequent transfers that year have no fee. You can also directly combine multiple accounts by signing into your HHonors account and clicking Combine Accounts. However, multiple members, such as spouses, cannot share an account.

HHonors Points Registry. You can also set up a points registry to receive points. Registries are great for celebrating weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or other special occasions. Set up an HHonors Points Gift Registry here.

Donate your Hilton HHonors Points for a Good Cause. For every reward point donated, Hilton HHonors will make an equivalent cash donation to the donator’s choice of organization or cause. Donations are handled through PointWorthy.com, the partner that unlocks millions of dollars of value in unused and donated loyalty points for charities. Create a PointWorthy account and link it to your Hilton HHonors account, then choose from amongst thousands of charitable organizations. Donations have to be a minimum of 4,000 points, which has a cash value of $10 USD.

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Redeem Hilton HHonors Points Wisely – How to Maximize Your Points Value https://www.cardbenefit.com/redeem-hilton-hhonors-points/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/redeem-hilton-hhonors-points/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:00:52 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=16130 The Hilton HHonors™ is the loyalty program designed for guests to easily collect reward points while they enjoy their stay at a Hilton hotel.

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With the Hilton HHonors™ program, loyalty customers can redeem their points for all kinds of different rewards and experiences from free nights at lankmark hotels, upgrades for a spectacular view, to experiences for concerts, amazing travel excursions and more. Let’s find out how to redeem your points wisely to maximize your points value.

How do I redeem Hilton HHonors points for hotel stays?

Guests can redeem points to enjoy standard or premium room awards for as low as 5,000 points at over 4200 hotels around the world with no blackout dates. They can also collect rewards night with Points & Money Rewards™; for example, guests can use 2,000 HHonors Points and $30 USD for a night at a participating category 1 hotel. Silver, Gold, and Diamond members also qualify for the 5th Night Free benefit on reward stays, meaning if they book 4 consecutive stays using reward points, they receive an additional 5th night free.

The chart below shows how many points are required for a free night in a standard room in each category.

Hotel Category HHonors Points Required for a Free Night
1 5,000
2 10,000
3 20,000
4 20,000 to 30,000
5 30,000 to 40,000
6 30,000 to 50,000
7 30,000 to 60,000
8 40,000 to 70,000
9 50,000 to 80,000
10 70,000 to 95,000

Some hotels have seasonal reward pricing, so the points needed to redeem vary during peak or off-peak periods. For example, a category 6 hotel that requires 50,000 points during its peak period may only be 30,000 points during its off-peak period. Reward pricing vary by location, stay date, and availability, so it is best to check hhonors points search tool to obtain accurate pricing.

If you are reserving your reward stay online, check the box labeled “Use HHonors Points” on your reservation form. Then, click “Find” to view hotel availability; each room listing will show the amount of HHonors Points required for a free night, along with the regular room rate. When you book your stay, the HHonors Points are immediately deducted from your account.

If you are reserving your reward stay by phone, call +1-800-HHONORS (+1-800-446-6677, toll-free in the U.S.) or contact your local Hilton Reservations and Customer Care center, and let them know you will be using HHonors Points to book your stay. After you make your reservation, you can review your hotel reservation online.

How do I maximize my Hilton HHonors Points value?

When redeeming points, you can compare the rewards earn rate of different redemption options to see if you are getting the most of your points. To estimate the rewards earn rate, divide the standard rate of the hotel stay by the number of Hilton HHonors points required to redeem one night. Let’s look at a few hotel stay redemption examples for 1 night stays in New York:
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This Hampton Inn is located in Manhattan at Times Square, and according to the hotel data collecting company STR Global, as of 2015 this brand is ranked an upscale, or 4-star level hotel. It has a nightly rate starting at $259 USD, and as a category 10 hotel, requires 70,000 HHonors Points to redeem per night. Here is an estimate of the point-value:

$259/70,000 = 0.0037, or 0.37 cents per point

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Here is another brand, the Hilton, located in the New York Fashion District. According to STR Global’s 2015 hotel rankings, this brand is also an upscale hotel (4-stars). The nightly rates start from $349 a night, and also require 70,000 HHonors Points to redeem each night.

$349/70,000 = 0.00499, or 0.5 cents per point

As you can see, for the same redemption rate of 70,000 points, the Hilton is a better use of your HHonors Points than Hampton Inn.

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Here is an example of a bad redemption. The Hilton Garden Inn has a nightly rate of $319, but its redemption rate is 138,730 HHonors Points a night. The monetary rate of this Hilton is even less than the previous Hilton in the Fashion District, but let’s take a look at its rewards earn rate:

$319/138,730 = 0.0023

Its points are worth half the value of the previous redemption option. Calculating the rewards earn rate of different hotels does not take into consideration all factors that go into selecting hotels, but it definitely is one way to gauge your redemption options.

How do I redeem HHonors points for upgrades?

Room upgrade rewards can be redeemed at the front-desk of some participating hotels. Make sure to ask the front desk for a free upgrade first. The front-desk person has the authority to give you free upgrade. Members can also use HHonors points to upgrade a confirmed, existing reservation to any premium room available at any of Hilton hotels and resorts worldwide, with no blackout dates. Reward pricing for upgrades varies by room, hotel, booking, and stay date.

For Gold and Diamond HHonors members, the Premium Room Rewards guarantee a premium room or suite at the time of booking, and Room Upgrade Rewards lets you upgrade an already confirmed room reservation to an available better room or suite. Reservations that were made using promotional free night certificates for Standard Room Rewards cannot be upgraded using Room Upgrade Rewards.

 

Redeem HHonors Points for Shopping, Dining, and Transportation Rewards

You can also redeem your points for shopping, dining and transportation rewards.

Shopping Mall. You can shop popular brands such as Samsung, Nike, Keurig, Vera Bradley, and more at the Hilton HHonors™ Shopping Mall. You can also use HHonors Points to redeem rewards with entertainment partners, such as Sea World and Universal Studios.

Entertainment. Bid for amazing concerts and travel experiences when you stay with Hilton. Options range from concert tickets, VIP race packages, athlete meet & greets, and more. Click for a full list.

Redeem for on-site rewards such as spa treatments, fine dining, golf lessons and much more. Details can be found at each individual hotel.

Car rentals. Car rental rewards can be redeemed through customer care; you will need your HHonors number and a reward code. Instant redemptions with Sixt Rent A Car can be booked online. You can also earn HHonors Points and receive discounts with Hilton car rental partners. Some car rental partners include Alamo, Avis, Budget, and National.

Have any further questions or comments? Contact Hilton HHonors Customer Support.

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Earn Hilton HHonors Points

Hilton HHonors™ is a loyalty program designed for guests to easily accumulate rewards and enjoy the free nights, upgrades or special packages when they stay at one of thousands of Hilton hotels across the globe.

Hilton HHonors allows you to earn HHonors Base Points, as well as HHonors Bonus points, through hotel stays, family reunion, rewards partners and Hilton credit cards.

How many HHonors points do I earn from hotel stays?

The number of HHonors Points you earn varies by Hilton hotel brands and your elite status. To earn points, just provide your Hilton HHonors account number when making a reservation, and when checking-in at participating hotels. In order to earn both base points and bonus points, make sure you choose your earning style as “points + points” in your account profile.

There are four tiers to the rewards program: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Diamond. When you enroll for the free membership program, you are automatically Blue status; and after 4 stays or 10 nights, you will be promoted to Silver status; 20 stays, 40 nights, or 75,000 base points to Gold status; and 30 stays, 60 nights, or 120,000 base points to Diamond status. When you reach elite status, you will automatically receive extra HHonors Bonus Points on all the Base Points you earn. You will receive a 15% bonus once you reach Silver status, a 25% bonus once you reach Gold status, and a 50% bonus once you achieve Diamond status. Below is how many points you can earn with each status.

Hilton HHonors Blue

  • 10 Base Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rates and services at Conrad, Canopy, Curio, Hilton, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacation, and Waldorf Astoria;
  • 10 Base Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Hampton and Homewood Suites.
  • 5 Base Points + 2.5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Home2 Suites.

Hilton HHonors Silver

  • 10 Base Points + 1.5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rates and services at the above mentioned hotel brands;
  • 10 Base Points + 1.5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Hampton and Homewood Suites;
  • 5 Base Points + 0.75 Elite Bonus Points + 2.5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Home2 Suites.

Hilton HHonors Gold

  • 10 Base Points + 2.5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rates and services at the above mentioned hotel brands;
  • 10 Base Points + 2.5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Hampton and Homewood Suites;
  • 5 Base Points + 1.25 Elite Bonus Points + 2.5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Home2 Suites.

Hilton HHonors Diamond

  • 10 Base Points + 5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rates and services at the above mentioned hotel brands;
  • 10 Base Points + 5 Elite Bonus Points + 5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites;
  • 5 Base Points + 2.5 Elite Bonus Points + 2.5 Bonus Points for every $1 spent on room rate for Home2 Suites.

How to Earn more HHonors Points with a credit card

With a Hilton credit card, you can easily earn free hotel nights, get big sign-up bonuses, earn more Hilton Hhonors points, reach elite status much faster and enjoy the advanced card perks.  Hilton offers travel rewards credit cards that make it easy for you to accumulate reward points.

  • Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.
  • Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on eligible Hilton purchases.
  • Earn 5X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on other purchases made using the Hilton Honors Business Card on the first $100,000 in purchases each calendar year, 3X points thereafter.
  • Get up to $60 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Business Card.
  • Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors™ Gold Status with your Hilton Honors Business Card. With Hilton Honors Gold status, you can enjoy benefits at hotels and resorts within the Hilton Portfolio. As a Gold member, earn an 80% Bonus on all Base Points you earn on every stay.
  • You may receive an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the calendar year if the total eligible purchases on your Card Account during a calendar year reach $40,000 or more.
  • As a Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Member, you can enroll to receive complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status through the link on your American Express online account. After you're enrolled, you can reserve a rental car by calling National Car Rental directly, using your travel service, or by booking online or through the National Car Rental mobile app. Terms apply.
  • Terms apply.
Intro APR
N/A
Intro APR Period
N/A
Annual Fee (rates & fees)
$195
Credit Needed
Excellent, Good

Convert Airline Miles to HHonors points

Hilton also has airline partners whose airline miles can be converted into HHonors points:

  • Amtrak: 5,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards Points for 10,000 HHonors Points.
  • Flying Blue: Exchange Flying Blue miles directly for hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands.
  • Hawaiian Airlines: 10,000 HawaiianMiles for 15,000 HHonors Points or 20,000 HawaiianMiles for 30,000 HHonors Points.
  • Icelandair: Exchange Saga Club points directly for hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands.
  • LifeMiles – Avianca: Exchange LifeMiles directly for hotels within the Hilton HHonors portfolio of brands
  • Miles & More Lufthansa: Exchange Miles & More miles directly for hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands.
  • Multiplus: 5, 000 Multiplus Points for 6,250 HHonors Points.
  • OK Cashbag: 37,500 OK Cashbag points for 5,000 HHonors points.
  • Olympic Air: 5,000 Travelair Club miles for 10,000 HHonors Points.
  • Srilankan Airlines: 20,000 FlySmiLes miles for 10,000 HHonors points.
  • Virgin Atlantic Airways: 10,000 Flying Club miles for 15,000 HHonors Points*. Minimum: 10,000 miles.

What is Hilton HHonors event planner?

The Hilton HHonors® Event Planner Bonus Program allows members to plan meetings, conferences, weddings, family reunions, and other special occasions at Hilton hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Members who hold qualifying events at participating hotels can earn 1 HHonors Bonus Point or 1 airline mile per US$1 spent, with a maximum of 100,000 points and 100,000 miles. Some hotels have specific criteria, such as a spending requirement or a minimum attendees requirement. Book a venue today.

Earn Hilton HHonors points from rewards partners

You can earn even more points through purchases and services made through Hilton’s many rewards partners.

Transportation Partners: AirChina, AAdvantage, Alamo, Amtrak, Avis, British Airways, Car Club, CruisesOnly, Delta, Sixt, United, and more.

Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment: American Cellars Wine Club, Best Buy, Bloomingdales, Magazine Awards, Nike’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and more.

Buy, Give, and Receive Points: If you or someone you know is just shy of the points requirements to redeem a free night, then you can purchase or receive the points to meet the requirement. Maybe you want to combine points with your spouse or close friends in order to plan your free hotel stays.

Exchange Points with credit card partners: You can also turn points and miles from other rewards programs into more HHonors Points. For example, you can transfer 1,000 Citi Thank You points or 1,000 Amex membership rewards for 1,500 HHonors Bonus Points.

The Fine Print

When earning Hilton HHonors points, you need to keep the following things in mind:

  • In order to earn bonus points, you need to select your earning style option to: points+points in your HHonors profile. If you don’t, you will only earn the base points not the bonus points.
  • Only the base points you earn will qualify for your elite status.
  • A Member may earn Base Points for up to two rooms per stay, if all eligible charges for both rooms are paid on one folio.
  • Eligible folio charges include room rate, food and beverage, telephone, laundry, pay-per-view movies, entertainment and recreational facilities, and other incidental charges charged to the Member’s room during the Member’s stay. Dining room or other charges not billed to a Member’s room during a stay are not eligible for credit.
  • Your points will expire if there is no activities in your account for 12 consecutive month.

Have any further questions or comments? Contact Hilton HHonors Customer Support.

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Hilton Hotels – What is the Eforea Spa Experience https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-eforea-spa-experience/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-eforea-spa-experience/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:23:05 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=14455 Visit Hilton eforea spa to restore your body and your soul. Enjoy whirlpool tubes, saunas, steam rooms, and sundecks.

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What is Efora?

The eforea spa was born out of Hilton’s desire to deliver a refreshingly unexpected spa experience—and offer guests a spiritual escape from their hectic lives. Guests at eforea spa enjoy services that focus on balance and wellness, and embark on transformative journeys of the senses that help them emerge brighter.

Spa Design

The eforea spa brand features innovative design elements that take your spa experience to the next level, while streamlining aesthetic and construction with finely tuned renderings. At the efora spa, guests will journey through six lounges:

  • Arrival Lounge. This inviting space welcomes guests to begin their journey to emerge brighter.
  • Changing Lounge. This space is where guests prepare for their treatments or for check out. Guests have access to dry and wet changing sections as well as grooming units, stocked with amenities.
  • Transition Lounge. This calming space is designed to bring guests into a complete state of relaxation and transformation before or between treatments.
  • Thermal Lounge. This treatment space is where guests indulge in hot and cold therapies, prior to their treatments.
  • Therapy Lounge. These treatment rooms are designed to provide a haven of comfort, intimacy, relief, and escape for guests during their treatments.
  • Retail Lounge. This fun and dynamic space provides guests the opportunity to extend their spa experience while traveling, or take a bit of the spa experience home with them.

The Journeys

Guests will find our signature spa journeys waiting for them at every eforea spa, worldwide. The Essentials, Escape and Men’s journeys are core to the eforea spa experience. They offer a distinctly therapeutic approach and take our guests on a transformative “journey of the senses.”

  • Essentials Journey. Composed of powerful, technologically advanced treatments, the Essentials Journey delivers targeted treatments for specific skin concerns, and standard, maintenance treatments for habitual guests.
  • Escape Journey. The Escape Journey is a set of locally inspired, indigenous treatments, designed to help guests escape from daily stress. The treatments are unique and inspirational, offering traditional healing practices with local origins.
  • Men’s Journey. Offered at select eforea spas, the men’s journey is a collection of problem-solving, re-energizing experiences is designed specifically for men.
  • Journey Enhancements. Our Journey Enhancements allow guests the opportunity to enhance their chosen journeys with a choice of three exclusive and carefully crafted mini treatments. These enhancements combine the best massage techniques from around the world and focus on Feet, Head and face, and Shoulders, neck and Scalp.

Services

Locations

The eforea spa family has grown to 24 globally with many more on the way. You can now find a unique eforea spa experience in 13 countries around the world – U.S., Azerbaijan, Turkey, China, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Canada, Qatar, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Panama, and Barbados.

Have further questions or comments? Contact our Global Spa Team.

Hilton Eforea Spa

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Hilton Hotel special offer packagesWhen it’s time for a getaway, Hilton offers unique travel packages and hotel discounts. Whether you are on a business trip, a family vacation, or a romantic honeymoon, Hilton has a package offer just for you. You can search the latest Hilton hotel special offers by location, date of travel, package type or by what interests you.

 

Bed & Breakfast

Whether you’re planning a special occasion or simply need to unwind after a hectic workweek, make the most of your weekend and book a Bed & Breakfast package at one of over 550 Hilton Hotels & Resorts destinations. With special rates and breakfasts for two – from healthy to decadent – Hilton’s Bed & Breakfast packages are the perfect way for you to relax and recharge.

Book By 31 Dec 2015.  Stay Starting 01 Sep 2014.

2X Points Package

Your next trip could be twice as rewarding with the 2X Points Package when you book your stay at participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts or any other participating hotel within the Hilton HHonors™ portfolio. Book that weeklong vacation you’ve been planning, escape for a weekend, or make the most of your next business trip. With this package, earning Double HHonors Points every night brings you that much closer to your next reward night.

Book By 17 Oct 2016. Stay Starting 05 Nov 2014.

Instant Getaway

What could be better than an instant getaway with your best friends or the love of your life? From complimentary sparkling wine or cider when you arrive, to breakfast for two served in your room, you may never actually leave. But then, you’d be missing out on full use of the health club, pool and whirlpool spa (where available)—also part of the package. Plus, you can arrange for early check-in or late checkout. Because, let’s be honest, who keeps track of time when you’re having so much fun together? So, no matter what the occasion—whether it’s just the two of you celebrating your love or a whole group of friends vacationing together—have the time of your life at Hilton.

Book By 15 May 2016. Stay Starting 01 Jan 2015.

Family Fun Package

Wake up to breakfast for the family and internet access when you book the Family Fun Package at any participating hotel or resort in the Hilton Portfolio throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and Caribbean. And now, you can also enjoy the Family Fun Package at many of our locations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa where you’ll enjoy the same benefits – plus late checkout on the weekends. Start each morning of your trip with a big breakfast, and after the day’s adventures are done, take advantage of your internet access to share photos with friends at home or plan your next trip.

Book By 11 Nov 2016. Stay Starting 30 Jun 2015.

Weekend Getaway Package

Get up and go for a weekend adventure and make the most of your time away when you book the Weekend Getaway Package at Hilton. Earn Double Points and take advantage of Internet access, continental breakfast, and late checkout—you’ll be sure to get back rested and refreshed.
Book By 09 Nov 2016. Stay Starting 28 Jun 2015.

Advanced Purchase

Plan ahead and save with Advanced Purchase. Include Hilton in your holiday plans and you can save up to 20% off our Best Available Rate by booking with us in advance. With properties in some of the world’s most desirable destinations, you can be sure to explore and see all the sights. Please make your reservation at least seven days prior to arrival.

Book By 31 Dec 2015. Stay Starting 01 Sep 2014.

Military Family Rate

We know your time off is valuable, and that’s why we want to help you enjoy it with the Military Family Rate. We are offering exclusive savings of 10% off leisure stays for active & retired military and their families at participating hotels and resorts. So relax, unwind and put your feet up — you’ve earned it.

Book By 13 Aug 2016. Stay Starting 01 Apr 2015.

Click here to view the full list of Hilton special offer packages.


Have further questions or comments? Contact Hilton customer service.

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Hilton Hotels – An Overview of Brands https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hotels-an-overview-of-brands/ https://www.cardbenefit.com/hilton-hotels-an-overview-of-brands/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:05:10 +0000 http://www.cardbenefit.com/?p=14305 Hilton Worldwide is an American global hospitality company. It is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 4,300 hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties in 94 countries and territories. The company owns, manages, and/or franchises an impressive portfolio of twelve brands.

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In the nearly 100 years since its founding, Hilton Worldwide has defined the hospitality industry and established an impressive portfolio of 12 brands comprised of over 4,300 hotels and resorts globally. Hilton’s full-service hotels serve business and leisure guests alike by providing state-of-the-art meeting facilities, well-appointed accommodations, fine cuisine and an overall higher standard of service. It’s no wonder Hilton has 44 million members in Hilton HHonors, its award-winning customer loyalty program. Here are the different hotel brands offered by Hilton:

Luxury
(5-star)
Waldorf Astoria, Conrad
Lifestyle
(upscale)
Canopy
Full Service
(upscale)
Hilton, Curio, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites
Focused Service
(upscale)
Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites
Vacation Ownership
(upper upscale)
Hilton Grand Vacations

An overview of each Hilton hotel brand

Luxury

Waldorf Astoria An exceptional destinations around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their locations, as well as modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria’s rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and attention of true Waldorf service that creates a singular experience. Experience Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts – each hotel offers guests world-class style and the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define luxury.
Conraad Hilton Conrad Hotels & Resorts promises stylish accommodations, seamless service, infinite connections, and value at urban locations and luxury resort destinations. Conrad offers guests one-of-a-kind experiences, service that’s intuitive and connections to people and places near or far. This is the destination of a new generation of global travelers for whom life, business, and pleasure seamlessly intersect; travelers who know that the greatest luxury is the luxury of being yourself.

Lifestyle

Canopy Hilton Canopy by Hilton is all about being local, through design, food and beverage, art and knowledge. No two Canopy hotels are the same, and we know that’s what our guests want. For those seeking an energizing experience, Canopy by Hilton is the hotel brand that creates “a positive stay” with its simple, guest-directed service and thoughtful, local choices.

Full Service

Hilton One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts gifts travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products and services that meet the needs of tomorrow’s savvy global travelers, and more than 550 hotels and resorts in nearly 80 countries, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions, and gets away from it all.
Curio Hilton Curio is a collection of independent, remarkable hotels known for their glorious individuality. Just as the word “curio” can refer to something of interest, unique or even rare, each Curio hotel will be different from the next, hand-picked for its distinct character and personality, and appeal to passionate travelers who are seeking local discovery.
DoubleTree Hilton At DoubleTree byHilton™ hotels, every little thing we do adds up to Create A Rewarding Experience for our guests (CARE). Our hospitality starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and continues through the award-winning Hilton HHonors® guest reward program, our Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree Sleep Experience and our industry-recognized Culture of CARE.
Embassy Suites Embassy Suites by Hilton™ anticipates travelers’ needs and deliver what matters most. All guests are welcomed with a two-room suite, free made-to-order breakfast each morning, and complimentary drinks* and snacks for two hours every night. Embassy has over 200 unique locations, so come experience all Embassy Suites by Hilton has to offer.

Focused Service

Garden Inn Hilton Hilton Garden Inn® is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand allows travelers to discover and connect while on the road. With over 600 locations worldwide, we ensure you’ll have a great stay at an even greater value. Garden Inn has a full-service restaurant and bar, offering cooked-to-order breakfast, dinner room service, and a bar to unwind at the end of the day. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, 24/7 Business Centers featuring complimentary printing and Wi-Fi, everything we do, we do for you.
Hampton Hampton In by Hilton® is about celebration and diversity – embracing local culture and giving guests a true experience during their stay. Guests experience service backed by an unconditional satisfaction promise, the 100% Hampton® Guarantee, and complimentary amenities like Hampton by Hilton’s free, hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi at 2,000 hotels globally and growing.
homewood hilton Homewood Suites by Hilton™ has spacious one & two bedroom suites equipped with a full kitchen & refrigerator where guests can cook home-like meals without leaving their suite. Breakfast is served daily in the lodge. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness center, sport courts, pools, and complimentary grocery shopping service.
Home2 Home2 Suites is an innovative mid-scale, all-suite extended stay hotel designed for savvy, sophisticated, cost-conscious travelers staying a few months or a few nights. From Spin2 Cycle, our combined laundry and fitness facility, to expansive community spaces like the Oasis. Roomy suites with kitchen & refrigerator, free breakfast served daily, and a customizable space to work with free wi-fi are Home2 amenities perfect for an extended stay. All with an eco-friendly mindset & outstanding service. Pet-friendly!

Vacation Ownership

HGV Hilton With an ever-growing collection of resorts in spectacular settings around the world, Hilton Grand Vacations invites you to experience an innovative, flexible, global club program that sets the stage for a lifetime of unforgettable travels. From residential-style resort accommodations to exclusive travel advantages, Hilton Grand Vacations offers unparalleled Club membership privileges.

 

What are the high-end, luxury Hilton hotel brands?

These are five-star quality luxury hotels designed to meet the needs of wealthy travelers with expensive accommodations such as golf, spa, and even casinos in some locations.

What are the budget-oriented Hilton hotel brands?

These brands are known for their superior customer service and comfortable rooms, all for an affordable price.

What are the family-friendly Hilton hotel brands?

The following brands are known for their spacious rooms, as well as cutting-edge technology and amenities.

Have further questions or comments? Contact the Hilton customer service.

 

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