Hotel loyalty guide
Hilton Honors
Points + Money awards, elite rollover nights, and complimentary breakfast at higher tiers keep Hilton Honors members engaged.
Program footprint
7,000+ hotels across 120 countries
Plan your stays to layer elite benefits, smart points earning, and co-branded card perks for outsized travel value.
Overview
- Earn points on hotel stays, dining, and partner spending across brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and Hampton.
- Points + Money awards and no blackout dates on standard rooms make redemptions flexible.
- Elite rollover nights and milestone bonuses reward frequent travelers year over year.
- Status gifting for top-tier members helps family or friends enjoy elite perks.
Hilton Honors excels when you combine frequent points sales, transfer bonuses, and the 5th Night Free feature for longer stays.
Status levels
Elite benefits by tier
| Benefit | Member | Silver | Gold | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stay requirement | Free to join | 10 nights / 4 stays / 25K base points | 40 nights / 20 stays / 75K base points | 60 nights / 30 stays / 120K base points |
Bonus points on stays | 0% Bonus | 20% Bonus | 80% Bonus | 100% Bonus |
Breakfast or daily food & beverage credit | Not included | Continental breakfast at select brands | Daily F&B credit or breakfast | Daily F&B credit or breakfast |
Room upgrades | Not included | Not included | Space-available upgrades including executive rooms | Upgrades including standard suites |
Executive lounge access | Not included | Not included | When upgraded to executive level | Guaranteed where available |
Fifth Night Free Receive the fifth night free on standard room reward stays of five nights or more. | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Milestone bonuses Starting at 40 nights, earn 10,000 bonus points every 10 nights plus 30,000 more at 60 nights. | Not applicable | Not applicable | Eligible at 40 nights | Eligible at 40 nights |
Premium Wi-Fi | Standard Wi-Fi | Standard Wi-Fi | Standard Wi-Fi | Premium Wi-Fi |
48-hour room guarantee | Not available | Not available | Available | Available |
Hilton Honors Diamond can be secured instantly with the Hilton Aspire card, unlocking lounge access, premium Wi-Fi, and status gifting.
Earning points
- Earn 10 base points per $1 at most Hilton brands and 5 points per $1 at Tru and Home2 Suites.
- Silver, Gold, and Diamond elites earn 20%, 80%, and 100% point bonuses respectively.
- Hilton Honors points accrue on room rates, dining, spa services, and on-property incidentals.
Redeeming points
- Redeem for free nights, room upgrades, Hilton Experiences, and even car rentals.
- Points + Money awards stretch balances when cash rates are reasonable.
Additional benefits
- 5th Night Free on award stays of five nights or more.
- Elite rollover nights and milestone bonuses help maintain status year to year.
- Diamond members receive executive lounge access, premium Wi-Fi, and status gifting options.
- Points pooling allows sharing with up to 10 members at no cost.