Hotel Loyalty Programs

If you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …

One of the most charmingly odd things Kimpton does is the secret password. If you’ve stayed at a Kimpton before—or you’ve spent too much time reading about hotel quirks—you probably …

If you’ve been in the points-and-miles world for any length of time, you already know the game: the goal isn’t just to earn points — it’s to spend fewer of …

If you travel more than once or twice a year, you might become interested in hotel loyalty programs. Through a hotel program, you’ll earn points, which you can use for …

Hilton Honors is back with its first promotion of 2026, and—credit where it’s due—they dusted off an older name instead of cycling through the same two titles they’ve been alternating …

Marriott elite benefits can be a little… situational. Upgrades and late checkout depend on the property, the day, and sometimes the mood of the person at the front desk. But …

Hilton just did something that feels both obvious and overdue: they admitted that their top tier isn’t really the “top” anymore. For years, Hilton Diamond has been in a weird …

We’d held Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status for seven straight years. That’s long enough that it starts to feel like part of your travel identity — even if you’re not …

When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel, …

If you have the American Express Platinum Card, you probably already know about some of its flashier perks: airport lounge access, up to $400 in annual statement credits through Resy, …