Is it worth it to use Hilton Honors points?


Is it worth it to use Hilton Honors points? Hilton Honors points are worth less than the average hotel point. But that doesn't mean it's not worth trying to earn Hilton points. It simply means that you'll need way more Hilton points to book a Hilton room than you might need Hyatt points to book a comparable Hyatt room.


Is Hilton part of Marriott?

Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International are two different companies that operate two of the largest hotel portfolios in the world. Hilton hotels are not part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, either. Hilton has 18 hotel brands covering 6,000 properties in 117 countries.


How many points do you need to get Diamond Hilton?

The Hilton Honors program's top tier is Diamond status, typically earned after 30 stays or 60 nights or by earning 120,000 base points in a calendar year (which equates to $12,000 in spending).


Can I convert my Hilton points to cash?

Additional ways to redeem Hilton points is by shopping, traveling, and dining with Hilton partners. Once you redeem enough Hilton Honors points, you can use them for free nights at Hilton hotels, free car rentals, or you can sell Hilton points for cash to MileageSpot and earn cash in return.


How to get Hilton Diamond status for free?

To qualify, you must complete 30 stays, stay 60 nights or earn 120,000 base points in a calendar year. However, primary cardholders of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (see rates and fees) enjoy complimentary Diamond status as a perk of their card.


Do Hilton points ever expire?

Hilton Honors Points expire after 24 consecutive months of inactivity.


How many Hilton points is $1?

There are a few factors that can determine that. Members earn 10 Base Points per dollar spent (5 at Tru and Home2 brands, excluding Home2 China where you will earn 10 Base Points). As tier status increases (Silver, Gold, Diamond), additional Bonus Points are earned.


Is Hilton 2X points worth it?

With 2X points, members can expect to earn anywhere from 20 to 30 points per US$1, depending on their tier. 1 Hilton point is worth about 0.5 US cents, so you're looking at a rebate of 10% to 15%. 1,000 bonus points will be awarded for each stay at a different brand in the Hilton portfolio, namely: Canopy by Hilton.


What is 1 million Hilton points worth?

On paper, TPG values 1 million Hilton Honors points at $6,000, which is much lower than some other programs we've looked at in this series. However, as you're going to see, there are some tricks you can use to squeeze more value out of these points.


Is 500 Hilton points a lot?

500 Honors points definitely isn't much to write home about — according to TPG's latest valuations they're only worth about $2.50. But, if you have several stays with Hilton planned, there's no reason not to book your stay through the app to claim these bonus points.


How many Hilton points equal $100?

For example, a hotel room that costs $100 per night might have a cost of 20,000 points; this would make each point worth 0.5 cents when redeemed for that particular room.