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Just about every hotel brand offers some sort of loyalty program for their guests, rewarding frequent stays with discounted or free nights, in addition to other perks such as upgrades, free Wi-Fi, or late check-out. With so many programs to choose from, how do you pick the right one to save big bucks on travel?
We asked miles-and-points experts to nominate their favorites, and now we need you to crown a winner. Which hotel loyalty program is tops? Cast your vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, July 29 at noon ET. We'll announce the 10 best programs on Wednesday, August 7.
Read the official Readers' Choice rules.
Just about every hotel brand offers some sort of loyalty program for their guests, rewarding frequent stays with discounted or free nights, in addition to other perks such as upgrades, free Wi-Fi, or late check-out. With so many programs to choose from, how do you pick the right one to save big bucks on travel?
We asked miles-and-points experts to nominate their favorites, and now we need you to crown a winner. Which hotel loyalty program is tops? Cast your vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, July 29 at noon ET. We'll announce the 10 best programs on Wednesday, August 7.
Read the official Readers' Choice rules.
Just about every hotel brand offers some sort of loyalty program for their guests, rewarding frequent stays with discounted or free nights, in addition to other perks such as upgrades, free Wi-Fi, or late check-out. With... Read More
Best Hotel Loyalty Program Nominees
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Accor Live Limitless
The AccorHotels portfolio includes over 5,000 hotels and more than 40 brands — including Sofitel, Fairmont, Tribe, and Ibis — in 110 different countries. Accor Live Limitless is particularly advantageous for frequent travelers to major cities across the United States and Europe. Besides hotel stays, members also earn points for expenditures like food, activities, and transportation.
Best Western Rewards
Perfect for budget-minded or business travelers, Best Western Rewards lets members rack up points with stays at over 4,000 hotels around the world. Points never expire and can be used to redeem free nights (no blackout dates), airline miles, and gift cards.
Choice Privileges
Choice Hotels represents a wide range of budget and luxury brands — more than 7,000 hotels around the world — allowing Choice Privileges members to earn points for budget hotel stays redeemable for free nights at higher-end properties. Points can also be redeemed for airline miles, cruise credits, and gift cards.
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Fans of M.O.
When you become a Fan of M.O., you enjoy dining and spa benefits, as well as member offers and experiences during your stay with Mandarin Oriental. And if you book online, you can select two additional privileges, such as streaming Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, and a dining or spa credit.
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Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors points can be earned and redeemed at more than 7,000 hotels around the world. In addition to redeeming points for free nights, members also enjoy digital check-in and free Wi-Fi. And there are no blackout dates when cashing in points for a room.
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I Prefer Hotel Rewards
I Prefer Hotel Rewards members earn and redeem stays at more than 650 independent hotels around the world, including many luxury destination resorts you may not realize have a loyalty program. Members also enjoy member rates, free Wi-Fi, room upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, and more depending on availability and tier.
IHG One Rewards
IHG's portfolio includes brands like Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Candlewood Suites, with more than 6,000 properties at a variety of price points. Members of IHG One Rewards get free Wi-Fi and exclusive members-only rates for rooms booked directly.
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INVITED
INVITED is a member loyalty program for Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Access luxury benefits that correspond with your membership level and earn reward night vouchers. Over time, members can earn upgrades and access to new tiers, with benefits such as a 10% off members-only discount, early check-in and late check-out, and room upgrades. Additionally, gain access to insider events, travel tips, and daily complimentary breakfast.
The Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Points with the Leaders Club, the loyalty program of The Leading Hotels of the World, never expire as long as your account remains active. And those points can be earned and redeemed at over 400 luxury properties around the world. Members also enjoy complimentary breakfast for two, room upgrades, and free Wi-Fi.
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Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members get benefits at more than 8,500 hotels representing over 30 brands worldwide. Perks include free Wi-Fi, exclusive member rates, mobile room key, and the chance to instantly redeem points for drinks, meals, and spa experiences.
Omni Select Guest
Omni Select Guest members enjoy a welcome drink, free deluxe Wi-Fi, and the chance to earn free nights at any of Omni's 50-plus luxurious properties. With tiered membership levels, guests can earn more rewards the more they stay, including room upgrades and special amenities. A free night can be earned with as few as 20 qualifying nights.
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One Key
With an extensive network and user-friendly platform, Expedia Group's One Key loyalty program offers members the flexibility to use their points to book eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, activities, and cars. In addition, members can accumulate points quickly as they earn them on every booking made through Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Members are also rewarded with a variety of exclusive benefits and perks.
Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta Travel Pass members earn 10 points per dollar spent on qualifying room rates, with no blackout dates and free nights redeemable for as little as 10,000 points. Perks and benefits include member rates and free upgraded Wi-Fi at the lowest tier, with the opportunity to earn more, such as room upgrades and complimentary breakfast.
Stash Rewards
Members of Stash Rewards can earn and redeem points at nearly 200 boutique properties throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Stash-affiliated hotels are independently owned, and there are no blackout dates or category restrictions when redeeming Stash points for free nights.
World of Hyatt
The World of Hyatt loyalty program offers benefits like discounted member rates at participating hotels, free nights, and the chance to earn points on stays, spa services, and hotel dining. A generous partnership with American Airlines offers reciprocal earning.
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Wyndham Rewards
The Wyndham Rewards program honors stays at more than 50,000 participating hotels, vacation clubs, and resorts worldwide. These include popular brands like Wyndham, La Quinta, Days Inn, Super 8, and Ramada. Points can also be redeemed for gift cards, tours, sporting events, and more.
About 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
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The Experts
Cheryl Maguire
Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling... Read More
Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and the mother of twins and a daughter. She writes about travel, mental health, science, and parenting. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, AARP, NatGeo, The Washington Post, Success Magazine, Parents Magazine, and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA and an active member of SATW. You can find her on X at @CherylMaguire05.
Cheryl Maguire
Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and the mother of twins and a daughter. She writes about travel, mental health, science, and parenting. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, AARP, NatGeo, The Washington Post, Success Magazine, Parents Magazine, and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA and an active member of SATW. You can find her on X at @CherylMaguire05.
Cindy Greenstein
Cindy Greenstein is a mother of three young adults... Read More
Cindy Greenstein is a mother of three young adults and a credit-card points expert who loves to travel for free. During her more than 20 years of marriage, she has used credit card points to travel the world while rarely paying for airline flights and hotel rooms. Some of her five-figure travel savings include trips to Aspen ($26,000); Greece ($23,000) and London ($15,000). Her favorite credit cards for point accumulation include the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture X and American Express Gold. Cindy—an attorney and former certified public accountant—founded The Points Mom to share her credit card rewards-program expertise with family friends and small business owners who don’t have the time to learn how to maximize their points. Her services include one-on-one consultations, group consultations, speaking engagements, and reward-program tutorials. She provides the latest offers as well as tons of tips and tricks on Instagram at thepointsmom_ . When Cindy pays for travel or hotels, she is strategic about the credit cards that she uses. For example, on her trips she pays with the card that will earn her the most rewards, gets her the closest to elite status and offers her the most lucrative benefits.
Cindy Greenstein
Cindy Greenstein is a mother of three young adults and a credit-card points expert who loves to travel for free. During her more than 20 years of marriage, she has used credit card points to travel the world while rarely paying for airline flights and hotel rooms. Some of her five-figure travel savings include trips to Aspen ($26,000); Greece ($23,000) and London ($15,000). Her favorite credit cards for point accumulation include the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture X and American Express Gold. Cindy—an attorney and former certified public accountant—founded The Points Mom to share her credit card rewards-program expertise with family friends and small business owners who don’t have the time to learn how to maximize their points. Her services include one-on-one consultations, group consultations, speaking engagements, and reward-program tutorials. She provides the latest offers as well as tons of tips and tricks on Instagram at thepointsmom_ . When Cindy pays for travel or hotels, she is strategic about the credit cards that she uses. For example, on her trips she pays with the card that will earn her the most rewards, gets her the closest to elite status and offers her the most lucrative benefits.
Travel Mom Squad
Alex, Pam, and Jess are the women behind Travel... Read More
Alex, Pam, and Jess are the women behind Travel Mom Squad. They are a trio of moms (and one is grandma) who love to travel the world for nearly free, thanks to credit card points and miles. Learning how to leverage credit card points and miles has allowed them to have incredible travel experiences they never imagined were possible. They've traveled to places like Hawaii, Greece, Africa, Italy, Mexico, Bora Bora, and more all for nearly free Using their knowledge of credit card points and miles, they teach others how to do the same so they can see the world for nearly free as well! Find them at travelmomsquad.com, Instagram, or their podcast.
Travel Mom Squad
Alex, Pam, and Jess are the women behind Travel Mom Squad. They are a trio of moms (and one is grandma) who love to travel the world for nearly free, thanks to credit card points and miles. Learning how to leverage credit card points and miles has allowed them to have incredible travel experiences they never imagined were possible. They've traveled to places like Hawaii, Greece, Africa, Italy, Mexico, Bora Bora, and more all for nearly free Using their knowledge of credit card points and miles, they teach others how to do the same so they can see the world for nearly free as well! Find them at travelmomsquad.com, Instagram, or their podcast.
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