The Wyndham Rewards loyalty program is the rewards program that works in tadem with their portfolio of hotels, inns, and suites worldwide. The Wyndham brand comprises more than 9,000 properties in more than 80 countries around the globe, including some of the most recognizable brands in the hotel industry, such as Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Microtel, and more. For a complete listing of all the brands that make up the company’s portfolio of properties, check out our comprehensive guide to the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. Hotels offer the easiest method of earning large amounts of rewards points. Members earn points for stays at both Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as well as at over 30 Caesars Casino destinations and Wyndham Vacation Clubs. The number of points members earn will vary based on the membership tier status they hold. The points-earning potential for Wyndham Rewards members breaks down as follows: Establishing the precise value of rewards points is never an exact science. There is a large number of factors to determine the value of points, including the date of the booking, the location of the hotel, the season of the planned stay, room amenities, and more. According to our detailed calculations, Wyndham Rewards points have a current value of around 1 to 1.1 cents per point. Redeeming points for free night stays at eligible Wyndham hotels offers members the best value-for-money in the Rewards program. Reward nights rates vary depending on the category of the property, the date of the proposed booking, and the location of the hotel. Free nights in the Wyndham Rewards program fall under two categories: go free and go fast. Points transfer to more than a dozen airline and travel partners, including Turkish Airlines’ Miles & Smiles, Hawaiian Miles, AAdvantage, Aeroplan, Aeromexico, Amtrak, and more. For a complete listing of participating Wyndham travel partners, as well as points-to-miles transfer rates, please see our comprehensive Wyndham Rewards Program Guide. For more information, please visit our Comprehensive Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program Guide Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program
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Radisson Hotels

The Radisson Rewards loyalty program is the rewards program for the Radisson portfolio of hotels, inns, and suites worldwide. The program, formerly known as Club Carlson, serves the following Radisson brands: Radisson, Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, Park Inn, and Country Inn and Suites. The Radisson portfolio comprises over 1,400 properties and 200,000+ rooms, making it an exceedingly popular program for frequent travelers. Hotels offer the easiest method of earning large amounts of Radisson Rewards points. The number of points members earn with Radisson varies depending upon their tier status. The point-earning potential for Rewards members breaks down as follows: Establishing the precise value of rewards points constantly changes. There are several factors to determine the value of points, including the date of the booking, the location of the hotel, the season of the planned stay, room amenities, and more. According to our detailed calculations, Radisson Rewards points have a current value of around 0.4 cents per point. Redeeming points for free night stays at eligible Radisson hotels offers members the best value-for-money in the Rewards program. Reward nights rates vary depending on the category of the property, the date of the proposed booking, and the location of the hotel. Free nights can be paid for using either points or a combination of cash and points: Points + Cash. Points transfer to 34 different airlines, including Air France, Air Canada, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Delta, Etihad, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, and more. For a comprehensive list of airline partners worldwide, please visit our comprehensive rewards guide in the Resources section. For more information, please visit our Comprehensive Radisson Rewards Loyalty Program Guide Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.The Radisson Rewards Loyalty Program
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Marriott Hotels

The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program is the rewards program for the Marriott family of hotels. Marriott Bonvoy is the result of mergers between previous loyalty programs, including Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and The Ritz-Carlton loyalty programs. Over 20 hotels make up the Marriott International portfolio, including some of the biggest names in the hotel industry, such as AC Hotels, Bulgari, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Gaylord Hotels, Marriott, Residence Inn, Renaissance Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and more. Hotels offer the easiest method of amassing Bonvoy points. The number of points a member can earn with Marriott properties varies based on tier status. The point-earning potential for Bonvoy members breaks down as follows: Determining the precise value of rewards points from loyalty programs is never an exact science. Numerous factors decide the value of points, including the date of the booking, the location of the hotel, the season of the planned stay, room amenities, and more. At HotelCards, we take great care to calculate point values based on all these metrics (and more). According to our calculations, Marriott Bonvoy points have a current value of around 0.75 cents per point Redeeming points for free night stays at Marriott provides the most value for money for Bonvoy members. Points are redeemable for stays in three different ways: PointSaver, Points, or Cash + Points. Points transfer to over 40 different airlines. For a comprehensive list of Marriott airline partners worldwide, please visit our Bonvoy Rewards program guide. For more information, please visit our Comprehensive Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Guide. Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.The Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

The IHG Rewards Club program is the loyalty program for the InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio of hotels. The IHG portfolio includes 14 different chains of hotels and resorts – ranging from budget-friendly to extravagant luxury. These brands include Crowne Plaza, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, and more. All totaled, the IHG Rewards Club covers more than 5,600 properties worldwide. Staying at IHG hotels offers the easiest route to earning large amounts of points with the IHG Rewards Club. The number of points members earn with IHG varies depending upon their tier status. The point-earning potential for IHG Rewards Club members breaks down as follows: Ambassador is another tier in the IHG’s Rewards Club, with membership costing $200 to join and $150 each year after that for renewal. Ambassador status members receive a complimentary weekend stay certificate, late check-out, and guaranteed room upgrades. Ambassador-tiered members earn the same points on stays as Platinum-tiered members. Earn up to 8 points per dollar spent on dining at eligible restaurants, including tax and tip, through the IHG® Rewards Club Dining program. Members can earn 1,500 or more IHG® Rewards Club points when booking a rental car through the IHG portal. Members earn 4 points per dollar spent on Mac or iPad purchases through IHG® Rewards Club. Establishing the exact value of rewards points is imprecise and imperfect. There is a huge number of factors that come into play when determining the value of points, including the date of the booking, the location of the hotel, the season of the planned stay, room amenities, and many more. According to our detailed calculations, IHG Rewards points have a current value of around 0.5 cents per point. Redeeming points for free night stays at eligible IHG portfolio hotels offers members the best value-for-money in the Rewards Club program. The cost of rewards nights varies based on the category of the property, the amenities, the room type and other factors, such as the date of stay and location of the hotel. Reward stays in the IHG program can be booked in three ways: Points, PointBreaks, and Points & Cash. Points transfer to over 30 airlines and frequent flyer programs across the globe. Redemption rates vary, but most airline partners require a minimum of 10,000 points for 2,000 miles. Transfers of points to airline miles must be completed by contacting IHG Rewards Customer Care. For a complete list of the chain’s airline partners worldwide, please visit our comprehensive program guide in the resources section. For more information, please visit our Comprehensive IHG Rewards Club Loyalty Program Guide. The IHG Rewards Club Loyalty Program
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Hilton Hotels

The Hilton Honors loyalty program is one of the highest-value hotel rewards programs available today. The program covers the entire brand portfolio, which includes popular names in the hospitality business such as Hilton, DoubleTree, Hampton Inn, Conrad Hotels, and more. For a deeper dive into the Hilton Honors rewards program, visit our Comprehensive Hilton Honors Loyalty Program Guide. Hotels offer the easiest route to amassing Honors points. The number of points a member can earn varies based on their tier status. The points-earning potential for rewards members breaks down as follows: Determining the precise value of rewards points from loyalty programs is never an exact science. There are myriad metrics and factors which determine the value of points, including the date and location of the hotel in question, the season in which the planned stay is booked, the quality of the room, and more. Points – like other currencies – also fluctuate based on inflation and deflation, meaning some hotels may devalue their points. At HotelCards, we take great care to calculate point values based on all these metrics (and more) and divide the resulting figures to arrive at an approximate value for points. According to our calculations, Hilton Honors points have a current value of around 0.55 to 0.6 cents per point. Redeeming points for free night stays at Hilton properties offers the most value for money. While the chain states that free nights start as low as 5,000 points, free nights typically start at around 30,000 points depending on the class of hotel, the time of stay, and the location. Silver, Gold, and Diamond Elite members also receive a complimentary 5th night free when they book standard rewards stays of five consecutive nights or more. Points transfer to over 40 different airlines as well as Amtrak. For a comprehensive list of Hilton airline partners worldwide, please visit our comprehensive Hilton Honors Rewards Program Guide. For more information, please visit our Comprehensive Hilton Honors Loyalty Program Guide Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.The Hilton Honors Loyalty Program
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Best Western Hotels

The Best Western Rewards program is the loyalty program for the Best Western portfolio of properties. The program was renamed in 2009, was formerly known as the Gold Crown Club. The portfolio of properties includes more than 4,100 hotels (2,000+ of which are in North America) 13 separate brands, including Best Western, Aiden, Executive Residency, Surestay, and more. Staying at hotels offers the easiest route to earning large amounts of points with the Best Western Rewards program. The number of points members earn with the chain varies depending upon their tier status. The point-earning potential for Rewards members breaks down as follows: Rewards members who are also members of Diners Club can transfer their Diners Club points to Best Western points at a rate of around 1:2.6. Establishing the exact value of rewards points is imprecise and imperfect. There are a huge number of factors that come into play when determining the value of points, including the date of the booking, the location of the hotel, the season of the planned stay, room amenities, and many more. According to our detailed calculations, Best Western Rewards points have a current value of around 0.7 cents per point. Redeeming points for free night stays at eligible Best Western hotels offers members the best value-for-money in their Rewards program. Reward nights vary based on the city and date of stay, with free nights in Los Angeles starting from 8,000 points and nights in New York City or Miami starting from around 20,000 points per night. Points transfer to over a dozen airlines and frequent flyer programs, including Flying Blue, Asia Miles, AAdvantage, Aeroplan, Avios, and more. For a comprehensive list of Best Western airline partners worldwide, please visit our comprehensive Best Western Rewards Rewards program Guide. Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.The Best Ways to Earn Points
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Disney Resorts

For nearly a century, the Walt Disney Company (better known as Disney) has been tugging at our heartstrings and stimulating our imaginations using the magic of storytelling and animation. As time has passed, Disney has developed its signature characters and expanded its catalog of movies, television shows, and merchandise. Characters like Ariel from The Little Mermaid or Winnie the Pooh will ring a Belle for anyone who grew up with Disney in their home. Now a popular vacation destination, Disney’s theme parks, and resorts bring the characters we love to life and many magical memories can be made while exploring each of Disney’s properties. A playground for children and adults alike, these vacation destinations will tickle your fancy as you meet the characters and pose for photos, explore Disney-themed rides and hands-on activities, and enjoy movie-themed action parks, food, and vacation resorts. Dining, attractions, entertainment, and shopping – Disney has it all – and now you can use Disney Rewards to make a dream vacation a reality. The Disney Rewards program is a no-frills loyalty rewards program targeted primarily for those who love the House of Mouse. Unlike other hotel rewards programs, there are no membership tiers here; members can create a free account to manage their rewards, check their Disney Rewards Dollars balance, request a Redemption Card, transfer rewards to a Redemption Card, and more. Disney Rewards Dollars are earned by making purchases using Disney’s two co-branded Visa® cards, issued by Chase Bank: Note: You cannot earn Disney Rewards Dollars without one of these credit card offers. Each time you make a transaction with your card, you’ll earn Disney Reward Dollars, which hold the same value as $1 when they’re redeemed directly with Disney properties. Disney Reward Dollars can be used to purchase things like: In order to redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars, cardholders will need to create an account with Disney Rewards and request a Disney Rewards Redemption Card. The Redemption Card can be used in combination with cash and accepted credit or debit cards, as well as in conjunction with other offers, and can be reloaded at any time. You can order or reload a Redemption card online, over the phone, and at theme park locations; Rewards Dollars must be transferred from the cardholder account to the Redemption Card before they can be redeemed. Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.What are Disney Rewards?
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Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels is a hospitality franchise that has quickly become one of the largest hotel chains in the world and owns several hotel brands that range in price and amenities from economy to upscale. The Choice Privileges® Rewards loyalty program from Choice Hotels is free to join and allows members to earn perks with every stay. Unlike many hotel rewards programs, Choice Privileges Rewards allows you to use your points for a variety of redemptions, including free night stays, gift cards, experiences, and much more. You’ll enjoy faster bookings, lower rates, complimentary stays, and other exclusive rewards.
How to Earn Choice Privileges® Rewards
Points are earned by booking stays at the thousands of properties that Choice Hotels has for you to choose from:
- Earn 10 points for every dollar spent at one of more than 6,800 Choice® Hotels
- Earn 5-10 points per dollar spent at Choice® vacation rental homes, villas, cabins, condos, and more
- Earn points as well as other perks, like a $100 Reward Card or free tickets to Walt Disney World® theme parks, by booking a stay with BlueGreen Vacations a travel partner of Choice Hotels
In addition to the earning power mentioned above, Choice Privileges Rewards members who book weekday stays – any point-eligible stay that includes a Sunday through Thursday night – can earn Your Extras rewards; these are special benefits that are only available when a weekday stay is booked through Choice’s loyalty program. Pick from:
- 400 Choice Privileges points
- 100 airline miles
- $0.20/gallon in Fuel Rewards
- $2.50 Amazon credit
- $5 Starbucks card
- $2.50 Uber trip discount
Choice Privileges® also rewards you for staying at Cambria® Hotels – get Double Your Extras and much more:
- $10 Cambria Credit to use at the restaurant, bar or hotel marketplace
- Diamond Elite Status Jump – if you’re at elite tier with another hotel loyalty program
- Elite benefits like early check-in, late check-out, and preferred parking where available
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Rewards points can also be earned through Choice’s partner programs. Earn points and get exclusive discounts on qualifying car rentals with well-known rental companies like Budget® and Avis® or cruise your way to a free hotel stay by earning points when you book a vacation voyage with more than 20 different cruise lines. You can even exchange points that you’ve earned with other rewards programs for Choice Privileges points.
Perhaps the best way to earn Choice Privileges points is by opening a Choice Privileges® Visa Signature® Card account. With this powerful spending tool, cardholders will earn:
- 15 points for every $1 spent on completed stays at eligible Choice Hotels®
- 5 points for every $1 spent on the purchase of Choice Privileges® points or other Choice Hotels card purchases
- An additional 2 points for every $1 spent on all other purchases made with the card
- 8,000-anniversary bonus points each year after qualifying spending ($10,000 or more) with their card
- 32,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases within 90 days of account opening
- 10% points bonus each time the card is used to book a qualifying stay at Choice Hotel properties
How to Redeem Points
Points can be redeemed for a multitude of great rewards, and they never expire, so there’s no rush to redeem them. Use points towards free nights, which start at 8,000 points per stay. Points can be exchanged for gift cards from some of your favorite retailers or donated to a charitable organization. Additionally, if you have at least 6,000 points and can’t quite book a free night with points, but still want to use them, you can use Points Plus Cash to combine the points total you have with cash for a discounted rate. Finally, points can be redeemed for cruises (85,000 points add up to a $250 cruise credit, and 160,000 points equals a $500 cruise credit), Amtrak rewards, and even miles with the following airline partners:
- Aeroplan
- Alaska Mileage Plan
- United Mileage Plus
- Aeromexico Club Premier
- Qantas
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Sonesta Hotels

Named “Best Hotel Rewards Program” by the U.S. News and World Report 2019-2020, Sonesta Travel pass is the guest rewards program from Sonesta Hotels, Resorts, and Cruises. Make each stay rewarding and earn free nights in as few as 15,000 rewards points, along with great perks, privileges and exclusive opportunities not available to just anyone. Points can be earned by members who spend money directly with Sonesta to book hotel stays at properties across the United States and in more than six countries. For every dollar a member spends at participating Sonesta properties, 10 points are credited to their account. Additional point-earning can be found when you combine spending with the power of the Sonesta World Mastercard® – every $1 spent with the card earns 1 point, and cardholders get 2x points per $1 on eligible airfare, car rentals, and dining purchases. Best of all, cardholders get 3x points per $1 spent on all eligible Sonesta purchases, which means that Travel Pass members can score up to 13x points (3x points for using your card, and 10x for spending on a qualified room rate) just for booking a room directly with Sonesta using their co-branded Mastercard® credit card. Sonesta Travel Pass members can book with the Member Rate, and enjoy a minimum of 5% off at all locations worldwide. Members can book rooms without worrying about blackout dates, and receive complimentary upgraded internet access during every stay, as an exclusive member offer just for signing up. Additionally, Sonesta will happily match your status with any other hotel loyalty program to sweeten the deal for you. Points never expire. Upon enrollment, you’ll begin your membership at the Member level. Preferred level requires six (6) qualifying nights in a calendar year. Elite level requires twelve (12) qualifying nights in a calendar year. Enrolling at the basic Member level grants you the following: Achieve the Preferred status by completing six or more stays in a calendar year and enjoy all of the perks associated with the basic level, along with: Unlock Elite status by completing 12 or more stays in a calendar year and enjoy all of the above perks, in addition to: Points earned through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program and from the Sonesta World Mastercard® can be redeemed for a free night. The lowest tier for redemption begins at 15,000 points per free hotel stay, and there are nine tiers; at the highest tier, your free night can cost 90,000 points! To redeem points for a free hotel stay, you can either redeem online by logging into your membership account and then completing Sonesta’s online redemption request form, or by calling 1-855-622-2160. – Editorial Disclosure — The opinions expressed on HotelCards’ reviews, blogs, and all other content on or relating to the website are solely those of the content’s author. They are not reflective of any card issuer or financial institution and have not been reviewed or approved by these entities unless otherwise noted. Further, HotelCards lists credit card offers that are updated daily with information believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.Sonesta Travel Pass
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Westgate Resorts

Westgate Rewards is a members-only rewards program open to Westgate properties or holders of the Westgate Rewards Mastercard from Comenity Bank. Westgate is a timeshare company with nine locations across the United States in the following destinations: Westgate Resorts prides itself on its commitment to providing excellent family vacations, and it aims to fulfill these commitments through exceptional customer service, spacious properties, and unsurpassed amenities. Members of the Westgate Rewards program earn rewards points with every purchase made with Westgate. Purchases with Westgate include property fees and taxes, mortgages financed through Westgate, and any other purchase with the Westgate Resorts brand. Additional points are earned with the Westgate Rewards Mastercard, with which cardholders earn double points on Westgate purchases, as well as when purchasing gas or groceries. All other purchases with the card earn a single point per dollar. Redeeming points with Westgate is even easier than earning them! Rewards points apply to a variety of Westgate-associated costs and amenities, including:Westgate Resorts
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