Like most Hotel loyalty programHilton’s honors provide elite profits and revenue only when booking in person. So, the obvious questions before booking a particular stay are: Hilton’s Honor?
Let’s take a look at the value you get when booking in person and the meaning of direct booking in the Hilton Honors program. We will also explain how to earn Hilton Honors status, increasing the points and benefits of staying.
What value does Hilton honor offer?
When booking directly, the Hilton Honors program offers value in revenue, on-site perks and milestone bonuses. We will explain each of these three aspects in detail.
Value of points earned during your stay
Hilton members earn points at the set rates for booked, reserved, reserved, reserved, reservation, and Hilton Elite members earn 20% to 100% point bonuses. Let’s take a look at the return rate of Hilton’s stay rate based on the brand and your elite status.
| Excluding Hilton’s Tru and Home2 Suites by Hilton Brands, Home2 Outsposts in China | Other Hilton properties including Home2 previous post base in China | |
|---|---|---|
| member | 5 points per dollar | 10 points per dollar |
| Silver (20% bonus) | 6 points per dollar | 12 points per dollar |
| Gold (80% bonus) | 9 points per dollar | 18 points per dollar |
| Diamond (100% bonus) | 10 points per dollar | 20 points per dollar |
Based on TPG April 2025 evaluationHilton Points are worth 0.6 cents each. Therefore, for a $100 qualifying purchase for stay (not a non-Chinese TRU or Home2 property), Hilton members will earn:
- Members with no elite status: 1,000 points worth $6
- Silver Member: 1,200 points worth $7
- Gold Member: 1,800 points worth $11
- Diamond Member: 2,000 points worth $12
So, even if you don’t mind earning money towards elite status perks and status, consider the value of the points you earn when deciding how to book a stay.
Related: 7 Ways to Redeem Points in the Hilton Honor Program
Value of on-site perks
The value of onsite perks varies from member to member to another, and from one stay to another. Therefore, it is best to consider the benefits of the elite status you will use during a particular stay and estimate the amount of value you will be offering.
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For example, I am eligible for executive lounge access Hilton honors diamonds member. However, lounge access perks are only valuable if you are staying in a property that offers a lounge. Lounge access perks may offer more value if the lounge offers convenient amenities such as nice views, helpful concierge services and evening happy hours.
As a member of Diamonds, I get daily food and rich credits or continental breakfasts on most Hilton honorable property. Some members Like food and beverage creditsWhen I stay in a property that serves continental breakfast, I get better value. Frankly, the food and rich credits are not worth it enough for me to stay in the Hilton Honorable Property. Other hotel loyalty programs I use.
It is also worth considering which perks will be offered on a available base in the space, or at the hotel’s discretion. For example, Hilton Gold and Diamond members are eligible for upgrades to rooms available in the space (up to diamond members suites), but in reality Hilton respects terms These members will be upgraded based on availability upon arrival and may be subject to the Hotel’s discretion. So, if the property doesn’t want to offer significant upgrades – even if you still sell many types of upgraded accommodation, you don’t need to.
In some stays, the value of the on-site perks can be zero even as a top-class diamond member. However, elite perks on-site may allow other stays to earn you more than $100 per night.
Related: Breakfast, Upgrades, etc: 9 TPG staff reveal your favourite elite status perks
Value of Milestone Bonus
Finally, if you stay frequently Hilton honors the brandIt is worth considering the value of the milestone bonus you start earning every year after a 40-night stay. These milestone bonuses are easy. After 40 nights in a calendar year, you earn 10,000 bonus points per 10 nights.
As the April 2025 rating is $60 for a bonus point of $10,000, these bonuses are worth considering whether your stay will be able to achieve milestones you won’t reach.
Related: 21 Best Hilton Hotels in the World
Which one maintains the qualification?
To earn elite profits and revenues in your Hilton stay, you must book an eligible stay through a qualified channel. Hilton’s Honorary Terms list the following as reservation channels:
- Official Direct Hilton Hotel Brand Website and Hilton Honor Website
- Hilton Booking and Customer Care Phone Line
- Hilton Honors or Hilton Mobile Application
- Directly at Hilton Portfolio hotels
- International Air Transport Association – Retail Travel Agent Experts Book Hilton Channel, Amadeus, Apollo, Galileo, Worldspan, or Saber
However, the following types of rates and reservation methods are not eligible:
Wholesale/Tour Operator Package. Contracted crew fees. Travel agency discount rates. Packages exclusively for casino player card holders. Unauthorized members who remain on travel fees for Go Hilton team members or family and friends. Refused stay using Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Hilton Club timeshare programs at Hiltongetaways.com Bookings, Hiltongetaways.com. Marketing package with Hilton Grand Vacations sales presentation requirements. Free or barter. Online group tour. Group Tour Series Rates. Online contract entertainment or encore fees. Reservations on third-party websites (regardless of the fees paid); “Opaque” channel reservations where the brand may or may not be known at the time of purchase.
In short, if you book directly through the Hilton Honors website or app and do not book an ineligible rate, you will need to earn points and enjoy onsite perks based on your Hilton Elite status.
Related: Which credit card should I use to stay in Hilton?
How to get Hilton Elite Status
All Hilton members are at least members, but you can earn money Hilton Elite Status Until the end of the next calendar year that meets these requirements in one calendar year:
- Silver Status: 10 nights, 4 stays, or 25,000 base points
- Gold Status: 40, 20, or 75,000 base points
- Diamond Status: 60 nights, 30 stays, or 120,000 base points
There are other ways too Earn Hilton’s Honorary Elite Status. For example, you can get Hilton Elite status as the following advantage: Travel Reward Card (Registration may be required):
Hilton Aspire Card information is collected independently by Points Guy. The card details on this page are not reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
I wanted a Hilton and found the benefits – Hilton Resort Credit $400 Each calendar year (available for up to $200 per six months) Flight credit: $200 Each calendar year (provided every quarterly up to $50) Annual Free Night Award – Provides more value than the $550 annual fee on the card.
Related: Hilton requires Southpass vs. Hilton Aspia: Gold or Diamond status?
Conclusion
Earn 20 points per dollar spent on most paid Hilton Diamond status with most paid Hilton Diamond status – this is a good reason to book directly as it is easy to maintain through the Hilton Aswire Card. Even if I have it Hilton Gold Status via Amex Platiniumearns 18 points per dollar spent on most paid stays.
These rates of return are earned directly from Hilton’s honors. You will also earn more rewards through the travel reward cards you use to pay for your stay. Plus, click to earn additional rewards Online Shopping Portal Before booking.
However, as mentioned in this article, the benefits of direct booking for some stays are limited to the Hilton honor points you earn. So it may be worth comparing prices with several booking methods, especially if you don’t have (and don’t try) Hilton Elite status.
