The 21 Best Hotels To Book With Points for Fall Travel in 2026

Fall foliage can add color to an autumn getaway, and many hotels near prime leaf-peeping destinations are bookable on points. This guide covers more than 20 hotels from Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG in or near the best places to see fall foliage, so you can enjoy a fall getaway for a reasonable price using hotel rewards.

The 5 Best Hilton Honors Hotels for Fall Travel

Hilton Honors members can earn Hilton Honors points at the following properties, as well as redeem Hilton Honors points for an award stay.

1. Hampton Inn Bar Harbor, Maine

Closest airport: Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)

Hampton Inn Bar Harbor is a seasonal hotel open from May through October. Thanks to Maine’s location in the Northeast, fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October, so this hotel is a convenient place to stay to see the colors change. Less than a mile from Acadia National Park, the hotel offers mountain views.

Amenities at this hotel include complimentary hot breakfast and parking, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. The Hampton Inn Bar Harbor doesn’t have a restaurant, though the hotel is just 2 miles from downtown and the waterfront, with plenty of restaurants where you can order that tasty Maine lobster.

Rates at the Hampton Inn Bar Harbor start at $388 or 100,000 points per night on select fall dates.

2. Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, New Mexico

Closest airport: Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is a Hilton resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The city is about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Taos, New Mexico, and the Enchanted Circle Scenic Bypass (where you can spot the changing hues of the leaves).

In addition to the casino, you can enjoy a round of golf at Towa Golf Club or spend time at Wo P’in Spa. There’s also an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder has 6 on-site dining options. Restaurants include Iguana Cafe, which serves Mexican cuisine, and Turquoise Trail, where you can order Southwestern-style dishes.

Rates at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder start at an affordable $135 or 44,000 Hilton points per night in the fall.

3. The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Oregon

Closest airport: Portland International Airport (PDX)

The Duniway Portland is a convenient starting point for exploring Oregon in the fall, as the city is near the beginning of the tree-lined Mount Hood Scenic Byway Loop.

Amenities at this boutique hotel include electric vehicle charging stations, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. It’s also close to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where you can see the leaves changing colors.

The hotel features a restaurant, lounge bar, and coffee bar. The main restaurant, Mayrose Restaurant, is an American brasserie and bar. Mayrose Coffee Bar features coffee and espresso from local coffee roasters.

Rates at the Duniway Portland start at $134 or 50,000 Hilton points per night in autumn.

4. Black Fox Lodge Pigeon Forge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tennessee

Closest airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

Pigeon Forge is a city in the Tennessee portion of the Great Smoky Mountains. Black Fox Lodge Pigeon Forge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is an ideal location for the mountains’ expansive fall foliage and is only 3 miles from Dollywood.

It offers free parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 3 restaurants and bars, where you can get breakfast and dishes like brick-oven pizzas, seasonal cocktails, and handmade burgers.

Autumn rates at the Black Fox Lodge start at $134 or 45,000 Hilton points per night.

5. Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Vermont

Closest airport: Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)

Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hotel for travelers who want to admire the beauty of Vermont in the fall. Hiking and biking trails are close to the hotel, so you can easily ditch the car and get out into nature.

This hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center. There’s also a large hot tub ideal for those colder fall months. Although the hotel is less than a mile from local restaurants, you can stay in and drink and dine at the hotel’s Wobbly Pickle Lounge and Restaurant.

Expect to pay around $141 or 46,000 points per night on autumn dates for a stay at the Killington Mountain Lodge.

The 5 Best IHG One Rewards Hotels for Fall Travel

Those with an IHG One Rewards membership can earn IHG One Rewards points and redeem IHG One Rewards points at the following properties.

1. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, Colorado

Closest airport: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver, Colorado, is a coveted vacation destination year-round, and fall is no exception. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver can serve as a home base in the city during your autumn visit.

The 189-room boutique downtown hotel has been updated and is close to great bars and restaurants. Lariat Loop Scenic Byway is 20 minutes away by car and includes stops such as the Colorado Railroad Museum and Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave.

Complimentary amenities include morning coffee and tea service, loaner bikes, a fitness center, and the Kimpton Kids Program. The Panzano restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, and serves northern Italian cuisine made with locally grown, organic ingredients.

Rates at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver start at $178 or 27,000 points per night in autumn.

2. Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman, Montana

Closest airport: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman, the former home of the Bozeman National Guard, is convenient for a visit to Yellowstone National Park or Big Sky.

Amenities include morning coffee and tea service, a rooftop bar and pool, and in-room yoga mats. You might even be able to catch a show at Armory Music Hall, which is in the hotel, and you can always cozy up with a glass of wine at the hotel’s lobby fireplace.

Fall rates at the Kimpton Armory Hotel start at $350 or 63,000 points per night.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester-Airport, New Hampshire

Closest airport: Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester-Airport is a no-frills hotel that’s good for a points hotel stay near New Hampshire’s White Mountains along the banks of the Merrimack River.

This hotel features an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and a complimentary full breakfast. There is no full restaurant at this hotel.

Fall rates start at $123 or 19,000 points per night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester-Airport.

4. Holiday Inn La Verkin – Zion Park, Utah

Closest airport: St. George Regional Airport (SGU)

The Holiday Inn La Verkin – Zion Park in La Verkin, Utah, is a 20-minute drive from Zion National Park and close to other natural wonders like Bryce Canyon and the Red Cliffs Conservation Area.

The pet-friendly hotel has a fitness center. Plus, kids 11 and under eat free at the on-site Toast to Toast restaurant.

This hotel offers complimentary breakfast. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities.

Rates start at $93 or 17,000 points per night on select fall dates.

5. Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle, Washington

Closest airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle is a boutique hotel in downtown Seattle close to Olympic National Park, where fall colors tend to peak from mid-September to mid-October. It’s also a 10-minute walk to Pike Place Market.

Amenities available to all guests include a fitness center, and complimentary use of hotel bicycles, free coffee in the lobby, and a complimentary daily wine hour. Guests can also request a minifridge in their room.

Italian restaurant Tulio is the hotel’s only dining option, but in downtown Seattle, there’s no shortage of appetizing places to eat.

Rates at the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle this fall start at $211 or 34,000 points per night.

The 6 Best Marriott Bonvoy Hotels for Fall Travel

If you’re a member of Marriott Bonvoy, you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at these hotels.

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, California

Closest airport: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe is near popular ski resorts such as Heavenly and Northstar at Tahoe. But despite its popularity as a ski-in, ski-out resort, it’s also ideally located to enjoy the beautiful fall season. Each guest room even features a fireplace.

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, technically in Truckee, California, offers nearby hiking, rounds of golf, spa treatments, and fine dining. Restaurant options include Living Room, a casual spot serving craft cocktails and light bites, and Manzanita, which serves California cuisine.

Families should ask the front desk about getting a s’mores kit. You can roast marshmallows and enjoy the fun treat at the fire pits outside.

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe has rates this autumn starting at $608 or 112,000 points (plus a $70 resort fee) per night.

2. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Illinois

Closest airport: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago is one of the big cities on our list that’s both a home base for leaf-peeping day trips and a jumping-off point to explore other areas. The Gwen is a high-rise hotel on Michigan Avenue in the heart of the city, just a block from the Magnificent Mile.

Amenities at the Gwen include complimentary use of Gwen bicycles, daily coffee and tea service, and a 24-hour-a-day fitness center. Dining includes Upstairs at the Gwen, an Art Deco-themed rooftop venue that serves small bites and craft cocktails.

For fall foliage views on a long road trip from Chicago, you can check out Shawnee National Forest, or, closer by, opt for Lincoln Park or, out in the suburbs, the Morton Arboretum.

Rates at the Gwen start at $746 or 75,000 points per night (plus a $25 destination fee) in the fall.

3. Postcard Cabins The Thumb, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, Michigan

Closest airport: Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT)

Go glamping using Marriott points just an hour outside of Detroit at Postcard Cabins The Thumb, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. The small cabins are scattered around a forest of deciduous trees, perfect for an autumn escape.

The climate-controlled cabins have outdoor spaces with picnic tables and fire pits with cooking grates, plus kitchenettes inside. There’s no on-site restaurant, though you can purchase some snacks.

Autumn rates start at $164 or 42,000 points per night (plus a $40 destination fee) at Postcard Cabins The Thumb.

4. Marriott’s Willow Ridge Lodge, Missouri

Closest airport: Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)

Marriott’s Willow Ridge Lodge is a family-friendly villa resort in Branson, Missouri, on the Missouri side of the Ozark Mountains.

Rooms range from standard guest rooms to 2-bedroom villa suites. Each comes with a kitchen or kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator. The property has indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, a game room, and complimentary on-site parking.

In addition to nearby restaurants, the Marketplace Express offers Starbucks coffee, snacks, and sundries year-round.

Rates at Marriott’s Willow Ridge Lodge start at $156 or 41,000 points per night this fall.

5. AC Hotel Asheville Downtown, North Carolina

Closest airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown is less than 20 minutes by car from the iconic Biltmore Estate and other beautiful places to spend the day in the fall.

The hotel’s amenities include a fitness center, dry cleaning service, and a convenience store.

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown has 2 restaurants. Capella on 9 has a tapas-style menu with handcrafted cocktails and is open in the late afternoon into the night. Meanwhile, the AC Kitchen serves a European-inspired breakfast every day from 6:30 to 11 a.m.

Rates start at $185 or 59,000 points per night this autumn at the AC Hotel Asheville Downtown.

6. JW Marriott Essex House, New York

Closest airport: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

While there are many special destinations in upstate New York for leaf peeping, you can see the changing leaves in Central Park in Manhattan without even leaving the JW Marriott Essex House (or just walking a few steps).

The highlight of the hotel is its location at Central Park. Many of its rooms offer panoramic views of the treetops and park, which is especially picturesque in the fall as the leaves change. The JW Marriott Essex House also has a curated art collection, a steakhouse, and themed packages to enhance your stay.

Autumn rates start at $794 or 124,000 points per night (plus a $45 destination fee) at the JW Marriott Essex House.

The 5 Best World of Hyatt Hotels for Fall Travel

World of Hyatt members can earn World of Hyatt points and redeem World of Hyatt points for stays at these properties that are ideal during the fall.

1. Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale, Arkansas

Closest airport: Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)

Fayetteville, Arkansas, is in the Ozarks, where colors change in late October into early November. Arkansas Tourism offers many scenic drives in the Arkansas Ozarks.

Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale is a good jumping-off point, offering practical amenities like free parking, free breakfast, in-room Chromecast, and a 24/7 gym. On-site dining is available in some form or another 24 hours a day. Guests can get a hot breakfast at Breakfast Bar in the morning, a specialty coffee or cocktail with small bites at the Bar, or grab something quick to go at the Market.

Stay at the Hyatt Fayetteville/Springdale, a Category 2 property, for $169 or 7,500 points per night during autumn dates.

2. Hyatt Place Mystic, Connecticut

Closest airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL)

Hyatt Place Mystic is a pet-friendly accommodation just 10 minutes from Stonington, Connecticut. The hotel is around a 2-hour drive from Boston and New York.

Stonington is home to 3 vineyards along the Connecticut Wine Trail, a collection of 22 wineries and vineyards from all around the state. The wineries host events, such as live music, trivia games, and food trucks throughout the year, with the fall being no exception.

Amenities at Hyatt Place Mystic include free breakfast, free parking, an on-site restaurant, and a 24/7 dining menu. Breakfast is served at the aptly named Breakfast Bar, while you can sit down with a burger, sandwich, salad, or more at the Placery. For quick bites, The Market serves prepackaged meals and bottled drinks.

Stay this fall for $239 or 12,000 points per night at the Hyatt Place Mystic, a Category 4 property. This property would also be an excellent use of a Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificate.

Hot Tip:

Looking for a free night certificate? Apply for The World of Hyatt Credit Card, which offers 1 free night each year after your cardmember anniversary at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort, plus perks such as World of Hyatt Discoverist status and more.

3. Miraval Berkshires, Massachusetts

Closest airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL)

Miraval Berkshires is a luxury wellness retreat that offers shared shuttle service from both BDL and Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF).

Miraval offers an all-inclusive experience that includes all meals, snacks, coffee, smoothies, and nonalcoholic beverages. There is a daily schedule of wellness activities that you can choose from either before you arrive or when you get there. You also receive a $175 nightly credit that you can use toward the spa or other fee-based activities.

Cash rates at Miraval Berkshires aren’t cheap, starting at $1,250 per night for 2 guests, but you can score excellent award availability starting at 60,000 points per night.

4. Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota

Closest airport: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis is in the heart of downtown and close to major attractions, such as Minnehaha Regional Park, where you can see the leaves as they change color. You could even catch a regular-season Minnesota Twins game at Target Field, which is within walking distance of the hotel, during your fall trip.

On-site amenities include room service, a fitness center, and a concierge. The hotel has 1 dining venue, SIX15 Bar & Lounge, which serves breakfast, dinner, and artisanal cocktails.

Stays at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis (a Category 3 property) start at $202 or 8,000 points per night on select autumn dates.

5. Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel, Mr & Mrs Smith, Arizona

Closest airport: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel, is aptly named, as this adults-only getaway is set in the red rock landscape of Sedona. Cabins are in the rugged terrain. While Sedona’s color change is a little different (think Aspens turning bright gold, juxtaposed against the green pines and ochre-toned stone), it’s still magnificent to experience up close.

Stargaze on the hotel’s rooftop, toast s’mores over the fire, use electric bikes to ride around admiring the foliage, or dip into the hot tub on a chilly fall night. Cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows for nature viewing, and beds have organic linens.

Nights at Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel, are a splurge, even on autumn dates, starting at $1,500 per night, or you could use 139,000 Hyatt points.

How To Earn Hotel Loyalty Points

You can always earn hotel loyalty points — and elite status — by staying in hotels. But there are other ways to earn hotel points that you can later use to redeem for free nights.

Co-branded hotel credit cards are an easy way to earn a lot of points at once. Credit cards are available in personal and business versions for each of the brands on this list, and we have dedicated guides to learn more about the best Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott cards. Some card benefits include automatic elite status and free night certificates in addition to the points bonus you earn after meeting any minimum spend requirement.

Hotel dining programs are another great way to earn hotel points. You can sign up for your preferred hotel brand’s dining program and earn points every time you use your linked card on dining purchases.

You can transfer points from partners such as select airlines and transferable points earned from credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® or the Platinum Card^® from American Express directly to your loyalty account.

Finally, you can always buy hotel points if you need to top off your account for redemption.

Final Thoughts

Fall around the U.S. is a beautiful time of year and the perfect excuse for domestic travel. The hotels on this list make it possible to use points in destinations known for fall foliage, or you could always pay in cash and earn hotel points you can redeem for future stays.

For further reading, see our guide on the best fall weekend getaways.