Earn Hotel Points

Expedia’s One Key Rewards is the new loyalty program that is shared between Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Introduced in July 2023, this rewards program creates a single platform to earn and use rewards across these 3 key travel websites within…

There are many types of points, and they can all have different values. It can be confusing, especially if you’re just getting into the points and miles hobby. We’re often asked, “Is it better to earn airline miles or hotel…

Hilton is one of the world’s largest hotel chains globally and its loyalty program, Hilton Honors, is one of the most well-known in the world. Within Hilton Honors, there are different tiers of status that allow you to enjoy benefits…

We love earning and using points here at Upgraded Points, and we get really excited when we have the opportunity to do that in unique ways. In 2019, Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions announced a partnership that allows guests to either…

Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel and hospitality chains — its brands like Sofitel, Fairmont, and Novotel are familiar names to most travelers. Accor’s loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, is a solid option for those looking…

Having hotel elite status is great! It can make your stay even better with perks like upgrades, free breakfast, and late checkout. However, getting elite status can take some work. While many credit cards come with free hotel elite status,…

Having elite status can really help enhance a hotel stay. From upgrades and bonus points to late checkouts and exclusive gifts, hotel elite status is something we all strive for. Each hotel chain has a different program with different requirements…

Choice Hotels is one of the largest hotel chains, but with a focus almost exclusively on value accommodations, you very rarely see its properties in travel magazines, blogs, and the like. Unfortunately, many associate getting “excellent value” with booking ultra-luxe…

Best Western is a privately-held American hospitality franchise best known for its 4,500+ hotels around the world. Centrally headquartered in Phoenix, this chain of hotels is heavily concentrated within the U.S. — in fact, more than 2,000 of its hotels…

When talking about points hotels, we usually talk about how great Hyatt’s redemption value consistently is or the massive number of hotels under the Marriott portfolio — Radisson Hotels Americas does not typically come up in conversation. Radisson Hotels Americas…

Did you know that you can earn valuable points and status by booking work events at select hotel chains? It’s true — and you may be able to earn more points than you think. Nearly of the major hotel chains…

Hilton hotels have a reputation for quality, whether you’re staying at locations in North America or around the globe. In all, there are ~7,000 Hilton hotels in over 120 countries across 6 continents. The Hilton Honors hotel loyalty program makes…

Marriott Bonvoy points can be super valuable. Not only can you use them to stay at thousands of properties worldwide, but you can transfer them to super valuable (and hard-to-earn) airline mileage programs like Alaska Airlines and Asiana. With so…

As one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world, IHG One Rewards allows members to earn points for stays at almost 6,000 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. These points can be redeemed for reward hotel stays and other…

Hyatt is a Chicago-based company with more than 700 properties in 50+ countries. As mentioned in the World of Hyatt loyalty program overview, the company has many brands that range from full-service to timeshares. Hyatt is primarily known for its…

Note: The Orbitz Rewards Dining program ended August 14, 2020, and you can no longer earn Orbucks via dining out.  Do you like the idea of earning free hotel stays for your next vacation just by dining out? This article…

With nearly 9,000 properties in 80 countries around the globe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a huge footprint and a wide variety of hotel categories to choose from. The brand’s 20 different brands are conveniently located in big cities and small…

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, perhaps you’ve become savvy at earning lots of Marriott Bonvoy points, but even seasoned members might welcome an earnings refresher! One thing’s for certain: when it comes to hotel loyalty points, more is better….

Update: Hilton discontinued the Shop-to-Earn Mall on September 1, 2018. We’ll update if they launch a replacement. Want to earn even more Hilton Honors points simply by online shopping? Just a few extra clicks and you’re on your way. Yep—it’s…

There are several ways IHG One Rewards members can earn some extra points, including capitalizing on dining. If you’re already going out to eat or ordering takeout, this method is pretty darned simple! This article will walk you through everything…

Earning the number of Hilton Honors points you need for your next hotel stay can take quite a while, but there are strategies that can help you earn points even faster. One of the easiest ways to earn extra Hilton…