GHA DISCOVERY Loyalty Program — Full Review [2022]

- Updated: January 1, 2022

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GHA DISCOVERY Summary Table

Hotel Website ghadiscovery.com
Loyalty Program GHA DISCOVERY
Hotel Brands 35+ independent hotel brands and over 500 properties, including Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Kempinksi Hotels, ParkRoyal Hotels & Resorts, and Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
Points Are Worth 1 DISCOVERY Dollar equals $1 USD

GHA DISCOVERY Overview

The GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program is a hotel loyalty program from the Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

Joining GHA DISCOVERY

How To Sign In to Your GHA DISCOVERY Account

Viewing Your Account Activity

Your GHA DISCOVERY travel dashboard page shows your eligible nights progress, your member number, and status level, along with your account information.

Status Expiration

For new members, the qualification period is based on a rolling year. For all other members, the qualification year is based on a calendar year. Once you earn the next level of status, it’s good through the following calendar year.

For example, if you earn GHA DISCOVERY Gold status in July of 2022, you would retain that status through December of 2023.

GHA DISCOVERY Membership Tiers & Benefits

Let’s take a look at the different membership levels and the benefits offered at each of the 4 levels in the GHA DISCOVERY program.

GHA DISCOVERY Membership Tiers

There are 4 levels of membership in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium.

Silver — Earned upon joining the GHA DISCOVERY program
Gold — Earned after staying 2 times or spending $1,000
Platinum — Earned after staying 10 nights, spending $5,000, or staying at 2 brands
Titanium — Earned after staying 30 nights, spending $15,000, or staying at 3 brands

GHA DISCOVERY Loyalty Program Benefits

Benefit	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Titanium
Member rates that save 10% or more	x	x	x	x
Ability to spend DISCOVERY Dollars	x	x	x	x
Exclusive members-only offers	x	x	x	x
Earn DISCOVERY Dollars	4%	5%	6%	7%
Ability to purchase members-only Experiences	x	x	x	x
Complimentary Wi-Fi	x	x	x	x
Members-only hotel amenities	x	x	x	x
Room upgrade when available			x	x
Late checkout			3 p.m.	4 p.m.
Welcome amenity upon arrival			x	x
Early check-in at 11 a.m.				x
Double room upgrade when available				x
Status sharing with friends and family				x
Guaranteed room availability up to 48 hours in advance				x

Hot Tip: Starting in March 2022, GHA DISCOVERY elite members will have access to ASMALLWORLD events and experiences thanks to a new partnership between the 2 brands.

How To Earn DISCOVERY Dollars

You’ll earn DISCOVERY Dollars on stays and other purchases in any of the program’s hotels.

The higher your status, the higher the percentage of DISCOVERY Dollars you’ll earn — ranging from 4% to 7% back.

How To Redeem DISCOVERY Dollars

DISCOVERY Dollars can be used to pay down your hotel bill (including charges for your room rate, dining, spa services, or golf) or for Experiences through the GHA DISCOVERY program. Each DISCOVERY Dollar (D$) is worth $1.

Members can redeem as few as 10 DISCOVERY Dollars (D$10), so there’s no need to save up for a long time before you can make a redemption.

Experiences

Experiences (previously called Local Experiences) are unique activities designed to immerse you in the local culture to help make your travels unforgettable. There are 5 different categories to choose from, with activities ranging from cooking classes and dining experiences to spa treatments and museum tours.

Experiences categories:

Adventure
Culture
Events
Nature
Tours & Classes

DISCOVERY Experiences — Image Credit: GHA DISCOVERY

Every member of the GHA DISCOVERY program, regardless of status, is able to purchase Experiences, and DISCOVERY Dollars can be used as payment.

Featured Image Credit: GHA DISCOVERY

Frequently asked questions

What are the key benefits offered to members of GHA DISCOVERY?

Members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program are entitled to perks including free Wi-Fi and room upgrades based on their tier level.

How do you get a GHA DISCOVERY Titanium membership?

To get GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status you’ll need to stay 30+ nights at any of the program’s 500+ hotel locations, spend $15,000, or stay at 3 separate brands.

How many hotels participate in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program?

The GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program consists of more than 500 hotels across 37 brands.

Can I earn points in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program?

You’ll earn DISCOVERY Dollars with each stay at any of the GHA DISCOVERY program’s hotels. Then they can be used to pay down your hotel bill or to purchase Experiences.

What are Experiences?

Experiences are unique activities that can be purchased by GHA DISCOVERY members focusing on 1 of the following 5 categories:

Adventure
Culture
Events
Nature
Tours & Classes

About Katie Seemann

Katie fell in love with travel during a semester abroad in college spent in Nottingham, England. During that time, she got to see Scotland, Ireland, London, and Amsterdam and knew she wanted to see more of the world. Fast forward to 2015 when Katie discovered the world of points and miles. She jumped in full force and hasn’t looked back. After starting her own blog, Zen Life and Travel, in 2016, she began freelance writing in 2017. In addition to being a contributor to Upgraded Points since 2018, she also writes for Forbes Advisor and has previously written for Million Mile Secrets.

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