Best Hotel Loyalty Programs

By Travel & Leisure
July 31, 2009

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Hilton

Credit: Courtesy of Hilton Hotels

The only program that counts award stays toward elite status; allows hotel-stay credit to be used for both HHonors points and airline miles (more than 60 participating carriers); no blackout dates for award bookings.

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Hyatt

Credit: Courtesy of Hyatt Hotels

No blackout dates for award bookings; gives Elite Diamond members four upgrades a year on paid suites; allows you to convert points into miles on 30 airlines.

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Intercontinental

Credit: Courtesy of InterContinental Hotel & Resorts

Points never expire; no blackout dates for award bookings; special promotions let you redeem as few as 5,000 points for some rooms.

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Marriott

Credit: Courtesy of Marriott Hotels

Use 33 percent fewer points for hotels on PointSavers list; no blackout dates for award bookings; lets you pay for an upgrade in cash when you book a room with points.

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Starwood

Credit: Courtesy of Starwood Hotels

Cash-and-points program lets you make up with cash when you’re short on points; no blackout dates for award bookings; you can get a room for as few as 2,000 points.

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