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Hotels and lodging services analyzed from published loyalty program terms, cancellation policies, and fee disclosures — not from stays, press trips, or guest surveys.
Hotels & Lodging
Hotel loyalty programmes are free to join, so the real cost shows up in the fine print: how fast points expire, which free-night offers you actually qualify for, how many nights status takes, and which fees earn nothing. This guide compares World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and IHG One Rewards using only each programme's own published terms as of 2026-10-02.
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World of Hyatt publishes clear tier rules with reachable night thresholds and status that runs into the second year. The trade-offs are a strict rule that cancelled awards do not count as activity and the end of the American Airlines link in November 2026.
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Marriott Bonvoy gives every member a free fifth night on five-night points stays and publishes its earn rates by brand. The terms are long, and Free Night certificates come with several restrictions.
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Hilton Honors offers an unlimited 5th night free on points stays and a clear 24-month activity rule. The free night is an elite benefit, and booking rules vary hotel by hotel.
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IHG One Rewards publishes a clear benefits chart with reachable elite tiers and strong bonus percentages. Its 12-month expiry rule for Club members is the strictest in this comparison.
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