Best Hotel Loyalty Program (2019)

The Wyndham Rewards program honors stays at some 8,000 participating hotels worldwide, including brands like Hawthorn Suites, Ramada, Howard Johnson and Super 8. Members can also choose to earn miles with partner airlines, including American and United, or on car rentals through Avis and Budget.
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Choice Hotels represents a wide range of budget and luxury brands–some 6,300 hotels around the world–allowing Choice Privileges members to earn points for budget hotel stays redeemable for free nights at higher end properties. Points can also be redeemed for airline miles, gift cards, magazine subscriptions or online shopping.
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I Prefer Hotel Rewards members earn and redeem stays at more than 650 independent hotels across the United States and the world. Members also enjoy member rates, free WiFi, room upgrades, priority early checkin, late check-out and welcome amenities upon arrival, depending on availability and tier.
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Hilton Honors points can be earned and redeemed at 4,600 hotels around the world, and members can earn both hotel points and airline miles during the same stay. Members also enjoy digital check-in and free WiFi, and there are no blackout dates when cashing in points for a room.
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Members of Stash Hotel Rewards can earn and redeem points at nearly 200 boutique properties throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Many Stash-affiliated hotels are independently owned, and there are no blackout dates or category restrictions when redeeming Stash Points for free nights.
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Sonesta Travel Pass members earn 10 points per dollar spent on qualifying room rates, with free nights for as little as 15,000 points. Other benefits include discounts at locations booked direct worldwide, no blackout dates and free upgraded internet access.
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Radisson Rewards members earn 20 points per dollar spent on stays at more than 1,100 Radisson Hotel Group properties around thee globe. Points can be redeemed for free nights or airline miles.
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Perfect for budget-minded or business travelers, Best Western Rewards lets members rack up points with stays at some 4,000 hotels around the world. Points never expire and can be used to redeem free nights (no blackout dates), airline miles, gift cards and travel experiences.
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IHG's portfolio includes brands like Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites – some 4,900 properties at a variety of price points – making it one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs. Members of the IHG Rewards Club get free WiFi and exclusive members-only rates for rooms booked directly.
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Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members get benefits at more than 7,000 hotels representing over 30 brands worldwide. Perks include free in-room internet, exclusive member rates, user mobile key, no blackout dates and the chance to instantly redeem points for drinks, meals and spa experiences.
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