Win ‘A Night at McLaren’ by Hilton, an overnight event for the Australian Grand Prix

Hilton has offered HfP readers the exclusive opportunity to win a money-can’t-buy prize for any Formula 1 fan. Get your racing gloves ready!

Hilton is giving one lucky winner and a friend the chance to experience an unforgettable sleepover inside the prestigious McLaren Technology Centre in Woking during the weekend of the Australian Grand Prix (1st-2nd April).

This genuinely unique prize includes:

• A full tour of the McLaren Technology Centre
• An afternoon of activities including the Pit-Stop Challenge.
• Evening meal at the McLaren Technology Centre followed by further activities and entertainment
• A night’s accommodation in a double bed on the iconic Boulevard
• Exclusive Australian Grand Prix live screening with breakfast and snack provided

The experience is just part of the benefits Hilton offers that make its guests feel cared for – with amazing service, confirmed connecting rooms, pet-friendly properties and contactless check-in and digital keys available through the Hilton Honors app.

This unique, behind the scenes package is for two people. On Saturday afternoon, you will experience a full tour of the centre and take part in various activities including the Pit-Stop Challenge, followed by interactive activities and entertainment after a delicious evening meal.

You’ll then head off to your very own bed on the iconic Boulevard ahead of an early rise the next day, where you’ll be woken to watch the Australian Grand Prix at an exclusive live screening. Breakfast and other snacks will be provided.

To enter, please head to the widget at the bottom of the article and answer a simple multiple choice question and provide your details so that we can contact the winner. If you have any problems viewing the widget, please use this page to access the competition on a landing page.

The competition closes THIS SUNDAY 12th March.

Please note that both you and your guest must be over 18 to attend.

Hilton Honors Experiences

The competition is all part of Hilton Honors Experiences, which offers Hilton Honors members exclusive access to a variety of events and entertainment using points to purchase tickets.

The winner will be joined by some other lucky Hilton Honors members who recently redeemed points for packages to attend via the Hilton Experiences platform.

Some of these experiences are genuinely exciting. Rob, Rhys and I went along to a ‘surprise guest’ Hilton Honors Experiences concert last Christmas at Hilton London Metropole and the surprise guest was British artist Stormzy. Bearing in mind this is an artist who sold out the O2 three times over last year, Stormzy playing an intimate performance 10 feet away from your comfortable armchair with complimentary champagne in hand really is a money-can’t-buy experience.

For F1 fans, the Hilton sponsorship of McLaren continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. As well offering tickets to the British Grand Prix, other F1 Experiences that have been offered in the past include having Lando Norris picking your child up from school in a McLaren supercar (see it on YouTube here) and a virtual race against one of the F1 drivers – all redeemable with Hilton Honors points.

Thanks very much to Hilton Honors for providing us with this prize and best of luck to everyone entering. Terms and conditions are linked below at the bottom of the widget.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 30th April 2025, the annual fee on the basic Hilton Honors debit card is halved from £60 to £30. The sign-up bonus is also easier to earn – you need to spend £1,000 either in the UK or abroad within three months. The usual bonus rule requires you to spend the full £1,000 outside the UK.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

• American Express Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (50,000 bonus Amex points)

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton Honors points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.