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REGISTER NOW: Hilton launches its new bonus points promotion for January to April stays

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Hilton Honors has just launched its new winter / spring promotion which is now open for registration – click here.

To give Hilton credit, it is very straightforward with minimal small print:

  • you will earn double Hilton Honors base points for every stay completed between 1st January and 30th April
  • that’s it!
Hilton double points

There is NO ‘starting with your second stay’ rule.  You get double points from your first stay during the promotional period.

The bonus will trigger on reward stays for ‘in hotel’ spending.

For clarity, the bonus points do not count towards status – only your standard base points.

What is your return here?

For most brands, you will earn 10 base points per $1 spent, plus an additional 10 promotional points plus any status bonus.

Given that I value a Hilton Honors point at around 0.33p, you are getting a good return on your pre-tax spending here.  20 points per $1 is an 8% rebate and that is before you add in any status bonus. A Diamond would be getting 12% back.

There is no small print

There is no small print except that you need to register in advance via the Hilton website:

  • there is no minimum stay requirement
  • existing bookings still count
  • there is no cap on the bonus points you can earn
  • all Hilton brands (Hilton, Hampton, Curio, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad etc) are taking part

Conclusion

Hilton’s new ‘double base points’ is a decent offer, especially for people doing longer, more expensive stays.

You should make sure you register if you have any Hilton stays coming up in the next four months.

Even without Hilton Honors status, you will be earning 20 points (which I value at 6.6p) per $1.  This is an 8% rebate on your spending.  Anyone with Hilton status will do even better.

Even if you don’t have any stays planned, it is still worth registering just in case – a lot can happen between now and 30th April.

You can sign up for the double points offer here.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards

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:

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:

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.

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Comments (24)

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  • Ian says:
    8 Dec8 December 06:39

    But very weak if on a reward stay unless you spend at the hotel.

    The current offer is better.

    • Kowalski says:
      8 Dec8 December 09:41

      I disagree, this is vastly better.

      • Ian says:
        9 Dec9 December 05:45

        How is it better on reward stays?

        • Kowalski says:
          9 Dec9 December 09:06

          Well, it would depend how long the stay is and if you’re spending at the hotel restaurant/spa etc.

          Yes I get your point and misread your original message. I meant that overall I feel this is vastly better. It actually encourages me to move high ticket stays to Hilton.

  • josh says:
    8 Dec8 December 07:57

    frankly i have been constantly disappointed at Hilton hotels in europe and asia with Diamond. Exec lounges have gone down significantly in quality, tough to get suite upgrade, hotels are often antiquated. So I dont care how many extra few pints they give me – i stay Hyatt and marriott

    • Dan says:
      8 Dec8 December 09:21

      I agree, mostly, although the addition of SLH is a win for me (we’ve been able to spend our points on some very nice properties – far nicer than your average Hilton) and free breakfast combined with their coverage in major cities and larger towns still means Diamond still holds some value for me. Perhaps the question is how much value compared to Gold which gives broadly similar benefits with far fewer stays/nights required.

    • RussellH says:
      8 Dec8 December 11:10

      Hyatt + Marriott may well be better, but completely irrelevant if they do not have a hotel where I want one – which is most of the time.

      • Niall says:
        9 Dec9 December 09:04

        Really? This is a frequent complaint for Hyatt sure, but Marriott is bigger than Hilton. I guess you’re quite unlucky to stay in spots with Hilton’s but no Marriott brand. Not that I advise using Marriott where benefits just aren’t given by hotels who seem to get away with it as Marriott have too many with status. There seem to be too many who search only for Marriott too resulting in some places where Marriott are just overpriced.

    • dundj says:
      8 Dec8 December 16:02

      All depends on which hotels you are staying in. I’ve had many stays during and post Covid which have been as good as pre-Covid, including the lounge offer.

    • Skywalker says:
      9 Dec9 December 08:26

      “So I dont care how many extra few pints they give me – i stay Hyatt and marriott”

      @Josh – if Hilton were giving out extra pints instead of points, I’d definitely choose them over Hyatt or Marriott!

  • Ryan says:
    8 Dec8 December 09:57

    Need to spend around £200 per night for it to better than current campaign.

    Poor in my opinion.

    • Kowalski says:
      8 Dec8 December 10:21

      Not per night. Per stay. The current promotion is 2500 points per stay.

      • Ryan says:
        8 Dec8 December 10:40

        So a one night stay at £200 will be the same as the current promotion.

        That’s my point.

        As Rob says, longer more expensive stays benefit.

        • Rob says:
          8 Dec8 December 10:50

          Has always been thus … some promos benefit short cheap stays, some promo benefit large pricey stays.

          Anyone doing a week at Conrad Maldives won’t have been too happy with the flat 2,500 points offered at the moment ….

          • Ryan says:
            8 Dec8 December 11:02

            Agreed Rob.

            Whereas a one stay at Newcastle airport is more than worthwhile.

  • krys_k says:
    8 Dec8 December 11:29

    I much prefer the double nights promos (currently running via Hilton business; or Marriott that have tended to run in Q1 and 2. Makes hitting Diamond and Titanium easy. And due to lots of SEA travel great upgrades and lounges.

  • Kristina says:
    8 Dec8 December 12:19

    Yay! Just in time for my Miami stay starting on the 1st exactly. Thanks so much, registered!

  • Yas says:
    8 Dec8 December 19:55

    Will this cover any stays already booked within the promotion period. Thanks

  • Billy says:
    9 Dec9 December 15:32

    So Hilton already offer a rate called 2 x Points, does this mean you’d get 4 x points on a booking at that rate?

  • BlueStar says:
    9 Dec9 December 16:06

    I’ve got 11 nights booked for Q1 next year, so great news, even better as 2 of the stay’s are on pre-pay rates, I’ve used x2 of the Amex £50 statement credit offers , so £100 off the bill and I’ll get the double points at the full rate 🙂

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