Free to join.
As a Hilton Honors member, you'll receive exclusive perks at our hotels around the world - from luxury resorts to boutique stays and everything in between. Best of all, it's free to join!
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Hilton Honors
What is Hilton Honors?
Hilton Honors is the free loyalty program of Hilton. Members earn 10 points per US dollar at most Hilton brands, redeem points for reward nights or Points & Money stays, and move up from Member to Silver, Gold, Diamond and Diamond Reserve based on stays, nights or spend.
Joining the program
- Cost to join
- free
- Currency
- Hilton Honors Points
Join for free on hilton.com or in the Hilton Honors app. Membership is void where prohibited by law in the member's country of residence.
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Membership void where prohibited by law.
Membership in and application for membership in the Hilton Honors Program is void if prohibited by law in the country of the Member's or applicant's domicile
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Earning Hilton Honors Points
Earn rule 1
10 Base Points per US dollar of eligible spend at most Hilton brands.
Earn rule 2
5 Base Points per US dollar at Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Spark, Tru, Apartment Collection and YOTEL.
Earn rule 3
3 Base Points per US dollar at LivSmart Studios, plus 3,000 bonus points for every 10 nights in the same stay.
Earn rule 4
Elite bonus points on Base Points: 20% for Silver, 80% for Gold, 100% for Diamond and 120% for Diamond Reserve.
Earn rule 5
Base Points can be earned on up to four rooms per stay when all charges are on one folio.
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Base Points by brand.
At most brands, Members earn ten (10) Base Points per U.S. dollar on Eligible Spend; Members earn five (5) Base Points per U.S. dollar on Eligible Spend at Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Home2 Suites by Hilton®
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5 points at Apartment Collection and YOTEL; 3 at LivSmart Studios.
Earn 5 Points at Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, Spark, Tru, Apartment Collection, and YOTEL. Earn 3 Points per $1 at LivSmart Studios.
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LivSmart bonus per 10 nights.
Members earn three (3) Base Points per U.S. dollar on Eligible Spend plus 3,000 Bonus Points for every ten (10) nights completed within the same Stay at LivSmart Studios by Hilton™.
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Elite bonus percentages.
Bonus Points earned on Base Points, including Elite Tier Status bonuses (i.e., 20%, 80%,100%, or 120 %)
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Up to four rooms per stay.
A Member may earn Base Points for up to four (4) rooms per Stay ("Earning Rooms") if all Eligible Spend for Earning Rooms are paid on one folio.
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Using Hilton Honors Points
Reward stays booked with all points, or with Points & Money starting at 5,000 points in 1,000-point increments, at any participating hotel with no blackout dates.
No resort fees on reward stays paid with 100% points.
Silver members and above get the 5th night free on Standard Room Reward stays.
Points can be pooled or transferred to other members in 1,000-point increments, up to 500,000 points sent per calendar year.
Points can also be used with travel partners and for Hilton Honors Experiences, including auctions.
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Points & Money from 5,000 points, no blackout dates.
Members may book a Reward Stay for standard or premium room types using nearly any combination of Points and money, in increments of 1,000 Points and starting at 5,000 Points.
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No blackout dates on Points & Money.
Points & Money Rewards are available at any Participating Hotel, with no blackout dates.
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No resort fees on 100% points stays.
You've earned your reward stay. Enjoy it with no hidden costs when you use 100% Points.
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Points pooling and transfers.
Hilton Honors Members can transfer Hilton Honors Points to another Hilton Honors Member through Points Pooling or 1-to-1 transfer in increments of 1,000 Points and up to 500,000 Points.
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Travel partners and Experiences.
Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bid on exclusive packages in auctions, or redeem your Points for something unbelievable.
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When Hilton Honors Points expire
Points are forfeited if the account has no eligible activity, such as a stay, in any 24 consecutive months.
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24 months without eligible activity forfeits points.
Members who do not have eligible activity as defined in (a.) - (d.) below in any twenty-four (24) consecutive month period are subject to forfeiture of all accumulated Points and may be removed from the Program.
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Membership tiers
Qualification, renewal and benefits
MemberEntry membership
How to qualify
On joining.
Member benefits
- Hilton Honors discount rate
- No resort fees on reward stays
- Digital check-in, Choose Your Room and Digital Key
- Free WiFi
- Late check-out when available
SilverQualification & benefits
How to qualify
4 stays, 10 nights or $2,500 in eligible spend in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 20% bonus points on stays
- Free bottled water
- 5th night free on Standard Room Reward stays
GoldQualification & benefits
How to qualify
15 stays, 25 nights or $6,000 in eligible spend in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 80% bonus points on stays
- Space-available room upgrades
- Daily food and beverage credit or continental breakfast (varies by brand and region)
- Milestone Bonuses
DiamondQualification & benefits
How to qualify
25 stays, 50 nights or $11,500 in eligible spend in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 100% bonus points on stays
- Executive lounge access
- 48-hour room guarantee
- Premium WiFi
- Elite status gifting
- Diamond status extension
Diamond ReserveQualification & benefits
How to qualify
40 stays and $18,000 in eligible spend, or 80 nights and $18,000 in eligible spend, in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 120% bonus points on stays
- 4 p.m. guaranteed late check-out
- Confirmable Upgrade Reward
- Exclusive customer service
- Premium Club access
- Executive lounge access for the member and one registered guest
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Silver qualification.
Hilton Honors Silver Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Members with 4 Stays, 10 nights, or $2,500 U.S . dollars in Eligible Spend earned in a calendar year.
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Gold qualification.
Hilton Honors Gold Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Members with (i) 15 Stays, (ii) 25 nights or (iii) $6,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year.
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Diamond qualification.
Hilton Honors Diamond Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Members with (i) 25 Stays, (ii) 50 nights or (iii) $11,500 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year.
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Diamond Reserve qualification.
Diamond Reserve Elite Tier Status will be awarded to Hilton Honors Members with (i) 40 Stays AND $18,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend OR (ii) 80 nights AND $18,000 U.S. dollars Eligible Spend during any calendar year.
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Benefits by tier from the comparison table.
20% Points earning Bonus on stays not included included included included included Free bottled water not included included included included included Fifth night free on reward stays
- Silver+: 20% bonus, free bottled water, fifth night free on reward stays, All-Inclusive Spa Discount
- Gold+: 80% bonus, space-available room upgrades, daily food and beverage credit or continental breakfast, Milestone Bonuses
- Diamond+: 100% bonus, executive lounge access, Diamond status extension, Premium WiFi, 48-hour room guarantee, elite status gifting
- Diamond Reserve: 120% bonus, 4pm guaranteed late check-out, Confirmable Upgrade Reward, Exclusive Customer Service, Premium Club Access
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Diamond Reserve lounge access with one guest.
Executive Lounge Access - Diamond Reserve Elite Tier Status will receive complimentary access for the Member and up to one (1) additional registered guest to Executive Lounges, even if you do not receive a room upgrade
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Night thresholds on the benefits page.
Member 0-10 nights Silver 10+ nights Gold 25+ nights Diamond 50+ nights Diamond Reserve 80+ nights and $18k USD spend
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About this profile
Hilton Honors is the free loyalty program of Hilton, covering its hotel brands worldwide. Members earn points on stays and use them for reward nights, with or without cash, and get member rates, digital check-in and free WiFi. Elite status runs from Silver to Diamond Reserve based on nights, stays or eligible spend in each calendar year.
Profiles are built from the program's own published terms. Source links, quotations and checked dates are included with each topic.
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Hilton Honors Worldwide, LLC, a subsidiary of Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc.
Hilton Honors Program membership and benefits are offered at the sole discretion of Hilton Honors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc.
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Benefits all members get.
All members get: Hilton Honors Discount rate Points toward free nights & more No resort fees on reward stays* Digital Check-In Choose Your Room Digital Key Free WiFi* Hilton Honors Experiences
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Recent program changes
Diamond Reserve was added as a new top tier, and the nights needed for Gold fell from 40 to 25 and for Diamond from 60 to 50.
Elite Rollover Nights stopped being offered for status qualification; rollover nights earned through 2025 still count in 2026.
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Gold nights reduced from 40 to 25 in 2026.
Members will earn Gold status with only 25 nights per year - 15 nights less than the current 40-night requirement.
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Diamond nights reduced from 60 to 50.
Members will earn Diamond status faster as well, needing only 50 nights instead of the current 60 nights.
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Diamond Reserve debut in January.
Debuting this January, Hilton will introduce its most elite tier yet - Diamond Reserve - with new elevated benefits, including a Confirmable Upgrade Reward
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Elite Rollover Nights ended for qualification from January 1, 2026.
Elite Rollover Nights will no longer be offered for Elite Tier Status qualification beginning January 1, 2026. Elite Rollover Nights accumulated through 2025 will be counted for Elite Tier Status in 2026.
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Member questions
Answers from the published program terms.
What is Hilton Honors?
Hilton Honors is the free loyalty program of Hilton. Members earn 10 points per US dollar at most Hilton brands, redeem points for reward nights or Points & Money stays, and move up from Member to Silver, Gold, Diamond and Diamond Reserve based on stays, nights or spend.
How do I get Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond status?
In a calendar year, Gold needs 15 stays, 25 nights or $6,000 in eligible spend, and Diamond needs 25 stays, 50 nights or $11,500. Silver needs 4 stays, 10 nights or $2,500.
What is Hilton Honors Diamond Reserve?
Diamond Reserve is the top tier, added for 2026. It needs 40 stays or 80 nights, plus $18,000 in eligible spend, in a calendar year, and includes 120% bonus points, a guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out and a Confirmable Upgrade Reward.
Do Hilton Honors points expire?
Points are forfeited if an account has no eligible activity, such as a stay, in any 24 consecutive months.
What is the Hilton Honors 5th night free benefit?
Silver, Gold, Diamond and Diamond Reserve members get the fifth night free on Standard Room Reward stays paid with points.
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