Hilton has been one of the world’s most popular hospitality brands since it was founded over 100 years ago. Currently, the company’s portfolio includes over 7,500 properties (including timeshare properties) with 1,182,937 rooms in 118 countries and territories.

Like many major brands of its ilk, Hilton has a rewards program for members: Hilton Honors. According to the chain, members “receive exclusive perks at our hotels around the world – from luxury resorts to boutique stays and everything in between” and can earn points on their stays and turn them into free nights, travel with our exclusive partners, and so much more.”

Spanning across 5 tiers, Hilton’s program offers a slew of perks, including some we never saw coming.

Member Tier

Let’s begin with the free Member Tier, which anyone can join. The highlight here in our mind is the Choose Your Room perk, which allows guests to choose from available rooms in their reserved hotel up to 24 hours in advance.

Other perks at this tier include:

• No resort fees on reward stays
• Free WiFi

Silver Tier

The Silver Tier, which is available to those who stay either 10 nights or 4 separate stays or spend $2,500 USD on Hilton properties in a given year, offers all of the benefits of the Member Tier, as well as some upgrades, including a fifth night free on reward stays booked with a standard room stay booked with 100% points.

Other perks at this tier include:

• 20% Points earning Bonus on stays
• Free bottled water when you arrive (at select hotels).
• All-Inclusive Spa Discount –  15% off at an All-Inclusive spa within the Hilton portfolio of brands.

Gold Tier:

Next up, there’s the Gold Tier, which is available to those who stay either 25 nights or 15 separate stays or spend $6,000 USD on Hilton properties in a given year, and offers all of the benefits of the Silver Tier, as well as some upgrades, including a Daily Food and Beverage Credit or Continental Breakfast access. According to Hilton, members “receive a Daily Food & Beverage Credit at select brands in the U.S., and Motto by Hilton globally, and complimentary Continental Breakfast at select brands outside the U.S. (excluding Motto by Hilton). Either the Credit or Continental Breakfast will be given to you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each night of your stay.”

Other perks at this tier include:

• 80% Points earning Bonus on Stays
• 10,000 Bonus Points for every 10 nights after you’ve stayed 40 nights in a calendar year.

Diamond Tier

The Diamond Tier offers all the benefits of the Gold Tier to those who stay either 50 nights or 25 separate stays or spend $11,500 USD on Hilton properties in a given year. Perks exclusive to Diamond include a 48-Hour Room Guarantee, which guarantees a room to guests who book 48 hours in advance, even if “the hotel is full,” according to Hilton.

Other Perks at this Tier include:

• 100% Points earning Bonus on stays.
• Executive lounge access.

Diamond Reserve Tier

Finally, there’s the Diamond Reserve Tier, available to those who stay either 80 nights or 40 separate stays or spend $18,000 USD on Hilton properties in a given year. The tier includes everything from Diamond and below, plus several exclusive super-perks, including a guaranteed late check-out at 4:00 PM.

Other perks at this tier include:

• 120% Points earning Bonus on stays
• Confirmable Upgrade Reward (Choose premium room upgrade, up to a Suite, at the time of booking for stays up to 7 nights)
• Premium Club Access

Hilton Honors offers a slew of specialty perks to members at all levels, from the free entry point all the way to the most expensive Diamond Reserve. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel tips.

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