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An Introductory Comparison Of Hotel
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Club Carlson Hilton Hhonors Hyatt Gold Pasport
Silver 10 stays/15 nights Silver 4 stays/10 nights*
Gold 20 stays/35 nights Gold 20 stays/40 nights* Platinum 5 stays/15 nights
Concierge 30 stays/75 nights Diamond 30 stays/60 nights* Diamond 25 stays/50 nights
Marriott Rewards IHG Rewards Starwood Preferred Guest
Silver 10 nights
Gold 50 nights Gold 15 nights* Gold 10 stays/25 nights
Platinum 75 nights Platinum 50 nights* Platinum 25 stays/50 nights
Club Carlson Benefits
Silver10 stays/15 nights
20 points/dollar25% bonus pointsRoom Upgrades2,000 point online booking bonusRollover NightsEarly Check-in/Late Check-OutFree bottled water in-room
Concierge30 stays/75 nightsGold Benefits Plus:
3,000 point online booking bonus75% bonusFree continental breakfastConcierge service
Gold20 stays/35 nights
Silver Benefits Plus:
50% bonus points
In-room welcome gift
HiltonHHonors Brands
HiltonHHonors Benefits
Gold20 stays/40 nights/75,000 points
10 points/dollar
25% bonus
Bonus points, fixed or variable miles
Late check-out
My Way Amenity or bonus points
5th night free on award redemptions
Diamond30 stays/60 nights/120,000 points
10 points/dollar50% bonusBonus points, fixed miles or variable milesLate check-outMy Way Amenity & bonus points5th night free on award redemptions
Silver4 stays/10 nights
10 points/dollar15% bonusBonus points, fixed or variable milesLate check-outFree bottled water in-room5th night free on award redemptions
Hyatt Gold Passport Brands
Hyatt Gold Passport Benefits
Lifetime Diamond status after earning 1 million base points
Platinum
• 5 stays/15 nights
• 5 points per dollar• 15% bonus points• Free internet• 2pm late checkout
Diamond
• 25 stays/50 nights
• 5 points per dollar• 30% bonus points• 4 confirmed suite upgrades• Free internet• 4pm late checkout• Diamond point/F&B amenity• Club access or breakfast
Marriott Rewards Brands
Marriott Rewards Benefits
All elites qualify for:
Late checkout, subject to availability
Free internet
Silver
10 nights20% bonus
Gold
50 nights25% bonus
Point savers discount certain hotels up to 33%Transfer points to miles, rates from 5:1 down to 2:1 for larger transfersCategory 8 properties require 40,000 points per night
Platinum
75 nights50% bonus
Add’l points or F&B amenity
OnerousLifetime
Requirements
IHG Rewards Brands
Priority Club Benefits
Gold15 nights/20,000 points
10 points/dollar
10% bonus points
Fast Track 10 nts+ 3 different brands
Platinum50 nights/60,000 points
10 points/dollar
50% bonus points
Comp upgrades (not suites)
Fast Track 40 nts & 4 brands
Points transfer to airlines at 5:1 ratio
Ambassador
Purchase for $200 5,000 Bonus PointsFree Weekend Night Late Check-OutIn-Room Amenity Threshold Rewards
Starwood Preferred Guest Brands
Starwood Preferred Guest Benefits
Gold• 10 stays/25 nights
• Earn 3 Starpoints/dollar• 4pm late checkout• Free internet or welcome
beverage
Platinum• 25 stays/50 nights
• Earn 3 Starpoints/dollar• 4pm late checkout• Free internet• Bonus points/continental breakfast• Upgrades (space available)
SPG 50 Nights: 10 suite night awards confirmed in advanceSPG 75 Nights: 4 points/dollar & Your24SPG 100 Nights: Concierge
Best rates to convert points to milesCash & PointsLifetime status for Gold & Platinum
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Hyatt Carlson Starwood Marriott Hilton PriorityClub
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Number of US Properties
World Traveler
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Marriott
Carlson
Hilton
Priority Club
Starwood
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100
Number of Countries
World Traveler, Part Deux
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Hyatt
Carlson
Starwood
Marriott
Hilton
Priority Club
198
620
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Number of Properties Outside the US
Converting Points Into Miles
Not including any bonuses for status, spend $1000 at:
Starwood Priority Club
Earn 3,000 points 11,000 points
Conversion 3,000 miles* 2,200 miles
*there are some exceptions, notably SPG transfers to United at 2:1
Stays Or Nights?
Stays
Carlson
Hilton
Hyatt
Starwood
Nights
Carlson
Hilton
Hyatt
Marriott
Priority Club
Starwood
Points
Hilton
Priority Club
Family Travel
Limited Service/Extended Stay
Element
Residence Inn
Springhill Suites
Hyatt House
Staybridge Suites
Homewood Suites
Country Inn
Full Service
Westin
Hyatt Regency
Marriott
Embassy Suites
Doubletree
Radisson
Luxury Travel
• St. Regis
• Luxury Collection by SPG
• W Hotels
• Westin
• Le Meridien
• Ritz-Carlton
• JW Marriott
• Renaissance
• Park Hyatt
• Andaz
• Grand Hyatt
• Intercontinental
• Crowne Plaza
• Waldorf
• Radisson Blu
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Hilton
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Number of Luxury Properties