For quite some time now, Hilton Honors has been offering a bonus to new members who complete eligible activity. Up until recently, this offer was only available through the end of 2022, though it has now been extended by a further year, through the end of 2023. Let’s recap what you need to know about this offer.
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New Hilton Honors members can earn 4,500 points
New members of Hilton Honors can earn up to 4,500 bonus points after two paid stays:
- To take advantage of this promotion, members must enroll by December 31, 2023
- Members earn 1,500 bonus points after the first stay, and 3,000 additional bonus points after the second stay
- Stays must be booked directly with Hilton
- Stays must be completed within six months of joining Hilton Honors
- Hilton Honors awards don’t qualify toward this promotion
- There’s no registration required
Personally I value Hilton points at ~0.5 cents each, so that’s an incremental $22.50 worth of points after two stays, by my valuation. That’s not life changing, though it’s nice when you consider that it’s on top of normal points earning opportunities.
Hilton Honors constantly has global promotions, which are incredibly lucrative. So if you are new to Hilton Honors, make sure you register for those offers as well, as they can really accelerate your points earning potential.
The easiest way to earn Hilton Honors points
If you’re in the United States and have good credit, the easiest way to earn Hilton Honors points is with Amex Hilton co-branded credit cards, including the:
- Hilton Honors American Express Card (review)
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card (review)
- Hilton Honors American Express Business Card (review)
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (review)
These cards offer huge welcome bonuses, and valuable perks, including elite status and (in some cases) free night certificates.
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Bottom line
New Hilton Honors members can earn 4,500 bonus points after completing two stays. This is in addition to the points that can usually be earned. So for those few OMAAT readers who aren’t yet Hilton Honors members, this promotion could be worth taking advantage of.
Is anyone taking advantage of this Hilton new member bonus?
I would say Marriott Titanium is better, since the breakfast/late check out is guaranteed, and it also gives you United Silver, which saves you $60 per roundtrip in bag fees. That's huge.
Hilton has greatly devalued their point system over the years. Even getting Diamond status nets you very little (a misery food credit and an upgrade to a marginally better room). It's a shame, used to be one of the best programs decades ago.
I disagree Hilton Diamond is greater than Marriott Titanium
I disagree Hilton Diamond is greater than Marriott Titanium
As Lucky noted, 4500 Hilton points are worth very little, but if Hilton can sign up 50,000 new members and 2,500 of them become regular customers, then it's obviously worth it to them.