As airlines continue to diminish the value of their frequent flyer programs, more award travel enthusiasts look to hotel rewards credit cards to save money on their travel. When it comes time to redeem your hotel points, these programs are much more generous with their award availability compared to the notoriously stingy airlines. Hotel credit cards are also an easy way to earn elite status and enjoy perks such as room upgrades, late checkouts, and even free breakfasts.
As we head into 2020, these are some of the best hotel reward cards that you should consider.
The BEST Hotel Rewards Travel Credit Cards for 2020
Hilton Honors American Express Card
This entry-level card offers plenty of perks yet has no annual fee. (see rates and fees) It is currently offering new applicants 75,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after spending just $1,000 on purchases within three months of account opening. You earn 7x points for each dollar of eligible spending at Hilton hotels, 5x points at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations, and 3x points on all other purchases. You also receive instant Silver status and earn Gold status after spending $20,000 on the card in a calendar year.
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Small business owners will love earning rewards and enjoying benefits with this card. It offers 125,000 Hilton Honors points after you spend $3,000 on the card within three months of account opening. You also earn 12X points at Hilton hotels and resorts, 6X points on select business and travel purchases, and 3X points everywhere else. This card offers you complimentary Gold status and a weekend night rewards when you spend $15,000 in purchases on your card in a calendar year and another one when you spend an additional $45,000 in the same calendar year. It also offers you ten free airport lounge visits in the Priority Pass Select network of over 1,000 lounges. There’s a $95 annual fee for this card. (see rates and fees)
Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card
This card offers you 75,000 points after you spend $3,000 within three months of account opening. You’ll also earn 6x points at Marriott hotels, 4x points at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers, and on U.S. purchases for shipping and 2x points on all other eligible purchases.
Other benefits include a free night award every year on your card account anniversary and another award when you spend $60,000 in purchases in a calendar year. You receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status with your card, plus, earn Gold Elite status after making $35,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year. There’s a $125 annual fee for this card. (see rates and fees)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
This mid-tier card offers you 125,000 bonus points after you spend $2,000 within three months of account opening. You earn 12X points per dollar at Hilton hotels, 6X points at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations and 3X points elsewhere. And when you spend $40,000 on your card in a calendar year, you can earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year. This card has a $95 annual fee. (see rates and fees)
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