Hotel reward schemes can add real value to your stays, particularly if you regularly use the same hotel groups or booking platforms. Depending on the programme, members may benefit from discounted rates, points towards future stays, free nights, room upgrades and other membership benefits.
Each scheme works differently. Some reward the number of nights or stays you complete, while others offer benefits from the moment you join. Understanding how points are earned, how membership levels work and which benefits you are likely to use can help you decide which programmes are worth considering.
On this page, we look at IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Booking.com Genius and Radisson Rewards. We explain how each programme works, the main benefits available and the membership levels you need to know about.
You do not need to join every programme. The aim is to understand your options, choose the schemes that suit the way you travel and make better use of the benefits available when booking your hotel stays.

IHG One Rewards is the loyalty programme of IHG Hotels & Resorts, covering 21 hotel brands and more than 7,000 destinations worldwide. Membership is free, allowing members to earn points on qualifying stays and redeem them towards Reward Nights and other rewards.
IHG includes a wide range of hotel brands, including:
Members can earn points through:
Most IHG hotels award 10 points per US$1 of qualifying spend, although earning rates can vary by brand.
Points can be used towards:
The number of points required for a Reward Night varies according to the hotel, date and availability.
Club Member — Free to join
Members can earn points on qualifying stays, access member rates and receive free Wi Fi, with late checkout subject to availability.
Silver Elite — 10 nights
Includes a 20% bonus on base points, with points remaining active while Elite status is maintained.
Gold Elite — 20 nights or 40,000 points
Includes a 40% bonus on base points, rollover qualifying nights and access to Milestone Rewards.
Platinum Elite — 40 nights or 60,000 points
Includes a 60% bonus on base points, with additional benefits such as room upgrades and early check in when available.
Diamond Elite — 70 nights or 120,000 points
IHG’s highest standard membership tier includes a 100% bonus on base points, dedicated support and enhanced welcome benefits at participating hotels.

Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty programme of Marriott International, covering more than 30 hotel brands and over 9,900 properties across 146 countries and territories. Membership is free, allowing members to earn points on qualifying stays and eligible spending, which can then be redeemed towards hotel stays and other rewards.
Marriott Bonvoy includes a wide range of brands, including:
Members can earn points through:
Members can earn up to 10 points per US$1 of qualifying spend at many Marriott brands, although earning rates vary at some properties and brands.
Points can be used towards:
The number of points required for an award stay varies by hotel, date and availability.
Member — Free to join
Members can earn points on qualifying stays, access member rates and receive complimentary Wi Fi at participating properties.
Silver Elite — 10 nights
Includes a 10% bonus on eligible hotel purchases and priority late checkout, subject to availability.
Gold Elite — 25 nights
Includes a 25% points bonus, enhanced room upgrades when available and late checkout until 2pm, subject to availability.
Platinum Elite — 50 nights
Includes a 50% points bonus, enhanced room upgrades, a choice of welcome benefit at participating brands and enhanced late checkout benefits.
Titanium Elite — 75 nights
Includes a 75% points bonus, enhanced room upgrades and additional Elite benefits at participating properties.
Ambassador Elite — 100 nights plus US$23,000 qualifying annual spend
Marriott Bonvoy’s highest standard membership tier includes a 75% points bonus, dedicated Ambassador Service and access to Your24, subject to availability and programme conditions.

Hilton Honors is Hilton’s free hotel loyalty programme, covering 28 brands and more than 9,400 properties across 144 countries and territories. Members can earn points on qualifying stays and eligible spending, then redeem them towards hotel stays and other rewards.
Hilton Honors includes a wide range of brands, including:
Members can earn points through:
Earning rates vary between some Hilton brands, with Elite members also receiving additional bonus points according to their membership tier.
Points can be used towards:
Hilton does not apply blackout dates to Reward Stays, although Standard Room Rewards remain subject to availability.
Member — Free to join
Members can earn points, access Hilton Honors rates, receive free Wi Fi and use features including digital check in and Digital Key at participating hotels.
Silver — 4 stays, 10 nights or US$2,500 eligible annual spend
Includes a 20% points bonus and the fifth night free when booking eligible Standard Room Reward stays entirely with points.
Gold — 15 stays, 25 nights or US$6,000 eligible annual spend
Includes an 80% points bonus, space available room upgrades and selected food and drink or breakfast benefits, depending on the hotel brand and region.
Diamond — 25 stays, 50 nights or US$11,500 eligible annual spend
Includes a 100% points bonus, enhanced upgrade priority, executive lounge access at participating properties and additional Elite benefits.
Diamond Reserve — 40 stays or 80 nights, plus US$18,000 eligible annual spend
Hilton Honors’ highest membership tier includes a 120% points bonus, Confirmable Upgrade Rewards, guaranteed 4pm late checkout and dedicated customer support.

Booking.com Genius is the free loyalty programme from Booking.com, offering discounts and additional benefits on selected stays and rental cars. Genius Level 1 is available as soon as you create a free Booking.com account, with further benefits unlocked as you complete more bookings.
Unlike traditional hotel loyalty programmes, Genius does not use points. Your level is based on the number of eligible bookings you complete through Booking.com.
Bookings for stays, flights, rental cars, taxis and attractions can count towards your progress. Once a Genius level has been unlocked, Booking.com states that you keep that level and its benefits for life.
Genius Level 1 — Free with a Booking.com account
Includes a 10% discount on selected stays and selected rental cars worldwide.
Genius Level 2 — 5 completed bookings within 2 years
Includes discounts of 10–15% on selected stays and rental cars, with free breakfast and room upgrades available on selected stays.
Genius Level 3 — 15 completed bookings within 2 years
Includes discounts of 10–20% on selected stays and 10–15% on selected rental cars, plus selected breakfast and room upgrade benefits and priority support for stays.

Radisson Rewards is the free loyalty programme from Radisson Hotel Group, covering more than 800 participating hotels across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Members can earn points on qualifying stays and eligible hotel spending, then redeem them towards hotel stays and other rewards.
Radisson Rewards includes a range of hotel brands, including:
Members can earn points through:
At most participating Radisson brands, Club members currently earn 8 points per US$1 of eligible spend, with higher earning rates available to Premium and VIP members. Different rates apply at Prize by Radisson properties.
Points can be used towards:
Award Nights are subject to availability, with the number of points required varying according to the hotel and booking.
Club — Free to join
Members can earn points on qualifying stays, access member rates and receive selected hotel benefits from the time they join.
Premium — 5 nights or 3 stays
Premium members earn 27 points per US$1 at most participating brands, with benefits including room upgrades and early check in or late checkout when available.
VIP — 30 nights or 20 stays
VIP members earn 36 points per US$1 at most participating brands and receive additional benefits including enhanced room upgrades, breakfast for two and access to dedicated VIP support at participating hotels.
Please note: Hotel loyalty programmes, membership levels, points requirements and benefits can change. The information on this page is provided as a general guide, so we recommend checking the individual programme’s latest terms and conditions before joining or making a booking.
Information last reviewed: August 2026

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