You can get Hilton Gold instantly on successful application approval. The status also comes with reduced stay requirements to retain Gold or upgrade to Diamond.

Some benefits of Hilton Diamond elite status may look good on paper vs. the reality. And what you get varies a lot from property to property. Here is a breakdown of common benefits of Hilton Diamond Status, and what you should expect.

Hilton announces its biggest loyalty program shakeup in years — a new Diamond Reserve tier with confirmable upgrades and guaranteed late checkout, lower Gold and Diamond thresholds, but some painful trade-offs including the elimination of rollover nights and no special treatment for Lifetime Diamonds.

Could be patched soon. There is no stay requirement to use this promotion. Works for new as well as existing Radisson Rewards members.

In our new 'Make a Wish' section, we explore the possibility of IHG introducing lifetime elite status.

IHG One Rewards is one of the top three hotel programs worldwide and its popularity continues to grow, especially after a recent program overhaul. It is now the preferred or second most preferred loyalty program for most frequent travelers.

The complete guide to IHG Reward Status Levels and how to make the most of your stay at IHG hotels.

Hilton offers special privileges exclusively for its Gold and Diamond members staying at their resorts in the Maldives.

Hilton's Go Hilton program offers some crazy discounts for Hilton employees (and other Team Members), as well as their friends and family. It's basically a win-win situation for everyone involved.

If you are planning a long vacation and looking for ways to stretch your points further, Hilton's 5th night free benefit can be incredibly useful.

ITC Hotels is offering a straightforward status match to Club ITC Gold for anyone holding Gold tier or higher with any major hotel or airline loyalty program. Valid through December 31, 2025, this promotion gives you mid-tier elite status with one of India's premier luxury hotel chains—at zero cost.

With January 1st staring us in the face, the window to lock in your elite status for next year is closing fast. This is the Mattress Run period—that weird time of year when booking a hotel room you might not strictly need actually makes financial sense.

Now Live: Extended milestone awards, gift-an-award, elite night credits for travel advisors, and more.

Hilton is running a regionwide sale with discounts up to 25% across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Book by December 15 for stays through April 6, 2026—but you'll need to plan at least a week ahead.

There are speculations that IHG is about to add club lounge access as a permanent benefit for IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite members.