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.

The promise of Lifetime Status is fading fast. From Hilton's Diamond Reserve rug-pull to the "Premium Club" lounge bait-and-switch, hotel chains have shown us exactly what they think of loyal members. Here's why going free agent might be the smarter play.

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.

Hilton's 2026 changes introduce Diamond Reserve and The Honors Society, but Lifetime Diamond members risk being left behind. Here's a roadmap to honor their legacy while driving new revenue.

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 Honors members dining at participating restaurants across Greater China can save up to 25% off their bill throughout 2026. Gold, Diamond, and Diamond Reserve members get the best discount, while base and Silver members still score a solid 10% off.

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 your employer has a partnership with Hyatt, you might have a shortcut to elite status. World of Hyatt is offering employees of participating companies a 90-day trial of Explorist status — with a realistic path to Globalist if you can complete 20 nights within that window.

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.

Hilton Honors has launched its first global promotion for 2026. Register now to earn 2,000 bonus points on every stay—including award stays—completed between January 15 and April 30, 2026.