Every major hotel chain has its own loyalty rewards program, which anyone can join for free. But these hotel rewards programs are not equally rewarding for everyone. They all have different rules, earning rates and point values, as well as a variety of unique benefits. Plus, a lot depends on where you travel, how often you stay in hotels, and how much you’re comfortable spending per night.
To help travelers of all types save time and money, WalletHub compared the 9 most popular hotel rewards programs using 21 key metrics, ranging from point values to blackout dates for booking free nights. You can see the overall rankings below, followed by a calculator that allows you to customize the rankings to your budget.
2025’s Best Hotel Rewards Programs:
- Choice Privileges
- World of Hyatt
- Wyndham Rewards
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Sonesta Travel Pass
Learn more about the programs on WalletHub’s website here.