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How to earn and redeem a Hilton Free Night Reward

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Looking for a way to stay at luxury Hilton hotels for less? One of the most valuable perks for Hilton Honors members is the ability to earn and redeem Hilton Free Night Rewards. Whether you’re eyeing a stay at the Waldorf Astoria, a tropical resort, or a family-friendly Hilton property, these rewards can unlock luxury without using a single point.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to earn and redeem Hilton Free Night Rewards, including which cards offer them, how the certificates work, what exclusions to watch for, and how to use them for maximum value, whether you’re planning a family getaway or a luxury escape.

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American Express Hilton Honors Aspire credit card review

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The American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card is a credit card that offers a lot of benefits to frequent travelers who stay at Hilton properties often.

American Express has four flavors of the Hilton Honors credit card:

  • Hilton Honors (No annual fee)
  • Hilton Honors Surpass
  • Hilton Honors Aspire
  • Hilton Honors Business

If you are looking for a hotel rewards card, the American Express Hilton Honors Hilton Aspire card is one of the best available. With it, you can earn 14x points on Hilton purchases, 7x points on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, 7x points for dining out and car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies, and 3x points on other eligible purchases. You’ll also get the highest Diamond status with Hilton, which comes with perks such as free breakfast (or a breakfast credit), late checkout, and complimentary room upgrades.

There’s a $550 annual fee, which is offset by a $400 annual ($200 semi-annually) Hilton resort statement credit and a $200 yearly airline fee credit. Moreover, you get a Free Night Reward annually that can be redeemed at one of the numerous Hilton hotels and resorts.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, the Hotel Review

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For our recent trip to Oahu, we chose to stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and this Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort review shares our firsthand experience at one of Waikiki’s largest and most family-friendly beachfront resorts.

In April 2021, feeling the weight of pandemic fatigue, we planned a relaxing Thanksgiving break in Hawaii, avoiding international travel. Although it was our first time in Honolulu and Oahu, we had previously visited Maui and Kauai on other trips.

Instead of packing our days with hikes and sightseeing, we focused on relaxing beach time and delicious food. This review covers what it’s like to stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with kids and helps families decide if this is the right place to stay in Honolulu.

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