Hotel Credit Cards - Reviews
With high rewards rates, large sign-up bonuses and valuable perks such as free room upgrades and complimentary meals, hotel cards can be an appealing proposition for brand loyalists and frequent travelers alike.
We’ve rated and reviewed hotel cards from a variety of hotel chains, looking at the value of sign-up bonuses, rewards rates and perks, as well as the flexibility of redemption and the size and breadth of the hotel chain. We aim to help you find a hotel card that not only lets you rack up free hotel nights, but lets you redeem those free nights for times and locations that fit your travel needs. Check out these offers below from our partners.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card
Last reviewed: September 22, 2022
This card offers a ton of ongoing value via its first-year and ongoing perks, but its high annual fee means it will only be viable if you spend a lot of time at Marriott hotels.
IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card
Last reviewed: September 22, 2022
With a large sign-up bonus and other valuable rewards — including a rewards night each year — the IHG Rewards Premier card is packed with value.
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Last reviewed: September 21, 2022
The Hilton Honors card offers a generous number of bonus points on hotel and everyday purchases; but because Hilton’s Honors points aren’t worth as much as the average credit card rewards point, cardholders need a larger number of points to purchase rewards-funded travel.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Last reviewed: September 23, 2022
Though Marriott rewards points are a bit inflated, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is a good value, offering a generous intro bonus along with many other benefits.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Last reviewed: September 22, 2022
A good value for Hilton hotel fans, the Honors Surpass card makes it easy to quickly earn free nights by offering a substantial introductory offer and an ample point bonus on U.S. gas station, U.S restaurant, U.S. supermarket and Hilton hotel purchases. (Terms apply)
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Last reviewed: September 22, 2022
The Hilton Honors Aspire card — though laden with great hotel perks — is probably too pricey for the average rewards cardholder.
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Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: September 10, 2020
One of our favorite travel cards, this premium hotel card was tailor made for fans of luxury hotel stays: for just $75 a year, it offers some of the generous rewards available on hotel stays and regular purchases as well as some the industry’s best bonuses. This offer is no longer available.
Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: September 10, 2020
For cardholders who prefer to stay at mid-tier hotels such as Country Inn and Suites or the Radisson, the Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card offers a fair amount of value, including a sizable sign-up and an above average rewards rate on regular purchases. This offer is no longer available.
The World of Hyatt Credit Card
Last reviewed: September 23, 2022
The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase offers an outstanding amount of value for frequent travelers: New cardholders are awarded ample points on a variety of travel purchases, including airfare and restaurant purchases.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card
Last reviewed: September 22, 2022
For fans of Marriott hotels, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card is a reasonable option for earning extra Marriott points and qualifying for elite status without having to pay an annual fee.
Best Western Rewards Premium Mastercard
Last reviewed: September 10, 2020
This premium hotel card offers a generous rewards rate on Best Western purchases and a tiered sign-up bonus that amply rewards moderate to heavy spenders; however, cardholders need to travel often to make up for the card’s $59 annual fee.