Why consider it: For frequent Hilton stays where Diamond status, a free-night reward, and eligible resort credits are useful.
Trade-off: Resort credits apply to eligible properties and periods; the free night still needs availability and an eligible hotel. Benefits you actually use must justify the annual fee.
- Annual fee
- $550
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,000Total$1,000Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,000
- Welcome offerAfter $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Limited-time offer ends January 13, 2027. Offer eligibility requirements apply.
- 200,000 points
- Ends Jan 13, 2027
on American Express's website
- Features
- Issuer
- Amex
- Program
- Hilton Honors
- Fees and terms
- Annual Fee
- $550/yr
- Min. annual income
- —
- Interest rates
- Foreign transaction fee
- 0 %
- Rewards
- Rate
- Hilton hotels
- 14x
- Eligible direct Hilton hotel purchases — card points only
- 14x
- Restaurants
- 7x
- Benefits
- Annual credit
- Included
- Travel Wi-Fi
- Included
- Travel insurance
- Coverage
- Trip Cancellation
- $10,000
- Trip Interruption
- $10,000
- Lost Baggage
- $3,000
- Flight Delay
- $500
- Purchase protection
- Coverage
- Purchase Protection
- $10,000 · 90 days
- Extended Warranty
- +1 year
- Mobile Device
- $800
- Auto Rental Collision (secondary)
- $75,000 · 30 days
Pros
- Welcome bonus of 200,000 points
- 3x on groceries
- 7x at restaurants
Cons
- High annual fee ($550)
Unlock Luxury Stays & Exclusive Perks with the Hilton Honors Aspire Card
- 200,000 Bonus Hilton Honors Points when you spend $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of card membership
- 14X points per $1 on Hilton stays
- 7X points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com, car rentals and U.S. restaurants
- 3X points per $1 on all other eligible purchases
- $450 Hilton resort credit annually (up to $150 per stay)
- $250 airline fee credit per calendar year for incidental charges
- $100 Digital Entertainment credit each year for eligible services
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status with space-available room upgrades and premium Wi-Fi at participating properties. MyWay food benefits vary: a daily food-and-beverage credit at select U.S. brands and Motto globally, or continental breakfast at select brands outside the U.S. excluding Motto. Gold/Diamond guests receiving Executive Lounge breakfast do not also receive the daily credit.
- Complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership with unlimited lounge visits
- Free weekend night reward each year after renewal
- No foreign transaction fees
This card is ideal for travelers who demand top-tier benefits at every stay. Earn accelerated points on all your Hilton bookings and everyday spending, then redeem them for free nights or premium experiences. Your annual credits offset the fee and elevate resort and airline travel, while Diamond status ensures comfort from check‑in to checkout. Manage your rewards effortlessly with the Amex app and enjoy seamless access to lounges worldwide.
Terms apply. Credits require enrollment and eligible purchases. See issuer for complete details.







