Question 1

How long is the United 25% hotel transfer bonus available?

Accepted Answer

The 25% transfer bonus is available throughout October 2025, from October 1-31. You must register for the promotion before making any transfers, and bonus miles will post by January 31, 2026.

Question 2

What's the maximum bonus I can earn through this promotion?

Accepted Answer

You can earn up to 25,000 bonus United MileagePlus miles through this promotion. The bonus applies to transfers from any combination of participating hotel programs, so you're not limited to a single hotel loyalty program.

Question 3

Which hotel programs offer the best value for United transfers?

Accepted Answer

Marriott Bonvoy provides the best value due to its special partnership with United. When transferring 120,000 Marriott points, you receive 75,000 United miles (including bonuses), creating an effective rate of 0.625 United miles per Marriott point.

Question 4

Are hotel-to-airline transfers generally worth it?

Accepted Answer

Generally no. Most transfers result in significant value loss, with hotel points typically worth more than the airline miles you receive. The main exceptions are account top-offs for immediate bookings or clearing expiring points with no hotel redemption plans.

Question 5

How do I register for the United hotel transfer bonus?

Accepted Answer

You must register for the promotion through United's website before making any transfers. After registration, initiate transfers through your hotel loyalty program account, and bonus miles will appear in your United account by January 31, 2026.

Question 6

What are better ways to earn United miles?

Accepted Answer

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers at 1:1 with instant processing, Bilt Rewards offers 1:1 transfers for rent payments, and United co-branded credit cards provide substantial welcome bonuses. These methods typically offer better value than hotel point transfers.

Question 7

Do United miles expire?

Accepted Answer

No, United abolished its mileage expiration policy in 2019. United miles remain in your account indefinitely as long as your account stays open, giving you flexibility in planning redemptions without expiration pressure.

Question 8

How often does United offer hotel transfer bonuses?

Accepted Answer

United typically offers this promotion annually in fall months, usually October or November. Historical bonuses have ranged from 25-30%, with this year's 25% bonus on the lower end of the range.

Question 9

Can I combine transfers from multiple hotel programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can transfer points from any combination of participating hotel programs to reach the 25,000 bonus mile cap. This allows you to consolidate small balances from multiple hotel loyalty programs into United miles.

Question 10

What's the Marriott special bonus structure with United?

Accepted Answer

Marriott offers 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred to United, effectively creating a 2:1 ratio instead of the standard 3:1. Combined with United's 25% bonus, this creates the most favorable hotel-to-airline transfer rate available.

Advertiser disclosure

Loyalty Program: United MileagePlus