Hilton Honors has launched its Q4 2025 global promotion titled “Stay More, Earn More,” offering members 1,500 bonus points per stay between October 1 and December 31, 2025.
While this represents an improvement over the previous quarter’s 1,000 bonus points per stay, it continues Hilton’s recent trend toward less generous promotional offerings.
The promotion’s structure remains disappointingly simple: regardless of stay length, property category, or total spending, all registered members receive the same flat 1,500 bonus points per stay. This approach significantly disadvantages guests making longer or more expensive stays while providing minimal additional value for budget-conscious travelers.
This promotion reflects Hilton’s broader shift away from the historically generous global promotions that made the program attractive to frequent travelers. The flat-rate bonus structure contrasts sharply with previous promotions that rewarded spending levels or stay patterns with escalating bonuses.
The Stay More, Earn More promotion operates under straightforward terms designed for maximum participation:
The promotion includes several operational details that members should understand:
The mathematical reality of the Stay More, Earn More promotion reveals its limited appeal for most travelers. Using a conservative valuation of 0.5 cents per Hilton Honors point, the 1,500 bonus points provide approximately $7.50 in additional value per stay.
This modest bonus becomes increasingly insignificant as stay costs increase:
The promotion’s flat-rate structure makes it most appealing for travelers booking short, inexpensive stays or those redeeming points for award nights.
Hilton Honors historically offered significantly more generous global promotions that provided escalating bonuses based on stay patterns or spending levels. Previous promotions commonly featured:
The current promotion‘s simplicity eliminates these value-maximizing opportunities, representing a significant departure from Hilton’s historically generous approach.
The promotional bonus supplements Hilton Honors’ standard earning structure, which varies significantly based on membership tier:
These earning rates apply to eligible spending at Hilton properties, with some brands offering different base earning rates or category restrictions.
Hilton’s co-branded American Express credit cards provide additional earning opportunities that can significantly multiply total points earned:
When combined with elite status bonuses and the promotional offer, total earning rates can reach 34x points per dollar for Diamond members using the Aspire Card, plus the flat 1,500 bonus points per stay.
Despite its limitations, the Stay More, Earn More promotion provides the most value in specific scenarios:
The promotion’s structure creates unusual incentives for booking patterns:
The Stay More, Earn More promotion reflects broader changes in Hilton’s loyalty strategy, moving away from complex, high-value promotions toward simpler but less generous offerings. This shift aligns with industry-wide trends toward reduced loyalty program benefits.
Recent Hilton program changes include:
Hilton’s reduced promotional generosity occurs as competitors maintain more attractive loyalty offerings. Marriott Bonvoy and World of Hyatt continue offering more substantial promotional bonuses, creating competitive disadvantages for Hilton in attracting loyalty-focused travelers.
This promotional approach may reflect Hilton’s confidence in its property portfolio and brand strength, allowing reduced loyalty incentives without significant market share loss.
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