Best Hotel Loyalty Programs

Choice Privileges

#1 Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026

Program Overview

Choice Privileges has been ranked the #1 Best Hotel Rewards Program by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026, and has been in the top five for ten consecutive years. The program has grown dramatically after Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotels Americas and formed an enhanced partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, now spanning 7,400+ properties including both budget brands (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn) and luxury options (Cambria Hotels, Radisson Blu, Preferred). The ease of earning free nights and reaching elite status makes it especially popular among value-conscious road travelers, families, and frequent domestic travelers.

How to Join

Sign up for free at choicehotels.com or via the Choice Hotels app. Enrollment is instant. Members can also join through the Choice Privileges Mastercard credit card, which fast-tracks reward earning.

Loyalty Tiers

Tier

Requirement

Key Benefits

Member

Base (no nights)

10 pts/$ on stays, exclusive member rates, mobile check-in

Gold

10 qualifying nights/yr

10% bonus pts, early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades (subject to availability)

Platinum

20 qualifying nights/yr

25% bonus pts, priority customer service, rollover nights, welcome amenity

Diamond

40 qualifying nights/yr

50% bonus pts, guaranteed room availability (48hr notice), bonus award nights, elite recognition

Ways to Earn Points

  • Hotel stays: 10 base points per dollar at Choice Hotels; rates higher at select premium brands
  • Choice Privileges Mastercard: Earn accelerated points on everyday spending; bonus points on Choice stays
  • Partner redemptions: Redeem for airline miles (Southwest, United, Alaska, American)
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Earn and redeem points at 600+ independent luxury properties worldwide
  • Bonus promotions: Frequent seasonal promotions offering 2x–3x bonus points on qualifying stays
  • Car rentals & retail: Earn through Avis, Budget, and a variety of retail shopping partners

Standout Benefits

  • Fastest path to meaningful elite status — Gold status requires just 10 nights
  • Diamond tier guarantees room availability with 48 hours' notice — critical for business travelers
  • Portfolio spans budget to luxury, from Comfort Inn to Radisson Blu and Preferred Hotels
  • Strong presence in rural, suburban, and highway markets where other chains have fewer options
  • Rollover nights at Platinum tier help maintain status year-over-year