If you’re booking multiple hotel rooms, it makes sense that you’d want to maximize your earnings. After all, why not take advantage of the opportunity to earn points and elite credits for all the rooms you book? Unlike airlines, which generally only credit miles to the traveler’s account, many hotel chains offer the possibility to earn points and/or elite credits even if you book rooms for others. However, it’s important to remember that there may be exceptions to these policies, and it’s always a good idea to check the current terms and conditions before your stay.
Let’s take a closer look at the policies of some major hotel chains regarding earning points for multiple rooms:
Accor Live Limitless: Accor Live Limitless allows you to earn points on two rooms, although you only earn an elite qualifying night for one room. This means that you can earn points for both rooms, but the number of elite nights will only be based on the Member’s room.
Best Western Rewards: Best Western Rewards lets you earn points on up to 10 rooms in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, and up to three rooms outside of these regions. To qualify for points, you must occupy the room, pay for all rooms, be the only member to receive points, and include your Best Western Rewards number at booking or check-in.
Choice Privileges: With Choice Privileges, you can earn points for up to four rooms booked under your name and member number. However, you only receive any applicable bonus points on one room, and if you’re an Elite Member, you only earn Elite status bonus points on one room per stay.
Hilton Honors: Hilton Honors allows you to earn base points on up to four rooms per stay. However, for any other bonuses, including promotional bonuses, Bonus Points will be awarded on one room only. For purposes of obtaining tier status, a member will receive stay and night credit for one room only.
IHG One Rewards: IHG One Rewards has a customer-friendly policy that allows you to earn points on all eligible charges for multiple hotel rooms, up to nine rooms, as long as those rooms are used in conjunction with the Member’s stay at the same hotel and the Member’s IHG One Rewards account number is recorded on each reservation.
Marriott Bonvoy: With Marriott Bonvoy, you can earn points on up to three total rooms. However, the member must occupy one of the guest rooms and pay for the charges. So if you’re visiting a hotel with your friends or family, be sure to pay the entire bill to maximize your points.
World of Hyatt: World of Hyatt allows you to earn points on up to three total rooms. The member must be a registered guest, occupy at least one of the rooms, and pay an eligible rate for all applicable rooms. However, only the room occupied by the member will count toward current program promotions and receive program benefits and services.
Wyndham Rewards: Wyndham Rewards allows you to earn points for up to three rooms per night, as long as your member number is associated with each room.
It’s important to note that these policies can change, so it’s always a good idea to check the current terms and conditions before your stay. Additionally, it’s crucial to adhere to the specified policy of the hotel chain to ensure that your points are credited correctly. If there are any issues, be sure to submit supporting documentation to the hotel chain to resolve the matter.
In conclusion, if you’re booking multiple hotel rooms, it’s worth exploring the policies of major hotel chains to maximize your earnings. While there may be limitations and exceptions, taking advantage of these opportunities can help you earn more points and elite credits for your stays. Just remember to always check the current terms and conditions and adhere to the specified policy to ensure that your points are credited correctly.