How do you get Hilton Diamond status?

Hilton points are worth 0.58 cents each, on average. That means 10,000 Hilton points have a value of about $58. Plus, Hilton points are less valuable than the average hotel points, which are worth roughly 0.95 cents each.

It's important to remember that the value of Hilton points depends on how they are redeemed. They have the most value when used for Hilton Honors hotel reservations. You can easily calculate the value of Hilton points for any redemption method, though. Just divide the dollar value of your redemption item by the number of points needed to get it.… read full answer

How to Earn More Hilton Points

One of the best ways to increase the number of Hilton points that you earn is to apply for a Hilton credit card. That can also help you reach a higher status tier in the Hilton Honors loyalty program, further boosting your earning potential.

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How to Calculate the Value of Hilton Points

The easiest way to calculate the value of Hilton points is to determine the dollar value of what you're redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you'll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you're required to redeem. For your convenience, here's the formula:

Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of Hilton Points Needed = Hilton Point Value

The Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card gives you Hilton Diamond status automatically, just for owning the card. Diamond status provides a host of perks whenever you stay at any Hilton property.

Here’s what the Hilton Diamond Status gives you:

With Diamond Status, you get a 100% bonus on all points earned for stays, access to the hotel’s Executive lounge, guaranteed room availability with 48 hours’ notice, and free premium Wi-Fi. You’ll also get all the benefits available to lower status levels, such as two complimentary bottles of water, free continental breakfast, a fifth free night on reward stays and more. You will maintain this status as long as your credit card account remains open. While this is a great perk, keep in mind that the Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card comes with a $450 annual fee. … read full answer

Other credit cards that give you Hilton Diamond Status:

There are two other credit cards that give Hilton Diamond status, too – the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card. However, to get Diamond status, you must spend $40,000 on the card in a calendar year. If you do, you will receive Diamond status through the end of the following calendar year. The Hilton Honors Surpass Card’s annual fee is $95. The same pre-requisites also apply to the Hilton Business Credit Card, which has a $95 annual fee. All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card has been collected independently by WalletHub. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is no longer available to new applicants through WalletHub, but may be available on the American Express website.

Normally, earning Hilton Diamond status requires 42 nights, 21 stays or 84,000 total points earned. Using a Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card or a Hilton Honors Surpass Card could allow you to get there more quickly, giving you access to the hotel’s highest level of perks.

You can get Hilton Gold status for free if you have one of the American Express cards that give complementary Hilton Gold status to card members. Such cards are:

• The Platinum Card from American Express (enrollment required)
• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
• The Business Platinum Card from American Express… read full answer (enrollment required)
• The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card

Other ways you can get Hilton Gold status is by completing 20 stays, or 40 nights or earning 75,000 Hilton points.