How do you get Hilton Diamond status?

Hilton points are worth 0.63 cents each, on average. That means 10,000 Hilton points have a value of about $63. 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...

The card that offers Hilton Diamond status automatically is Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card. More specifically, you will get this perk just for owning the card. Diamond status provides a host of perks whenever you stay at any Hilton property.

Normally, earning Hilton Diamond status requires 60 nights, 30 stays or 120,000 total points earned. Using a Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card could allow you to get there more quickly, giving you access to the hotel’s highest level of perks.

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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 (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.