Hilton

No, Hilton is not part of Marriott, as they are two entirely separate hotel chains, each managing its own portfolio of brands. They also operate independent rewards programs — Hilton Honors for Hilton hotels and Marriott Bonvoy for Marriott hotels.

Hilton vs. Marriott Comparison Table

To learn more about how Hilton Honors compares with Marriott Bonvoy, check out WalletHub's review of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs.

Hilton Honors™ is free to join, and you can create your account online by visiting the Hilton Hotels website. As soon as your account is created, you'll become a Hilton Honors Member and you will start earning points toward hotel nights and enjoying all the other benefits of membership.

Basic Hilton Honors Membership Perks

Joining Hilton Honors with a free basic membership gives you benefits like guaranteed Hilton Honors Discount rates, the ability to earn and redeem...

No, Hilton Honors™ does not have a Visa card anymore. Hilton Honors previously had Visa credit cards, such as the Citi® Hilton Honors™ Visa Signature® Card and the Citi® Hilton Honors™ Reserve Card, but this was before Hilton started an exclusive partnership with American Express in January 2018. Now all Hilton credit cards are on the American Express network. 

Best Credit Cards for Hilton 

If you're set on using a Visa card, some good options include the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card....

Hilton will charge your credit card when you check in, though you will need to provide a credit card number when you book the stay. If a promotional room rate requires a deposit or pre-payment, which is common with third-party travel providers, Hilton/the travel provider will charge your credit card for that amount when you make the reservation.

Once Hilton has a credit card number on file as a guarantee of payment, they will...

You can get a Hilton credit card authorization form by calling the Hilton location you will visit and asking them to send one to you by email (Hilton does not provide a general form to use for all locations). The authorization form will let the Hilton hotel know that your stay can be charged to someone else's credit card, or that someone else's stay can be charged to yours. When the guest arrives at the...

To achieve Hilton Honors Diamond Status, you must complete 60 qualifying nights, 30 stays, or earn 120,000 base points within a calendar year. Alternatively, you can automatically earn Diamond Status by getting approved for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.

Ways to Earn Hilton Diamond Status

• Stay at Hilton Properties: Complete 60 nights or 30 stays at Hilton properties within one calendar year.
• Earn Base Points: Earn 120,000 base points in a calendar year. Most stays...

You need a minimum of 35,000 Hilton Honors points for a free week at a Hilton property. The exact number of points required varies depending on the hotel, time of year and cost of the room, and you can use a combination of points and cash if you don't have enough points for the stay.

Hilton Honors members can earn points when they stay at one of the 6,700+ hotels in the Hilton portfolio, by...

Hilton Honors cards are co-branded hotel credit cards issued in partnership with American Express. Hilton credit cards require at least good credit for approval, and offer bonus rewards for purchases made at participating hotels or resorts within the Hilton portfolio.

For example, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card offers 3 - 14 points per $1 spent on purchases and has a $550 annual fee. The card is issued on the American Express network, which means that it can be used at 10.6 million merchant locations in the U.S. and in...

Yes, Hilton Honors has quite a few cards issued in partnership with American Express. A few examples of Hilton credit cards include the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.

The Hilton Honors cards can be a good choice for individuals who are looking to earn rewards for everyday purchases, as well as purchases made at participating hotels or resorts within the Hilton portfolio. The Hilton Credit cards differ in terms of costs and features, so you should carefully...

You can check your Hilton points balance by signing into your Hilton Honors account online or through the Hilton mobile app. You can also see how many Hilton points you have by calling customer service at (888) 446-6677.

How to Check Your Hilton Points Balance

• Online: Sign into your online account. The number of points you have will be listed in a pop-up window on the right side, after you click on your name.
• Hilton...