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Hotel Perks

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Hotel Perks benefit.

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Get various hotel perks and discounts including early check-in, late check-out, welcome gifts, and our personal favorites, free breakfast and room upgrades (+) includes free restaurant breakfast & room upgrades (-) excludes both free breakfast & room upgrades or are simply part of a paid package at that card issuer's "Hotel Collection."

We left off Visa Signature Hotel cards, as there would be nearly every visa card, but we at least want to make you aware of that other "collection" offering.

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Our Top Selections for Hotel Perks (+)

Includes Free Breakfast & Room Upgrades

		Value
	American Express Platinum Business Automatic Hilton Gold status includes: free breakfast, late checkout, free WiFi, bottled water, room upgrades (in same category) & 5th night free on reward stays. Amex Hotel Collection credits and upgrades also included.	50
	American Express Platinum Personal Automatic Hilton Gold status includes: free breakfast, late checkout, free WiFi, bottled water, room upgrades (in same category) & 5th night free on reward stays. Amex Hotel Collection credits and upgrades also included.	50
	Hilton Honors Amex Business Automatic Gold status includes: free breakfast, late checkout, free WiFi, bottled water, room upgrades (in same category) & 5th night free on reward stays.	50
	Hilton Honors Aspire Amex Automatic Diamond status includes: free breakfast, late checkout, Premium WiFi, Executive Lounge access, room upgrades, including suites when available & 5th night free on reward stays.	50
	Hilton Honors Surpass Amex Automatic Gold status includes: free breakfast, late checkout, free WiFi, bottled water, room upgrades (in same category) & 5th night free on reward stays.	50
	World Of Hyatt Business card Automatic Discoverist status includes: priority check-in, room upgrades (within same category), free breakfast, Wi-Fi & late checkout.	50
	World Of Hyatt Card Automatic Discoverist status includes: priority check-in, room upgrades (within same category), free breakfast, Wi-Fi & late checkout.	50

Other Cards with Solid Value for Hotel Perks (=)

		Value
	Citi Premier Card Receive $100 in hotel credit off a single stay of $500 or more annually on booking made through thankyou.com.	40
	IHG Rewards Club Premier Automatic Platinum status includes: priority check-in, late checkout, free internet & complimentary room upgrades (not available during reward stays). Fourth night free on award stays.	40
	IHG Rewards Premier Business Automatic Platinum status includes: priority check-in, late checkout, free internet & complimentary room upgrades (not available during reward stays). Fourth night free on award stays.	40
	Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Included Gold status includes: late checkout and free enhanced WiFi, room upgrades based on availability.	40
	Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Included Platinum status includes: late checkout and free enhanced WiFi, room upgrades based on availability.	40
	Marriott Bonvoy Business Included Gold status includes: late checkout and free WiFi.	40
	United Club Infinite Card Automatic Platinum status includes: priority check-in, late checkout, free internet & complimentary room upgrades (not available during reward stays).	40
	Wyndham Rewards Earner Biz Included Diamond status includes: late checkout, free WiFi, preferred room in same category, hit or miss free breakfast ,Avis & Budget upgrade and Suite upgrade.	40
	Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Included Platinum status includes: late checkout, free WiFi, preferred room in same category, hit or miss free breakfast and Avis & Budget upgrade.	40

Cards Offering Some Value for Hotel Perks with Limitations (-)

Excludes Both Free Breakfast & Room Upgrades or a "Collection" offering

		Value
	American Express Business Gold Amex Hotel Collection bookings receive $100 in hotel credits to spend on qualifying dining, spa, and resort activities -- plus room upgrades upon arrival when available.	25
	American Express Gold Personal Amex Hotel Collection bookings receive $100 in hotel credits to spend on qualifying dining, spa, and resort activities -- plus room upgrades upon arrival when available.	25
	Chase Sapphire Reserve Chase Luxury resort collection: Includes room upgrades, complimentary daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late checkout, and other amenities at more than 900 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.	25
	Disney Premier Visa Card 10% off select dining locations most days at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.	25
	Hilton Honors Amex Automatic Silver status includes: free WiFi, late checkout, 2 water bottles per stay & 5th night free on reward stays.	25
	IHG Rewards Club Traveler Automatic Silver status includes: priority check-in, late checkout & free internet. Fourth night free on award stays.	25
	Marriott Bonvoy Bold Included Silver status includes: late checkout and free WiFi.	25
	Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Included Silver status includes: late checkout and free WiFi.	25
	Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Included Gold status includes: late checkout and free WiFi.	25
	United Business Card Chase Luxury resort collection: Includes room upgrades, complimentary daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late checkout, and other amenities at more than 900 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.	25
	United Explorer Card Chase Luxury resort collection: Includes room upgrades, complimentary daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late checkout, and other amenities at more than 900 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.	25
	Wyndham Rewards Earner Included Gold status includes: late checkout, free WiFi & preferred room in same category.	25