Choice Hotels’ Choice Privilege is the best hotel loyalty program, according to WalletHub,a personal finance platform. Choice was followed by World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and Sonesta Travel Pass., WalletHub compared the nine most popular hotel rewards programs using 21 key metrics, ranging from point values to blackout dates for booking free nights.
The report also found:
- Significant savings available: The five best hotel rewards programs save their members an average of 10%. In some cases, members can save as much as 14% at select hotels.
- Award nights at any property: Six of the top nine hotel rewards programs allow members to redeem points for award nights at all their brands/properties. Marriott Bonvoy, Choice Privileges and IHG One Rewards are the exceptions.
- Rewards that never expire are rare: Best Western is the only major hotel chain whose points do not expire due to account inactivity.
- Best hotel credit card: Choice Privileges Select Mastercard is 2026’s best hotel credit card, according to WalletHub’s editors. It stands out because it can save the average person more than $4,000 over the course of two years.
