Hilton Honors
Hilton · Status currency: Qualifying Nights. Below is every elite tier and how to earn it. Work out your own path with the hotel status optimiser.
Elite tiers
| Tier | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Silver | 10 nights or 4 stays or USD 2,500 spend |
| Gold | 25 nights or 15 stays or USD 6,000 spend |
| Diamond | 50 nights or 25 stays or USD 11,500 spend |
| Diamond Reserve | 80 nights and 40 stays and USD 18,000 spend |
Earning
- 1 elite night per night stayed1 elite night per night stayed; direct bookings only (no OTAs).
- 10 base points per USD 110 base points per USD at standard brands; elite bonus on top.
- 5 base points per USD 1Brands: Home2 Suites; Tru; Homewood Suites; Spark; Apartment CollectionHomewood/Spark devalued 10 -> 5 in 2026.
- 3 base points per USD 1Brands: LivSmart StudiosLowest portfolio rate.
Elite-night shortcuts
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass · unconfirmed+15 nights/yr · USAutomatic Gold + 15 elite nights/yr. USD 40k spend -> Diamond.
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire · unconfirmed+10 nights/yr · USAutomatic Diamond + 10 elite nights/yr. Cannot reach Diamond Reserve.
Status matches & challenges
- Any competing hotel elite status → Hilton Honors GoldChallenge
Complete 6 nights within 90 days.
Must be Base/Silver in Hilton; upload proof of competing elite status + a paid stay within 24 months; once per lifetime.
Valid until 2028-03-31