nychotel savings utilizing multiple American Express credits, wherein $175 was saved in expenses
Maximizing Savings at Hilton Hotels with American Express Cards
Strategically combining American Express (Amex) credits can help you save significantly on your Hilton hotel stays. Here's a breakdown of how to make the most of your Hilton bookings using multiple Amex cards.
Firstly, using the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card as your primary Hilton card can yield numerous benefits. With this card, you earn 14X Hilton Honors points on Hilton purchases, enjoy Hilton Diamond elite status, and benefit from generous credits such as:
- A $400 annual Hilton resort credit (divided into two $200 semi-annual statement credits) that applies to charges at participating Hilton resorts.
- Annual free night reward certificates (including a free night upon renewal).
- Airline fee credits and other travel benefits.
- Large welcome bonus points (e.g., 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in the first 6 months).
Secondly, stacking Amex Offers found on different Amex cards for Hilton stays can help reduce net costs. For example, the $75 back when spending $250 or more at Hilton during Member Week is a recent example where multiple Amex cards were used to save $175 or more on Hilton stays. Remember to enroll in relevant Hilton or hotel offers on several cards to take advantage of these offers when they become available.
Thirdly, consider additional Amex cards that offer travel credits usable at hotels. The Amex Platinum authorized user cards, for instance, count towards the primary cardholder’s hotel credits. For example, the Amex Platinum provides up to a $200 hotel credit per year (with conditions such as a minimum two-night stay booked through The Hotel Collection), which supplements the Hilton Aspire’s credits. Using authorized users strategically expands your ability to redeem more credits annually.
Lastly, book directly through Hilton or via amextravel.com when possible to maximize point earning. The Aspire card awards 14X points at Hilton properties and 7X on flights and car rentals booked through Amex Travel.
Here's a summary table for maximizing savings:
| Strategy | Benefit | Notes | |--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Hilton Aspire Card | 14X points on Hilton, $400 annual resort credit, Diamond status, free night certificates | $550 annual fee; highest Hilton points earning card | | Stack Amex Hilton Offers | Targeted statement credits (e.g., $75 back spending $250+) | Enroll individually per card; can combine multiple cards for credits | | Amex Platinum hotel credits | Up to $200 annual hotel credit (The Hotel Collection) | Authorized users’ spending counts for credits | | Book via Amex Travel or Hilton | Earn higher bonus points (14X or 7X) | Maximizes point accumulation for free nights |
By combining the Aspire card’s credits and elite status with multiple Amex cards’ targeted Hilton or hotel credits and Amex Offers, you can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs and boost points earnings on Hilton stays. Remember to enroll in all available Amex Offers before booking and coordinate authorized user cards to multiply hotel credit redemptions annually.
Recently, a Friday and Saturday night stay was booked at The Draper Hotel, a Tapestry Collection Hotel, located on 37th Street in New York City. With rates approximately $200 per night, the total cost of the booking was $482.87. However, $175 was saved using American Express hotel credits, making the final cost $307.87.
Stacking offers and credits can help reduce hotel bills and save significantly. So, don't forget to check your credit cards for offers or statement credits before each hotel stay to maximize your savings and earn points and miles.
- The Hilton news about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card highlights that it offers numerous benefits for Hilton bookings, including 14X Hilton Honors points, Hilton Diamond elite status, and substantial credits such as the $400 annual Hilton resort credit and free night reward certificates.
- In addition to the Hilton Aspire Card, by stacking Amex Offers on different Amex cards for Hilton stays, travelers can further reduce net costs, as demonstrated by the recent example of saving $175 or more on Hilton stays by using multiple Amex cards during Member Week.
- Technology, in this context, plays a significant role as travelers should keep updated on their personal-finance and financial statements to enroll in relevant Hilton or hotel offers on several cards and maximize savings opportunities when they become available.
