Best hotel credit cards of 2026
Free nights, elite status and credits at the hotel brands people stay with most.
By Quy Dinh · Updated Oct 25, 2026
Our picks
Diamond status, a free night every year that works at almost any Hilton, and up to $400 a year in resort credits, for $550.
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A Category 1-4 free night every year that’s often worth more than the $95 fee, plus Discoverist status and tier-qualifying nights.
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A free night every year up to 35,000 points, usually worth more than the $95 fee, plus Silver Elite and 15 elite night credits.
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Platinum Elite status, a free night every year up to 85,000 points, $25 a month in dining credits and Priority Pass, for $650.
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We looked at the free night certificates and where they work, the status each card gives, and the credits you can use at the hotels themselves. Our editorial guidelines.
For education only, not financial advice. Offers and benefits change; each card’s page shows when we last checked it.
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