Hilton Honors members can earn extra bonus points from October 15 to December 31, 2026.
Stay at one of 1,000+ eligible luxury, lifestyle, resort or all-inclusive hotels and receive 3,000 bonus points per stay.
Stay at any other participating Hilton hotel and receive 1,000 bonus points per stay.
Registration is required before the stay is completed.
You can view the offer page here and register before booking.
Register For Hilton More Points to Play First
Promotion Dates And Eligible Stay Window
The promotion covers stays completed October 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
A stay that checks in before October 15 still qualifies if it checks out on or after October 15 and on or before December 31.
A stay that checks out after December 31 does not qualify, even if most nights are inside the promotion.
Register before checkout. Registration after checkout cannot be credited.
New Members And Existing Members
New Hilton Honors members can join for free on the promotion page and register in one flow.
Existing members log in, activate More Points to Play, and attach the Hilton Honors number to every reservation.
Already booked rooms qualify if the member registers before the stay is completed and the rate is eligible.
Earn 3,000 Bonus Points At Luxury, Lifestyle, Resort And All-Inclusive Hotels
Luxury Brands Eligible For 3,000 Points
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts participates in the 3,000-point tier.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts participates in the 3,000-point tier.
LXR Hotels & Resorts participates in the 3,000-point tier.
Selected palace, ocean and premium landmark properties can also qualify when listed on the official eligible hotel list.
Lifestyle Brands Eligible For 3,000 Points
Curio Collection by Hilton is included for eligible lifestyle stays.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton is included for eligible lifestyle stays.
AutoCamp and similar distinct lifestyle properties can qualify when shown in the official promotion list.
Canopy, Motto, Tempo and other lifestyle brands should be checked individually before booking because only listed properties earn the higher bonus.
Resort, All-Inclusive And Sea Partnerships
Beach resorts, mountain resorts, desert resorts and family resorts can qualify for 3,000 points.
All-inclusive Hilton participating resorts can qualify for 3,000 points.
Explora Journeys and selected sea/ocean partnership experiences are promoted under the luxury/lifestyle/resort message when eligible.
Always open the official eligible-property list before booking a resort, because the 3,000-point list can be updated.
Earn 1,000 Bonus Points At Other Hilton Portfolio Hotels
Full-Service And Select-Service Brands
Hilton Hotels & Resorts can earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible stay.
DoubleTree by Hilton can earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible stay.
Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites can earn 1,000 bonus points when eligible.
Other participating Hilton portfolio brands not in the 3,000-point luxury/lifestyle/resort/all-inclusive list follow the 1,000-point tier.
Business, City And Road-Trip Stays
Use the 1,000-point tier for weekday business trips.
Use it for airport overnights, road trips and extended-stay suites.
One eligible stay equals one bonus, so multiple city stops can generate multiple 1,000-point credits.
Compare The Two Bonus Tiers
| Bonus tier | Eligible hotels | Bonus per stay | Best booking scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury, lifestyle, resort, all-inclusive | 1,000+ eligible properties including Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, Curio, Tapestry, AutoCamp, resorts, all-inclusive | 3,000 bonus points | Honeymoons, island vacations, festive season resorts, all-inclusive family trips, premium city weekends |
| Other Hilton portfolio hotels | Eligible Hilton, DoubleTree, Garden Inn, Hampton, Homewood, Home2 and other qualifying brands | 1,000 bonus points | Business travel, airport stays, road trips, long-stay suites, multiple short city breaks |
How The Bonus Is Calculated Per Stay
Base Points Still Post Separately
Most eligible paid rates earn Hilton base points on qualifying spend, commonly 10 points per US dollar at many brands.
Elite members may earn extra tier bonuses on base points under the standard Hilton Honors rules.
The More Points to Play bonus is separate from base points and is added on top of the eligible stay.
Example: Luxury Resort Stay
Book a Conrad or Waldorf Astoria stay for 2 nights at 100 US dollars per night.
Base points example: 10 points x 100 US dollars x 2 nights = 2,000 base points.
Promotion bonus: 3,000 bonus points for one eligible luxury/lifestyle/resort/all-inclusive stay.
Total example package: 2,000 base points plus 3,000 promotion points, before elite bonuses and special rates.
Example: Standard Hilton Stay
Book a Hampton, Garden Inn or other eligible Hilton brand for 2 nights at 100 US dollars per night.
Base points example: 10 points x 100 US dollars x 2 nights = 2,000 base points.
Promotion bonus: 1,000 bonus points for one eligible other-portfolio stay.
Total example package: 2,000 base points plus 1,000 promotion points, before elite bonuses and special rates.
Stay Rules That Affect Bonus Points
One Stay Equals One Bonus
A stay means consecutive nights at the same hotel, even if the guest checks out and checks back in.
One night and seven nights at the same eligible hotel each count as one stay for the promotion bonus.
Changing to a different Hilton hotel starts a new stay if all other rules are met.
Reward Stays, Groups And Excluded Rates
Eligible reward stays inside the promotion window can earn the relevant More Points to Play bonus.
Group rates are usually excluded.
Some negotiated, meeting, tour and special rates may be excluded. Check the rate rules before booking.
The promotion cannot be combined with certain other selected offers; check each offer’s terms separately.
Posting Time And Elite Qualification
Bonus points usually post six to eight weeks after the completed stay.
The promotion bonus does not count toward Hilton Honors elite tier qualification.
There is no overall limit on total More Points to Play bonus points during the promotion period.
Base-point limits at certain brands may still apply under standard Hilton Honors rules.
Top Up With Hilton Buy Points For Award Stays
When To Buy Points Instead Of Paying Cash
Search the award price first for the exact hotel and dates.
Subtract your current Hilton Honors balance from the total points required.
Buy only the missing base points if the award price beats the comparable cash rate after taxes and fees.
Current 120% Buy-Points Promotion Details
Hilton Honors is offering up to 120% bonus points from October 7 to November 21, 2026, Eastern Time.
The bonus starts at 5,000 base points in one transaction.
The promotional annual base purchase limit is 240,000 points, which can become 528,000 points including the 120% bonus.
Effective cost at the full 120% tier is about 0.45 US cents per point, and purchased points usually post within 48 hours.
If you want more points for Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, full-service Hilton, DoubleTree, Hampton or other award stays, you can reference this Hilton buy-points guide for step-by-step cost examples.
Combine Stays, Buy Points And Fifth-Night-Free
Earn 3,000 or 1,000 bonus points from More Points to Play first.
Add bought points only when an award stay has a real points shortage.
Book 5 eligible standard award nights to use the fifth-night-free benefit where the reservation qualifies.
This sequence helps build points from paid stays and redeem them efficiently on future award stays.
Best Booking Plan For October 15 To December 31, 2026
Step 1: Register And Choose The Bonus Tier
Open the More Points to Play offer page and register the Hilton Honors account.
Shortlist 3,000-point resorts or luxury cities for high-value leisure trips.
Shortlist 1,000-point hotels for business, airport and repeat city stays.
Step 2: Match Dates To The Promotion Window
Keep all eligible checkouts between October 15 and December 31, 2026.
For holiday travel, book resorts early because luxury and all-inclusive lists can sell out.
For business travel, split different cities into separate eligible stays to collect separate bonuses.
Step 3: Check Award Needs Before Buying Points
Do not buy points without a target hotel and date.
Compare standard-room award points with the cash rate after resort fees and taxes.
Buy the smallest base-point amount that closes the gap during the 120% promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Existing Reservations Qualify?
Yes. Existing reservations qualify if the member registers before the stay is completed and the rate is eligible.
The booking date does not matter. The completed-stay window and registration status matter.
Can I Register For Other Hilton Promotions Too?
Members can register for multiple Hilton promotions when the terms allow it.
More Points to Play has its own registration. Some credit-card, regional or partner offers may stack only if their terms explicitly allow it.
Are All Hilton Brands Included?
All Hilton portfolio brands can participate, but the bonus amount depends on the property category.
Luxury, lifestyle, resort and all-inclusive eligible properties follow the 3,000-point tier.
Other eligible portfolio properties follow the 1,000-point tier. Always verify the specific hotel on the official list.
How Many Times Can I Earn The Bonus?
There is no stated overall limit on total bonus points from this promotion.
Each eligible stay can generate its own bonus according to the hotel tier.
Multiple trips, multiple cities and multiple eligible resorts can generate multiple bonuses.
Start Booking Hilton More Points to Play
Register the Hilton Honors account before checkout.
Prioritize 1,000+ luxury, lifestyle, resort and all-inclusive hotels for 3,000 points per stay.
Use other eligible Hilton hotels for 1,000 points per stay on business and short trips.
Plan award redemptions early, and if the balance is short, check the 120% buy-points guide before the November 21, 2026 deadline.
You can view the offer page here to register, see eligible hotels and book eligible stays for October 15 through December 31, 2026.