Hilton Honors “Points Unlimited” (Q1 2026): Earn 2,000 Bonus Points on Every Stay
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Offer Ends: 04/30/2026
Hilton’s first worldwide deal for 2026 is here. It’s pretty straightforward, which is cool: you get 2,000 extra points for each stay after you sign up. There’s no limit to how many points you can earn, and it’s good for stays from January 15 to April 30, 2026. This is a sweet deal because it works with your elite bonuses and Hilton Amex card points. Plus, it even counts for reward stays you book straight through Hilton.
Details of the “Unlimited Points” Promotion
| Detail | What it means |
|---|---|
| Promo name | Points Unlimited (Q1 2026) |
| Registration | Required before your first eligible stay (bookings made before registration still qualify). |
| Earning | 2,000 bonus points per stay, any brand, any length, no cap. |
| Travel window | Check-out between Jan 15 and Apr 30, 2026. |
| Eligible rates | Direct bookings with Hilton (paid or award). Third-party “opaque” rates don’t count. |
| Posting time | Allow up to 6–8 weeks (usually faster). |
| “Stay” definition | Consecutive nights at the same hotel count as one stay (checking out/in again won’t create a second stay). |
Consecutive nights = one stay even if you check out/in again; switching hotels creates a new stay.
How Good Is It?
Value check: many analysts peg Hilton points at ~0.5¢ each, so 2,000 points ≈ $10 back per stay — strongest on short, inexpensive (or points) stays, modest on longer cash stays. It’s a classic “always register” deal, but not necessarily worth shifting high-value paid stays on its own.
Example Scenarios
One-night airport stay (cash): $120 pre-tax at a Hilton Garden Inn on Gold status with a Surpass card → base + elite + card earn plus 2,000 promo points (~$10 value).
Award night at a Hampton: 20,000-point redemption booked direct → you still pocket 2,000 bonus points back from the promo.
Two nights at the same property: Counts as one stay → one 2,000-point bonus (consider splitting nights across two nearby Hiltons if that fits your itinerary).
How to Participate
Step 1: Enroll (free) or sign in to Hilton Honors.
Step 2: Register for Points Unlimited.
Step 3: Book direct and complete stays Jan 15–Apr 30, 2026 — collect 2,000 points per stay, unlimited.
Smart Ways to Maximize
1) Think ‘per stay,’ not per night
A stay means all the back-to-back nights you book at one hotel. So, even if you book two nights, it’s still just one stay (and one bonus of 2,000 points). If you can, try staying at different Hilton hotels near each other on back-to-back nights. This way, you can earn multiple stay bonuses. Just don’t book back-to-back nights at the same hotel, or Hilton will count it as one stay.
2) Combine with elite bonuses and Hilton Amex cards
You’ll get base points (usually 10x), an elite bonus (if you’re Gold, it’s +80%; if you’re Diamond, it’s +100%), points from your Hilton Amex card (7x–14x), and the 2,000-point stay bonus. This can really add up, especially if you’re doing cheap, one-night stays. It can also boost your earnings on more expensive trips.
3) Award stays count, too
Spending points? You can still get the 2,000-point bonus if you booked directly with Hilton. It’s a good extra perk if you’re using Fifth Night Free or one-night awards when you’re traveling.
