Hilton Status Match & Gold/Diamond Trial Fast Track 2025
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- The offer is available to members with elite status in competing hotel loyalty programs. Participants must provide proof of current status and a recent stay, with registrations processed within 7-12 business days.
- Gold Status for 90 Days: Register to receive Hilton Gold status for an initial 90-day trial period. Complete 8 nights within this period to retain Gold status through March 2027.
- Fast Track to Diamond: Achieve Diamond status by staying 14 nights within the 90-day trial period. Successful participants will enjoy Diamond status through March 2027.
Hilton has introduced a 2025 promotion offering a trial match to Gold status with an opportunity to fast-track to Diamond status. This promotion is available to new participants who can meet specific stay requirements within a 90-day trial period. Successful participants will retain their earned status through March 2027.
Promotion Details
Gold Status Trial
- Initial Gold Status: Members receive Gold status for a 90-day trial period upon registration.
- Requirements to Retain Gold: Members must complete 8 qualifying nights within the 90-day trial period to retain Gold status through March 2027.
Diamond Fast Track
- Upgrading to Diamond: To upgrade from Gold to Diamond, members need to complete 14 qualifying nights within the 90-day trial period.
- Validity: Successfully achieving Diamond status will also be valid through March 2027.
Who Can Participate?
- Eligible Members: This offer is available to members who currently hold elite status in a competing hotel loyalty program (Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards Club, World of Hyatt, Best Western Rewards, Choice Privileges)
- Proof of Status: Participants must provide a screenshot of their current elite status from the competing program and proof of a recent stay (within the last 24 months).
- Registration Period: The status match trial period begins once the application is approved.
How to Register
Hilton asks for two proofs from a competing hotel program:
- Proof of current elite status (screenshot of your account or valid, unexpired card).
- Proof of a recent stay with that program (screenshot of a stay/receipt—usually within the past year is accepted). Hilton’s application page lists accepted programs in a dropdown and allows “Other” as well.
Tip: Status earned via a credit card (e.g., Marriott Gold from an Amex Platinum) can still work—as long as you can show a recent stay in that program.
Apply on the official Hilton Honors Status Match page (you’ll need to be logged in).
Qualifying Stays
Eligible Nights
- Qualifying Nights: Only stays booked directly through Hilton channels qualify. Reward stays are not eligible.
- Booking Channels: Stays booked through third-party platforms like OTAs do not qualify.
What benefits you actually get (Gold vs. Diamond)
Gold (mid-tier sweet spot):
- Space-available room upgrades.
- Daily Food & Beverage Credit in the U.S. (brand/market-based amount) or complimentary continental breakfast outside the U.S. for you +1 guest, per night.
- 80% bonus points on eligible spend.
Diamond (top tier):
- All Gold perks, plus Executive Lounge access (where available) and higher upgrade priority.
- 100% bonus points on eligible spend.
Breakfast/credit note: In the U.S., Gold/Diamond receive a nightly Food & Beverage credit in place of “free breakfast” at most full-service brands; outside the U.S., the benefit is continental breakfast (unless the lounge provides it).
Terms and Conditions
Status Match Rules
- One-Time Use: Members can only use the status match benefit once in their membership lifetime.
- Non-Retroactive: Stays completed before the approval of the status match cannot be counted retroactively.
- Acceptable Proofs: Screenshots of the current status and recent stays from competing programs must be in JPG or PNG format.
Restrictions
- Excluded Stays: Reward nights and third-party bookings do not count towards the match requirements.
- Validation: Hilton may request additional information and reserves the right to decline any application.
Conclusion
The Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2025 is an attractive option for travelers with elite status in other hotel loyalty programs but who prefer to accumulate Hilton Honors benefits. By meeting the stay requirements, participants can enjoy elevated status and its perks through March 2027.
For select business travelers (employees of approved companies such as IBM, Oracle, Accenture and many others with a valid email address) Hilton has launched another Trial Diamond offer with fast track acceleration. Read about the details of the offer in our next article.
FAQs
How long will my status last after I complete the challenge?
For matches approved and completed in 2025, successful challengers keep status through March 31, 2027. (Future years will have their own through-dates.)
Can I match again later?
Not under the standard consumer match; it’s one per lifetime. (Hilton sometimes runs separate B2B/corporate status matches with different rules, but that’s a distinct offer.)
Which booking channels qualify for earning nights during the challenge?
Use Hilton channels (web/app/call center), book directly with the hotel, or an accredited retail travel agent (GDS). OTAs don’t qualify.
