Point values, award nights, earning rates & 5th night free
Average point value: 0.5 - 0.6 cents per point
What Are Your Hilton Points Worth?
Enter your balance to see the cash equivalent at different redemption levels.
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Poor Redemption
Average (0.5 cpp)
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Great (0.8+ cpp)
Great Redemption
Tip: Hilton uses fully dynamic pricing with no fixed award chart. Point values vary widely. The best value tends to come at premium properties (Conrad, Waldorf Astoria) during off-peak times. Some redemptions can reach 1.5+ cpp.
Hilton Award Night Pricing (Dynamic)
Hilton has no fixed award chart. Pricing is fully dynamic based on demand, season, and property. Below are typical ranges.
Property Tier
Low Demand
Typical
High Demand
Example Brands
Economy
5,000
10,000 - 20,000
30,000
Hampton, Tru, Spark
Midscale
15,000
25,000 - 40,000
60,000
Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree
Upscale
30,000
40,000 - 60,000
80,000
Hilton Hotels, Curio, Tapestry
Premium
40,000
60,000 - 80,000
100,000
Conrad, Signia
Luxury
60,000
80,000 - 120,000
150,000+
Waldorf Astoria, LXR
Award Night Value Calculator
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Points Earning Calculator
Estimate how many Hilton Honors points you earn from stays and credit card spending.
From Hotel Stays
Points Earned
Approximate Value
From Credit Card Spending
Monthly Points
Annual Points
Elite Earning Rates (per $ at most brands)
Status
Points per $
Bonus over Base
2026 Qualification
Member
10
--
Free enrollment
Silver
12
+20%
10 nights / 4 stays / $2,500
Gold
15
+50%
25 nights / 15 stays / $6,000
Diamond
18
+80%
50 nights / 25 stays / $11,500
Diamond Reserve
20
+100%
New tier in 2026
Note: As of Jan 2026, Homewood Suites and Spark by Hilton earn 5 base points per $. Status now qualifies by eligible spend, not base points.
5th Night Free Calculator
Silver Elite and above get the 5th night free on standard reward stays of 5+ consecutive nights -- saving approximately 20% on points.
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Requirements: You need Silver Elite status or above to get the 5th night free. Gold status is granted automatically by many Hilton Amex credit cards. The free night is the lowest-valued night in each block of 5.
Points + Cash Calculator
Hilton lets you combine points and cash to book award stays. Use 5,000-point increments to offset part of the room cost.
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The Hilton Aspire earns 14x at Hilton properties with automatic Diamond status and a free weekend night.
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How Much Are Hilton Honors Points Worth?
Hilton Honors points are valued at approximately 0.5 to 0.6 cents per point on average. Because Hilton uses fully dynamic pricing with no fixed award chart, the value you get from any given redemption can vary dramatically. Budget properties like Hampton Inn might offer below-average value, while strategic bookings at a Waldorf Astoria or Conrad during off-peak periods can yield 0.8 cpp or higher -- sometimes exceeding 1.5 cpp at top-tier resorts.
Best Ways to Use Hilton Points
The highest-value Hilton redemptions typically come from booking premium and luxury properties when demand is low. The 5th night free benefit (available to Silver Elite and above) adds another 20% savings on longer stays. The Points + Cash option can be useful when you want to stretch a smaller balance, though it rarely yields better per-point value than a full award night.
Target Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, and LXR properties during shoulder seasons for 0.7+ cpp
Combine with the 5th night free benefit on stays of 5+ nights
Avoid redeeming at economy properties where cash rates are already low
Compare Points + Cash vs. full award to find the better per-point value
How to Earn Hilton Points Faster
Base members earn 10 points per dollar at most Hilton brands, but elite status dramatically increases earning. Diamond members earn 18 points per dollar, and the new Diamond Reserve tier earns 20 points per dollar. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire card earns 14x at Hilton properties with automatic Diamond status, making it one of the fastest ways to build a large Hilton balance. Even the no-annual-fee Hilton Amex earns 7x at Hilton properties.
Hilton Points + Cash Explained
Hilton allows you to offset part of a cash booking with points in 5,000-point increments. This is useful when you do not have enough for a full award night, but the per-point value is typically around 0.5 cpp. For best results, compare the Points + Cash rate against the full award night and standard cash rate before booking. Gold status and above -- available automatically with most Hilton Amex cards -- also unlock the 5th night free, which usually provides better overall savings than Points + Cash.