The Best Hotel Promotions of May 2022

Maximizing your hotel points earnings means more than just booking stays and using a hotel credit card. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for opportunities to earn bonus points through each hotel loyalty program’s limited-time promotions. Some of them are seasonal, and some apply only to certain destinations or hotels.

Be sure to register for the promotions that require it since many won't automatically deposit points into your account if you’re not signed up before your stay.

All promotions are subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply.

Eat Around Town bonus points

You can earn a bonus points when you eat out after becoming a member of Marriott Bonvoy's dining program. Sign-up for the Eat Around Town program as a new member by June 30, 2022, and get 1,000 bonus points when you spend $30 or more at a participating restaurant, pay with your linked card and complete an online review within the first 60 days of registering (you'll need to opt into their email program as well).

You can earn an additional 2,000 bonus points for the second order and 3,000 bonus points for the third order within the first 60 days, as long as you complete the reviews. The earning rate is 4x per dollar for most Marriott Bonvoy members and 6x per dollar for those with elite status.

2,000 bonus points per night at Courtyard Marriotts

Staying at a Courtyard Marriott could increase your Bonvoy earnings this year. Book a stay at a participating Courtyard Marriott in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean or Latin America for travel through Dec. 31, 2022. You must use the promo code 53M when booking to receive the bonus points.

» Learn more: Which Marriott Bonvoy credit card should I choose?

Points Unlimited promotion

This Hilton Honors promotion is taking place Jan. 1 to May 1, 2022. You can earn 2,500 bonus points on every stay during the promotional period. Register for the promotion here.

1,000-point bonus for joining the dining program

Hilton Honors has a dining program that lets you earn points for every dollar you spend at participating restaurants. But there's also a new member bonus of 1,000 points if you spend $25 or more at a participating restaurant within the first 30 days of joining the program and you complete an online review. This new member bonus offer ends June 30, 2022.

Double Hilton Honors points

Hilton Honors members staying at Hilton properties will earn double the points when booking on this page. You can also book by phone and request "2x points."

Milestone Bonuses

Hilton Honors members who have stayed at least 40 nights or more in one calendar year can earn a huge chunk of bonus points. Members will receive 10,000 bonus points after their 40th night, and another 10,000 bonus points at every 10th night after that. At 60 nights, members net an additional 30,000 bonus points on top of the 10,000 Milestone Bonus points.

» Learn more: 7 reasons to join Hilton Honors

25% off April and May stays

All World of Hyatt members can get a 25% discount on their stays between April 1 and May 31, 2022, using the code PRIVATE. Book by March 22, 2022, to get this limited-time rate at participating hotels. Remember it's free to join World of Hyatt.

20% points rebate on Thompson Hotel stays for Hyatt cardholders

Hyatt cardholders who redeem their points for an award stay at a Thompson Hotel can get 20% of the points back. Register for the promotion here and stay between April 1 and June 5, 2022. The maximum number of points you can receive through this offer is 30,000 points per transaction.

500 bonus points at new World of Hyatt hotels

Check out World of Hyatt's list of new properties for a chance to get 500 easy bonus points if you stay during the promotional period, which varies by property. The promotional period is usually at least three months long — so you have time to take advantage of these new accommodations. This list is updated frequently, so can check often for new offers.

Status challenge

IHG members can sign up to participate in a status challenge — a chance to earn Platinum or even Diamond status for the entire year if they stay at least five qualifying nights through the end of July. All you have to do is sign up and you'll you'll automatically get Platinum benefits during the promotional period. That means you'll be treated to a room upgrades, a welcome amenity and other perks on your stay. If you stay five qualifying nights before July 31, 2022, you'll get to keep the Platinum status through December 2023. Stay an additional 10 nights (15 total) during the promotional period and you'll get top-tier Diamond status through December 2023. Learn more about the benefits of IHG's elite status levels.

Bonus points for dining

• Earn 500 points for the first reservation you book through IHG's website, powered by OpenTable. Then earn up to 300 points for any subsequent reservations.

• Order from Grubhub for delivery to your hotel through IHG's website and earn up to 500 points and 250 points for every delivery after that.

• Join IHG Dining Rewards and earn 1,000 bonus points if you dine at a participating restaurant within 30 days of joining, spend $30 or more and complete an online review. That's in addition to the 1x, 5x or 8x points you earn per $1 spent at the restaurant. The new member bonus offer ends June 30, 2022.

Bonus points packages

See if your travel plans could earn you extra points when you book with Bonus Points Packages. You could earn up to 5,000 points per stay at participating InterContinental Hotels. Plus, the bonus points count toward earning elite status.

10,000 points for attending a timeshare presentation

While you're staying at a Holiday Inn Club Vacation location, attend a two-hour timeshare presentation and receive 10,000 bonus points. Keep in mind there are some age and income requirements to be able to participate in this promotion.

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3,000 bonus points when you book 2+ nights on the mobile app

Earn an easy 3,000 bonus points when you use the Radisson Rewards mobile app to book a minimum 2-night stay. You can only earn this bonus once.

Wyndham Rewards Member Month

Wyndham Rewards members will get access to a new promotion every week of March. The first offer is a 40% bonus when you buy Wyndham points through April 3, 2022. Check back weekly for more promotions.

20% bonus on Capital One points transfers to Wyndham

Get 20% more Wyndham points when you transfer your Capital One miles to Wyndham rewards. The typical transfer ratio is 1:1. This promotion ends March 31, 2022, so initiate the transfer before then if you have an upcoming Wyndham redemption.

Book a 3-night stay for the family for only $199

Wyndham Vacation Resorts is offering 4-day, 3-night stays at their properties in family-friendly destinations like Orlando, Anaheim or Las Vegas. To get the deal, the adults must attend a 120-minute Wyndham timeshare presentation. You will also receive 15,000 Wyndham points that you can redeem for a future night at a Wyndham property. Book your stay by April 4, 2022, for travel completed by Dec. 31, 2022.

3,000 points when you sign up for Bakkt

The Bakkt app lets you turn in your Wyndham (and other types of rewards points) into cash or gift cards. When you start a Bakkt account and link your Wyndham Rewards, you'll get 1,000 bonus Wyndham points. If you then redeem your Wyndham points for cash, you'll receive another 2,000 bonus points. The deadline to complete the actions for both bonuses is March 22, 2022.

Double Points rate

You can earn 2x the points on your stay when you book a hotel with this rate as part of an ongoing promotion. Check here to see if your next destination has a participating Wyndham property.

Bonus points with Home Chef meal kits

Cooking at home can get you a good portion of Wyndham bonus points. Wyndham Rewards members will earn 2,500 points when they order their first box of meals and 500 points for every box after that. Order through this link.

Up to 2,000 bonus points for renting a car

Avis has partnerships with both Budget and Avis to offer loyalty program members 1,000 Choice Privileges bonus points when they rent a car through the end of the year. If you rent a car for four days or more, you'll earn an additional 1,000 points. Use the links on this page to book the promotion, which also includes a discount of up to 30%.

Double points on every stay

Register for Best Western's spring promotion to earn 2x points on up to five stays at a Best Western-branded hotel in the U.S., Canada or the Caribbean. The offer is valid through May 8, 2022. Enroll here.

Don't miss out on these opportunities to earn extra points if they fit in with your travel plans. You should register for your hotel loyalty program’s promotions as early as possible to maximize your earnings. If you’re looking to get a larger chunk of points, you might want to consider applying for a hotel credit card. These cards usually come with a significant number of bonus points, if you meet the spending requirement.

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