HOTEL AWARD PRICING & TIERS

Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points Award Chart & Redemption Tiers

Complete award pricing chart for Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points. View standard, off-peak, and peak redemption brackets, free hotel night tiers, and target cash benchmarks.

Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points Free Night Award Tiers

Redemption tiers and target cash values based on our 0.8¢ baseline valuation:

Redemption Tier	Points Required	Target Cash Value (@ 0.8¢/pt)	Evaluation Rule
Tier 1: Budget / Economy Nights Standard entry-level properties and roadside stays.	7,500 pts	$60	Good deal if cash price is above $60
Tier 2: Midscale Free Nights & 1-Bed Vacations Full-service hotels, popular city locations, and 1-bedroom rentals.	15,000 pts	$120	Good deal if cash price is above $120
Tier 3: Upscale Resorts & 2-Bed Rentals Beachfront resorts, major city centers, and multi-bedroom villas.	30,000 pts	$240	Good deal if cash price is above $240
Tier 4: Ultra-Luxury & All-Inclusive Suites Flagship luxury properties and premium all-inclusive packages.	50,000 pts	$400	Good deal if cash price is above $400

Points + Cash & Co-Pay Options

When you don't have enough points for a full free award, Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points offers hybrid Points + Cash options (such as Go Fast awards for Wyndham or Points + Cash for World of Hyatt).

Use our live calculator to verify that the points portion of a hybrid booking still delivers at least 0.8¢ in real cash savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:

How many Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points points do you need for a free hotel stay?

Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points free night redemptions start at 7,500 points for Tier 1 budget properties, 15,000 points for standard midscale stays, and 30,000+ points for luxury resorts and all-inclusives.

Does Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points use fixed award charts or dynamic pricing?

Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points uses a structured tier system for award redemptions. Room and seat availability is subject to capacity controls, making standard saver tiers the most lucrative for point redemptions.

Are resort fees waived on Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points award stays?

On standard award redemptions with Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points, room rates and standard taxes are covered by points. Some properties or third-party rentals may apply local occupancy taxes or specific resort fees.

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