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HOTEL EXPIRATION & BOOKING RULES
Do Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
I Prefer points expire 24 months after the last earning or redemption
Cancellation Window
24-48 hour cancellation window depending on property. Points + Cash: points returned, cash portion non-refundable
Change & Refund Fees
$0 USD
5 Ways to Prevent Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points points expire?
I Prefer points expire 24 months after the last earning or redemption
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Preferred Hotels and Resorts Points award bookings?
24-48 hour cancellation window depending on property. Points + Cash: points returned, cash portion non-refundable
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