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Choice Privileges Points Guide
7,500+ hotels across Americas and Europe
Choice Privileges offers a vast network of hotels primarily in the Americas and Europe. The program features straightforward earning and redemption with no blackout dates.
Award Chart
Points required for free nights
| Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak | 6,000-20,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Standard | N/A | 8,000-35,000 | N/A |
| Peak | N/A | N/A | 15,000-50,000 |
Elite Status Tiers
Benefits at each level
Member
0 nightsEarn 10 points per $1, free WiFi
Gold
10 nights10% bonus points, late checkout
Platinum
20 nights25% bonus points, early check-in/late checkout
Diamond
40 nights50% bonus points, room upgrade, welcome gift
Hotel Brands
Properties where you can earn and redeem
Radisson
Premium
Radisson Blu
Premium
Cambria Hotels
Upscale
The Ascend Hotel Collection
Upscale
Comfort Inn
Midscale
Comfort Suites
Midscale
Quality Inn
Midscale
Sleep Inn
Midscale
Clarion
Midscale
MainStay Suites
Extended Stay
Suburban Studios
Extended Stay
WoodSpring Suites
Extended Stay
Econo Lodge
Economy
Rodeway Inn
Economy
Sweet Spots
- Economy brands at 6,000-8,000 points often provide excellent value
- Cambria Hotels offer upscale experience at moderate point costs
- No blackout dates means any available room can be booked with points
- Points Your Way lets you redeem for gift cards and experiences
Transfer Partners
United Airlines
VariesTransfer to United MileagePlus
American Airlines
VariesTransfer to AAdvantage
About Choice Privileges Points
Earn points on stays and credit card spending. Redeem for free nights across 22+ brands with no blackout dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Choice Privileges
Choice points are worth approximately 0.6-0.8 cents each. Best value comes from booking economy brands during off-peak periods where you can get 1+ cent per point.
Points Your Way lets you redeem Choice Privileges points for gift cards, merchandise, and experiences in addition to hotel stays. However, free night redemptions typically offer the best value.
No, Choice Privileges has no blackout dates. Any standard room available for cash booking can be booked with points, subject to availability.
Economy brands like Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn often provide the best cents-per-point value. Cambria Hotels offer an upscale experience at reasonable point costs for those wanting more amenities.
Earn points through hotel stays (10+ points per $1), the Choice Privileges credit card, dining programs, and shopping portals. Credit card welcome bonuses can provide 60,000+ points.
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