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Also: Getting the most out of British Airways' distance-based award chart August 22, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( Hotel elite status is within reach by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] Hotel elite status can provide valuable perks, especially at higher tiers. From breakfast and bonus points to upgrades (such as to an airport view at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, pictured above), lounge access and late checkout, I find it worthwhile to pursue high tiers of hotel elite status with several loyalty programs. The primary reason I use [multiple hotel loyalty programs]( instead of sticking with just one is the value doing so can provide. Whether you're redeeming points or booking a cash rate, some programs will provide better value than others for a given destination and dates. Which program is best for you, though, will depend on your travel habits, likes and needs, as I [discuss in this guide]( to the best hotel elite status tiers. It usually takes many nights with a specific [hotel loyalty program]( to earn elite status. However, there are some shortcuts you can use. For example, you can get [Hilton elite status]( as a benefit of several credit cards. In addition to the [cobranded Hilton credit cards]( that offer various status levels, [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( and [The Business Platinum Card® from American Express]( both come with Hilton Honors Gold status when you enroll. You can also get Marriott elite status with the [Amex Platinum]( and [Amex Business Platinum]( when you enroll, or automatically if you hold one of the [cobranded Marriott cards](. But I find the [elite night credits I can earn through the Marriott credit cards]( more useful than automatic status, as these elite night credits put even higher tiers of status within reach. You can also secure automatic Hyatt Discoverist status as a credit card benefit. But, if you want to earn top-tier [Hyatt Globalist]( status, you won’t find many shortcuts. That being said, you can earn elite night credits through spending on Hyatt credit cards, and some American Airlines elite members can [register for a Hyatt status challenge]( through Oct. 31. You can also obtain [IHG Platinum Elite status]( and a [best-ever offer]( of five free nights (each free night valued at up to 60,000 points) after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening on the [IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card](. [Choice elite status]( and even [Wyndham Diamond status]( are also relatively easy to earn. For tips on deciding which elite status might be best for you and to learn more about earning hotel elite status, check out these stories: - [My top 3 picks for the best cobranded hotel credit card]( - [Comparing the best hotel elite status tiers and how to earn them in 2024]( - [Guide to Marriott and Hilton elite status with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum]( - [Complete guide to current hotel elite status match and challenge offers]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY. SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( New Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠Card Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in purchases in the first three months. A great card for travel – enjoy perks and benefits such as 4x points on airlines, plus a $50 annual statement credit with $50 minimum airline purchase. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Hawaii deal alert: Fly nonstop to the Big Island, Oahu and Maui from $191 round-trip]( Plan a visit to Hawaii with a new fare sale that has nonstop flights to Hawaii for as low as $191 round-trip. [Read more]( [How to maximize the British Airways distance-based award chart]( Here's how to leverage the distance-based award chart of British Airways Executive Club to maximize your Avios redemptions. [Read more]( [The 10 best destinations to visit in October]( This October, visit some of the top destinations for the season. [Read more]( [This unusual new cruise may be the most epic way to see Europe ever]( If you're up for seeing 20 European countries over 81 days, this could be the trip for you. 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