How does Genius, Booking.com’s loyalty program, work?

Updated May 8, 2026
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To the point Find out more about Genius, the online travel agency's loyalty program of Booking.com.

For who is Genius, Booking.com’s loyalty program?

Booking.com’s loyalty program Genius is for casual travellers who:

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Booking.com Genius Levels

Booking.com‘s Genius program has three status levels. All members enjoy free access to discounts for life, depending on their level:

Genius statusConditions
Level 110% discount on the price of the stay
Level 2Obtained after 5 stays in 2 years
and Level 3Obtained after 15 stays in 2 years
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Here are some of the bookings we made with Booking.com:

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The benefits of Booking.com’s Genius Statuses

Here’s a summary of the benefits offered based on your Booking.comGenius status level:

BenefitsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Free lifetime membership
10% discount at select properties
Up to 15% off at select locations
Up to 20% off at select locations
Free breakfast at select option
Free room upgrade on select options
Priority assistance for all reservations
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Best price guarantee

Booking.com offers the guarantee of the best price and the refund of the difference if you find your booking at a lower rate on another site.

That is, if you find a lower price for the same hotel room booked with Booking.com, submit a claim up to 24 hours before the start date of your stay . Booking. com will then refund the difference.

In your booking confirmation email, look for the option You found this accommodation cheaper elsewhere. Or go to your account, in the View all reservations section.

Get points for your bookings on Booking.com

Get Flying Blue miles with Booking.com

Flying Blue, Air France-KLM’s loyalty program, is partnering with Booking.com. You can get Flying Blue miles for your reservations on Booking.com!

To do this, you will have to go to this specific link between Flying Blue and Booking.com and you will earn 1 mile per euro.

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Get AIR MILES Bonus Miles with Booking.com

There are several tips for getting points, miles or cash back for your reservations on Booking.com.

You can earn AIR MILES miles for your Booking.com reservations through the airmilesshops.ca shopping portal.

To do this, you will need to log in to airmilesshops.ca before being redirected to the Booking.comwebsite. You’ll get 1 mile for $35. And regularly promotions are offered.

Check out this article to learn more about online shopping portals.

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If you prefer cash back, you can get some through the Rakuten.ca shopping portal, which offers Booking.com in its list of partners.

To do this, you will have to go to yourRakuten.ca account before being redirected to the Booking.comwebsite. Cash back rate regularly changes during the year.

Check out this article to learn more about online shopping portals.

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Redeem travel points for Hotels.com bookings

The online travel agency Booking.com is recognized by all travel points rewards programs. You will, therefore, be able to redeem your points to save on your reservations made on Booking.com.

For example with:

Bottom Line

Booking.com’s Genius loyalty program is very simple. This program is for occasional travellers who do not necessarily book in a branded-hotel or who wish to be free to choose the hotel they want.

Plus,signing up for Booking.com’s Genius program is free!

Finally, in our opinion, the best credit card to use for Booking.com is the American Express CobaltMD Card:

  • 2 points per dollar for your travel purchases (including on Booking.com)
  • travel points you can apply to on Booking.com reservations
  • Reliable travel insurance
  • No minimum income required
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Jean-Maximilien Voisine
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Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.
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