Wyndham Rewards Devaluation: 4 Tiers, Up to 45,000 Points
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As announced last June, September 15 marks the effective date of Wyndham Rewards’ new award chart. The program moves from three to four tiers and adds a new top night at 45,000 points. For the most sought-after hotels, the bill therefore rises by 50%.
There is good news too: a new entry tier at 5,000 points appears. Here is what changes in this Wyndham Rewards devaluation, the key dates and how bookings made before the change are protected.
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What changes
The Wyndham Rewards program uses fixed tiers, with no dynamic pricing and no seasonal variation. Each hotel is tied to a tier, which keeps the math simple. Here is the chart before and after the change. At a standard hotel, the price applies per night. At a resort or vacation rental, it applies per bedroom, per night: a multi-bedroom rental therefore costs several times the rate shown. Only Caesars-branded properties may charge resort fees, which cannot be paid with points.
| Tier | Until September 14 | From September 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 7,500 points | 5,000 points |
| Mid | 15,000 points | 15,000 points |
| High | 30,000 points | 30,000 points |
| Top | n/a | 45,000 points |
Hotels were not simply carried over from their old tier to a new one at the same price: Wyndham redistributed thousands of properties individually, some to a lower tier, others to a higher one. Check your target hotel’s current tier before booking.
A new 45,000-point top tier
The new 45,000-point tier targets a small number of high-end hotels. For these properties, the cost in points rises by 50% compared with the current 30,000-point ceiling.
It is mainly the most in-demand destinations that move to this tier. If one of these hotels interests you, booking it now costs 45,000 points.
Good news: the 5,000-point tier
Not everything goes up. The entry tier drops from 7,500 to 5,000 points per night. Some budget hotels are therefore now cheaper on points than they were before the change.
Reduced-rate nights: points and cash
Each tier also has a reduced-rate version that blends points and cash, starting at 10% of the tier in points.
| Tier | Starting at |
|---|---|
| 5,000 points | 500 points + cash |
| 15,000 points | 1,500 points + cash |
| 30,000 points | 3,000 points + cash |
| 45,000 points | 4,500 points + cash |
How bookings made before the change are protected
- Bookings made before September 15: they keep the rate in effect when they were booked
- Favour refundable awards: you lock the rate without a firm commitment
- Watch for drops: if a hotel moves to a lower tier, you get the difference back
Wyndham confirmed that bookings made before the effective date are honoured at the rate in effect when they were booked. Moreover, if a booked hotel sees its rate drop after the change, the program automatically refunds the difference in points.
Our take
This devaluation stays measured. The ceiling rises for a few premium hotels, but the new 5,000-point tier helps budget stays. If a high-end hotel interests you, booking it now costs 45,000 points. To follow this kind of change, sign up for our newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Wyndham Rewards devaluation take effect?
The new chart has applied since September 15, 2026. Bookings made before that date remain honoured at the old rate.
What is the new maximum cost of a night?
The new top reaches 45,000 points per night, up from 30,000 points previously. This tier targets a small number of high-end hotels.
Is there any good news in this change?
Yes. A new entry tier at 5,000 points replaces the old 7,500-point tier. Budget hotels therefore become cheaper.
Can I still get the old rates?
No. The new 4-tier chart has been in effect since September 15, 2026. Only bookings made before that date are still honoured at the old rate.
What happens if a hotel drops a tier?
Wyndham automatically refunds the difference in points. You lose nothing by booking early a night whose rate later drops.
Does Wyndham Rewards have a credit card in Canada?
No. There is no Wyndham co-branded card in Canada. You mainly earn points on stays, by buying points or by transferring from certain programs.
