How does Hilton Honors Status Equivalency work

Updated Aug 31, 2024
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How does Hilton Honors Status Equivalency work?

In this article, we have detailed the different status levels of the Hilton Honors program.

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Now let’s look at how to take advantage of the Hilton Honors Status Equivalency Offer.

How do I get Hilton Honors Gold status?

Le statut Hilton Honors Gold est très intéressant.

Ce statut Hilton Honors GOLD s’obtient normalement après 20 séjours ou 40 nuits ou 75 000 points de base accumulés en une année civile. Au Canada, il est également possible d’obtenir directement ce statut grâce à la Carte de PlatineMD d’American Express.

Hilton Honors' offer of equivalency to achieve Gold status

By applying for the Status Equivalency Offer on the Hilton Honors website, you will get the status for the next 90 days.

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And to maintain this status, you must spend 10 nights in Hilton hotels during the 90 days.

Benefits of Hilton Honors Gold status

Here are the benefits of being a GOLD member (in bold, you’ll find the difference with the lower status):

Benefits of the Hilton Honors Gold Status
80% bonus on all Hilton Honors base points you earn.
5th night free for reward stays of 5 nights or more booked only with points.
2 complimentary bottles of water per stay (at Waldorf properties Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Tapestry Collection by Hilton™, Embassy Suites Hotels™, Hilton Garden Inn™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™)
Guaranteed Discount: Only Hilton Honors members are eligible for a discounted, changeable and refundable rate.
Register, choose your room and personalize your stay from your mobile device up to 24 hours in advance.
Free standard internet access in the rooms and lobby for stays at Waldorf Hotels Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Canopy™ by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Tapestry Collection by Hilton™, Embassy Suites Hotels™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™
Faster bookings and check-in based on your accommodation preferences
Late Departure
Free stay for the 2nd client
Hilton Honors Gold

In addition to these various benefits, you receive other brand-specific benefits with your Hilton Honors Gold status:

Hilton Brand Benefits of the Hilton Honors Gold Status
Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
1,000 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay, or a free continental breakfast every day in the hotel restaurant for you and one other guest checked in the same room throughout your stay.
Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™ and Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
1,000 bonus points per stay or one free continental breakfast (for you and one other person checked in the same room, throughout your stay).
Canopy™ by Hilton Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
500 Hilton Honors™ bonus points per stay
Embassy Suites Hotels™ 500 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or your choice of two snacks/refreshments per stay
Hilton Garden Inn™ 750 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a complimentary breakfast, prepared on request (for you and one other person checked in the same room, throughout your stay)
Hampton by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or one snack and one soft drink of your choice
Tru by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a snack and 2 bottles of water of your choice per stay
Homewood Suites by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or two bottles of water and a sweet snack per stay
Home2 Suites by Hilton™ 100 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a snack and a bottle of water of your choice per stay
Hilton Grand Vacations™ 1,000 Hilton Honors™ bonus points per stay
Breakfast

So you can see that for many hotels, thanks to the Hilton Honors GOLD status, you will get an upgrade, as well as free breakfast!

How do I get the Hilton Honors Diamond status?

DIAMOND status is the highest level of Hilton Honors status.

The Hilton Honors DIAMOND status is obtained after 30 stays or 60 nights or 120,000 base points earned in one calendar year. For those who have embarked on the adventure of American credit cards, it is also possible to get this status directly with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.

Hilton Honors' Offer of Equivalency for Diamond Status

By applying for the Status Equivalency Offer on the Hilton Honors website, you will get the Gold status for the next 90 days. And you will have the opportunity to achieve Diamond status bystaying 18 nights in Hilton Group hotels during the 90 days.

hilton honors status diamond

Benefits of the Hilton Honors Diamond status

Here are the benefits of being a DIAMOND member (in bold, you’ll see the difference with the lower status):

Benefits of the Hilton Honors Diamond Status
100% bonus on all Hilton Honors base points you earn.
Room guaranteed up to 48h: you are guaranteed a room if you have booked at least 48 hours before your arrival.
5th night free for reward stays of 5 nights or more booked only with points.
2 complimentary bottles of water per stay (at Waldorf properties Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Tapestry Collection by Hilton™, Embassy Suites Hotels™, Hilton Garden Inn™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™)
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Guaranteed Discount: Only Hilton Honors members are eligible for a discounted, changeable and refundable rate.
Register, choose your room and personalize your stay from your mobile device up to 24 hours in advance.
Free standard internet access in the rooms and lobby for stays at Waldorf Hotels Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Canopy™ by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Tapestry Collection by Hilton™, Embassy Suites Hotels™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™
Faster bookings and check-in based on your accommodation preferences
Late Departure
Free stay for the 2nd client
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In addition to these various benefits, you receive other brand-specific benefits through your Hilton Honors Diamond status:

Hilton Brand Benefits of the Hilton Honors Gold Status
Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
A free continental breakfast every day in the hotel restaurant for you and one other person checked in the same room, throughout your stay.
1,000 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay
Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™ and Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
Access to the Executive Lounge (available in some facilities)
A free continental breakfast (for you and one other person checked in the same room, throughout your stay).
1,000 bonus points per stay
Canopy™ by Hilton Upgrade to the room of your choice, subject to availability
1,000 Hilton Honors™ bonus points per stay
Embassy Suites Hotels™ 1,000 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or three snacks/refreshments of your choice per stay
Hilton Garden Inn™ 750 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a complimentary breakfast, prepared on request (for you and one other person checked in the same room, throughout your stay)
Hampton by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or one snack and one soft drink of your choice
Tru by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a snack and 2 bottles of water of your choice per stay
Homewood Suites by Hilton™ 250 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or two bottles of water and a sweet snack per stay
Home2 Suites by Hilton™ 100 Hilton Honors bonus points per stay or a snack and a bottle of water of your choice per stay
Hilton Grand Vacations™ 2,000 Hilton Honors™ bonus points per stay

How do I submit a request for equivalency of status?

To submit your request for equivalency of status, you will need to go to this page and fill out the following form:

status match hilton honors

Have at your disposal:

  • your Hilton Honors membership number
  • the loyalty program you want to match with
  • your status in this program
  • proof of status (screenshot of your account, photo of your membership card, etc.).
  • proof of a stay in the last 12 months with the other program (screenshot of your account showing the stay, hotel receipt, etc.).

Conclusion

S’il est difficile d’obtenir des points Hilton Honors au Canada (le taux de transfert depuis American Express Points-Privilèges est plutôt dissuasif), cela n’empêche que le statut Hilton Honors Gold obtenu grâce à la Carte de PlatineMD d’American Express reste très avantageux, notamment pour les petits-déjeuners gratuits!

Si vous ne pouvez pas vous offrir cette carte, le programme d’équivalence de statut Hilton Honors est alors très intéressant!

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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