{"id":473347,"date":"2025-11-18T06:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=473347"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:44:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:44:07","slug":"hilton-honors-changes-gold-diamond-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/hilton-honors-changes-gold-diamond-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilton Honors Program: Beneficial Changes for Elite Tiers and Launch of Diamond Reserve Status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Hilton has just announced a revamp of its <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/programme-fidelite\/hilton-honors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a> loyalty program, set to take effect in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Hilton Honors is making it easier to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/benefits-status-hilton-honors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elite status<\/a>: Gold status will require only 25 nights (down from 40), and Diamond status will require just 50 nights (instead of 60). In addition, a new Diamond Reserve status is being introduced with exclusive benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='swiper-l'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--swiper-l container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"120839\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n    <div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t    <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-dark shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"post-preview-content shimmer-post-preview-content\">\n        <div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n            <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-dark shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-nights-are-required-to-achieve-hilton-honors-gold-status-in-2026\">How many Nights are Required to Achieve Hilton Honors Gold Status in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in 2026, you\u2019ll need just 25 nights per year to earn Hilton Honors Gold status, which is 15 nights fewer than the current requirement of 40 nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reduction makes Gold status much more accessible to occasional travellers. Gold status benefits remain the same as before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>Room upgrades, subject to availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily food and beverage credit or continental breakfast (varies by hotel brand and region)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% bonus points on every stay<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-new-threshold-for-hilton-honors-diamond-status\">What is the New Threshold for Hilton Honors Diamond Status?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond status will be attainable with 50 nights per year starting in 2026, compared to the current requirement of 60 nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond members will continue to enjoy all their current benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>100% more points on hotel stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room upgrades, subject to availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the exclusive lounge, if available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free premium Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guaranteed room up to 48 hours before your stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer Gold status to a member of your choice<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-new-diamond-reserve-status\">What is the New Diamond Reserve Status?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond Reserve will represent the highest tier in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/hilton-honors-promo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilton Honors<\/a> program, designed for the most loyal travellers. To qualify, members must complete 80 nights and USD 18,000 in annual eligible spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exclusive-diamond-reserve-benefits\">Exclusive Diamond Reserve Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This new Diamond Reserve status offers these exclusive benefits, in addition to everything listed above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>Guaranteed Upgrade (<em>Confirmable Upgrade Reward<\/em>)<strong>:<\/strong> An upgrade is confirmed at the time of booking, up to a one-bedroom suite for stays of up to 7 nights. A second reward may be available after 120 nights or 30,000 accumulated points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guaranteed late checkout at 4:00 PM on every eligible stay <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 Customer Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to Premium Clubs: In addition to executive lounges, these VIP clubs are exclusive to Diamond Reserve members and located on property, offering elevated food and beverage experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absolute Priority: Confirmed upgrades up to three days before arrival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>120% Bonus: On all <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/buy-points\/bonus-buy-hilton-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">points<\/a> earned during stays<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no Hilton Honors affiliated credit card in Canada. However, Canadian travellers can still earn Hilton Honors points indirectly through credit cards that offer points transferable to Hilton. <\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"130325\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>The best are <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-transfer-membership-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Express cards, which allow you to transfer their Membership Rewards points<\/a> to the Hilton Honors program: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Gold Rewards Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noindex\" title=\"Carte Cobalt<sup>MD<\/sup> American Express\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/amex-cobalt\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noindex\" title=\"Carte de Platine<sup>MD<\/sup> d\u2019American Express\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/amex-platine\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And with the <a rel=\"noindex\" title=\"Carte de Platine<sup>MD<\/sup> d\u2019American Express\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/amex-platine\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">American Express Platinum Card<\/a>, you automatically receive Hilton Honors Gold status just by holding the card. <\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='3'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22620,22621,22616\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207311\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ways to accumulate more <a rel=\"noindex\" title=\"Achat de points Hilton Honors\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/hilton-points\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hilton Honors<\/a> points are by <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/buy-points\/bonus-buy-hilton-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchasing points<\/a> (especially during a promotional period with a bonus) or during <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/hilton-honors-promo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promotions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='2'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"72703,88783\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-do-these-changes-take-effect\">When Do These Changes Take Effect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All these changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/hilton-honors-card\/\">Hilton Honors<\/a> program will take effect in 2026. Hilton has confirmed that the new reduced requirements for Gold (25 nights) and Diamond (50 nights) will apply starting early next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current members will retain their existing benefits until the transition and will be able to take advantage of the new, more accessible thresholds starting in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hilton-honors-2026-status-comparison-chart\">Hilton Honors 2026 Status Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Nights Required 2025<\/th><th>Nights Required 2026<\/th><th>Reduction<\/th><th>Key Benefits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/td><td>40 nights<\/td><td>25 nights<\/td><td>-15 nights<\/td><td>Upgrades, food credit or free breakfast, +80% points<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Diamond<\/strong><\/td><td>60 nights<\/td><td>50 nights<\/td><td>-10 nights<\/td><td>Executive lounge access, 48-hour booking guarantee, +100% points<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Diamond Reserve<\/strong><\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>80 nights + USD 18,000<\/td><td>New status<\/td><td>Executive and Premium Clubs lounge access, confirmed upgrades at booking, concierge service, +120% points<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes announced for Hilton Honors 2026 represent an improvement for all members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reduction in thresholds for Gold and Diamond, which aligns with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-elite-status-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> program, combined with the introduction of the brand-new Diamond Reserve status, demonstrates that Hilton is adapting to the industry and its competitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_many_nights_are_required_to_achieve_gold_status_with_hilton_honors_in_2026_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow many nights are required to achieve Gold status with Hilton Honors in 2026?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>25 nights per year will be required to achieve Gold status starting in 2026, a reduction of 15 nights compared to the current 40 nights. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"when_do_the_hilton_honors_2026_changes_take_effect_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhen do the Hilton Honors 2026 changes take effect?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>All Hilton Honors program changes will take effect at the beginning of 2026. The new thresholds for Gold (25 nights) and Diamond (50 nights) will apply starting in January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_are_the_requirements_for_the_new_hilton_honors_diamond_reserve_status_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat are the requirements for the new Hilton Honors Diamond Reserve status?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Diamond Reserve requires 80 nights and USD18,000 in annual eligible spending. It is the new highest status, offering exclusive benefits such as confirmed upgrades at booking and 24\/7 customer service.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"do_gold_and_diamond_benefits_change_in_2026_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDo Gold and Diamond benefits change in 2026?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, the benefits of Gold and Diamond statuses remain identical. Only the requirements to obtain them are reduced: Gold goes from 40 to 25 nights, Diamond from 60 to 50 nights. All current benefits are maintained, as usual.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_guaranteed_upgrades_or_confirmable_upgrade_rewards_work_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do Guaranteed Upgrades or Confirmable Upgrade Rewards work?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Confirmable Upgrade Rewards allow Diamond Reserve members to guarantee their upgrade (up to a one-bedroom suite) at the time of booking. The first upgrade is obtained upon reaching 80 nights for status. The second is obtained at 120 nights or 30,000 points.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_hilton_honors_better_than_marriott_bonvoy_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs Hilton Honors better than Marriott Bonvoy?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Hilton is becoming equally competitive with its Gold status at 25 nights compared to Marriott Bonvoy&#8217;s Gold status. However, Hilton Honors Gold status offers superior benefits, such as food credit or free breakfast. Marriott Bonvoy Gold status only offers this for its Platinum status (50 nights and above). <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, Hilton Honors is reducing the nights required to achieve Gold and Diamond status and adding a Diamond Reserve status for its members. 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