It’s been years since Hilton launched an official (and almost permanent) status match and challenge program. The program has just been renewed for 2025.
You can access the offer here. To participate you need to be an elite member with one of the following hotel programs:
- Marriott Bonvoy (Gold+)
- IHG Rewards Club (Gold+)
- World of Hyatt (Explorist+)
- Best Western Rewards (Diamond+)
- Choice Privileges (Diamond)
If your program is not listed you could still select Other and provide the details. Some of these statuses are extremely easy to obtain – take IHG for example, you can simply pay $200 to join their Ambassador program which comes with Platinum status immediately.
Once your application is approved you will be upgraded to Gold with a 90-day trial. During the trial period, you can:
- Stay 8 nights and keep the Gold status, or
- Stay 14 nights to upgrade to Diamond
We’ve seen changes to the challenge requirement over the time but it has remained the same in the last three years.
If you complete either challenge, your status will be valid through March 31, 2027. Note that you can only participate in the challenge once in your lifetime, and reward stays don’t count. You cannot enrol if you are currently a Gold or Diamond member.
If you don’t have status with Hilton and have an upcoming stay with them, it’s a no brainer to sign up to this status match promotion. Gold status gets you free breakfast right away (except in the U.S. where you only get a credit) plus room upgrade, and if you can stay enough to achieve Diamond, you will enjoy guaranteed executive lounge access at most Hilton’s brands.
Note that if you work for a large company, you may qualify for a better status match offer which doesn’t have the “once in a lifetime” limitation.
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