by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:05 AM ET, Thu October 22, 2026
Hilton has launched a new Hilton Honors benefit that lets
eligible members use loyalty points toward hotel charges at digital checkout,
eliminating the need to visit the front desk to redeem rewards.
According to the hotel giant, the new Pay with Points
feature, announced on October 21, is available to Hilton Honors members with
Silver, Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve status at participating properties in
the United States.
Travelers can access the option through the Hilton Honors
app when reviewing their bill during digital checkout. Members can review their
hotel folio, select from available redemption options, and apply points toward
eligible charges.
Hilton officials said availability and redemption options
vary by property.
The decision to implement the feature comes from member
feedback about having more flexibility in how they use their rewards. Hilton
research found that 70% of surveyed members were interested in using points for
on-property purchases, while another 50% said the option could make them more
likely to stay or book with the company.
Pay with Points is currently available at 150 participating
hotels in the U.S., with Hilton expecting to expand the benefit to more than
800 hotels by the end of 2026. The company plans to extend the feature to more
than 6,000 participating properties across the U.S. and Canada in early 2027.
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