Gondola is my go-to tool for comparing cash and points prices for hotel stays. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The information has been collected ...

The price you see when you book a hotel stay isn’t always the one you’re stuck with even after you book it. This is often true whether you’re paying for the reservation or redeeming hotel points. This ...

With a sea of specialty credit cards, airline loyalty programs, and hotel rewards, it can be hard to keep track of all the travel savings out there. If you haven’t heard of I Prefer Hotel Rewards, ...

As 2026 unfolds, the old rule of 'always book direct' is being tested by a new wave of stacked offers from Hilton and Choice Hotels, alongside Booking.com's aggressive price-matching and member-only ...

After two years of staycations, you’re probably ready to start traveling again. And a hotel rewards program is a great way to make the most of your spending. You don’t need to be a weekly hotel guest ...

Use the American Express Platinum Card $600 statement credit for prepaid hotel bookings on its travel portal. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Major 2026 changes to hotel loyalty programs and Booking.com’s Genius platform are altering how travelers and hotels approach bookings. Hyatt’s award chart expansion, Hilton’s new elite tier, and ...

Similar to offerings for leisure travel guests, hotel loyalty programs allow event planners to earn points or miles on meeting and event bookings, which can be redeemed for perks like free nights, ...