For the second consecutive year, WalletHub, a trusted source for personal finance insights and consumer rankings, has named Choice Privileges® the #1 hotel rewards program. For the first time, the outlet also awarded the Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® as the best overall hotel credit card.
Choice Privileges® was recognized for offering the highest rewards value overall across heavy, moderate, and light travelers, including its wide range of point redemption options and faster paths to status. Additionally, the program stood out for its comprehensive earning policies, such as earning points for short-notice reservations, on-site expenses, and the ability to purchase points at a fair value.
The annual comparison analyzed nine leading hotel loyalty programs across 21 key metrics, including point values and redemption policies.
The Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® was also honored as the top hotel credit card for its offer of “valuable bonus points that can quickly turn into reward nights” and points “after each account anniversary, as well as good ongoing rewards and plenty of other perks,” including Platinum Elite status in the Choice Privileges Rewards Program.
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The Radisson brands, including Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites, and Park Inn by Radisson, are owned in the Americas regions by Choice Hotels. Outside of the Americas, the brands are owned by Radisson Hotel Group, an unaffiliated company headquartered in Belgium.
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