Best for non-brand-loyal hotel lovers
The Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card is designed for the traveler who wants a good hotel experience without being tied to one brand. No other hotel chain can provide as many hotel options as booking through Hotels.com. (Partner offer)
At a glance
- Collect 1 stamp each time you spend $500 on purchases with your card and collect 1 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com. Collect 10 stamps, get 1 reward night.
- Get 2 reward nights worth $250 total (max $125 per night)*, when you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. *Excludes taxes and fees. If a night costs less than $125, you won’t get the difference.
- Collect 1 stamp each time you spend $500 on purchases with your card and collect 1 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com. When you collect 10 stamps, you'll get 1 reward night to redeem on future bookings through Hotels.com.
At a glance
- Collect 1 stamp each time you spend $500 on purchases with your card and collect 1 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com. Collect 10 stamps, get 1 reward night.
- Get 2 reward nights worth $250 total (max $125 per night)*, when you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. *Excludes taxes and fees. If a night costs less than $125, you won’t get the difference.
- Collect 1 stamp each time you spend $500 on purchases with your card and collect 1 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com. When you collect 10 stamps, you'll get 1 reward night to redeem on future bookings through Hotels.com.
- Choose from over 500,000 properties in 200+ countries around the world.
- $0 Annual Fee.
- Enjoy Silver membership exclusives such as free breakfast, airport transfers, free WiFi, and more at selected properties for as long as your card is open.
- Pay your monthly cell phone bill with your card and get up to $600 protection against damage or theft (subject to a $25 deductible).
- No foreign currency conversion fee.
- Offers reimbursement for non-refundable passenger fare if your trip is interrupted or cancelled for a covered reason, when your passenger fare is booked with your card.
Our Take
TPG Editor's Rating
Overview
Rather than a points and miles system with other travel rewards cards, you’ll earn rewards through a stamp loyalty program with the Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card. For every 10 stamps you collect, you’ll earn a reward night worth up to $110. By booking hotel stays and spending $500 or more on your card, you can earn stamps in no time. This card is a great introduction into the world of travel rewards as it offers a simple rewards system, plenty of travel benefits and no annual fee to worry about.
Pros
- No annual fee
- Earn rewards nights from your credit card spend and when staying at eligible hotels (must pay taxes and fees)
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- You can only redeem for hotel stays through Hotels.com platform rather than directly booking with a hotel
- Your rewards are limited to hotel stays and cannot be redeemed for cash back or other travel purchases
- There are no bonus rewards on certain everyday purchases, like groceries or restaurant
Who is this card good for?
While you can open a hotel credit card with one major hotel brand, you’ll open up your options by applying for the Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card. You can choose from thousands of properties — big or small — that will suit your lifestyle needs, whether you’re a solo or family traveler. This is the ideal card for someone who travels from time to time but not enough to build elite status with one hotel chain, as you’ll also earn stamps from spend on everyday purchases with your credit card as well.
Earning Rewards
By spending $500 on your Hotels.com card, you’ll earn one stamp. You’ll need 10 stamps to unlock one hotel night. This essentially means that every $5,000 in purchases will equate to your reward night. Of course, you can also earn 1 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com, with each paid night equivalent to one stamp. You can mix and match everyday spending and hotel bookings so you can earn stamps toward your reward night.
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card worth it?
For a hotel card with no annual fee, we’re impressed with the ability to earn reward nights quickly — even from everyday credit card spend. Sure, you can get better hotel perks by putting all your eggs in one hotel chain, the Hotels.com offers both flexibility and variety that is virtually unheard of in the hotel cards world.
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How do I earn stamps from the Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card?
There are two ways to earn stamps through this credit card, which operates on a “get 10 stamps, get one award night” system. By spending $500 or more on any purchases with your card, you’ll earn one stamp. Or, each paid hotel night through Hotels.com equates one stamp. Just collect 10 of these stamps to snag your award night.