Use hotel points for an excellent value Hilton Honors Marco Pierre White experience in Bristol

I have dropped this in as an extra article today because it won’t last long and I would prefer readers to get them.

The DoubleTree hotel in Bristol (Cadbury House) is hosting an evening with Marco Pierre White on Tuesday 13th February.  The cost is 50,000 Hilton Honors points for TWO people.

The hotel is described as “the South West’s finest four-star boutique hotel and spa.”

This is what you get:

“The original “bad boy” of cooking is coming to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South – Cadbury House! Legendary chef, Marco Pierre White, will be visiting our the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at the hotel on Tuesday, February 13th. This unique event gives you the opportunity to meet the man behind books such as Marco Made Easy and The Great British Feast. You and your guest will be treated to a glass of fizz on arrival as well as a jaw dropping three course meal, cooked by our chefs . 

This package for two (2) includes:
-Meet & Greet with Marco Pierre White
-Three course meal at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
-One cookbook signed by Marco Pierre White
-One (1) night stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South – Cadbury House on Thursday, February 13, 2018, including breakfast
-Glass of Fizz upon arrival

Please note this package does not include rail or airfare.”

Given that you get a hotel stay included plus dinner for two plus the ‘soft’ stuff, it is a good use of 50,000 Hilton Honors points.

Don’t forget that the new Aerospace Bristol museum – which includes Concorde – has just opened so you could tie in a visit to that.  I would be keen myself if it wasn’t half term.

You can redeem here.  There are only two packages so don’t hang about.  The hotel website is here.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 30th April 2025, the annual fee on the basic Hilton Honors debit card is halved from £60 to £30. The sign-up bonus is also easier to earn – you need to spend £1,000 either in the UK or abroad within three months. The usual bonus rule requires you to spend the full £1,000 outside the UK.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

• American Express Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (50,000 bonus Amex points)

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton Honors points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.