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Hilton is currently running an APAC sale to celebrate its 100th anniversary.  This covers hotels across South East Asia, Australasia, Japan, Korea and Greater China.

Discounts are up to 25% off the Best Available Rate.  There is an additional discount for logged-in Hilton Honors members, except in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

The new Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is included, image below, as is the – more affordable – brand new Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.

As always with Hilton sales, your room will be non refundable and requires pre-payment.

This means that the 25% discount is not a genuine one because you would usually save 10% anyway by pre-paying.  You should still see an additional saving, however.

You need to book by 6th September for stays until 29th February.

The Hilton APAC sale site is here.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards

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:

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:

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.

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  • lauren says:
    30 Jul30 July 11:48

    Can you get the 25% offer with a points equivalent? or is it 25% off cash purchases only?

  • GJ says:
    30 Jul30 July 11:53

    OT – Any chance we’ll see another decent Iberia deal this summer? I’m looking to fly to Mexico City in November and regretting not snapping up the earlier €999 offer! 🙂

    • Andreas says:
      31 Jul31 July 17:19

      I think as a cash fare that was pretty much a once in a lifetime occasion, especially leaving from Spain; we never see those kinds of fares here! We went for it as they even let me hold the tickets for 24hrs before paying…. off to Mexico next week.

  • Olly says:
    30 Jul30 July 13:42

    If the potions are too nice people will take their empty bottles and empty the dispenser on every visit.

  • Rui N. says:
    30 Jul30 July 14:21

    OT: any recommendations on luxury hotels in Oxforshire or surrounding areas (we are in Didcot, anything less than 1 hour drive would be preferable) for one night stay to celebrate the wife’s birthday in October? Anything cheaper than the Belmond please!

    • SimonW says:
      30 Jul30 July 14:32

      Cliveden, or the new Monkey Island hotel, both under an hour, back towards London

      • Rob says:
        30 Jul30 July 15:39

        Tempted to try Monkey Island, bookable on Hyatt points.

        • John says:
          30 Jul30 July 15:56

          If only for the name.

        • SimonW says:
          30 Jul30 July 16:17

          Is it really? I had no idea. I remember going there over the wobbly bridge 25 years ago for a wedding party. V tempted to give it a go too.

          • Rob says:
            30 Jul30 July 16:39

            Yes, its part of Small Luxury Hotels. Really good value – I looked at a couple of Sat nights and it was 25k vs £375. Worth buying the Hyatt points actually if there is a promo on.

          • SimonW says:
            30 Jul30 July 16:57

            Or, make a booking for Sunday 25th August. They havent noticed Monday is a bank holiday. Quoting £275 a night.

    • Nick Burch says:
      31 Jul31 July 15:51

      The Heythrop Park near Enstone is no longer a Crowne Plaza, but was pretty good when we last went pre-deflagging, especially if you can get a room in the old part.

      Otherwise, you ought to be able to get to the Langley in under an hour 🙂

  • Liam says:
    30 Jul30 July 14:29

    OT — I know that Avios bookings on BA can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the flight for a full Avios refund. Is the same true of Avios bookings on Iberia (via Iberia.com)?

    • marcw says:
      30 Jul30 July 15:06

      Yes and no. Yes on Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum and British Airways operated flights – 24h before scheduled departure 25 EUR. On all other partners, redemptions are non-refundable.

    • Optimus Prime says:
      30 Jul30 July 15:15

      Yes. You have to call though, can’t be done online.

  • Sarah says:
    30 Jul30 July 15:29

    OT – Anyone know how long it takes points to post for the BA wine offer?

  • Ben says:
    30 Jul30 July 15:31

    Does anyone have the Avis AWD to hand for the Amex Plat card? I have signed up for the account etc but cant find the code.

    • Rich says:
      30 Jul30 July 16:32

      I believe you have to call Avis to have it added. They hardcode it into your profile. It took me ages to do because the online system is set up on the assumption that you’re creating a new Avis profile.

  • Chelseafi says:
    30 Jul30 July 16:23

    O/T bit of advice on how BA HotLine tickets work, if price is better are there any downsides to them?

    • Rob says:
      30 Jul30 July 16:36

      No OnBusiness points. Not sure about Avios and tier points?

      • Spaghetti Town says:
        30 Jul30 July 17:14

        You certainly get Avios and Tier Points ( did last September anyway). You basically get a slightly discounted fare through hotline and is usually cheaper than whatever BA’s main website is offering.

    • Qrfan says:
      30 Jul30 July 17:23

      You can’t upgrade them with avios.

    • Nick says:
      31 Jul31 July 00:18

      Hotlines are quota controlled for the person issuing them, but can be given to friends and family. Avios and TP as normal, no OnBusiness – and crucially (for HFP!) no UUA or op-ups are permitted (AUPs are fine if available though). Bags always included – which means that HBO publicly is sometimes (not always) cheaper. The scheme is due to change imminently, no word (yet) if it’s for better or for worse, it’s closely guarded for the moment at least.

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