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Hilton launches a winter sale with up to 20% off participating hotels

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Hilton has launched its winter sale for hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

You can get up to 20% off participating properties when you book a stay between 21st December 2022 and 24th April 2023. You must book before 31st January 2023 and this discount is only available to Hilton Honors members. Non members can save up to 15%.

You can see full details on the Hilton website here.

Some Winter Sale inspiration

After a busy Christmas and New Year, it could be a good time to take a break and make the most of the Hilton Winter Sale.

There are a couple of newly opened Hilton hotels in the Middle East that could provide some welcome winter sun.

Hilton Bahrain opened earlier this year and is included in the offer, as is the brand new Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, with it’s private stretch of beach and impressive views.

Closer to home, Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero is just a Eurostar away and is getting good reviews. The rooftop bar and some of the suites have views over the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a romantic, if slightly clichéd, Valentine’s break.

However, if staying on British soil seems a better idea, Fellows House Cambridge, which we reviewed in 2021 here, is also included in the Hilton Winter Sale, as is Canopy by Hilton London City which Rhys reviewed this time last year.

Canopy London City bed

Conclusion

The Hilton Winter Sale is now live and offers savings across a range of hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. There are a few terms and conditions to note before you book:

  • you must book by 31st January 2023
  • you must stay between 21st December 2022 and 24th April 2023
  • full prepayment is required and rooms are not refundable
  • sale rates are available for weekend stays at participating hotels

You will save 20% off the standard Best Flexible Rate. The discount is lower if you are not a Hilton Honors member.

You can see the sale page on Hilton’s website 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 (March 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:

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 60,000 points. You receive 40,000 points when you spend £6,000 within three months and a further 20,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 8th April 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to 120,000 points. You receive 80,000 points when you spend £12,000 within three months and a further 40,000 points if you spend on the card between Month 14 and Month 17. Points convert 1:1 into Avios and many other programmes. Click here to apply.

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton 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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Comments (33)

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  • slidey says:
    21 Dec21 December 09:44

    Booking non-refundable hotel rooms unless its less than a couple of weeks needs to be put in the same category as booking flights with an ota.

    I noticed last time that the prices of the cancellable rates increased as soon as the sale started too, so I actually did less bookings during the sale lol.

    Plus if theres even a chance free breakfast is gonna be removed, you dont want to be stuck with non-cancellable hiltons!

    • memesweeper says:
      21 Dec21 December 15:24

      When booking a non-refundable flight you may as well book non-refundable accommodation to go with it.

      • Rob says:
        21 Dec21 December 15:37

        Not necessarily – BA would offer you a flight waiver this week for the strikes, for eg, but try getting your hotel to give you one.

        • meta says:
          21 Dec21 December 15:56

          And you can always get gov taxes back even on non-refundable rates however small they might be whereas with the hotel it’s nothing at all.

    • aseftel says:
      21 Dec21 December 15:53

      Good point. The Honors breakfast benefit changes were applied to existing bookings in the USA.

  • tony says:
    21 Dec21 December 10:14

    One that I am tracking is Munich Airport and the rates there have come down by around 15% (cheapest pre-paid rate vs the Hilton sale price). Appreciate a sample of 1 lacks much credibility, mind…

  • Chris says:
    21 Dec21 December 15:27

    It was only last night I was checking the rates for a 2 night stay in Tallinn during January. I checked again this afternoon and the rate has actually gone up and still it says it’s a Hilton Sale.
    I’m sure Hilton could do better at marketing the brand rather than this con of a so called Sale!

    • Henry says:
      21 Dec21 December 19:12

      Had the same in Dublin, the 20% discounted rate is more expensive than it has been for the past 3 months (granted rates do go up and down, however still a bit strange)

  • AlanTJ says:
    21 Dec21 December 15:32

    Just looked for a trip to Porto in March. The price is 5 Euro a night more than when I looked last week.

    Once upon a time there used to be very good deals in the Hiltons Christmas sale. However, for the last few years it seems to be completely fake.

    If HfP is going to accept these type of promotions, they should include a table showing the best deals.

  • Grant says:
    21 Dec21 December 15:44

    Two points.

    1. I had a reservation for a family Chrimbo stay booked in Reading for next week. Saved 25% by cancelling and rebooking at the new sale rates so thanks.

    2. Trying to do #1 I found out that Hilton stopped accepting Hilton Gift cards last week! I’ve got approx £200 left on a couple and they were being declined. Various emails later, Incendia who manage the cards told me that I should have received comms from Hilton regarding their demise. Incendia are going to add me to the reimbursement list and hopefully I’ll get a refund at some point.

  • Blair Waldorf Salad says:
    21 Dec21 December 19:53

    I visited the new Hilton Palm Jumeirah for dinner, what with 2023 bookings in place there. Nice building and nice restaurants. But the pool area is devoid of any peace or privacy at all due to its large rectangular shape. Similarly the beach area requires walking across a public pathway and the West Beach area itself down the Hilton end is a tad lively. The noise was creeping up from Influencer Nirvana AKA Five Dubai Palm.

    • Blair Waldorf Salad says:
      21 Dec21 December 19:53

      Cancelled by bookings I should add

    • Rob says:
      21 Dec21 December 19:57

      Thanks. I had a feeling this may be the case.

      • Blair Waldorf Salad says:
        21 Dec21 December 20:40

        Where instead? Any advice? WA Palm or WA RAK? IC RAK is consistently 44K per night too

        • Rob says:
          21 Dec21 December 21:01

          Waldord RAK beats Waldorf Dubai and is a fraction of the price but of course its not that simple – unless you don’t intend to leave the hotel all holiday (which is totally possible of course). Not been to IC RAK but of course its better than any IC in DXB because IHG doesn’t have a Dubai beach property yet.

    • HJ says:
      22 Dec22 December 04:38

      Where did you eat? I’m checking in tomorrow.

      It was pretty good value on points at 48k p/n after 5 for 4 benefit, compared to ~£400 cash rate.

    • Callum says:
      22 Dec22 December 08:51

      Aye, stayed at this hotel in November. Great redemption, lovely exec lounge and I liked the pool despite it having a lack of privacy, but come the weekend the FIVE hotel next door ruined it. Loud bassy music all day. I would stay again, but only midweek

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