‘Hilton for Business’ drops 2pm check-out benefit (after a week)
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Last week we covered the launch of ‘Hilton for Business’, the new Hilton reward programme for small businesses.
I was pleasantly impressed by it. The scheme integrates perfectly with your Hilton Honors account (you don’t get a 2nd log-in) and offers a small but consistent saving on ‘Best Flexible Rate’ pricing.
You get 5,000 bonus Hilton Honors points for every 10 nights that your staff complete, and there is a 7,500 points bonus on your first booking.

Our original article said that ‘Hilton for Business’ bookings also came with a 2pm check-out. I thought this was generous, but it was there in black and white when you searched for ‘Hilton for Business’ rates.
And then …. it disappeared. There is no longer any mention of the 2pm benefit on the ‘Hilton for Business’ or when you make a booking:
Was it a mistake, or was this benefit added to the programme before it had been approved?
You can learn more about ‘Hilton for Business’, and sign up, here. It is still worth joining, even without a 2pm check-out.
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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (February 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.

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.

The Platinum Card from American Express
50,000 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)
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 points is 1:2.