Redeem Hilton points to let your kids (or you) play at Stamford Bridge at half term

Hilton is rolling out its partnership with Chelsea FC with what I consider to be a great points redemption package.

If your children are into football, this is something they won’t forget. You even get a hotel room thrown in, so you don’t need to live near London.

Hilton is taking over Stamford Bridge on Thursday 30th May – so during half term – to put together a unique coaching session for children aged 6-17.

This is what you get:

• The opportunity for your child, aged 6 to 17 years, to play on the Chelsea FC pitch at Stamford Bridge (parents get to watch from the side of the pitch)

• Overnight stay at the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo on Wednesday 29th May, including breakfast (we reviewed the hotel here, image below)

• Transport from the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo to Stamford Bridge

• Chelsea FC changing room experience and photo opportunity

• Football coaching, drills and skills sessions on the pitch with Chelsea FC Foundation and Academy coaches

• A visit to the Chelsea FC Museum, press room and players’ tunnel

• A Chelsea FC gift

• Light refreshments provided throughout the day

The whole package is 125,000 Hilton Honors points. We’d value 125,000 Hilton Honors points at around £415, but given everything that you get – including the hotel room – it seems great value. It really is a ‘money can’t buy’ event anyway.

You can redeem your points here – filter by UK events. There were 32 packages available last night.

Not a kid? Not a problem!

There is a similar package available for adults (18+).

Oddly, this one does not include the hotel. It is slightly bizarre that you are forced to pay a premium price for the kids package because it comes with a room which you may not need. It’s the one thing that puts me off from redeeming for my own son, given that we live in walking distance of the ground.

For adults, this is what you get on the same day, Thursday 30th May:

• The opportunity for you and a guest to play on the Chelsea FC pitch at Stamford Bridge. Both attendees must be aged 18 years and over.

• Chelsea changing room experience and photo opportunity

• A stadium tour, a visit to the Chelsea FC museum, press room and players’ tunnel

• Warm-up led by Chelsea FC Foundation and Academy coaches and a 7-a-side tournament on the pitch

• A Chelsea FC gift

• Light refreshments provided throughout the day

The cost is 75,000 Hilton Honors points for two people. You can redeem here. There were 15 packages available last night.

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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.

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.

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.