Hilton loses two UK hotels
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Two UK properties have left Hilton this month.
In Glasgow, DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort left the group on Tuesday. It is now operating as an independent hotel.
Meanwhile, DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry left on 4th December. It is also now trading independently.
Both properties are part of QHotels.
QHotels has also recently unbranded Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase. It was exactly five years since the hotel adopted the Delta brand so it is likely that the contract hit a break clause and QHotels decided to walk away.
Looking at their website, only two QHotels properties are still branded – DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford Upon Avon and Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry.
I wouldn’t put any money on these two remaining long term, especially Nottingham Belfry which is listed without its ‘Delta’ prefix on the QHotels website.
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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (January 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.
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You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:
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- American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)
and for small business owners:
- American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
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The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton points is 1:2.
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