Hilton or Marriott // Which one is the better hotel chain to earn rewards?

Hilton or Marriott. The age old question really. Would you rather stay at Hilton or Marriott? Both have great rewards programs, but only one can win this showdown. Which one has the best hotel rewards?
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Marriott and Hilton have always been competing with one another to be the largest hotel chain. Marriott currently takes the cake with over 7,000 properties. You can base the purchase of Starwood back in 2016 that really cemented their status as the world’s largest hotel operator.
As you would expect, both hotel chains offer great benefits in their rewards programs.
There are a number of cards that provide instant status with both Hilton and Marriot. One card gives you gold status at both Hilton and Marriott and that would be the AMEX platinum card. It does have a $550 annual fee.
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless gives you automatic Silver Status and the chance to earn gold through $35,000 on purchases in a year. It comes with a $95 annual fee.
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant gives you automatic Gold status with the card. A $450 annual fee.
The Hilton Honors card gives you automatic Silver status with a $0 annual fee.
The Hilton Honors Surpass card gives you automatic Gold status with a $95 annual fee.
The Hilton Honors Aspire card gives you automatic Diamond status with a $450 annual fee.
Okay now onto the actual benefits of each program compared directly to one another. Both programs offer you a member level which is just when you sign up.
At the member level both programs offer free Wi-Fi, member rates and mobile check-in/key or in Hilton’s case, Digital check in. It’s the same thing as mobile check in. Hilton offers you the ability to choose your room and get no resort fees on reward stays. You also get Hilton Experiences and here are some examples of them. It looks like fun little things to spend your points on.
To move into the next category, you need to stay at each place at least 10 nights. Marriott likes to add the word elite on their tiers, but we are just going to ignore that. At the Silver level on both reward programs you get a points bonus, 10% with Marriott and 20% with Hilton. Marriot you get late check out. With Hilton you get your fifth night free on reward stays, that’s book five nights and one is free. Two free bottles of water with Hilton and Elite rollover nights.
Moving onto Gold status for both. You need to stay 25 nights with Marriott and 40 nights with Hilton to get these. Marriot gives you a 25% bonus on points while Hilton gives you an 80% bonus on points. Both give you room upgrades if available. Marriott might give you a hotel welcome gift, which was water when I stayed with them once. Hilton gives you free continental breakfast.
Next onto Diamond Status with Hilton and Platinum status with Marriott. You need to stay 50 nights at Marriot and 60 nights at Hilton to get this status. Hilton has a 100% bonus points and Marriot has a 50% bonus. Both give you lounge access and a room guarantee, which is actually super nice. Hilton gives you a diamond status extension you can use once if you want to.
Marriott has two more tiers though. Titanium elite at 75 nights, gives you a 75% point bonus. A two day room guarantee and another annual choice benefit.

[@roslyn2758]

wow two free bottles of water?!? They got me hooked.

[@Nadirandpanacea]

Exact video I was looking for, thank you

[@richardjbrito]

Jacob, really good comparison. Keep up with the great job.

[@JacobFisher]

Richard Brito thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@hb6497]

The biggest issue with hilton is when an issue happens, they cover it up. Hilton corporate will not get involved and claim they cannot with franchisee hotels.

[@glbuls]

Another nice Marriott perk is to be able to book a room prior to having enough points.

[@JacobFisher]

Oh it’s perfect. Just book a room and then hopefully you have enough points by then

[@gregb5876]

@@JacobFisher Well...it certainly allows for speculative bookings. I've used it to book...knowing that I will eventually transfer points from my wife's account...or when I knew I had a bonus coming.

[@rachelh930]

Marriott blows Hilton out of the water just based on that alone. Getting rid of aspire card end of this year.

[@ceciliaruns72]

Great video...but even better your Boston Marathon medal! 🏃‍♂️ ❤

[@yvansvideodonation]

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[@akin242002]

Good video! I'm slightly more of a Hilton guy due to free breakfast for Gold members, but I like Marriott too.

[@sandfoxdaknox8567]

Sadly they changed it :(

[@ruup2it96]

Hilton Receptionist here for 1 minor thing. When you're a Hilton Honors Diamond Member: you get point and some form of food credit or snack (Depends on Brand, I know Doubletree you get 1000 points and $15 F&B Credit, Hampton I think its 250 pts and a snack since they already have free breakfast for all guests) When you're a Gold Member, you get the choice of either points or snack

[@ronaldcaudle7167]

With all due respect. I’ve been a Diamond member for 5 years. NOT once have I been upgraded. Not once. After staying at Marriott twice I was upgraded without asking. I’m very disappointed in Hilton and as of 2023 moved to Marriott.

[@RAM-kt9pm]

@@ronaldcaudle7167 Maybe ask? Hilton got me hooked as it has been my first 2 years right now as Diamond and I'm going all the way to the 10 years for lifetime. I have had very good service by asking. I'd say they have upgraded me 80 percent of the time, including properties that should not be upgradeable like a Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn. Every time I ask, they try to accommodate me some way. But I guess it varies from person to person. My biggest upgrade has been at a Waldorf Astoria property. They gave me a whole cottage all to myself worth over $1,000 a night and I paid for the lowest room possible that night with all points even, no cash. The receptionist even gave me a tour of the whole property while he asked an employee to take his place while he checks me in to my room. An unbelievable experience and that's what got me hooked.

[@GaJaDreams]

140 nights at Hiltons last year... no issue... would be great for Marriott though :-)

[@rachelh930]

Hilton treats their diamond members like cubic zirconia

[@eddieb8783]

lol

[@lyfeoffaz195]

I have Marriott Ambassador status, its hands down better than Hilton overall, especially since Hilton’s only lifetime status is diamond and it doesn’t accompany any airline status. Marriott at least offers Premier Silver with United with Bonvoy Titanium status.

[@christybaduria6909]

Nice content.I love Marriott we get rewards and their hotel are so beautiful also Hilton's hotel are also beautiful. tnx for sharing. new friend here

[@JacobFisher]

Christy Baduria thank you! They both have some pretty stunning resorts. I appreciate that!

[@gerryortiz7276]

They own only 1% of their hotels the rest is franchise flags

[@michaelgolebiewski2099]

You never mentioned lifetime status. Which is huge.

[@DocJay]

Breakfast is no longer “free” at Hilton. They have a “food and beverage credit” which varies from property to property. The idea is ok but, the credit rarely adds up to the price of a breakfast item so you end up paying out of your own pocket. Obviously, I prefer the old policy

[@larailfan1714]

I always prefer Hilton hotels, but some are nicer than others. Also, funny enough, depending on where I am going, I usually like to spend a lot of time laying on the bed.

[@glbuls]

Marriott also gives 5th night free in rewards nights. No free breakfast

[@JacobFisher]

I totally forgot about that! Thank you for reminding me! Completely didn’t say it in my video

[@luxuryqueen42]

Which hotel didn’t give you free breakfast? We got free breakfast in TownSuites (Marriott chain)

[@m3g0mia]

Residence inn free breakfast

[@412foto]

why has no one done anything wow in partnership with Airbnb? I kind of hate hotels these days and rarely stay at them.

[@gerryortiz7276]

Motel 6 fake gold platinum peasant plus is hands down the best in terms of rewards. Free roaches and bed bugs w each stay

[@nesadcruz7840]

What do you think of the current Promos? Easier to attain elite status

[@JacobFisher]

I do like the new promos mostly because it would have been difficult for some people to keep their elite status this past year. Most of the airlines adjusted their 2020 requirements so it’s only fitting the hotels did as well

[@nesadcruz7840]

@@JacobFisher Most airlines and some hotels auto extended all statuses for a year or more . So keeping Status isnt a problem . The current Hilton double elite nights and bonus points make it easier for those going for Status to attain it. The only problem is we would be limited to the domestic sector and don’t know when we can resume International travel to use the Status and reap the benefits. I am wondering if it’s worth doing a Mattress Run, am considering it. Am based in SE Asia where we have reasonably priced Cat 1 Hotels . Hyatt and Marriott Bonvoy are also having promos. Likely I will hold off till early next year to do my Mattress Run.

[@huete38]

A little feedback: you could have done a better job of comparing the two. If I wanted to see the website, I would have gone on the website. I appreciate the energy and your work on this though. Thank you.

[@dvferyance]

What about Wyndham?

[@comeflywithchris]

I am a current Hilton diamond (hard earn stay) and Marriott Gold (Amex platinum). I am still not sure which hotel to proceed for 2021 or beyond. Tough decision to be made...

[@JacobFisher]

Congrats on getting that diamond status! If you can keep diamond you should probably continue along that route, but this virus really changed the whole hotel landscape. If you are open to another chain then maybe check out Hyatt

[@comeflywithchris]

@@JacobFisher Thank you Jacob! I will have to check it out. Hope you are staying sane and well these days.

[@JacobFisher]

@@comeflywithchris You are most welcome! I'm doing my best, hope you are doing well during these times!

[@comeflywithchris]

@@JacobFisher Managing for sure. While I am grounded, still trying to see where I can go in 2021. Lucky Hilton is offering double points and double elite nights for stays from September to the end of the year, which also goes towards next year's diamond qualification. Hopefully I can go stay somewhere in Australia whilst I can't leave the country:))

[@GaJaDreams]

@@comeflywithchris I've been only to the "The West" of the Curio collection in Sydney. Not my favorite place though. But I'm also not sure, if switching to Marriott is not the better choice in the long run.

[@lalafl200]

Amazing! I wish Hilton gave guaranteed check out for Diamond members. Being told I can check out at twelve is annoying. At least give me one

[@JacobFisher]

It’d be very nice if they did that! One check out is so much better that twelve. Like why not just give us the extra hour. Welcome to the channel!

[@seanng33]

Usually I check out at 2-3pm free of charge (I have to ask them)

[@hb6497]

I used to be a diamond member at hilton. Never again

[@GaJaDreams]

@@seanng33 Recently got late check out until 6 pm... and 5 pm at another Hilton. Free of charge of course :-)

[@marygorton1069]

Hey love I work for hiltion just stop by the front desk and ask for a late checkout some places do a late check out until 2 pm 💖

[@jcvthud1568]

Hilton Honors is a good hotel

[@user-tb6vg1bm1j]

I plan to stay loyal to Hilton but also join Hyatt to expand my options. I prefer Hilton for resort stays and whenever Hyatt is not available due to their fewer locations compared to Hilton and Marriott. For conference stays, I prefer Hyatt. I do not have a favorable opinion of Marriott since they are owned by Mormons, and I am unsure if they are accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. However, my opinion may be biased. Additionally, Marriott partners with United Airlines, which I would prefer to avoid. Lastly, I find Hilton's credit card to be better than Marriott's.

[@muffemod]

Can you redo this video please.

[@Niagara_falls99]

Hilton you need 30 to 50% more points for free nights then Marriott!

[@baamtrazona2608]

Hilton is so damned popular.

[@bryanh8292]

2021 is not the year for travel still haha variants keep popping up maybe 2022 for me!

[@GaJaDreams]

80 nights this year already at Hilton :-D

[@Jason_The_Man]

2021 your year of travel. 😂

[@billyredden72]

Motel 6 is cheaper

[@JacobFisher]

You are correct about that

[@material___]

i’M A diaMONd MemBER I expEct mORE ouT of A HilToN PropERTy

[@TrumpTribune]

How much money you spending on breakfast where you can use that money to go scuba diving 😂

[@onestopsnacks_6502]

Marriott best

[@holtsvillehal8616]

Why are these Multimillion Dollar Hotel Chains ...NOT Embarrassed saying FREE Bottle of water or Free Internet....They should include then.... Free Automatic Hotel Entrance Door Opener so that they can ENTICE you into them to spend hundreds with them. Are these people under a rock...it's 2024 ! But by all means a free internet and bottle of water and a door on the Hotel Room ...is a status symbol ...LOL

[@ScottMitchell-jx8xs]

All Same Bs

[@kellygyger6046]

After coved the hilton and Marriott hotels are very dated and there rooms are worth $12 do not stay there

[@tzhang1]

The Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport in Burlingame is beyond unreasonable. If you want to be insulated as a paying customer, go ahead and book it. I hope you will enjoy their peloton offering. Here is what happened to me. First I checked in using the app and got my digital key. When I arrived, there is another guest in my room. We went to the concierge, they told us this happened because we shared the same last name - is this a legit reason? Anyway, they gave me a new room at a lower floor. The next day, when I check out, they asked for my credit card. This was surprising because I put my credit card down when booking and was not asked when checking in. Plus, there were two rooms assigned to me. It’s reasonable for anyone to check a few details before handing out the credit card. Not to mention that it was 8:30am, hours before the check out time. I have every right to confirm the legitimacy of the request for credit card. However, the woman at the front desk accused me of refusing to pay and interrupted me multiple times when I tried to explain to her why I needed to check a few details before putting my credit card out. Also, she threatened multiple times about calling the police without listening. If you think the above is ridiculous, hold on. After I made a few calls to the hotel customer care and my credit card company, I was ready to pay. So, I went to the front desk and asked to put down my credit card. During the process, I found out that that women was filming me using her personal phone! Without my consent!!