{"id":66862,"date":"2024-01-06T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/06\/top-reasons-to-get-the-amex-hilton-aspire-card-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-01-06T15:00:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T15:00:34","slug":"top-reasons-to-get-the-amex-hilton-aspire-card-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/06\/top-reasons-to-get-the-amex-hilton-aspire-card-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top reasons to get the Amex Hilton Aspire card &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a> to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">best hotel credit cards<\/a> currently on the market, despite its $550 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), because its perks easily offset this significant cost and then some.<\/p>\n<p><em>The information for the Hilton Aspire Amex card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-Express-Hilton-Aspire.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The card is currently offering a 180,000-point bonus after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening, which, based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s most recent monthly valuations<\/a>, is worth $1,080. The offer ends on Jan. 17.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/why-hiltons-top-credit-card-has-me-switching-my-hotel-loyalty\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why Hilton&#8217;s top credit card has me switching my hotel loyalty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From airline fee credits to Hilton elite status and high earning rates, here are six reasons the Hilton Honors Aspire Card is worth adding to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"top-tier-elite-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Top-tier elite status<\/h2>\n<p>Quite possibly, the greatest perk that comes with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspire card<\/a> is complimentary <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/top-benefits-hilton-diamond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors Diamond status<\/a> for the primary cardholder. Unlike the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span>, you&#8217;ll receive this status as long as your card account is open, without having to reach any minimum spend.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:63.82428940568475%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/07\/WAChengdu_Brasserie_HR.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE WALDORF ASTORIA CHENGDU\/PHOTO COURTESY OF HILTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Diamond status comes with 100% bonus points, executive-floor lounge access, free breakfast and room upgrades, among other benefits. It&#8217;s typically earned after 30 stays or 60 nights or by earning 120,000 base points in a calendar year (which equates to $12,000 in spending).<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hilton-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is Hilton Honors elite status worth?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"up-to-three-reward-nights-each-year\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Up to three reward nights each year<\/h2>\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspire Card<\/a>, you&#8217;ll receive one night at <a href=\"https:\/\/hiltonhonors3.hilton.com\/en\/promotions\/weekend-reward.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">almost any Hilton property worldwide<\/a> after opening your account and again each year on your cardmember anniversary. You&#8217;ll also receive a second and third night when you spend $30,000 and $60,000 on the card in a calendar year, respectively.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.65291812744896%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2017\/06\/DSC06246.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">BENJI STAWSKI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As long as the property is eligible and there&#8217;s a room available, this benefit has no exclusions, so even infrequent travelers should be able to take advantage of this perk and save hundreds of dollars a year.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-hilton-amex-free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maximizing Amex Hilton free night certificates<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"200-airline-fee-credit\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">$200 airline-fee credit<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Aspire<\/a> comes with an annual up to $200 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-triggers-amex-airline-incidental-fee-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">airline incidental fee credit<\/a> that can be used to offset travel costs. The credit is up to $50 each calendar quarter, and eligible purchases are those made directly with an airline or through amextravel.com<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/hilton\/how-to-maximize-the-hilton-amex-aspire-card\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to maximize the Amex Hilton Aspire card<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"400-hilton-resort-statement-credit\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">$400 Hilton resort statement credit<\/h2>\n<p>Each cardmember year \u2014 defined by the date you opened the account \u2014 you will receive up to a total of $400 in statement credits to spend at <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.hilton.com\/en\/resorts\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eligible Hilton resorts<\/a>. The credit is bi-annual. Thereforee, cardholders receive up to $200 between January to June and July to December.<\/p>\n<p>The best part about this benefit is that it&#8217;s not limited to incidental charges, such as meals and spa treatment. It can also be used toward room rates and taxes, effectively getting you another night or two at one of the eligible resorts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Hilton-Moorea-Lagoon-Resort-Spa-Exterior-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">HILTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Putting aside all of the card&#8217;s other benefits, the $200 airline-fee credit and $400 resort credit alone offset the card&#8217;s $550 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ways-to-use-amex-hilton-aspire-resort-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">5 ways to use the Amex Hilton Aspire $250 resort credit<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"up-to-100-hilton-on-property-credit\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Up to $100 Hilton on-property credit<\/h2>\n<p>Each time you book at least a two-night paid stay at a participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels &amp; Resorts or Conrad Hotels &amp; Resorts property through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiltonhonorsaspirecard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HiltonHonorsAspireCard.com<\/a> by verifying your card number or by mentioning code ZZAAP1 when booking by phone, you&#8217;ll receive up to a $100 credit for incidentals during your stay.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Best-Waldorf-Astoria-Hotels_Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah_FB.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WALDORF ASTORIA DUBAI PALM JUMEIRAH\/FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike the resort credit, this really is just for incidentals and can&#8217;t be used to cover the cost of the room or property fees. However, it can still be an extremely valuable perk if you spend two or more nights at eligible properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/4-reasons-why-the-hilton-aspire-card-is-the-best-premium-card-for-families\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4 reasons why the Hilton Aspire Card is the best premium card for families<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"impressive-earning-rates\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Impressive earning rates<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspire card<\/a> earns you a whopping 14 points per dollar on paid stays within the Hilton portfolio. Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s valuation of 0.6 cents per Hilton Honors point<\/a>, that&#8217;s an 8.4% return on spending \u2014 much more rewarding than <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/hilton\/hilton-surpass-best-hilton-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">any other cobranded hotel card<\/a>. Since the card comes with complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status, and one of the benefits of that status is a 100% point bonus for Hilton stays (or 20 points per dollar at most Hilton properties), you&#8217;ll actually be earning a total of 34 points per dollar on most Hilton stays as a cardholder, meaning a 20.4% return.<\/p>\n<p>While not as competitive for other travel purchases as premium cards such the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211836&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a>, you&#8217;ll also earn 7 points per dollar spent (a 4.2% return) on flights booked directly with airlines or at amextravel.com, car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies and at U.S. restaurants; and 3 points per dollar (a 1.8% return) on all other spend with the card.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to choose the best Hilton credit card for you<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons to love the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire, and it&#8217;s pretty easy to maximize its benefits to more than offset its annual fee \u2014 even if you don&#8217;t routinely stay at Hilton hotels. With perks such as top-tier elite status and 34 points per dollar earned on stays with the brand, the card sets a new precedent for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hotel cobranded credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/reviews\/hilton-amex-aspire-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Amex Hilton Aspire card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Hilton Aspire Card, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/7-reasons-to-get-amex-hilton-aspire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We consider the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card to be one of the best hotel credit cards currently on the market, despite its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees), because its perks easily offset this significant cost and then some. 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