Hilton is expanding its Hilton Honors loyalty programme with the introduction of a new top-tier status, Diamond Reserve, debuting in January 2026. The tier offers enhanced benefits including Confirmable Upgrade Rewards at the time of booking, guaranteed late checkout, and exclusive 24/7 customer service.
Gold and Diamond statuses will also become more accessible. Gold can now be earned with 25 nights per year, down from 40, while Diamond requires 50 nights instead of 60. Members retain benefits such as early confirmation of space-available room upgrades, daily food and beverage credits or continental breakfast, executive lounge access for Diamond, and increased Points earnings.
Diamond Reserve is designed for Hilton’s most loyal travellers, achievable with 80 nights and US$18,000 annual eligible spend. The Confirmable Upgrade Reward allows members to secure premium room upgrades, including one-bedroom suites, for stays of up to seven nights at eligible properties, including Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, and Signia by Hilton. Other perks include priority access to executive lounges and Premium Clubs, 120 per cent Points bonus on stays, and personalised support through dedicated service teams.
Hilton Honors continues to offer flexible redemption options, no blackout dates, no resort fees on reward stays, and the Fifth Night Free benefit. Members can also combine Points and money for reward bookings across Hilton’s portfolio of more than 9,000 hotels, including over 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties and more than 450 boutique hotels through the partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Chris Nassetta, Hilton president and CEO, said: “Members have told us they are looking for more personal recognition and meaningful rewards throughout their travel journey. Hilton Honors (delivers) what matters most to our members: making loyalty both more accessible and more rewarding, in more places around the world.”
