Award nights

Free-night certificates, longer award stays and card free nights.

Which hotel programs discount longer award stays, how to book so the discount applies, and how it changes the cost per night.

Updated November 4, 2026

Caps, top-ups, peak dates and the expiry trap: how to use a hotel free-night certificate well, and what to do when it's about to expire.

Updated November 4, 2026

A break-even test for hotel co-branded cards: the free-night certificate you would actually use against the annual fee, plus any status or earning.

Updated November 4, 2026