New And Improved Perks Part Of Choice Hotels Choice Privileges Rewards Program

This post is part of a partnership with Choice Hotels. I have received rewards points in exchange for sharing information about the program. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

I like the concept of loyalty programs. I absolutely love the one that my grocery store has. I get discounted pricing. And, their system earns me things like free hams and turkeys at the holidays, based upon what I’ve spent.  I find the program very useful because it saves me money, and because it gives me the freedom to shop as I like and rewards me for doing business there. Choice Hotels recently made some major changes to their Choice Privileges rewards program that will make it more useful than ever for members.
“The exciting new changes to our Choice Privileges program mark a major milestone in Choice Hotels’ history,” said Jamie Russo, VP of Loyalty and Customer Engagement. “While many rewards programs continue to decrease the value of benefits for their guests, we’re building a loyalty program that gives more and faster perks to travelers starting right when they join. We have built these new features around guests, and we want them to feel constantly rewarded by the new Choice Privileges wherever their travels take them.”

Over 25 million Choice Privileges members will receive greater and faster value from some of the program’s exciting new features, which include:

• Your Extras. Weekday travelers can earn a special reward — a little something ‘extra’ — right when they check in. For each qualifying stay that includes at least 1 weekday night (any night Sun. through Thurs.), the member can earn a special reward of their choice. U.S members have 5 options, varying from Fuel Rewards® savings at participating Shell locations to Amazon.com credit. International members have 2 options: 500 bonus points or 100 airline miles from participating airline carriers.
• FlexRewards. Get to a free night faster— Members can redeem points for free nights at discounted point levels at participating hotels, varying by season. There will be up to 2,000 hotels reduced during either the weekdays or weekend at any time.
• Digital Gift Cards. The first hotel company to offer immediate in-app gift card downloads, Choice Privileges members can receive instant gratification with new digital gift cards.
• Keep Your Points. As long as members stay active by completing a qualifying activity at least once every 18 months, they get to keep their points.
• 10 Points per Dollar. All 5,500 Choice Hotels now earn 10 points per dollar spent – including economy and extended stay hotels, such as MainStay Suites, Suburban, EconoLodge and Rodeway Inn. And, during our award winning promotions, it is now easier than ever to qualify since members no longer need to stay two consecutive nights at economy brands.

There are four different Choice Privileges Rewards Membership Levels under the recently updated program – Members, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

MEMBERS LEVEL

• Express reservations and check-in
• Extended check-out as late as 2 p.m**
• From extra points to gift cards to free nights – members have access to some of the most rewarding promotions around
• Choose a collectible coaster at check-in (good for a free beverage at the bar) or 250 bonus points for stays at Cambria^® hotels & suites

GOLD LEVEL

• 10 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
• 10% elite point bonus
• Book 50 days in advance for reward nights
• Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
• Exclusive Elite member offers
• Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites^®  hotels.

PLATINUM LEVEL

• 20 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
• 25% elite point bonus
• Extended booking window of 75 days in advance for reward nights
• Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
• Exclusive Elite member offers
• Elite luggage tags (US members only)
• Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites^®  hotels.

DIAMOND LEVEL

• 40 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
• 50% elite point bonus
• Extended booking window of 100 days in advance for reward nights
• Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
• Exclusive Elite member offers inserts (US members only)
• Elite luggage tags (US members only)
• Complimentary room upgrade*
• Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites^®  hotels.

I love the idea of a rewards program that helps my money go farther. By using points to reserve a room, I have that much more money to spend on my family and the vacation itself. The flexibility of the Choice Privileges program are great. You can choose whether you want to use fewer points by traveling during the week. You can also choose to save points or even splurge in your decision as to which property to stay at, since the hotels are all priced differently. And best of all, your points will not expire as long as you remain an active member. To keep your membership active, you only need to have qualifying activity every 18 months.
Here’s a brief video about the exciting changes to the Choice Privileges Rewards Program.

Click here to join Choice Privileges today for free. For full information about the new Choice Privileges rewards program, visit www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges. You can also keep up with Choice Hotels on social media, on Facebook and Twitter.

Which of the new Choice Privileges rewards do you like the most?