Hotel elite status
Hotel elite status is a travel benefit on 15 cards in the Madeen catalog. Complimentary or accelerated elite status with a hotel loyalty program, unlocking perks like upgrade. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is Hotel elite status?
Complimentary or accelerated elite status with a hotel loyalty program, unlocking perks like upgrades and late checkout. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards include Hotel elite status?
15 catalog cards match Hotel elite status by title or taxonomy. Table ranks by Madeen effective rate in the strongest spend category. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Is Hotel elite status worth it?
Weigh Hotel elite status against annual fees on related cards. A perk matters only if you would use it and the fee is offset by spend or credits. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Rewards Mastercard | FNBO | Dining | 4.6% | $0 |
| Best Western Rewards Premium Mastercard | FNBO | Dining | 4.6% | $0 |
| Aeroplan Card | Chase | Dining | 4.5% | $95 |
| Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Credit Card | Chase | Travel | 4% | $795 |
| J.P. Morgan Reserve | Chase | Travel | 4% | $795 |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card | Chase | Travel | 4% | $795 |
| Hilton Honors Business | American Express | Dining | 3% | $95 |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass | American Express | Dining | 3% | $150 |
| The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley | American Express | Travel | 3% | $695 |
| The Platinum Card | American Express | Travel | 3% | $895 |
| American Express Platinum Card for Schwab | American Express | Travel | 3% | $695 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Business | American Express | Dining | 2.8% | $125 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express | American Express | Dining | 2.8% | $250 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $250 |
| IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.5% | $99 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hotel elite status on a credit card?
- Complimentary or accelerated elite status with a hotel loyalty program, unlocking perks like upgrades and late checkout. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- How many cards include Hotel elite status?
- Madeen lists 15 cards with Hotel elite status or a matching benefit title in our catalog snapshot. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Does Madeen guarantee approval or bonus eligibility?
- No. Madeen summarizes public catalog and issuer information for education. Approval, offers, and benefit enrollment are controlled by issuers and can change. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-01. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.