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The best credit card for ski hotels in Park City.

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Why this card

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card for ski hotels in Park City.

Park City and Deer Valley have the Stein Eriksen Lodge (independent, on FHR), Waldorf Astoria Park City, St Regis Deer Valley, and Montage Deer Valley. The Pendry Park City is on Hilton's LXR collection. Marriott has the Marriott MountainSide at the base.

Annual fee

$550

Best earn rate

14 points per dollar at Hiltons, automatic Diamond, $400 in annual credits

Signup bonus

Currently 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Waldorf Astoria Park City and Pendry Park City are both Diamond-friendly properties. Diamond breakfast in ski country saves $80 to $100 per day for two. Waldorf award rates run 95,000 to 120,000 points a night against $900 to $1,400 cash peak week. The annual free weekend night cert at the Waldorf during a non-peak winter week (early December, mid-January, late March) recoups the card fee instantly. The $400 Hilton resort credit applies at the Waldorf.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card.

St Regis Deer Valley and Montage Deer Valley are both Marriott properties and the 85K free night cert covers a shoulder week. Platinum upgrades at the St Regis Deer Valley to a fireplace suite are reliably generous and worth $300 per night.

American ExpressAnnual fee $650

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecHilton Honors American Express Aspire CardMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Annual fee$550$650
Best earn rate14 points per dollar at Hiltons, automatic Diamond, $400 in annual creditsSee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Park City is 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International (SLC), which makes it the easiest major US ski destination to access. Skip the rental car if you are staying ski-in-ski-out and use the free city bus system, which connects Park City and Deer Valley resorts. Sundance Film Festival in mid-January spikes hotel rates more than ski demand does.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for ski hotels in Park City?

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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card from American Express. Waldorf Astoria Park City and Pendry Park City are both Diamond-friendly properties. Annual fee is $550.

How many points do you need for a free night in Park City?

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Roughly 95,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Park City. Cash rate is around $850 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card a better choice for ski hotels in Park City?

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St Regis Deer Valley and Montage Deer Valley are both Marriott properties and the 85K free night cert covers a shoulder week. Platinum upgrades at the St Regis Deer Valley to a fireplace suite are reliably generous and worth $300 per night. Annual fee is $650.