Tier 1 of 4
Member
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0 nights
- wifi
Free WiFi
Diamond is achievable via Hilton Aspire card (auto-grant). Diamond gets full breakfast or $25 F&B credit at most US brands. Strong for budget-mid travelers — broadest property base of any major program.
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Tier 1 of 4
Earn via
0 nights
Free WiFi
Tier 2 of 4
Earn via
10 nights · 4 stays
+20% bonus points
5th-night-free on award stays
Free WiFi
Tier 3 of 4
Earn via
40 nights · 20 stays
Free breakfast
or $25 F&B credit at most US brands
Suite upgrade
On request, when available
+80% bonus points
Welcome amenity
Bottled water
5th-night-free on award stays
Status applies on award stays too
Free WiFi
Tier 4 of 4
Earn via
60 nights · 30 stays (Or 120K base points)
Free breakfast
or $25 F&B credit at most US brands
Lounge access
Executive lounge access at full-service brands
Suite upgrade
On request, when available
Late checkout
available
+100% bonus points
Welcome amenity
Choice of points / amenity / breakfast
5th-night-free on award stays
Status applies on award stays too
Free WiFi
These US credit cards auto-grant a Hilton Honors tier as a benefit of holding the card. The most efficient path to mid-tier status without flying or staying.

Hilton Honors American Express Card
American Express · $0/yr
Auto-grants
silver

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
American Express · $150/yr
Auto-grants
gold

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
American Express · $550/yr
Auto-grants
diamond
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