5 credit cards that offer a tempting hotel loyalty program for frequent travelers

If you regularly travel to destinations in India or abroad, it will be very useful if you have a credit card that offers a hotel loyalty program to its customers.

A credit card hotel loyalty program is a feature offered by certain credit cards that are co-branded with specific hotel chains. These cards are designed to integrate directly with a hotel’s loyalty program, allowing cardholders to earn additional points and enjoy exclusive benefits when they use the card to stay there.

Here we compile a short list of some of the popular hotel loyalty program credit cards that are useful for frequent travelers.

Some hotel loyalty programs:

1. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Credit Card

This credit card offers numerous benefits and features, including the following:

A. One free night reward and 10 Elite Night Credits for the first qualifying spending transaction or charge on the card

B. Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status

C. Earn 8 Marriott Bonvoy points per Rs. 150 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy

D. Earn 4 Marriott Bonvoy points per Rs. 150 spent on travel, dining and entertainment

E. Earn 2 Marriott Bonvoy points per Rs. 150 spent on all other applicable purchases

F. Free golf access 2 per quarter worldwide (Green Fee Waiver)

2. SBI Card ELITE

With SBI Card elite, you can enjoy 1,500 bonus points on the first stay and on additional stays ₹1,000 hotel credit for extended stay.

3. Standard chartered Easytrip credit card

This card offers guaranteed discounts on all travel bookings on the EaseMyTrip website/app using the promo code EMTSCB.

An instant discount of 20 percent on domestic and international hotel bookings (maximum discount of ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 respectively)

Flat 10 percent discount on domestic and international flight bookings (maximum discount of ₹1000 and ₹5,000 respectively)

4. Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card

1. This card offers a free third night stay, one free room upgrade and 50 percent off all-day dining.

2. The card also entitles you to a free one-night stay in the Asia Pacific region.

3. There is a free room upgrade.

4. There is a 50 percent discount on dining.

5. There is a free buffet lunch for 2 people at Accor hotels in India.

6. There is a 15 percent savings on the room only rate and the room with breakfast rate or the 3rd night free.

5. HDFC Infinia Credit Card Metal Edition

The credit card offers the following functions:

A. Free nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels.

B. Free Club Marriott membership for the first year.

C. Unlimited access to airport lounges worldwide for Primary and Add-on members.

D. Five reward points for each ₹150 issued

E. Global Personal Concierge – 24×7

F. Complimentary Club Marriott membership for the first year that offers up to 20 percent off dining and stays in the Asia Pacific region