With more than 8,300 locations worldwide and 24 different brands, there is a Hilton stay experience for every type of traveler. This year, Hilton® has expanded its portfolio and partnerships to include more options for travelers.

What better way to showcase the full breadth of what Hilton has to offer than to take a look at some of its most unique and exciting properties? And we’d be remiss to leave out how you can enhance future Hilton stays with some exciting limited-time welcome offers on Hilton Honors American Express Cards that expire January 8, 2025.

Here’s all the information (and inspiration) you need to book your next stay with Hilton.

Our Favorite ‘New Ways to Stay’ with Hilton

Hilton’s recent acquisitions and partnerships have not only added more destinations to its already strong lineup but also provided travelers with the opportunity to stay at properties that reflect their travel style while earning and redeeming. Hilton Honors™ Points.

Here are some of our favorites.

Graduated by Hilton Cincinnati

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Graduate school by Hilton knows a thing or two about spirit. With locations close to college campuses, Graduate by Hilton each property invites playful, gathering friends, family and fans and features decorations that pay homage to the town’s history and collegiate culture.

take Graduated by Hilton CincinnatiFor example. Located on the University of Cincinnati campus, the hotel incorporates Bearcats colors in much of its decor, but the tribute doesn’t stop there. You’ll also get a nod to the things Cincinnati is best known for, like the city’s unique take on chili and its legacy as the former headquarters of the Kenner Toy Company.

Rooms at the Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati start at $140 per night or 43,000 Hilton Honors points.

Autocamp Yosemite

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According to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, 20% of travelers will aim for outdoor adventures in the new year. Thanks to an exclusive partnership between Hilton and premier outdoor hospitality brand Autocamp, travelers can now enjoy the country’s natural splendor without sacrificing quality or comfortable amenities (not to mention hot showers).

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Autocamp locations offer a variety of accommodation options; clubhouse, social center for games, activities and refreshments; And the kitchen is a dining outlet with fresh and prepared options so you can interact with each other.

Autocamp Yosemite is located in Midpines, California, about a 35-minute drive from Yosemite’s Arch Rock entrance, though the vistas are just as scenic from the property as they are within the national park boundaries. No matter the accommodation type you choose, you can expect modern, comfortable furnishings, an outdoor fire pit with cookware and grilling supplies, and spa-inspired bath products (tents have shower facilities).

Lodging at Autocamp Yosemite starts at $179 or 47,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Nomad London

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Hilton acquired the current NoMad location in London earlier this year, with plans to expand the brand in the future. Travelers who prefer sophisticated service and award-winning food and beverages in a design-forward setting need only look to Nomad when booking their next stay while visiting some of the world’s most popular destinations.

The flagship NoMad London Hotel is in London’s West End, a short walk from Covent Garden Market, occupying the former 19th-century Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. Rooms at this boutique property feature elegant details like velvet club chairs and mosaic-tiled bathrooms, along with upscale amenities like in-room Nespresso machines, argan oil bath amenities, and comfortable bathrobes.

Rooms at Nomad London start at $474 per night or 95,000 Hilton Honors points.

Conrad Orlando

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One of the newest additions to the Conrad brand, the Conrad Orlando is less than 3 miles from Walt Disney World® Resort. For travelers looking for a combination of Hilton and Disney perks in a resort with an abundance of luxurious family-friendly amenities, there’s no better option.

Resort guests have access to a kids’ club, a private pool and the full-service Conrad Spa, all on property, as well as a 20-acre tropical beach with crystal clear water, golf and dining facilities at the larger Evermore Orlando. Resort complex. Thanks to its status as a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel, guests can enjoy free transportation to and from Disney theme parks and use the on-site concierge team to assist with personal theme park needs.

Some rooms at the Conrad Orlando overlook the crystal clear waters of Evermore Bay, with some poolside rooms offering direct access to the pool deck. In addition to standard rooms and suites, Conrad Orlando offers family suites, each with bunk beds, a private balcony and two full bathrooms that sleep up to six guests, as well as newly unveiled wellness-focused guest rooms.

Rooms at the Conrad Orlando start at $512 per night or 90,000 Hilton Honors points.

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

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Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown Provides a stylish stay for both business and leisure travelers. There are several indoor and outdoor spaces where you can work or “talk shop” in the morning, plus a rooftop pool lounge and TopGolf swing suites for relaxing and recharging.

The Tempo Hilton Nashville Downtown is less than a block from Nashville’s buzzing Broadway scene and convenient to some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Music City Center, the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Guest rooms are designed to fully accommodate the needs of the modern traveller, with well-lit areas for working and getting ready for the day, with thoughtful design touches such as cooling bed linens and Bluetooth speakers in bathroom mirrors. You can also choose the Peloton Wellness Room with a selection of recovery equipment including Peloton spin bikes, TRX resistance bands, yoga mats and blocks, and Therabody Theragun.

Rooms at the Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown start at $89 per night or 28,000 Hilton Honors points.

How to get more from your Hilton stay

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Regardless of where you choose to stay, Hilton’s cobranded credit cards offer valuable benefits. Also, with their present Elevated welcome offers, they can help you earn points that you can redeem for reward stays.

If you’re interested in a no-annual-fee card (see Rates and Fees), consider the Hilton Honors American Express Card. You can receive an elevated offer of 100,000 Hilton Honor Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. Offer ends on January 8, 2025. Conditions apply.

You’ll also get automatic Hilton Honors Silver status, which includes benefits like bonus points on top of Hilton Honors base points earned on paid stays and a fifth night free when you book a standard room stay with just points. Conditions apply.

Currently, when you apply and are approved for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card you can earn 165,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after spending $3,000 in purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. This welcome offer, which ends on January 8, 2025, is worth $990 according to TPG’s December 2024 valuation, but that’s not all you’ll get with this card. Conditions apply.

One of the most valuable ongoing benefits of this card, which has a $150 annual fee (see rates and fees), is automatic Hilton Honors Gold status. This benefit comes with the same benefits as Hilton Silver status, plus room upgrades at select properties when space is available and complimentary food-and-beverage credit (available at select brands in the US). Conditions apply.

So, how far can those points take you? Most Hilton Awards range from 5,000 to 150,000 Hilton Honors points per night for a standard room, so you can spend a night or two at a luxury resort or stretch those points into a four- or five-night stay at a budget-friendly property. .

The bottom line

With Hilton’s ever-expanding portfolio, you have new ways to stay, no matter where your travels take you. If you want to make the most of your stay, don’t forget to take advantage of the current elevated welcome offers on some Hilton’s most popular cards.

Whether you’re returning to your alma mater for the big homecoming game or want a place where you can enjoy the great outdoors and indoors, there’s a Hilton stay for you.

For Hilton Honors American Express Card rates and fees, click here.
For Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card rates and fees, click here.

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