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Cards with the best hotel elite status ranked by coverage and overall value.
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Capital One
Cards with the best hotel elite status ranked by coverage and overall value.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Capital One
Cards with the best hotel elite status ranked by coverage and overall value.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Capital One
Citi
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Hotels Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 7.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $668 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | $7.20 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Hotels Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 7.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $668 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | $7.20 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Hotels Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 7.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $668 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | $7.20 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 4.6¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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