Best Credit Cards with Hotel Elite Status in 2026

American Express

• +Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status — Enrollment or account linking required. Enroll each eligible Card Member through American Express using their existing or newly joined Marriott Bonvoy account. Remain an eligible Platinum Card Member; card must not be cancelled or past due and Marriott membership must remain in good standing. Generally allow 3 to 5 business days, sometimes longer. Confirm continued enrollment after card replacement.; Enroll through the Amex Benefits section or call the number on the card.; Provide the eligible Card Member Marriott Bonvoy number; enrollment is not established by this search.; Basic Platinum and Additional Platinum Card Members; not every additional-card type; While eligible or until American Express terminates the benefit; Using status benefits remains subject to Marriott qualifying-booking terms; Fine Hotels + Resorts may be combined under the reviewed Amex terms.. Your eligibility and completion of requirements are not verified.
• +Car Rental Elite Status
• +Est. $1,367/yr in usable credits could cover the $895 fee — actual value depends on use and eligibility

Chase

• +IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status — Enrollment or account linking required. Activate by linking the primary cardmember IHG One Rewards account on Chase.com or Chase Mobile; join IHG first if necessary. Allow up to 3 weeks after linking. Benefits start after enrollment and are not retroactive. Keep the credit card account open and the IHG account in good standing; provide the IHG number when reserving or checking in.; Link the primary cardmember IHG One Rewards account on Chase.com or Chase Mobile to activate.; Primary personal Reserve cardmember only; activation is not established by this search.; Primary personal Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmember. Offer valid through 2027-12-31. Your eligibility and completion of requirements are not verified.
• +100,000 points bonus (~$1,800 value)
• +Est. $1,063/yr in usable credits could cover the $795 fee — actual value depends on use and eligibility

Chase

• +IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status — Offered automatically to eligible cardholders. Remain an IHG One Rewards Premier cardmember.; IHG One Rewards Premier credit cardmember; While you remain a Premier cardmember; allow 6 to 8 weeks after account opening.. Your eligibility and completion of requirements are not verified.
• +Up to 190,000 points bonus in stages (~$1,080 value counts the first 180,000 points)
• +Est. $140/yr in usable credits offset part of the $150 fee — actual value depends on use and eligibility