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$89
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
$89
Network
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Point Valuation
0.6–0.6 cpp (mid: 0.6)
Program & Transfers
Stay more, unlock more.
Best Western Rewards is a hotel loyalty program designed to reward paid stays and partner activity with points-based value. The program includes 5 status tiers that provide incremental benefits as activity grows. Members can earn through qualifying spend or travel activity and redeem for rewards tied to program terms and availability.
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Details & Terms
No, Best Western Rewards points never expire as long as your account remains active (at least one transaction every 24 months). Account activity can include any stay, credit card transaction, or online partner purchase.
Free night redemptions start as low as 8,000 points at budget properties and go up to 35,000-40,000 points for premium properties. Most standard Best Western hotels redeem in the 10,000-20,000 point range. There are no blackout dates.
Status Match (called Status Match No Catch) allows you to instantly match your elite status from another hotel loyalty program (Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, etc.) to Best Western without meeting any additional requirements. There is no required spending or number of nights to maintain your matched status that year.
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| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
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| Best Western Plus London Kensington | 28,000–32,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Premier Collection - San Francisco Bay | 18,000–22,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Plus Denver International Airport | 12,000–15,000 | — | — | — |
| Sadie (Best Western Luxury Collection) - Nashville | 22,000–26,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Plus Berlin | 24,000–28,000 | — | — | — |
| VOCO - Edinburgh (Best Western Collection) | 26,000–30,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Saville Hotel - London | 30,000–35,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn | 10,000–12,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Plus Amsterdam | 26,000–30,000 | — | — | — |
| WorldHotels Collection - Paris Le Marais | 28,000–32,000 | — | — | — |
| Best Western Plus Biltmore - Phoenix | 14,000–16,000 | — | — | — |
You can reach Gold status with just 5 qualifying nights in a calendar year. Free night awards count toward status qualification, so using points strategically (at smaller properties) can help you reach mid-tier benefits faster than competitors' programs.
Best Western does not have transfer partners like Marriott or Chase UR. However, it has airline and car rental partnerships where you can earn bonus miles/points on stays (250-800 points per stay with airlines like United, Southwest, Aeromexico). These are earning opportunities, not value exchange transfers.
Best Western offers two co-branded credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) with signup bonuses around 25,000-50,000 points. No annual fee versions are available, making it low-risk for earning points. Value depends on frequency of Best Western stays and willingness to use other redemption partners.
Yes, Best Western allows you to book award nights for family, friends, or companions. There are no restrictions on the name on the reservation differing from the account holder.
Pay with Points allows you to use points toward the cost of a room night at participating hotels (minimum 5,000 points required). This is useful when you're short of a full free night or want to supplement a cash booking. The points used are converted at roughly your CPP value.
Download the free BW To Go app to book stays, earn points, and manage reservations. Mobile bookings count toward elite status. You can also use the app for mobile check-in and key access at participating properties.
Most benefits (bonus points, late checkout, early check-in) are consistent, but some depend on property type and participation level. Budget brands (SureStay) offer fewer perks than upscale brands (Sadie, WorldHotels Collection). Always verify benefits at booking.
