Hilton Honors Experiences: Redeem Points for Activities, VIP Events, Concerts and More

If you’re a regular TPG reader, you know that we believe the best use of hotel points is for hotel stays, other uses are Almost always a bad idea. That’s because you typically lose value on your hotel points when you redeem them for things other than a hotel reservation.

However, Hilton Honors Experiences is determined to prove that there are other ways to redeem your Hilton points that won’t yield a hurtful return. While not all options are good deals, we’ll show you how to determine which ones are winners.

What are Hilton Honors Experiences?

Hilton Honors Experiences are a fun, non-hotel way to redeem your points. There are four main categories for Hilton Honors Experiences:

This concept isn’t unique to Hilton; other hotel loyalty programs, like Marriott Bonvoy Moments and Hyatt Find Experiences, also offer the ability to book exclusive events and adventures with points. But Hilton does have a handful of excellent value propositions.

While staying at a Hilton property, you can book tickets to the PGA Championship (both general admission and VIP), a celebrity meet and greet, Formula One passes, and even an activity.

In 2022, TPG senior writer Katie Genter redeemed 20,000 Hilton points through Hilton Experiences for a 60-minute couples massage and a four-course dinner for two.

While Experiences are not exclusively hotel-related, some may include a stay at a Hilton hotel. For example, when you book the Ultimate Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Experience, you’ll receive three nights at the New York Hilton Midtown along with various credits, welcome amenities, and access to a VIP parade viewing area.

Some are auctioned off, while others can be “purchased” instantly with points. Those that require a bid have a set deadline, after which the highest bidder wins the experience.

You can also link your Hilton account to Ticketmaster to redeem points for concerts and other events.

How to Book Hilton Honors Experiences

Booking Experiences with your points is easy. Simply go to the Hilton Honors Experiences website and start browsing. At the top of the page, you can choose from specific destinations and Experience categories. You can also choose to see all of your Experiences at once.

You can sort Experiences by number of offers, current offer, and time remaining. You can also filter your search by the number of points required and whether an Experience is an auction or available for immediate redemption. If you’re looking for an on-site Hilton experience only, there’s a filter for that, too.

Once you find an Experience that interests you, click on it to read more details. You’ll see everything included in your purchase (hotel stay, food, etc.), as well as the number of guests it includes. If you’re willing to part with your points, you can redeem your rewards and Hilton will get back to you within a couple of days with more details.

Are Hilton Honors Experiences Worth It?

Hilton Honors experiences can be absolutely worth it. In some cases, they offer excellent value for an activity you would otherwise have paid for.

For example, a yacht transfer to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi regularly costs over $1,000 per adult (before taxes and fees). But you can book the trip for just 100,000 points per adult. That means you’d get more than 1 cent per Hilton point. According to TPG’s August 2024 valuations, Hilton points are worth 0.6 cents each, making this a great redemption offer.

On the other hand, redeeming Hilton points through Ticketmaster will net you a whopping 0.2 cents per point. Just remember that as long as you get value equal to or greater than TPG’s reasonable redemption value for your rewards, you’re good to go.

Alternatively, you may simply want to book something you can’t book with money, like an intimate dinner prepared by a celebrity chef. This is something you may not be able to book otherwise, as it’s only available through Hilton Honors Experiences. If you come across an event like this, you’re the only one who can decide if it’s worth your points.

It’s also worth noting that you can purchase Hilton points for 0.5 cents each, or wait for a promotion to purchase Hilton Honors points with a bonus.

Best Credit Cards to Earn Hilton Honors Points

Hilton offers several cards that typically come with huge welcome bonuses and high cash back rates on Hilton purchases:

Hilton Aspire Card information has been independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Additionally, American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to Hilton at a 1:2 ratio (1 Amex point equals 2 Hilton points). Earning welcome bonuses on cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold CardYou can choose to transfer your Amex points to Hilton and book a Hilton Honors experience.

Bottom line

Hilton Honors Experiences give you another great way to redeem your Hilton Points. Some activities are excellent value, while others can’t even be booked with money, which means a healthy supply of Hilton Points can open up fun opportunities that most people don’t even know exist.

Tell us if you’ve ever taken advantage of Hilton Honors Experiences for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

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