It can be fairly easy to earn points with hotel rewards programs. Most programs reward you based on how often you stay, but you can also earn points through partner merchants or by using a hotel-branded credit card. You can even collect points when booking your accommodation through Skyscanner.

So, which hotel rewards program is right for you? It all depends on your needs and business or holiday destinations. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve searched the best hotel rewards programs in Canada and beyond to help you decide which brand to sign up for before your next stay.

Top tips about the best hotel loyalty programs

Before signing up for a hotel rewards program, keep a few things in mind:

• Always check the terms and conditions for earning and redeeming points.

• Sticking to one hotel chain is the best way to earn points and redeem the most benefits. But don’t let that stop you from booking other accommodation. Signing up for their free entry-level rewards system lets you enjoy their perks, too.

• Hotel rewards programs are a great opportunity to enhance your stay, wherever you are in the world.

• Look for loyalty programs such as BMO Rewards, Air Miles, and Aeroplan, which can be redeemed toward hotel stays.

• Find the best rates on hotels with Skyscanner’s search engines, helpful tools, and travel app. 

What are the best hotel rewards programs in Canada?

Below, we’ve gathered the best hotel loyalty programs in Canada, so you know which ones are worth signing up for and how to get the most value out of your next stay.

Marriott Bonvoy Rewards

Following Marriott International's acquisition of Starwood Hotels, its two loyalty programs were combined into what’s now known as the Marriott Bonvoy program. Bonvoy includes more than 8,500 properties worldwide, including brands like Delta Hotels. 

Members earn 10 points per $1 USD spent on eligible hotel charges, including room, dining, drinks, spa, and golf charges. Extended-stay brands like Element®, Residence Inn®, and TownePlace Suites® offer reduced earn rates of 5 points per $1 USD. 

Top member benefits

All Bonvoy members receive free WiFi and exclusive member rates. As you move through the tiers, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador, perks expand to include bonus points, late checkout, larger discounts, and room upgrades. Reward points can also be redeemed for hotel rooms, flights, cocktails, meals, spa experiences, gift cards, and more. 

Participating brands

You can earn and redeem points across their portfolio, including St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, Aloft, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels, Element, Four Points, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, EDITION, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Executive Apartments, Protea Hotels, and Delta Hotels.

Membership expiry

Your Marriott BonVoy membership will expire after 24 consecutive months of inactivity. Frequent travellers can achieve Lifetime Silver Elite status after staying 250 eligible nights and maintaining five years of elite status.

IHG One Rewards

InterContinental Hotels Group has evolved its loyalty program into IHG One Rewards, covering more than 6,000 properties worldwide. Members can earn points on stays and redeem them for hotel stays or even transfer them to airline partners. Points can also be used for gift cards, experiences, and rewards through the IHG online catalogue.

Top member benefits

All members enjoy free internet access during their stay and exclusive hotel rates. As you advance through the tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond), your perks expand to include late checkout, room upgrades, priority check-in, and welcome amenities. You can even unlock food and beverage rewards and milestone benefits.

Participating brands

You can earn and redeem points at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurants, HUALUXE, and Avid.

Membership expiry 

IHG One Rewards never expire for elite members. Base members need to keep their account active at least once every 12 months by staying at a participating hotel or redeeming points.

Hilton Honors Hotel Rewards

Hilton loyalists will love their Hilton Honors reward membership. Members earn 10 base points for every $1 USD spent on eligible stays across their brands, with bonus points rewarded through promotions and co-branded credit cards (the fastest way to rack up bonus points for your next stay). 

Top member benefits

Hilton Honors points can be used for hotel stays, airfares, car rentals, cruise certificates, concerts, dining experiences, online shopping, and more. Base-level members enjoy discounted rates, digital check-in, room selection, and digital key access. As you advance the tiers (Silver, Gold, Diamond), benefits expand to include room upgrades, late checkout, food and beverage credits, and complimentary breakfast. They also offer no resort fees on reward stays.

Participating brands

You can earn and redeem Hilton Honors points at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Tru, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Grand Vacations. 

Membership expiry 

Points expire after 24 months of inactivity. The good news is that any earnings or redemptions reset the clock, making it easy to keep your account active.

Wyndham Hotel Rewards

The best thing about Wyndham Rewards is how easy it is to understand its rewards program. You’ll earn 10 points for every $1 USD spent on hotel stays or 1,000 points per stay—whichever is more. At some properties, you’ll earn points on your total hotel bill, not just the room rate. Not only that, but you can also boost your earnings via their branded credit card, qualifying car rental companies, fuel partners, and more. 

Wyndham Rewards also partners with several frequent flyer programs, giving you the option to convert your hotel points into airline miles.  

Top member benefits

Wyndham Rewards members receive complimentary WiFi, special rates, points that roll over to the next calendar year, and free nights starting at 7,500 points! You can redeem points at over 50,000 participating hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals around the world. 

The “go-fast” option even allows you to redeem as few as 1,500 to 6,000 points plus cash for discounted stays. The free stays even apply to all-inclusive properties, so you won’t need to worry about meals.

Participating brands 

Rack up points at La Quinta, AmericInn, Baymont Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Dazzler Hotels, Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Esplendor Boutique Hotels, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Trademark Collection, TRYP by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Grand, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Garden, and participating Caesars Entertainment Properties.

Membership expiry

Wyndham Rewards points expire four years after they’re earned, regardless of your activity. Your account may become completely inactive after 60 consecutive months without earning or redeeming points.

Best Western Hotel Rewards

Best Western hotels have long catered to budget-minded business and family travellers, and the Best Western loyalty program is no different. Members can earn points through hotel stays and several travel partners. They even have a status match program that lets you bring your elite status from any other hotel rewards program to Best Western Rewards. 

Top member benefits

The best thing about Best Western Rewards is that your points never expire. There are also no blackout dates on reward nights, so you can redeem points whenever the travel bug hits. Elite members can unlock added perks like bonus points, room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out. Points can also be redeemed for gift cards, shopping, car rentals, and dining experiences.

Participating brands

You can earn and redeem reward points at more than 4,500 Best Western properties worldwide, including the Best Western, Best Western Plus, Best Western Premier, and BW Signature Collection.

Membership expiry

Best Western points don’t expire, so once you’ve earned them, they’re yours to keep.

Choice Privileges Rewards

You’ll find Choice Hotels across Canada, the US, Australia, and over 40 other countries around the globe. Their free Choice Privileges hotel rewards program lets you earn 10 points per $1 USD spent on eligible stays, with free nights starting at as little as 8,000 points.

Top member benefits

Choice hotel rewards members enjoy exclusive rates, express reservations and check-in, and bonus point promotions throughout the year. Points can be redeemed for free nights, fuel rewards, gift cards, and even transferred to airline partners like Aeropan and other frequent flyer programs. As you move up tiers (Gold, Platinum, Diamond), you’ll unlock bonus points, early check-in, late checkout, and room upgrades.

Participating brands

Score points at Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Mainstay Suites, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Suburban Studios, Cambria Hotels, and the Ascend Hotel Collection.

Membership expiry

No stay, no play. If your account is inactive for more than 18 months, your membership and existing points will be gone forever. 

Air Miles Hotel Rewards

Air Miles is one of Canada’s most loved rewards programs. Instead of earning hotel-specific points, you collect Miles through everyday spending and partner offers, then redeem them for Dream Rewards.

You can book hotels through your Air Miles travel portal, with options for stays at major brands such as Hilton, Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Best Western. 

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Rewards

If you have a BMO credit card, you’re automatically earning points through the BMO Rewards program. Depending on your card, you’ll receive up to three points for every $1 spent using your credit card. 

Once you’ve accumulated enough points (14,000 points equals a $100 credit), you can book hotels via the BMO Rewards online booking system. There are no blackout dates, and if you don’t have enough points, you can charge the difference onto your card. 

Aeroplan Rewards for hotels

Another way to score free hotel nights is by signing up for Aeroplan. Not only will you gain points from flights with their partner airlines, but you’ll also collect points on car rentals, hotel stays, retail, banking services, magazine subscriptions, and more. 

Once you’ve racked up the points, you can redeem them for hotel bookings for stays around the world. Partner and redeeming hotels include Accor Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, and more.

Start redeeming your rewards today

Ready to redeem your rewards points? Search for the best hotel rates around the world with Skyscanner’s easy-to-use hotel search tool below. Just enter where and when for a list of the best hotels available at your next holiday destination. Narrow your search using the filters to customize your results, or search by location using the ‘show map’ function. 

Disclaimer: Information correct as of April 9, 2026, obtained from Marriott Bonvoy, IHG Rewards, Hilton Honors, Wyndham, Best Western, Choice Hotels, BMO, Air Miles, and Aeroplan websites. Always check their websites for the latest guidance before booking a trip.