Hilton is running a targeted promotion that could help you accelerate your path to elite status, but you’ll need to log in to see if you’re among the lucky recipients (I was not!).

The offer is straightforward: earn double nights on your next stay at any Hilton property worldwide. Those extra nights count toward both tier status qualification and milestone bonuses, making this particularly valuable if you’re close to reaching the next elite tier or hitting a threshold for bonus points.

To take advantage, you’ll need to register by December 31, 2026, and complete your stay within 4 months of registration. The promotion appears to be invitation-only, so your best bet is to log in to your Hilton Honors account and check whether you’re targeted.

How Double Nights Can Accelerate Your Elite Status

For context, Hilton’s elite status tiers are based on the number of nights stayed or points earned within a calendar year. Silver status requires 10 nights, Gold requires 25 nights, and Diamond requires 50 nights, and the new Diamond Reserve tier requires 80 nights. If you’re sitting at 15 nights and planning a 5-night stay, this promotion would effectively give you 10 nights of credit, putting you at 25 nights total and pushing you into Gold territory.

The same logic applies to milestone bonuses. Hilton awards bonus points at various thresholds throughout the year, and double nights could help you reach those milestones faster without actually staying more frequently.

Registration and Timing Considerations

Since you have until December 31, 2026, to register and 4 months from registration to complete your stay, there’s some flexibility in timing. If you’re targeted, you could register now and book a stay anytime in the first few months of 2027, or wait until later in the year if that aligns better with your travel plans.

Just remember that this is a one-time bonus, it applies to your next stay only, not multiple stays. So if you’re planning both a weekend trip and a longer vacation, you’ll want to apply the promotion to whichever stay gives you the most nights.

Check Your Account

The promotion is targeted, so not everyone will see it. If you’re already planning a Hilton stay in the next few months, this essentially gives you a free boost toward elite benefits, assuming you’re included in the offer. Worth a quick login to find out.