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Where to sleep on points near every Ikon Pass resort for winter 2026–27, across World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Choice Privileges and Wyndham Rewards. For each stay we flag the status perk that actually matters at 7 a.m. on a powder day.
Sixty nights a year buys the most consistently honoured top-tier status in hotel loyalty. Here is what it gets you, and where it falls short.
Hilton Honors members with Silver status or higher can now apply points to eligible charges on their folio during Digital Check Out in the Hilton Honors App, starting at 150 hotels in the United States.
Chase and IHG launched a new $350 Premier Select card with automatic Platinum Elite on October 1, 2026, raised the listed fees on Premier and the business card, and moved Premier's automatic status down to Gold.
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United moved the application deadline for its Switch to Better Wi-Fi status match from October 15 to October 22, 2026, giving Delta and American elites one more week to apply.
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The Epic Pass covers 90+ resorts for 2026–27, but the points map over it is uneven: two of the best redemptions in skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek, a Marriott stronghold from Whistler to Verbier to Rusutsu, and famous towns where no loyalty program has a hotel at all.
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Every World of Hyatt milestone from 20 nights to 150, what is on offer at each, and which choice I make.
A modern, lively and upscale hotel in the center of Prague, capped off by its spectacular breakfast offering.
Upscale, refined luxury that is fitting for a city that feels just as grandiose.
A luxurious, classically themed hotel with beautiful art and intentional design, renowned in Ho Chi Minh City for its exceptional service.
The Regent Phu Quoc blends modern minimalist design with Southeast Asian charm — a truly aspirational resort, in a not-so-aspirational location.
A slightly dated but still luxurious Park Hyatt in a wonderful location — a top-tier option for anyone staying in Busan.
A decent value option in the center of downtown Denver. You get what you pay for here.
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