{"id":247381,"date":"2022-06-03T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=247381"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:36:38","slug":"best-hotel-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hotel-credit-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hotel Credit Cards to Get Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When I started traveling the world, I stayed in hostels. Money was tight and hostels were cheap so it was a no-brainer. Plus, hostels were a great way to connect with other backpackers and make friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still love hostels but I’ve gotten older and want more luxury, space, and privacy. However, I’m still a budget traveler at heart and I hate paying hundreds of dollars for a room I’m just going to be in for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the art of collecting points and miles<\/a>, which can be used for free things like hotel rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I’ve used points to earn countless free stays at hotels, which has saved me thousands and thousands of dollars in accommodation (tools like Awayz<\/a> are great for helping you maximize hotel points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a casual tourist or a die-hard backpacker, every traveler needs at least one hotel credit card in their wallet. These cards come with big welcome bonuses, cool perks, and free nights that can help you save money on accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the major hotel brands have multiple cards but the below are my favorites from each brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Hotel Credit Cards for…<\/p>\n