Best Western Rewards is the loyalty program of the Best Western portfolio of hotels and suites. The program, formerly called the Gold Crown Club, was rechristened “Best Western Rewards” in 2008. Best Western operates more than 4,100 properties worldwide, including over 2,000 in North America alone.
What Hotels Are in the Best Western Portfolio?
The following hotels and resorts make up the Best Western portfolio and participate in the Best Western Rewards program:
| Aiden | Best Western | Best Western Premier | Best Western Plus |
| Best Western Signature Collection | BW Premier Collection | Executive Residency | Glo by Best Western |
| Sadie | SureStay Plus | SureStay Collection | Vib |
How to Earn Points with Best Western
The easiest way to earning Best Western Rewards points is through booking eligible stays at participating Best Western properties worldwide.
Eligible stays are defined as stays that are not booked through a tour operator, through a discount travel website or app (such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotels.com, Priceline, etc.), or with other discounted rates – including employee rates.
Status Bonuses
The amount of points a guest earns with eligible stays at Best Western varies depending upon their membership tier in the Rewards program. These points-earning rates break down as follows:
| Status tier | Blue | Gold | Platinum | Diamond | Diamond Select |
| Qualifications to achieve status tier | N/A | 5 nights, 3 stays or 5,000 points | 7 nights, 5 stays or 7,500 points | 15 nights, 10 stays or 15,000 points | 25 nights, 20 stays or 25,000 points |
| Bonus points for eligible stays | 10X points | 10% | 15% | 30% | 50% |
| Points never expire | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| No blackout dates | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Exclusive reservation line | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Free night redemptions count toward elite status | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Early check-in | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Late checkout | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Exclusive member rates | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Complimentary water and points upon arrival | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Current status level maintained through March 31, 2024 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
*See below for more information on these elite tiers
Travel Partners
Best Western has partnerships with over 30 airlines and frequent flyer programs worldwide, meaning Rewards members can earn points when booking flights through select partners. Best Western Partners currently include Avios, Aeroplan, AAdvantage, Asia Miles, and more. Best Western Rewards members can earn bonus points when they book with select car rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, and more.
Shopping
Best Western Rewards does not have a shopping portal where members can earn additional points. That doesn’t mean, however, that members cannot earn points with purchases. Members can earn points when shopping with Teleflora, Vinesse Wine Club, or Diners Club.
What Are Best Western Rewards Points Worth?
Do Best Western Rewards points offer greater value for money than other loyalty programs? Here is the current list of hotel points valuations:
| Program | Value (cents/point) |
|---|---|
| Best Western Rewards | 0.6 |
| Caesars Rewards | 0.8 |
| Choice Privileges | 0.6 |
| Drury Rewards | 1 |
| Hilton Honors | 0.7 |
| IHG One | 0.6 |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 0.9 |
| MGM Rewards | 0.8 |
| Radisson Rewards | 0.4 |
| Sonesta Travel Pass | 0.5 |
| VOILÀ Rewards | 0.7 |
| World of Hyatt | 1.75 |
| Wyndham Rewards | 1.1 |
How to Redeem Points with Best Western
The easiest way to redeem Best Western Rewards points is through booking stays with Best Western properties around the globe. To book, all you need to do is visit the Best Western Free Night page and enter the details of your trip. Reward nights vary along with room rates – based on the city and date of stay – with free nights in Los Angeles starting from 8,000 points and nights in New York City or Miami starting from around 20,000 points per night.
Other ways to redeem points include:
| Best Wesrern vouchers | Charitable donations | Gift cards |
| Entertainment and travel | Merchandise | Pool or share points |
Transfer Points to Travel Partners
Rewards points also transfer to the frequent flyer rewards programs of over 30 different airlines. All a rewards member needs to do is log in to their Rewards account, visit the Redeem Points portal and transfer points.
The following is a list of airlines and frequent flyer programs that are partners with Best Western:
| Airline program | Points transfer rate with other programs (BW/partner) |
|---|---|
| Aeroplan | 5:1 |
| Alaska Mileage Plan | 5:1 |
| Asia Miles | 5:1 |
| Asiana Airlines Asiana Club | 5:1 |
| Air France / KLM Flying Blue | 6:1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 5:1 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 5:1.2 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 5:1.6 |
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 5:1 |
| British Airways Executive Club | 5:1 |
| Iberia Plus Avios | 5:1 |
| MilleMiglia | 6:1 |
| Vueling Club | 5:1 |
Best Western Rewards Membership Tiers
Here is a more detailed breakdown of each tier in the Best Western Rewards program:
Blue
Blue is the introductory level in the Best Western Rewards program and offers the base level of benefits and perks.
Blue Benefits
- 10 points per $1 spent at Best Western
- No blackout dates
- Points never expire
- Access to the exclusive reservation line
- Free nights count towards elite tier status
- Early check-in/late check-out
Gold
Gold is the first elite tier in the Best Western Rewards program that offers perks beyond what regular (Blue) members can expect. Gold status requires a minimum of either ten nights at Best Western, seven qualifying stays, or 10,000 points. Best Western Rewards Cardholders also receive complimentary Gold status.
Gold Benefits
Gold members can expect the following perks beyond what Blue members receive:
- 10% bonus points on stays
- Choice of a thank you gift or points upon arrival
- Free room upgrades
Platinum
Platinum is the next tier in the Best Western loyalty program and offers enhanced perks beyond those of Gold members. Platinum status requires a minimum of either 15 nights at Best Western, ten qualifying stays, or 15,000 points. Best Western Premium Rewards Cardholders also receive complimentary Platinum status.
Platinum Benefits
Platinum members can expect 15% bonus points on stays, in addition to those experienced by Gold members.
Diamond
Diamond is the second-highest tier in the loyalty program and offers further enhancements than those Diamond members can expect. Diamond requires a minimum of either 30 nights, 20 qualifying stays, or 30,000 points.
Diamond Benefits
Diamond members can expect 30% bonus points on stays and all other Platinum benefits.
Diamond Select
Diamond is the top tier in the loyalty program and offers additional benefits from those Diamond members can expect. Diamond Select requires either 50 nights at Best Western, 40 qualifying stays or 50,000 points
Diamond Select Benefits
Diamond members can expect 50% bonus points on stays and all other perks available to all other tiers in the program.
Current Best Western Credit Cards
Best Western currently offers two co-branded credit cards. These cards are versatile travel credit cards that earn additional points per dollar spent on qualifying purchases:
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Travel Rewards Credit Cards
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