How Much Are Hotel Points Worth in 2026?
Updated July 25, 2026 · 10 min read · By MilesBuyer
Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG — we break down the real dollar value of every major hotel loyalty currency, plus when selling your points for cash beats redeeming them.
Get a Free Cash Quote →If you've been accumulating hotel points across Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, or IHG One Rewards, there's one question worth answering before you do anything with them: how much are your hotel points actually worth in dollars? The answer varies significantly by program — and in 2026, the gap between the best and worst hotel loyalty currencies is wider than ever.
- Hyatt points are worth the most — approximately 1.7¢ per point on average, up to 4–6¢+ at premium properties.
- Marriott Bonvoy points are worth approximately 0.7–0.8¢ per point under dynamic pricing.
- IHG One Rewards points are worth approximately 0.5–0.6¢ per point — and expire after just 12 months of inactivity.
- Hilton Honors points trail the field at 0.35–0.5¢ per point following June 2026 devaluations.
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Hotel Points Value at a Glance: 2026 Rankings
| Program | Avg. Value Per Point | Pricing Model | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| World of Hyatt | 1.55–1.7¢ | Fixed award chart | 24 mo. inactivity |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 0.7–0.8¢ | Dynamic pricing | 24 mo. inactivity |
| IHG One Rewards | 0.5–0.6¢ | Dynamic pricing | 12 mo. inactivity |
| Hilton Honors | 0.35–0.5¢ | Dynamic pricing | 24 mo. inactivity |
Sources: TPG July 2026, NerdWallet May 2026, roompoints.com April 2026, besthiltonhotels.com 2026.
The spread between Hyatt (1.7¢) and Hilton (0.35¢) is enormous — a difference of over 400% per point. Knowing exactly where your program falls on that spectrum is the starting point for any decision about how to use or sell your hotel points.
Program-by-Program Breakdown
Hyatt points are the most valuable hotel loyalty currency available to U.S. travelers in 2026 — by a significant margin. The core reason: while Marriott, Hilton, and IHG use dynamic pricing where award costs rise with demand, Hyatt maintains a fixed award chart assigning each property a set standard point cost.
When the Park Hyatt Sydney spikes to $1,200/night over New Year's Eve, the standard award cost stays at 30,000 points — not 90,000. That fixed ceiling is where Hyatt's per-point value truly shines, with best-case redemptions at Category 6–7 properties regularly exceeding 4–6¢ per point.
| Points | Avg Value (1.7¢) | Best Case (4¢+) |
|---|---|---|
| 40,000 | $680 | $1,600+ |
| 60,000 | $1,020 | $2,400+ |
| 100,000 | $1,700 | $4,000+ |
| 200,000 | $3,400 | $8,000+ |
Marriott Bonvoy sits second in the hotel points value hierarchy at 0.7–0.8¢ per point, placing the program well above Hilton and IHG. However, Marriott's fully dynamic pricing model compresses the value ceiling. The program's per-point maximum in 2026 sits at approximately 1.2¢ — achievable but requiring careful destination and date selection.
Where Marriott genuinely wins: portfolio depth. With 9,000+ properties, Marriott covers markets where Hyatt has limited presence — Southeast Asia, Africa, secondary U.S. cities — where redemptions at 0.9–1.0¢+ per point can be compelling.
| Points | Avg Value (0.8¢) | Best Case (1.2¢) |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 | $800 | $1,200 |
| 200,000 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
| 500,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
Hilton Honors points are worth approximately 0.35–0.5¢ per point in 2026 — the lowest per-point value of any major hotel loyalty program. Following recent program changes, TPG's June 2026 valuations placed Hilton points at just 0.35¢ per point.
Hilton offsets this with volume — sign-up bonuses of 100,000–150,000 points are common. A 100,000-point bonus is worth approximately $350–$500 in hotel stays. The best Hilton sweet spots can reach 0.8–1.7¢ per point at premium properties like the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills or Conrad Maldives, but these require significant flexibility.
| Points | Low (0.35¢) | Avg (0.5¢) | Best Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200,000 | $700 | $1,000 | $1,400+ |
| 500,000 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $3,500+ |
| 1,000,000 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $7,000+ |
IHG One Rewards points are worth approximately 0.5–0.6¢ per point in 2026, placing the program above Hilton but well below Marriott and Hyatt. IHG's global footprint — InterContinental, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn — is particularly strong in smaller markets where Hyatt or Marriott have limited presence.
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Before any redemption, run this calculation on your specific booking:
The Cents-Per-Point Formula
Example: Room costs $350 cash and 50,000 points → ($350 ÷ 50,000) × 100 = 0.7¢ per point
Hotel Points Expiry: Know Before You Lose Them
All major hotel programs expire points after a period of account inactivity. Here's where each program stands:
Hotel Points vs. Cash Sale: Which Delivers More?
| Program | Redemption Value | Cash Sale Option | Best Choice When... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt | 1.7¢+ avg, 4–6¢ best | Yes — MilesBuyer | Redeem if specific award is open; sell if not traveling soon |
| Marriott | 0.7–0.8¢ avg | Yes — MilesBuyer | Cash sale often competitive vs. average redemption |
| Hilton | 0.35–0.5¢ avg | Yes — MilesBuyer | Cash sale frequently outperforms average redemption |
| IHG | 0.5–0.6¢ avg | Yes — min 20,000 pts | Sell if approaching 12-month expiry with no stays planned |
For Hyatt points, the redemption case is strong — if you have a specific aspirational stay in mind and award availability is confirmed open. For Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, the calculus is often different. At 0.35–0.8¢ per point in redemption value — with dynamic pricing making the top end of that range increasingly hard to achieve consistently — a cash sale through MilesBuyer can compare very favorably.
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