Hilton Honors launches Diamond Reserve tier with new benefits for business travel
The global hospitality group Hilton Honors is enhancing its loyalty programme with a faster path to elite status and the introduction of a new premium tier, Diamond Reserve.
This is great news to many UK-based business travellers because it means earning elite status – and gaining access to superior perks – becomes significantly more achievable, which can enhance travel comfort and efficiency when managing business travel.
From 1 January 2026, Hilton will reduce the qualification thresholds for its existing tiers: Gold status will be attainable after just 25 nights (down from 40) and Diamond status after 50 nights (down from 60).
Simultaneously, Hilton is adding a new top tier, Diamond Reserve, which is targeted at its most loyal guests. Members earn this status by staying 80 nights and spending US$18,000 annual eligible spend, and will enjoy elevated benefits including:
Confirmable Upgrade Reward – allowing a premium room or up to one-bedroom suite upgrade at time of booking for stays up to seven nights.
guaranteed late checkout at 4 p.m. for eligible stays.
exclusive 24/7 dedicated customer service, and access to Premium Clubs (quiet workspaces, upgraded F&B, etc).
120 % earning bonus on every stay.
For business travellers booking stays with Hilton brands that support the Hiltons‐Honors programme, this means enhanced flexibility and recognition - especially important for frequent travellers who value upgrade certainty, late checkout to accommodate irregular schedules and access to exclusive lounges for productive work.
Diamond Reserve Tier: Features & Benefits
Achieved by completing 80 nights and US $18,000 annual eligible spend.
Confirmable Upgrade Reward (CUR) offering a premium room upgrade, including up to a one-bedroom suite, for stays of up to seven nights.
Eligibility to earn a second Confirmable Upgrade Reward at the 120-night milestone or by redeeming 30,000 Points.
120% Points bonus on every stay.
Guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout on eligible stays.
Dedicated 24/7 premium customer service delivered by a specially trained, multilingual team.
Complimentary access to Premium Clubs at participating properties, offering upgraded food and beverage, quiet work areas and enhanced amenities.
Highest priority for space-available upgrades, confirmed as early as three days before check-in.
Executive lounge access, in addition to Premium Club access.
Benefits apply on both paid and reward stays, including complimentary pre-arrival upgrades at select hotels.
As Paul Baker, Sales Director of Global Travel Management, puts it:
“For UK-based business travellers, having a faster route to elite status and access to premium benefits such as confirmed upgrades and dedicated support makes each stay more productive and rewarding.”
The programme remains free to join and ensures no blackout dates or resort fees for reward stays booked with Points.
If you would like to book accommodation at any Hilton property, worldwide, please contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager.