Earning Wyndham Rewards elite status could extend your stay with early check-ins and late checkouts — and make it extra comfortable with complimentary room upgrades.
- Does Wyndham Rewards have a status match with other hotel loyalty programs?
- At a glance: Wyndham Rewards levels
- Wyndham Rewards Gold Status
- Wyndham Rewards Platinum Status
- Wyndham Rewards Diamond Status
- Which Wyndham Rewards status is right for me?
- Wyndham Rewards credit cards
Does Wyndham Rewards have a status match with other hotel loyalty programs?
If you’re a Caesars Rewards® member who has achieved Platinum, Diamond or Seven Stars status, you can apply to match your status to an equivalent
Wyndham Rewards points member level. Here’s how the status levels translate.
| Caesars Rewards status level | Wyndham Rewards status level |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Platinum |
| Diamond | Diamond |
| Seven Stars | Diamond |
In the past, Wyndham Rewards would also match the statuses of several hotel rewards programs through the Wyndham Rewards Status Match program. Eligible loyalty programs for the Wyndham Status Match included …
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Starwood Preferred Guest
- Hilton Honors
- Choice Privileges
- Best Western
- World of Hyatt
- IHG
- Radisson Rewards
- Omni Select Guest
But the Wyndham Rewards Status Match program isn’t currently being offered, and new applications aren’t being accepted. Wyndham encourages members to “check back soon” to see when the status match program will become available again.
At a glance: Wyndham Rewards levels
Wyndham Rewards features three status levels that you can earn beyond its basic Blue membership. Here’s how they compare.
| Late checkout | Early check-in | Suite upgrade | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Yes | No | No |
| Platinum | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diamond | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wyndham Rewards Gold Status
What does Gold status get you?
Wyndham Rewards Gold members can earn 11 points for every $1 they spend on eligible purchases at eligible Wyndham properties (10 base points plus a 10% bonus on all base points earned).
In addition to the perks included with Wyndham’s basic Blue membership (which includes free Wi-Fi), you’ll be able to request a late checkout at participating hotels. With this benefit, you can enjoy your room and hotel amenities for up to an additional two hours beyond the standard checkout time.
Beyond the late-checkout privileges, the most notable perk of reaching the Gold level is that you can request a preferred room. Note that this is not the same as a room upgrade as your preferred room choice must be in the same category as the one you originally booked. But this benefit could get you a room with a better location or view.
How do I qualify for Gold?
If you have the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card, you’ll receive complimentary Gold status. The card also has no annual fee and comes with a sign-up bonus of 30,000 points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days after account opening, which could be redeemed for up to four free award nights.
Qualified stay thresholds for all Wyndham Rewards elite status levels have been lowered for 2021. So if you don’t want to get the credit card, you can also qualify for Wyndham Rewards Gold status by staying a minimum of three nights at Wyndham hotels during a calendar year.
Wyndham Rewards Platinum Status
What does Platinum status get you?
Wyndham Rewards Platinum members can earn 11.5 points for every $1 they spend on eligible purchases at Wyndham properties (10 base points plus a 15% bonus on all base points earned).
On top of what you get as a Gold member, you’ll receive an early check-in benefit. This perk could give you the option to start relaxing in your room or at the pool as early as two hours before the hotel’s regular check-in time.
Platinum members can also get free car rental upgrades at participating Avis and Budget locations. And by taking advantage of Caesars Rewards Status Match, you can enjoy special benefits at 30+ Caesars Entertainment casinos.
How do I qualify for Platinum?
One way to qualify for Wyndham Rewards Platinum status is to stay a minimum of nine nights at Wyndham hotels during a calendar year. You can also use qualifying nights that were earned in prior years. Rollover nights never leave your account until they’ve been applied toward achieving a member level.
You’ll also receive complimentary Platinum status with the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Credit Card. You can earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases during your first 90 days with the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus card, which could be enough for up to six free nights.
Wyndham Rewards Diamond Status
What does Diamond status get you?
Wyndham Rewards Diamond members can earn 12 points for every $1 they spend on eligible purchases at Wyndham properties (10 base points plus a 20% bonus on all base points earned).
In addition to the Platinum benefits, you’ll receive an automatic suite upgrade (subject to availability) every time you book a room in advance at a participating hotel. And this valuable perk even applies to award stays.
Diamond members also receive a complimentary snack or beverage at check-in. And with the “Give Gold” perk, they can gift one Gold-level membership per year to a family member or friend.
How do I qualify for Diamond?
To qualify for Wyndham Diamond status, you could stay a minimum of 24 nights at Wyndham hotels. Once again, rollover nights (which never expire) can help you reach this requirement. If you’re a small-business owner, you may be able to get the Wyndham Earner® Business Card, which comes with automatic Diamond status. Cardholders earn five points per $1 on marketing, utility and advertising expenses. And new cardholders can earn 45,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases within 90 days of account opening.
Which Wyndham Rewards status is right for me?
If you’re a frequent guest at Wyndham properties, you could earn free nights and receive more in-hotel benefits by joining Wyndham Rewards. Once you’ve become a member, here’s how to decide which elite level would serve you best.
If you’d like to end your stay a bit later …
Gold, Platinum and Diamond members are all eligible for late checkout, and the two-hour maximum is the same at all levels. So if you’re looking to get a couple of extra hours of sleep or sun during your stays, the easiest way to get there would be to earn Wyndham Gold status.
If you’d like to start your stay a bit earlier …
Once you reach Platinum status, you’ll be able to request an early check-in up to two hours ahead of the scheduled check-in time. Diamond membership doesn’t add any extra value to this perk, so Platinum membership is sufficient to receive full early check-in privileges.
If you’d like a nicer room throughout your stay …
Gold and Platinum members can ask for a preferred room, such as one that’s located on a higher floor or further away from the elevator. Just keep in mind that the new room would need to be within the same room type category. But if you’d like to receive free suite upgrades, you’ll need Diamond status.
Wyndham Rewards credit cards
If you’re looking for a shortcut to elite status, you might want to take a look at one of these Wyndham Rewards credit cards.
- Best for Gold status: Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card
- Best for Platinum status: Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card
- Best for Diamond status: Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card