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BEST HOTEL CREDIT CARDS

Hotel credit cards let you get discounts on hotel stays, car rentals, cruises, flights and other travel-related purchases. These days, you can also get juicy sign-up bonuses and incentives for using hotel credit cards at top hotel chains like Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt. If you have a favorite hotel chain that you prefer to stay at when you travel, you can earn points toward free nights with your everyday purchases. Some cards let you earn points towards stays at specific hotel chains. Other cards let you redeem points not only for hotel stays, but also airline, car rental, or cruise.

To help you decide what to put in your wallet, here's a list of some of the best hotel credit cards for travelers.

Marriott Rewards^® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval, that's enough up to 6 free nights at a category 1 hotel
No Annual fee for your first year – that's a $45 value*
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott^® locations
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards^® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
Click here for reviews on Marriott Rewards Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	14.24% Variable	First Year Free, $45

Marriott Rewards^® Premier Credit Card

Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott^® locations
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards^® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
Click here for reviews on Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% Variable	First Year Free, $85

Citi^® Hilton HHonors^™ Visa Signature^® Card

Earn 40,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 within 4 months of account opening*
Earn 6 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent at a participating hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio*
Earn 3 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations.*
Earn 2 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on all other purchases.*
No Annual Fee.*
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	14.24% or 16.24%* (Variable)	None

Starwood Preferred Guest^® Credit Card

Starpoints^® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
2011 SmarterTravel^® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
Click here for reviews on Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% - 19.24% variable	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Hyatt Card

Receive 1 Award Night after making your first purchase with the Hyatt Credit Card
Receive an additional Award Night after spending $1000 in the first three months of account opening
No foreign transaction fees for international purchases
3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent with your Hyatt Card at all Hyatt properties
1 Hyatt Gold Passport point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere
There are no limits to the points you can earn
Award nights with no resort, Internet or redemption fees
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% Variable	$75

Ritz-Carlton^® Rewards Credit Card

The world-class service you experience when staying at The Ritz-Carlton can always be within reach with The Ritz-Carlton^® Rewards Credit Card
Earn 50,000 Rewards points after you use your card for the first time, redeemable for a complimentary night at most of our luxury properties
Earn 5 points per $1 spent at The Ritz-Carlton, 2 points per $1 spent on qualifying airfare, car rental and dining, and 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Exclusive member benefits include a $100 Hotel Credit for qualifying dining, spa, and hotel recreational activities during every two night stay or longer
Upgrade to the Ritz-Carlton Club^® Level three times annually and enjoy a dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations
Automatic Gold Elite status your first year, which entitles you to complimentary room upgrades, priority late checkout, a 25% bonus on The Ritz-Carlton Rewards membership base points and more
Elite card member travel privileges including a $200 annual credit for airline incidentals, such as baggage fees and in-flight meals
Complimentary airport lounge access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide
No foreign transaction fees
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24%	$395

Starwood Preferred Guest^® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints^®: Receive 10K after your first purchase, and another 15K when you spend $5,000 in 6 months-enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
Redeem Starpoints at over 1,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, and for flights on more than 350 airlines through SPG Flights. No blackout dates
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% - 19.24% Variable	$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Chase Sapphire^SM Preferred Card

Limited Time Offer! - Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months - that's $625 toward travel!
2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
Use 20% fewer points when you redeem for travel. Just book your flight, cruise, or other travel through Ultimate Rewards^SM
No foreign transaction fees
Earn a 7% annual points dividend - even on points already redeemed
Transfer points you've earned to participating frequent traveler programs at a 1:1 value
24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value
Click here for reviews on Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	15.24% Variable	$95, waived first year

Capital One^® Venture^SM Rewards Card

Money^® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights"
2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem your miles for ANY travel expense
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
No foreign transaction fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $59 after that
Click here for reviews on Capital One Venture Rewards Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	11.9% - 19.9% variable	$0 intro for first year; $59 after that

Capital One^® VentureOne^SM Rewards Credit Card

1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
0% intro APR on purchases until February 2013
No foreign transaction fees
No annual fee
Click here for reviews on Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until February 2013	11.9% - 19.9% variable	None

Capital One^® Cash

$100 Bonus after you spend $500 in the first 3 months
50% bonus on the cash back you earn every year
1% cash back on all purchases
No annual fee
Earn unlimited cash rewards that don't expire
Redeem cash rewards anytime for any amount, even set up automatic redemption
Personalize your card with an image of your choice
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers until February 2013
Click here for reviews on Capital One Cash

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases and on Balance Transfers	until February 2013	12.9% - 20.9% variable	None

Ink Bold^SM with Ultimate Rewards^SM

50,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 in 3 months – that's $500 in rewards of your choice, or $625 towards airfare when you redeem online through our Ultimate Rewards booking tool
No limit to the number of points you can earn – and points do not expire
5X points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent annually on eligible business purchases
No foreign transaction fees and Free Employee Cards
No interest or over limit fees
No Annual Fee in the first year – that's a $95 savings
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	N/A	None for first year, $95 thereafter

Capital One^® Orbitz^® Visa^® Platinum

3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
Redeem for travel, merchandise, gift cards, and more
Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
No annual fee
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until February 2013	13.9% - 19.9% variable	None

LSU Tigers Platinum MasterCard^® from Capital One^®

2 points per $1 on purchases at gas stations and major grocery stores
1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
Redeem for travel, gift cards and merchandise
Choose from 2 unique LSU^® card designs or create your own image card
0% intro APR on purchases until February 2013
No annual fee
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until February 2013	13.9 - 19.9% variable	None

Capital One^® No Hassle Cash^SM Rewards - Average

2% cash back on gas and groceries
1% cash back on all other purchases
BONUS: Get up to 15% more cash back when you shop online at select merchants through Perk Central
No foreign transaction fees
No limit on the cash you can earn and cash won't expire
Redeem cash rewards any time for any amount, even set up automatic redemption
0% intro APR on purchases until November 2012
Pick an image for your card - choose the one shown here, any of the hundreds in our collection or add your own
24-hour roadside assistance
Click here for reviews on Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards

Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards - Average

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
0% on Purchases	until November 2012	17.9% - 22.9% variable	$39

Choice Privileges MasterCard^®

2 points for every qualifying net retail $1 spent on everyday purchases like gas and groceries*
Get the card. Earn 2 free nights at over 1,500 hotels across North America!
Up to 15 points for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases at over 5,500 Choice Privileges locations in Canada, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Australasia*
Automatic upgrade to Elite Gold status*** – earning you more points for every eligible stay
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	16.99%	None

Best Western MasterCard^® Credit Card

Receive 20,000 bonus Best Western Rewards points after your first qualifying purchase
Earn 1.5 Best Western Rewards points for every $1 in net retail purchases
Receive 50 Best Western Rewards points for every cash advance transaction over $50
19.99% Annual Interest Rate on Purchases and 19.99% Annual Interest Rate on Cash Advances
Around-the-clock fraud protection
Online access to your credit card account
Unparalleled 24-hour Customer service
Immediate cash access at 430,000 ATMs internationally
No Annual Fee
Click here for official application, terms, and details

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee
N/A	N/A	19.99%	None

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BEST HOTEL CREDIT CARDS

To help you decide what to put in your wallet, here's a list of some of the best hotel credit cards for travelers.

Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval, that's enough up to 6 free nights at a category 1 hotel

No Annual fee for your first year – that's a $45 value*

Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations

Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases

Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status

Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use

Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary

Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations

Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases

Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases

No foreign transaction fees

Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status

Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Visa Signature® Card

Earn 40,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 within 4 months of account opening*

Earn 6 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent at a participating hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio*

Earn 3 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations.*

Earn 2 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on all other purchases.*

No Annual Fee.*

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card

Starpoints® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel

Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates

2011 SmarterTravel® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"

$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Hyatt Card

Receive 1 Award Night after making your first purchase with the Hyatt Credit Card

Receive an additional Award Night after spending $1000 in the first three months of account opening

No foreign transaction fees for international purchases

3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent with your Hyatt Card at all Hyatt properties

1 Hyatt Gold Passport point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere

There are no limits to the points you can earn

Award nights with no resort, Internet or redemption fees

Ritz-Carlton® Rewards Credit Card

The world-class service you experience when staying at The Ritz-Carlton can always be within reach with The Ritz-Carlton® Rewards Credit Card

Earn 50,000 Rewards points after you use your card for the first time, redeemable for a complimentary night at most of our luxury properties

Earn 5 points per $1 spent at The Ritz-Carlton, 2 points per $1 spent on qualifying airfare, car rental and dining, and 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases

Exclusive member benefits include a $100 Hotel Credit for qualifying dining, spa, and hotel recreational activities during every two night stay or longer

Upgrade to the Ritz-Carlton Club® Level three times annually and enjoy a dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations

Automatic Gold Elite status your first year, which entitles you to complimentary room upgrades, priority late checkout, a 25% bonus on The Ritz-Carlton Rewards membership base points and more

Elite card member travel privileges including a $200 annual credit for airline incidentals, such as baggage fees and in-flight meals

Complimentary airport lounge access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide

No foreign transaction fees

Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints®: Receive 10K after your first purchase, and another 15K when you spend $5,000 in 6 months-enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel

Redeem Starpoints at over 1,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, and for flights on more than 350 airlines through SPG Flights. No blackout dates

$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Chase SapphireSM Preferred Card

Limited Time Offer! - Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months - that's $625 toward travel!

2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases

Use 20% fewer points when you redeem for travel. Just book your flight, cruise, or other travel through Ultimate RewardsSM

No foreign transaction fees

Earn a 7% annual points dividend - even on points already redeemed

Transfer points you've earned to participating frequent traveler programs at a 1:1 value

24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)

No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value

Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Card

Money® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights"

2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day

Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel

Redeem your miles for ANY travel expense

No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire

Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates

No foreign transaction fees

$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $59 after that

Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day

Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel

Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more

No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire

Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates

0% intro APR on purchases until February 2013

No foreign transaction fees

No annual fee

Capital One® Cash

$100 Bonus after you spend $500 in the first 3 months

Marriott Rewards^® Credit Card

Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott^® locations

Redeem Marriott Rewards^® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Marriott Rewards^® Premier Credit Card

Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott^® locations

Redeem Marriott Rewards^® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Citi^® Hilton HHonors^™ Visa Signature^® Card

Starwood Preferred Guest^® Credit Card

Starpoints^® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel

2011 SmarterTravel^® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"

Ritz-Carlton^® Rewards Credit Card

The world-class service you experience when staying at The Ritz-Carlton can always be within reach with The Ritz-Carlton^® Rewards Credit Card

Upgrade to the Ritz-Carlton Club^® Level three times annually and enjoy a dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations

Starwood Preferred Guest^® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints^®: Receive 10K after your first purchase, and another 15K when you spend $5,000 in 6 months-enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel

Chase Sapphire^SM Preferred Card

Use 20% fewer points when you redeem for travel. Just book your flight, cruise, or other travel through Ultimate Rewards^SM

Capital One^® Venture^SM Rewards Card

Money^® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights"

Capital One^® VentureOne^SM Rewards Credit Card

Capital One^® Cash

Ink Bold^SM with Ultimate Rewards^SM

Capital One^® Orbitz^® Visa^® Platinum

LSU Tigers Platinum MasterCard^® from Capital One^®

Choose from 2 unique LSU^® card designs or create your own image card

Capital One^® No Hassle Cash^SM Rewards - Average

Choice Privileges MasterCard^®

Best Western MasterCard^® Credit Card