Choice Hotels has a Choice Privileges guest loyalty program with three elite tier levels of Gold, Platinum, and Diamond with variable benefits. They continue to offer matches from loyalty programs, and you should apply for one on July 1st or later in the calendar year.
You probably know Choice Hotels from their budget brands such as Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, and EconoLodge, among others, although they have introduced higher ends ones such as Cambria.
You can access the general match here and the Cambria one here.
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Choice Privileges offers two matches; general one for up to Platinum, and Cambria specific one that is up to Diamond status but requires at least one stay at this particular brand
Note that the best time to match is from July 1st because then the status is valid throughout the following year.
General Match Gold & Platinum (access here)
The status matches are valid for members in:
1. United States & Canada Status_Match@choicehotels.com
2. Europe Status_Match_EU@choicehotels.com
3. Australia cp@choicehotels.au
You need to send:
- Full Name
- Choice Privileges Member Number
- Proof of Elite status in another hotel program:
- Screenshot or copy of your other program’s loyalty card (with expiration date)
- Or, screenshot or copy of other program’s current statement or account status page
You should hear back from Choice Privileges in 3 to 5 business days.
Cambria Match (Diamond) – Access Here
The Cambria match is valid for members in
1. United States & Canada Status_Match@choicehotels.com
2. Europe Status_Match_EU@choicehotels.com
You need to include in your email:
- Provide Your Full Name
- Choice Privileges Member Number
- Screenshot or copy of Cambria hotel guest folio/receipt
- Proof of Elite status in other hotel program:
- Screenshot or copy of your other program’s loyalty card (with expiration date)
- Or, screenshot or copy of other program’s current statement or account status page
Choice Privileges will process your match in 3 to 5 business days.
Choice Privileges Status Levels with Benefits
Gold
- 10 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
- 10% elite point bonus
- Book 50 days in advance for reward nights
- Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
- Exclusive Elite member offers
- Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites® hotels.
Platinum
- 20 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
- 25% elite point bonus
- Extended booking window of 75 days in advance for reward nights
- Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
- Exclusive Elite member offers
- Elite luggage tags (US members only)
- Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites® hotels.
Diamond (only available through Cambria-match)
- 40 nights required per calendar year (reward nights count toward elite status)
- 50% elite point bonus
- Extended booking window of 100 days in advance for reward nights
- Exclusive reservations and customer services phone numbers (US and Canada members only)
- Exclusive Elite member offers inserts (US members only)
- Elite luggage tags (US members only)
- Complimentary room upgrade*
- Choose 250 bonus points or a snack and beverage at check-in for stays at U.S. Comfort Suites® hotels.
Conclusion
Choice mostly manages lower-end hotels but tries to break into the upper midscale segment on its Cambria brand. There are never-ending bonus points promotions from Choice Privileges.
Here are the terms and conditions of Choice Privileges status match:
The Elite Status Match offer is valid for existing Choice Privileges® members in the United States, Canada and Europe only. Member must provide their name and Choice Privileges member number in the request and provide at least one (1) of the following: i) a copy/photo of your membership card (showing expiration date) with another hotel loyalty program, or ii) a copy/screenshot of your current account statement with another hotel loyalty program to Status_Match@choicehotels.com (for United States and Canadian members) or Status_Match_EU@choicehotels.com (for European members). The highest elite status that will be awarded under the Elite Status Match Program is Elite Platinum level. One Elite Status Match per member per lifetime. The Elite Status Match is valid for the current year only if the status is matched anytime between January – June. The Elite Status Match is valid for the current and following year only if the status is matched anytime between July – December. After that time, you must qualify for the Elite level status each calendar year.
Here are the terms and conditions of the Cambria match:
Diamond Elite Status Jump: The Diamond Elite Status Jump is available to US, Canadian and European Choice Privileges members only who have completed a qualifying stay (see below) at a Cambria® hotel. To qualify for Diamond Elite Status Jump, you: (1) must be a Choice Privileges member (there is no cost to join); and (2) send an email to Status_Match@choicehotels.com (for United States and Canadian members) or Status_Match_EU@choicehotels.com (for European Members) with the following information with the following information: (a) your Choice Privileges number, (b) either a copy/photo of your membership card (showing expiration date) or a copy/screenshot of your current account statement, showing your elite status with another major hotel loyalty program, and (c) a copy/screenshot of your Cambria folio/receipt for a stay completed within the last 12 months. The Diamond Elite status is valid for the current year only if the Cambria qualifying stay and/or your request is between January – June, but is valid for the current and following year if the Cambria qualifying stay and your request is between July – December. After that time, you must qualify for elite level status each calendar year. Guests who have received a Status Match (elite status upgrade) in a previous calendar year are not eligible for this promotion. Guests who have already had their status matched within the current calendar year for a level lower than Diamond are eligible, however, for the promotion, and their Diamond level upgrade will last until the end of when their current Status Match upgrade would expire.
Qualifying Stays: most stays at Cambria hotels are qualifying stays, EXCEPT: rooms booked at rates below $40 USD per night; certain hotel-initiated promotions; reward night stays, complimentary rooms, rooms paid for as part of a convention or meeting, rooms booked through a travel agent or third party online retailer including online travel agencies, wholesale packages, group tours, and stays booked using the employee discount or the friends, family and associate discount.
