QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Best Western Rewards® Membership/Account Information
How do I join Best Western Rewards®?
Is there a fee to join Best Western Rewards®?
Can I update my personal information online? (address, phone number and email address)
How do I set up online account access?
If you have a membership number but do not have online account access, please contact Best Western Rewards® Customer Service by phone to set up your online account. If you previously provided an email during enrollment, please click Password Help to have your password emailed to you. If you are already a member, please do not create a new account as it will create a duplicate account.
How can I check my account balance?
Do my Best Western Rewards® points ever expire?
Best Western Rewards® points do not expire for members of the North American club, which includes members who reside in North, Central and South America, Asia and South Africa. Points may expire for members who reside in other countries not mentioned above. Please contact the Best Western Rewards® Customer Care center nearest you for additional information.
How long should I wait to receive my Best Western Rewards® membership card after I am enrolled?
If you were enrolled at one of our Best Western properties, your membership card will arrive within 2-3 weeks after you have enrolled. If you enrolled online, your card will not be mailed out until after your first stay has been posted to your account. However, you will still be given your Best Western Rewards® membership number so you can begin using your account right away. REMEMBER, always provide your Best Western Rewards® number to each hotel you stay at, so that you can receive all of the rewarding benefits of the Best Western Rewards® program.
How do I order a replacement Best Western Rewards® Membership card?
Log in to your account and click on either "New Member Card Kit" or "Replacement Card Kit". A new card will be sent to you, usually in less than two weeks.
Where can I learn more about Best Western Rewards®?
Can I add another person to my account?
No. Each Best Western Rewards® membership account is uniquely owned by each member.
Can I create a Rewards account for my business?
Best Western Business Advantage is designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering superior value, recognition and rewards with each Best Western hotel stay.
Business Advantage members receive:
- 10% off best available rate on each stay
- Automatic elite status in Best Western Rewards®, Best Western's FREE rewards program
- Diamond Elite for the company owner
- Gold Elite for all other company employees
- Exclusive Perks
PLUS, the company earns 10% of all points that the company's travelers earn from their stays, which can then be used at the company's discretion! Learn more about Best Western Business Advantage and sign up today!
Can I match my status with a competing loyalty program?
With our Status Match...No Catch® program, we will match your ELITE status in any other hotel loyalty program, FREE of charge. You'll begin earning Best Western Rewards® points at the Elite level instantly—and watch them add up even faster.
Best Western Rewards® Promotions
How do I register for a promotion?
There are many exciting promotions that Best Western Rewards® has available throughout the year. Learn about and register for any of our current promotions by visiting our rewards offers page.
How long does it take for me to receive my award after qualifying for a promotion?
If your account has a valid email address, allow up to 2-3 weeks to receive your promotional award. Best Western Rewards® members without a valid email address can expect their promotional award to be mailed within 4-5 weeks after qualifying for a promotion. Update your email address.
Where can I find a complete list of current Best Western Rewards® promotions?
To view more information on our promotions or to view a complete list of current or upcoming promotions, you can view our various rewards offers.
How is a "stay" defined?
A “qualified stay” is one or more consecutive nights at the same Best Western hotel, regardless of check-ins and check-outs, at a rate eligible for earning points or airline/partner rewards through Best Western Rewards®.
What are qualifying rates?
Effective November 10, 2012, all rate programs qualify for earning points, except Employee Rate (EP), Friends and Family (FF), Best Western Rewards® Free Night Program (FX), Unit Card (UC), Hotwire (PL or D2), Priceline (PL, PN or D2), Priceline Promotions (1P or 2P), Orbitz Promotions (44 or 45), Travelocity Promotions (D3 or TH), Online Travel Agents (X2 or D2), Dynamic Net Rate Plan (Z9), Dynamic Net Tour Rate (X2), Global F.I.T. (FI), Aeroplan FI (92), Travel Agent (TA), and Crew or Deeply Discounted Extended Stays and Hotel Negotiated-(greater than 20 percent discount), and stays longer than 30 nights.
Earning Best Western Rewards®
How do I earn Best Western Rewards® points?
Best Western Rewards® members earn 10 points for every U.S. dollar spent (or the equivalent for other currencies), on their room rate excluding taxes. The rate paid must be a qualifying rate to receive rewards points or airline/partner rewards. Best Western Rewards® members can also receive points by shopping and converting points from other rewards programs or using services from our preferred partners. (Points and earning rules may vary by partner). Learn more about Best Western Rewards® Points.
Do I need to make reservations to earn points or miles for my stays, or can I book directly with the hotel?
Reservations are always recommended, but you do not need one in order to earn rewards for stays. Simply tell the front desk clerk that you would like to add your Best Western Rewards® number to your reservation and your rewards will be credited to your account within 3 days of check-out.
Can I earn Best Western Rewards® points for reservations booked online?
Yes, simply log in to your Best Western Rewards® account from the My Account section on any page and book your reservation. To ensure you are credited the appropriate amount of points or airline/partner rewards for your stay; please present your Best Western Rewards® card upon check-in at the hotel. Not a member? Enroll in Best Western Rewards® today!
Will I receive points if I pay for my stay with a Best Western Travel Card®?
Yes, you will earn points or airline/partner rewards when you pay with a Best Western Travel Card® as long as you stay at a qualifying rate.
How do I earn airline rewards?
You may choose to earn airline/partner rewards with a number of our global airline partners. To earn airline/partner rewards with one of these partners, select an airline as your earning preference and include your frequent flyer number in your account profile. You may change your earning preference online at any time by logging in to your Best Western Rewards® account from the My Account section on any page.
Can I receive both airline rewards and Best Western Rewards® points for a stay?
Best Western hotels are not required to issue both points and airline/partner rewards for the same stay. Your designated earning preference (points or airline/partner rewards) will be credited accordingly for each stay. You may change your earning preference by logging in to your Best Western Rewards® account from the My Account section on any page.
If I book more than one room at a Best Western for the same night, will I earn points or airline/partner rewards for each room?
Best Western hotels are required to issue points OR airline/partner rewards for up to 10 rooms booked by the same member for the same night provided that the member pays for the rooms with at a qualifying rate.
How long does it take for points or airline/partner rewards to appear on my account?
Please allow up to 7 days for points or airline/rewards to post to your account. Airline or Partner Rewards can take up to two statement cycles to appear on your partner account. Be sure to show your card upon check-in to help expedite the posting of Best Western Rewards® points or airline/partner rewards. If you have stayed at a Best Western and would like to inquire about missing points or airline/partner rewards, please fill out this form and our Customer Service team will assist you.
**For international stays, in order to post your stay we request that you mail or fax a copy of your hotel receipt or folio.**
Mail: PO Box 42007, Phoenix AZ, 85080
Fax: 623-780-6988
What do I do if I'm missing points or airline rewards from a recent stay?
If you provided your Best Western Rewards® card or membership number at the time of your Best Western, stay please allow at least 7 days for points or airline miles to be posted to your account.
If more than 7 days have passed since your departure date and points or airline/partner rewards are not posted to your account, log in to your account and fill out the Missing Points or Airline/Partner Rewards Discrepancy request and you will get assistance in getting credit for that stay. For new Members, credit will be accepted for any qualifying Best Western Rewards® stay occurring within 30 days prior to enrollment in the Program.
PLEASE NOTE: Stays over 6 months old cannot be reviewed for points or airline/partner rewards. Best Western only has information on file for reservations made through www.bestwestern.com or one of our worldwide reservations centers. If your hotel stay was made in another manner, please mail or fax a copy of the completed Missing Points or Airline/Partner Rewards Discrepancy Request (including your membership number) and a copy of your itemized hotel receipt to:
Best Western Rewards
Points Desk
P.O. Box 42007
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2007
Fax: 623-780-6988
Can I purchase Best Western Rewards® Points?
Is there a credit card that allows me to earn additional Best Western Rewards® points?
Yes. The Best Western Rewards® MasterCard® which is available to U.S. and Canadian residents is the only card that allows you earn Reward points for everyday purchases.
Learn more and apply today!
Redeeming Best Western Rewards®
What can I use my Best Western Rewards® points for?
Best Western Rewards® points can be used for a variety of awards, including global free room nights with no blackout dates, the Best Western Travel Card®, gas cards, dining, shopping, and entertainment gift cards, airline rewards and more. View a complete award list.
What is the Best Western Travel Card®?
The Best Western Travel Card®is Best Western's gift card. It allows you to fit more than 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries and territories into your wallet! Travel Cards are accepted at all of Best Western's properties worldwide, they NEVER expire, and make a great gift for someone special. Explore the world with one convenient card!
How long does it take to receive my award?
Please allow up to 2 business days for delivery of virtual gift cards. Regular gift cards can take up to 3 weeks once your order is placed. For merchandise, please allow up to 5 weeks for delivery. NOTE: Only merchandise orders require a physical address.
Can I have my gift card rushed?
Yes. However, there is a fee of 4000 points (waived for Elite members). Please provide a physical address and exact date of delivery required. NOTE: Merchandise orders cannot be rushed.
What do I do if I have not received my award after the expected delivery date?
Are there restrictions on where I can redeem my points for hotel stays?
You can redeem your points for hotel stays worldwide in over 80 different countries. Free nights range from 8,000 to 36,000 points, depending on the property type and location. Best Western Rewards® members must have the necessary number of points to complete a free night based on the hotel’s individual point tier level. Search for hotels using your Best Western Rewards® points. Should you not have the required amount of points for the stay upon arrival, you will be required to pay the prevailing rate. I'm a few points away from an award, what can I do?
Are there blackout dates for using Free Nights awards?
Free Room Nights are fully transferable and can be used at any Best Western brand lodging establishment in Asia, Australia, Europe, Central America, North America and South America that accepts the point value designated with the Free Room Night, subject to capacity controls and lodging establishment room availability, which may limit the availability of rooms offered at Best Western hotels. Search for hotels using your Best Western Rewards® points.
I'm a few points away from an award, what can I do?
If you're only a few points away from an award, you may purchase the remaining amount of points (1,000 points for $10, up to a maximum of 10,000 points per transaction) to be eligible for the award. To process your request, please contact our Best Western Rewards Customer Service team.
Can I transfer points to another Best Western Rewards® account?