Now that we have learned that the iconic Delta Hotels Privilege program will be merged into Marriott Bonvoy by 2016 we here at Rewards Canada thought it would be a great idea to look at what Canadian hotel chains still have their own programs. Of course many of us know about the big global chains who are major players in our market so these home grown hotel chains and frequent guest programs have to compete with the likes of IHG Rewards Club, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards and more!
This guide highlights these programs with a general overview of how many hotels they have, how points are earned and how they can be used. We also touch upon elite status if the programs have elite tier levels and point out any other benefits that really seem useful from each program. At a minimum with some of the programs, you should join them no matter what, even if you only have one stay as like with the global chains membership brings certain benefits like free internet, late check out and other perks simply by being a member.
Finally, here on Rewards Canada we may preach about all the benefits of the large hotel chain programs on a near daily basis and no doubt many of us have benefitted from them tremendously but we encourage you to try out these hotels and their programs to show your support of our Canadian based hospitality businesses.
The chains and their programs!
This Western Canadian based hotel chain not only runs hotels under their own name but also runs several Super 8 and Ramada hotels. Under their own banner they have 11 in Alberta, 9 in Saskatchewan and 1 in Manitoba
- Earn 500 points for every $25 spend
- Double Points on your first stay
- Free nights at Canalta Hotels are 25,000 points for a standard room or 50,000 for a Jacuzzi suite
- They also have hotel packages, gift cards, merchandise, magazine subscriptions, app downloads or you can donate your points
Another Western Canadian based hotel chain, Coast hotels operates 36 hotels in Canada and the U.S. Here at home you'll find them in B.C., Alberta, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. While in the U.S. you can find locations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
- In the Coast Rewards Program you earn anywhere from 1 to 1.5 points for every dollar spent depending on your tier status within the program
- The program has Silver (Base level), Gold and Platinum Elite tiers. To reach Gold you must complete 15 nights annually while Platinum requires 40 nights
- Members can also choose to earn miles/points in partner programs instead of Coast Rewards points. Those partners are Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and More Rewards (Save On Foods)
- Free night redemptions run 1,750 points for a comfort room or 2,250 points for a superior room. You can also use 500 points for a room upgrade.
- Coast Rewards Points can also be converted to Aeroplan Miles on a 1:1 basis or to Mileage Plan at a rate of 12,000 points to 5,000 miles.
- Points can also be used for merchandise, gift cards, car rentals, Ski and Spa getaways and much more.
Guess what? Another Western Canadian chain, Executive Hotels has 18 hotels with 16 located in Canada and 2 in the U.S.. The 12 in Canada are in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan while the U.S. locations are in San Francisco and Seattle with a New York City location coming soon.
- In the Executive Rewards program members earn 1 Point for every dollar spent with a 300 point minimum awarded on stays
- Free night redemptions run from 6,000 to 10,000 points depending on the hotel
- You can also convert Executive points to American AAdvantage or Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. 2,600 Executive points = 1,000 American Advantage or Alaska Airlines miles 3,900 Executive points = 1,500 American Advantage or Alaska Airlines miles
- The redemption catalog also includes electronics, golf gear, and more.
