Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert (MSE) has encouraged travellers to take advantage of a £100 bonus reward that could significantly reduce the cost of their trips abroad. The consumer advice site recommends comparing hotel prices with Hotels.com when booking, as its updated loyalty programme allows members to earn £100 back after completing 10 qualifying nights. MSE notes that this benefit can be especially valuable for those who regularly stay at more affordable hotels.
How the Hotels.com Rewards Scheme Works
Hotels.com Rewards is free to join, enabling members to earn £100 in Hotels.comCash – the platform’s rewards currency – after completing 10 qualifying nights. Each £1 of Hotels.comCash is worth £1 and can be redeemed at eligible hotels whenever the user chooses, either all at once or in smaller amounts, with no blackout dates.
To qualify for the reward, the booking must have an average nightly price of £75 or more, including taxes and fees. Nights paid for using Hotels.comCash or vouchers will not count towards the eligibility criteria. After completing the 10th eligible night, the £100 Hotels.comCash reward is automatically credited to the account. There is no requirement to book all 10 nights at once; qualifying nights can be earned across multiple trips, and the reward is collected once the total is reached.
Maximising the Reward
MSE advises: "There's no point going for a £100 reward if you could save more than that booking elsewhere." However, if the reward offers genuine savings, it may be a no-brainer. The site suggests comparing prices across different platforms to ensure the Hotels.com deal is competitive before committing.
What Is Hotels.comCash?
Hotels.com explains: "Hotels.comCash is our rewards currency. After you stay 10 eligible nights, you receive a £100 reward in the form of Hotels.comCash." OneKeyCash earned on other participating brands may be eligible for use and will show in the shared account as Hotels.comCash if applicable.
Occasionally, users may qualify for extra Hotels.comCash from eligible offers or promotions on top of the standard earnings. This additional reward does not appear during shopping or at checkout, but as long as the offer conditions are met, it is automatically added as pending Hotels.comCash after booking and unlocks according to the offer's terms and conditions once the stay is completed. These promotional rewards follow the same basic rules as other Hotels.comCash but may have different expiry dates, so users are advised to check the specific offer terms for details.
Expiry Rules for Hotels.comCash
Pending Hotels.comCash and qualifying nights remain valid as long as the user completes an eligible booking or redeems Hotels.comCash at least once within a 12-month period. Any available Hotels.comCash balance in the account stays active as long as an eligible booking or redemption occurs at least once every 18 months. Travellers should be aware that promotional Hotels.comCash may be subject to different expiry rules, and Hotels.com recommends checking the specific terms and conditions of each offer.
