Best Western Gold Crown Club

Best Western Gold Crown Club FAQ’s at a glance:

Program Hotels:

1. What hotel chains participate in Best Western Gold Crown Club?
All Best Western Hotels.

2. How many hotels participate in Best Western Gold Crown Club worldwide?
4,000

3. Is there a cost to enroll in Best Western Gold Crown Club?
Nope, its free.

Earning Points
1. How do I Earn Points with Best Western Gold Crown Club?
10 points per $ spent (excludes taxes)

2. What are the eligible rates that count towards earning Best Western Gold Crown Club points?
You should book with Best Western directly. Third party booking is not eligible for points (ex. Expedia, Priceline, Travelocity).

3. Does Best Western Gold Crown Club offer any credit cards to speed up point accumulation?
Best Western Gold Crown Club Mastercard--No annual fee, earn 10 points for every $3 spent at best western hotels, 10 points for every $5 spent everywhere else, 10,000 bonus points to start.

4. What are the different membership levels in Best Western Gold Crown Club?
Based on a calendar year
Gold-must stay 10 nights per year, 10% point bonus
Platinum-15 nights, 15% point bonus, room upgrades
Diamond-30 nights, 30% point bonus, room upgrades

5. How many Best Western Gold Crown Club points will I earn per $ dollar spent at the hotels?
10-16**(assumes diamond member and best western MasterCard use)

6. Are there any partner programs that can help me earn Best Western Gold Crown Club points?
Yep. Over 15 airlines, rail, rental car and retail (including FTD.com)

7. Can I earn Best Western Gold Crown Club bonus points in the program for referring a friend?
NO

8. Can I buy Best Western Gold Crown Club points?
Yes, but only for platinum/diamond members , $.01 per point in 1,000 point increments.

Redeeming Rewards
1. Do my Best Western Gold Crown Club points ever expire?
Never

2. Are there any blackout dates for redeeming my free Best Western Gold Crown Club hotel rewards?
NONE

3. How many points do I need to get a free night stay with Best Western Gold Crown Club?
1 free night starts at 8,000 points up to 36,000 points

4. What is the minimum amount of $ dollars I must spend at a Best Western hotel before I get a free night?
$615, Assumes you earn 13 points per dollar (10 base + 3 with Mastercard credit card) and stay at a Category 1 hotel (8,000 points). You do the math 8,000 / 13 = $615
($800 if you don't want to get the credit card)

5. Can I transfer my Best Western Gold Crown Club points to someone else?
Yes, but only with members that have the same address.

6. Are there any awards with Best Western Gold Crown Club other than hotels?
Yes, airlines, rail, rental car, merchandise, and theme parks.

7. Can I donate my Best Western Gold Crown Club points to charity?
Yes-Charities available are the Make a Wish Foundation and Futura Rewards

8. Any other special features with Best Western Gold Crown Club?
Best Western has customized rewards programs that may be combined with Gold Crown awards--selections include Speed Rewards for racing fans and AAA rewards.

WEBSITE: www.goldcrownclub.com