Wyndam Rewards

Wyndam Rewards FAQ’s at a glance:

Program Hotels:

1. What hotel chains participate in Wyndam Rewards?
Wyndam, Super 8, Ramada, Days Inn, Wingate, Travel Lodge, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn

2. How many hotels participate in Wyndam Rewards worldwide?
6,000

3. Is there a cost to enroll in Wyndam Rewards?
Zilch, it’s free.

Earning Points
1. How do I Earn Points with Wyndam Rewards?
10 points per $ spent at Wyndam family hotels (excludes room taxes)

2. What are the eligible rates that count towards earning Wyndam Rewards points?
Hotel stays associated with non-qualifying rate plans are not eligible for Wyndham Rewards credit. Non-qualifying rate plans include discounted (wholesale) or any other special contracted rates such as group bookings and any stays booked using third party online sources, including but not limited to Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz and Travelocity.

3. Does Wyndam Rewards offer any credit cards to speed up point accumulation?
Wyndam rewards Mastercard--no annual fee, 6,000 bonus points to start, 3 pts per $1 spent at Wyndam partner hotels, 2 points per $ spent everywhere else.

4. What are the different membership levels in Wyndam Rewards?
The program does not have any different membership levels.

5. How many Wyndam Rewards points will I earn per $ dollar spent at the hotels?
10—13* (*assumes use of Wyndam rewards Mastercard)

6. Are there any partner programs that can help me earn Wyndam Rewards points?
Yep, over 10 airlines, rail, car, retail.

7. Can I earn Wyndam Rewards bonus points in the program for referring a friend?
Nope.

8. Can I buy Wyndam Rewards points?
You sure can, $0.02 per point in 1,000 point increments.

Redeeming Rewards
1. Do my Wyndam Rewards points ever expire?
YES, points expire 4 years after they are earned. Also, after 18 months of inactivity (i.e. you have not used or earned points) you account may be closed.

2. Are there any blackout dates for redeeming my free Wyndam Rewards hotel rewards?
Nope.

3. How many points do I need to get a free night stay with Wyndam Rewards?
1 free night starts at 10,000 points and goes up to 40,000

4. What is the minimum amount of $ dollars I must spend at a Wyndam Rewards hotel before I get a free night?
$769, Assumes you earn 13 points per dollar (10 base + 3 with Wyndam rewards Mastercard) and stay at a base hotel (10,000 points). You do the math 10,000 / 13 = $769
(if you don’t want the credit card it will take $1,000 to get a free night)

5. Can I transfer my Wyndam Rewards points to someone else?
Nope.

6. Are there any awards with Wyndam Rewards other than hotels?
You bet. Airlines, rental car, rail, cruise, gift certificates (including best buy and home depot)

7. Can I donate my Wyndam Rewards points to charity?
Yes, a variety are listed on their website.

8. Any other special features with Wyndam Rewards?
Your wish list, let's you track how close you are to your desired reward.

WEBSITE: www.wyndamrewards.com