Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is overhauling its loyalty program's award chart this September, reshuffling how many points members need to redeem free nights across its portfolio of brands. The changes affect all Wyndham properties, including its budget chains like Days Inn and Super 8, mid-range options like La Quinta and Microtel, and upscale properties under the Wyndham Grand and Trademark Collection banners.
The revised chart will increase point requirements for some properties while decreasing them for others, creating winners and losers depending on where you typically stay. Members who book budget and economy properties may find redemptions cheaper, requiring fewer points per night. Those targeting higher-category hotels face steeper point costs, which effectively devalues elite status benefits and loyalty rewards.
Wyndham's Wyndham Rewards program members should evaluate their earning and redemption patterns before the September implementation. Credit card holders carrying a Wyndham co-branded card gain accelerated earning rates, making the program more or less attractive depending on how the adjustments affect your preferred properties.
The timing matters for strategic planners. Members can lock in current redemption rates by booking award stays before September, though availability at prime properties often runs thin during peak seasons. Alternatively, holding points through the transition lets you assess the new chart and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Award chart devaluations happen regularly across hospitality loyalty programs as companies balance member satisfaction with profitability. Wyndham's adjustment reflects broader industry trends where redemption values decline over time. Frequent Wyndham guests should check their current category assignments and calculate whether the new structure aligns with their travel patterns.
The key question for members is simple: does the new chart offer reasonable value for your typical stays? If you primarily book budget properties, you may benefit. Heavy business travelers targeting upper-category hotels will likely find