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The best credit card for hotels in Hong Kong.
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Why this card
World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has Hyatt (Grand Hyatt HK, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour, Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui), Marriott (Ritz-Carlton on top of the ICC, JW, Sheraton TST), and Hilton (Conrad Hong Kong, Mandarin Oriental as a Conrad affiliate).
Annual fee
$95
Best earn rate
4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 property
Signup bonus
Up to 60,000 points after first-year spend
Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui and Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour are both reliably in Hyatt's mid-range bands. The anniversary free night cert covers either. The card's 4x earn rate plus 5 elite night credits builds toward Globalist quickly if you do multiple Asia trips through Hong Kong. Cheap card, strong value.
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Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant.
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong (highest hotel in the world, 102nd floor of the ICC) is the headline property. Platinum upgrades to a higher-floor room are noticeable here because the view changes meaningfully every 10 floors. The 85K free night cert covers a standard night.
At a glance
Side by side.
Local tip
What to know before you book.
Hong Kong hotel pricing fluctuates heavily with the trade fair calendar at the Convention Centre. October, November, and April are peak months. If your stay is flexible, mid-summer and February (after Chinese New Year) have the lowest cash and points rates.
Questions
Frequently asked.
What is the best credit card for hotels in Hong Kong?
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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui and Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour are both reliably in Hyatt's mid-range bands. Annual fee is $95.
How many points do you need for a free night in Hong Kong?
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Roughly 25,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Hong Kong. Cash rate is around $320 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.
Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant a better choice for hotels in Hong Kong?
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The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong (highest hotel in the world, 102nd floor of the ICC) is the headline property. Platinum upgrades to a higher-floor room are noticeable here because the view changes meaningfully every 10 floors. The 85K free night cert covers a standard night. Annual fee is $650.
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