The Wyndham Rewards Status Match Returns…

The Wyndham Rewards Status Match Returns! Wyndham Rewards has brought back its status match offer for members that hold elite status with Best Western, Raddison, Omnni, Choice, IHG, Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt. The status match is valid for 90 days and you will need to complete 1 night for Gold status, 4 nights for Platinum status, or 10 nights for Diamond status within those 90 days to keep your status until the end of 2024.

Am I eligible for a Wyndham Rewards Status Match?

If you hold qualifying elite status in Best Western, Raddison, Omnni, Choice, IHG, Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt you can enroll in the status match challenge. Entry tiers will usually be matched to Gold, Mid-tier to Platinum, and top tier to Diamond based on the below chart.

What do I need to do to keep my status?

If matched to Gold you need to complete 1 night in 90 days, for Platinum you need to complete 4 nights in 90 days and for Diamond you need to complete 10 nights in 90 days. If you complete the required nights your status would be valid until the end of 2024.

If you don’t meet the requirements you will be returned to your original status after the 90 days have expired.

What benefits will my Wyndham Rewards Status Match get me?

All members get the following benefits…

Member Savings by booking direct, Earn Points with go get ’em® (10 points per $1 or 1,000 points whichever is more), go free® & go fast® Award Nights, Rollover Nights Never Expire & Free WiFi

If you are matched to Gold you will be entitled to the following benefits…

Dedicated Member Services, Preferred Room Choice, Accelerated Earning (10% points earning bonus on stays), and Late Checkout. This is on top of all the above benefits.

Platinum comes with the following benefits…

Early Check-In, Caesars Rewards® Status Match, & Avis® and Budget® Car Rental Upgrades. It also includes all the above benefits.

Diamond comes with the following benefits

Suite Upgrades, Welcome Amenity at Check-In & the ability to Give GOLD to one person per calendar year. This also includes all the above benefits.

You can read all the benefits of Wyndham Rewards Status here – https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-rewards/member-levels

Anything to be aware of?

You can read the T&Cs of the offer here – https://help.wyndhamrewards.com/s/status-match?language=en_GB – but some of the key things to be aware of are…

1. The status challenge is only available to those who hold elite status with Best Western, Raddison, Omnni, Choice, IHG, Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt
2. You can’t use this status match to extend existing status.
3. Both paid & reward stays count.
4. You have 90 days from the date your temporary status is awarded to meet your target
5. There is no ‘official’ end date.

How do I apply for the Wyndham Rewards Status Match?

You need to visit the Wyndham Status match website here – https://help.wyndhamrewards.com/s/status-match?language=en_GB

After you’ve logged in (you will need to create an account if you don’t have one already) You simply need to choose the hotel program and status level you have and upload proof of status. If accepted you should have your new status within 3-5 business days.

Is it worth doing?

If you have any upcoming stays at a Wyndham hotel…absolutely! The status match will give you full status benefits e.g. early check-in, preferred rooms, upgrades & late checkout, etc. (depending on your status level) straight away. So try and time it to take full advantage if you know you won’t complete the requirements to keep the status beyond 90 days. If you don’t have any stays planned… give this one a miss as it won’t reap many benefits elsewhere!