Q1 2012 Hilton, Marriott and Starwood bonus promotions

Hilton HHonors, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest have announced their first quarter bonus point promotions.  Be sure to register now to maximize your earnings throughout the first few months of 2012.

Hilton HHonors

1,000 bonus points per night, and an additional 5,000 points for any weekend stay of two or more nights.  Promotion runs through March 31, 2012.  Register here.

Marriott Rewards

Marriott is already about a month in to their Megabonus promotion.  The offer varies by user, and is a variation of bonus points or free nights.  Check your offer here.

Far more enticing is Marriott’s MegaMiles offer with several airline mileage programs.  Beginning with your second stay you will earn 2,000 miles per stay, up to 50,000 miles.  Runs through April 30, 2012.  Register here.

Starwood Preferred Guest

Earn up to triple Starpoints with the Better by the Night promotion, through April 8, 2012.  You will receive double Starpoints for a stay of two nights, and triple points for three or more nights.  Register here.

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On balance I’d go with either the Marriott or Starwood promotions.  Starpoints remain the most flexible and valuable currency in the loyalty industry, and the chance to rack up many thousands of bonus Starpoints should not be missed.