While this is not the go-to card that I reach for in my wallet, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card easily pays for itself. Year after year, I have been singing this card's praises to fellow employees. Despite the $550 annual fee (see rates and fees), I still find value in the card's benefits, like the annual free night award, Diamond elite status and statement credits.
Although I stay at Hilton properties only a few times a year, here are four reasons why I keep this cobranded credit card, despite the costly annual fee.
For example, I stayed at the uberluxurious Conrad Tokyo, where the nightly room rate was more than $1,100. Thanks to my Aspire card, I redeemed my annual free night certificate at this property, allowing me to save significantly on my out-of-pocket costs.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
