Choice Privileges is free to join. Once you join, you can earn points on eligible Choice hotel stays and access member rates, promotions and other perks.
The program announced some positive changes in late 2025, including lower requirements for existing elite status tiers, a new top-tier Choice Privileges status and the introduction of milestone rewards. But it's not all good news, as the program significantly devalued its award options in major Japanese cities in mid-2026. Even so, it's still possible to get good value from the Choice Privileges program. Let's dive in.
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