I Prefer (Preferred Hotels) points have a fixed value: Points become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point). Points become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point).
The rules that change the answer
| Pricing | Fixed valuePoints become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point). |
|---|---|
| Typical value | 0.2¢ |
| Free night on long stays | None |
- Certificates are the currency; there is no award chart.
Transfer from card points
Ratios for cards issued in that country. "Worth per bank point" uses the typical value; bank points usually fetch 1.5–2 cents with airlines.
| From | Ratio | 10,000 points become | Worth per bank point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One | 1:2 | 20,000 | – |
| Citi ThankYou | 1:21:1.4: Citi Strata Card, Citi ThankYou Preferred, Citi Double Cash, Citi Custom Cash, Citi ThankYou Mastercard, AT&T Points Plus / AT&T Universal / AT&T Access | 20,000 | – |
| Bilt | 1:2 | 20,000 | – |
| Revolut (EU) | 1:2 | 20,000 | – |
| Revolut (UK) | 1:2 | 20,000 | – |
From our transfer tables. Transfers can't be undone: price the award first.
Questions
What are I Prefer (Preferred Hotels) points worth?
Points become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point).
When should I use I Prefer (Preferred Hotels) points instead of cash?
I Prefer (Preferred Hotels) points have a fixed value: Points become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point). Subtract city tax and fees still due on the award, and the points a paid stay would earn, before you compare.
How does I Prefer (Preferred Hotels) price award nights?
Points become certificates: 12,500 points buy a $25 certificate (about 0.2 cents a point).
Which credit card points transfer to I Prefer (Preferred Hotels)?
Capital One 1:2, Citi ThankYou 1:2, Bilt 1:2, Revolut (EU) 1:2, Revolut (UK) 1:2. Transfers cannot be undone: price the award first.
Checked 4 November 2026. Sources: training.iprefer.com. Work out your stay · All hotel programs.
Points or cash for your stay?
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