Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World) points are typically worth about 7.6 cents. Use points when an award saves 7.6 cents a point or more. Each hotel prices its rooms in points; points work on any room type at 409 of about 470 hotels.
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| Pricing | Set by each hotelEach hotel prices its rooms in points; points work on any room type at 409 of about 470 hotels. |
|---|---|
| Typical value | 7.6¢Use points from 7.6¢. Our thresholds. |
| Free night on long stays | None |
| In Europe | Strong in European luxury. |
- A competitive use of US Amex points for European luxury hotels.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amex US | 4:1 | 2,500 | 1.9¢ |
| Citi ThankYou | 5:11:0.14: 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 | 2,000 | 1.52¢ |
From our transfer tables. Transfers can't be undone: price the award first.
Questions
What are Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World) points worth?
About 7.6 US cents each (TPG, November 2026 for the big programs). That is a typical value, not a guarantee: work out the value of your own stay.
When should I use Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World) points instead of cash?
Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World) points are typically worth about 7.6 cents. Use points when an award saves 7.6 cents a point or more. Subtract city tax and fees still due on the award, and the points a paid stay would earn, before you compare.
How does Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World) price award nights?
Each hotel prices its rooms in points; points work on any room type at 409 of about 470 hotels.
Which credit card points transfer to Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World)?
Amex US 4:1, Citi ThankYou 5:1. Transfers cannot be undone: price the award first.
Checked 4 November 2026. Sources: frequentmiler.com. Work out your stay · All hotel programs.
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