Minor DISCOVERY (formerly NH DISCOVERY), part of GHA DISCOVERY points have a fixed value: Points are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025. Points are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025.
The rules that change the answer
| Pricing | Fixed valuePoints are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025. |
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| Typical value | 1 = $1Fixed: one D$ is worth one US dollar (100 US cents). Taxes, tips and fees can't be paid with D$. |
| Free night on long stays | None |
| In Europe | Minor Hotels Europe & Americas (NH, NH Collection, nhow, Tivoli, Anantara, Avani): 342 hotels with 54,823 rooms in 28 countries at end-2025. Main markets Spain, Italy, Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg), Germany and Central Europe, Portugal. D$ also work across the 850+ GHA DISCOVERY hotels. |
- There is no points-or-cash maths: a D$ is always a dollar off. Spend them before they expire (12 months at Silver, 18 at Gold, 24 at Platinum and Titanium).
- Online D$ redemption only works on prepaid non-refundable rates and is lost if you cancel; at check-out you can use them on any eligible rate.
- D$ can be sent to another GHA DISCOVERY member (D$100–500 per transfer, after 90 days of membership).
Questions
What are Minor DISCOVERY (formerly NH DISCOVERY), part of GHA DISCOVERY points worth?
Points are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025.
When should I use Minor DISCOVERY (formerly NH DISCOVERY), part of GHA DISCOVERY points instead of cash?
Minor DISCOVERY (formerly NH DISCOVERY), part of GHA DISCOVERY points have a fixed value: Points are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025. Subtract city tax and fees still due on the award, and the points a paid stay would earn, before you compare.
How does Minor DISCOVERY (formerly NH DISCOVERY), part of GHA DISCOVERY price award nights?
Points are DISCOVERY Dollars: D$1 = US$1 off the bill, converted to local currency by the hotel. Use them at check-out (minimum D$10) or online on prepaid non-refundable rates. Earn 4% (Silver), 5% (Gold), 6% (Platinum) or 7% (Titanium) of eligible spend. NH DISCOVERY was renamed Minor DISCOVERY in March 2025.
Checked by the Points or Cash team on 5 November 2026. Sources: nh-hotels.com, minorhotels.com, nh-hotels.com, corporate.minor-hotels.com, corporate.minor-hotels.com. Work out your stay · All hotel programs.
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