Co-branded Hotel Cards for Disney
What is a Co-Branded Credit Card?
Co-branded credit cards are bank cards that partner with either a Hotel chain or Airline to offer a credit card that has exclusive points and benefits. Even though you can only use the points at that hotel, they are worth having in your credit card plan because you almost always get more value from these cards than the yearly fee.
Top Hotel Cards
Hyatt
The card we recommend:
Chase World of Hyatt Card
What perks do you get with card:
You get automatic status to explorist status. This includes one free night certificate each year (for category 4 hotels, upgraded rooms (when available excluding suites), water each day, resort fee waived (when staying on points), free premium internet, late 2 pm check out.
Where we would stay:
Disneyland-
Our first choice is Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/ Convention Center (12k-18k per night) if possible. It can be hard to find point availability. It’s walking distance to the park entrance (10 min. easy walk) and includes breakfast which is really nice to help with cost for a family.
Walt Disney World
We recommend Hyatt Grand Cypress as our first choice. We stay here often (along with staying at the Hyatt Regency at MCO), and it rarely disappoints!
Grand Cypress vs. Regency Orlando
How many nights can you stay with the sign up bonus
With minimum spend and sign up bonus you can stay 3 nights off season (4 if you use your free night certificate).
Marriott
The card we recommend:
Chase Marriott Boundless Card
What perks you get with the card:
You will automatically receive Silver Status each calendar year the card is open. This includes late check out and free WIFI. You will also receive a free award night (up to 35K points). You will not be able to use this at a Disney vacation as all hotels will be more than 35K per night.
Where to stay:
Disneyland
Residence Inn at Anaheim Resort or JW Marriott
Disney World
Swan, Dolphin, or Reserve are located on property in the Epcot resort area. They receive the same perks as staying at a Disney resort and
How many nights can you stay:
Plan on topping off your free nights as most nights will be more than 50K. So depending on the offer, you can stay 3-5 nights free.
Hilton
Card we recommend:
Perks you get from having this card:
You automatically get Gold status at Hilton, which includes room upgrades when available, and a daily food and beverage credit. This can be used for free continental breakfast at most Hilton brands that don’t offer free breakfast.
Where to stay:
Disneyland
Hilton Anaheim- 2 miles from the park and close to the convention center, this hotel has a shuttle service to the parks too.
Disney World
Hilton Buena Vista Disney springs- across from Disney Springs with easy access with a skybridge, this good neighbor hotel has early access to all Walt Disney World Parks.
How many nights can you stay:
Depending of the time of year, you can count on being able to use your sign up bonus for 2-3 nights at a Hilton.
Beginner points and miles Guide by disneypointgals
