An amazing breakfast in the morning is a great way to start the day. Many hotels have amazing breakfast spreads, the charges of which can be significant. However, certain elite status holders get a complimentary breakfast. Here are the complete details of the elite status that comes with a complimentary breakfast.
Which hotel loyalty program offers complimentary breakfast?
Not every hotel loyalty program gives access to a complimentary breakfast. Here is the list of hotel loyalty programs that give this benefit access.
- Accor
- Hilton Honors
- IHG One Rewards
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Radisson Rewards
- Shangri-La Circle
- World of Hyatt
This list does not include programs that provide complimentary snacks or beverages.
Complimentary Breakfast for Accor ALL Elites
Accor ALL Platinum & Diamond members are eligible for complimentary breakfasts. However, eligibility varies by region.
ALL Platinum & Diamond members are eligible for complimentary breakfast for the Asia Pacific Region. Meanwhile, Diamond members are eligible for complimentary breakfast on weekends for the rest of the world. If the hotel you booked doesn’t have a restaurant or doesn’t have breakfast-inclusive rates, then this benefit is not available.
You can always check here if the hotel you are booking or looking to book is eligible for this promotion, which makes things easy for platinum & diamond members.
In case you are wondering, it takes 60 nights or 14000 status points to become a platinum elite. For Diamond elites, you will need 26000 status points. To become a diamond elite, you must spend [without taxes] INR 9.5 Lac in a calendar year.
Complimentary Breakfast for Hilton Honor Elites
Hilton Honor Gold & Diamond elite members are eligible for daily Food and Beverage Credit or Continental Breakfast.
Daily food & beverage credit is available for stays at US hotels; however, daily credit benefit varies by brand. Whereas outside of the US, complimentary breakfast is at select Hilton brands or is available as a brand amenity.
| Outside the US | Outside the USA | In the USA Daily Credit |
| Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | Yes | $25 |
| LXR Hotels & Resorts | Yes | $25 |
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | Yes | $25 |
| Canopy by Hilton | Yes | $15-$18 |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Yes | $15-$18 |
| Signia by Hilton | Yes | $15-$18 |
| Curio Collection by Hilton | Yes | $15-$18 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | Yes | $15-$18 |
| Motto by Hilton | No | $15-$18/$12/€10 |
| Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Yes | $15-$18 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | Yes | $10 |
You can become a Hilton Honor Gold elite with an American Express Platinum Charge card or meet the usual requirements.
Below is the usual requirement to become a Hilton Honor Gold or Diamond Elite:
| Elite Status | Stay | Nights | Points |
| Gold | 20 | 40 | 75000 |
| Diamond | 30 | 60 | 120000 |
Get the complete terms here.
Complimentary Breakfast for IHG One Rewards Elites
IHG One Rewards is one of my favourite programs. If you are an IHG one Diamond elite, you are eligible for a complimentary breakfast, drinks/snacks, or 600 points. Any complimentary breakfast is the best option to choose from.
Only at these IHG brands REGENT, InterContinental, Vignette, Hualuxe, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Even, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton can you get free breakfast as an option. If you use the digital check-in option, you receive points as a welcome amenity, and there will be no option.
Here are the full details.
To become an IHG One Diamond Elite, you need 70 Qualified Nights Stays or 120000 One Rewards Points.
Complimentary Breakfast for Marriott Bonvoy Elites
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium & Ambassador Elite can choose breakfast as a welcome amenity. They can choose points, breakfast or F&B Amienty as a welcome amenity. Breakfast is a great option to choose from. However, this option is not available at select hotels & regions. Since these elite members also get access to the lounge at the hotel, it would be better to ask the hotel if they have the lounge or not to choose your amenity.
Elite members as above can get a complimentary breakfast at these brands of Marriott:
- Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels [Resorts Only]
- St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, Le Méridien, Westin, Tribute Portfolio
- Courtyard Brand Hotels outside the United States, Canada, and Europe only if lounges are closed.
- Four Points, Aloft
- Protea Hotels
- Four Points Express
- City Express – City Centro locations only
You will need to meet the following criteria to become eligible for complimentary breakfast:
- Platinum Elite: 50 Nights in a Year
- Titanium Elite: 75 Nights in a year
- Ambassador Elite: 100 Nights in a year and USD 23000 annual spend ( Approximately INR 19 lacs)
The best thing about Marriott is that you are guaranteed a welcome gift, and if you can’t get that for any reason, you are eligible for compensation.
Complimentary Breakfast for Radisson Elites
Radisson VIP members are eligible for complimentary breakfast. The Free Breakfast for two in Asia Pacific only applies to buffet breakfast.
To become a Radisson VIP, you must complete 30 nights or 20 stays.
Complimentary Breakfast for Shangri-La Circle Elites
Both Shangri-La Jade & Diamond members are eligible for complimentary breakfast. To become a Jade elite member, you must complete 20-night stays or earn 6000 Tier points; for Diamond elites, it is 50 nights or 15000 tier points.
Jade members get daily breakfast served at Café Restaurant or designated restaurant, and Diamond members get Daily breakfast served at Café Restaurant or Club Lounge.
Complimentary Breakfast for World of Hyatt Elite
Only Hyatt Globalists are eligible for complimentary breakfast. They can have breakfast in the lounge, and if it is unavailable, they can have breakfast in a hotel restaurant. To become a Hyatt Globalist, you must complete 60-night stays or earn 1,00,000 points.
Summary
| Loyalty Program | Elites Eligible For Complimentary Breakfast |
| Accor | Platinum & Diamond |
| Hilton Honor | Gold & Diamond |
| IHG One Rewards | Diamond |
| Marriott Bonvoy | Platinum, Titanium & Ambassador |
| Radisson Rewards | VIP |
| Shangri-La Circle | Jade & Diamond |
| World of Hyatt | Globalist |
The above elites are eligible subject to conditions related to regions & lounges.
Bottomline
Many hotels’ loyalty programs offer complimentary breakfast, which is available to select hotel elites. Availability of this benefit also varies by region, brand & lounge access. Overall, it is a great benefit to have.
