Wyndham Rewards is the Hotels Loyalty Program of “Wyndham Hotels & Resorts”. There are multiple hotel brands, and most of them are budget centric. India also has 53 “Wyndham Hotels”, most belonging to the “Ramanda” brand.
Here is an ultimate guide for Indian travellers to “Wyndham Rewards” and how to benefit from it.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in India and Worldwide Overview
Wyndham Hotels are the largest hotel brand in the world, with over 8421 properties.
Here is the region-wise breakdown:
| Region | Properties | % |
| North America | 6669 | 79% |
| Africa | 7 | 0% |
| Asia (Ex-China) | 184 | 2% |
| Asia (China) | 883 | 10% |
| Australia & the Pacific Rim | 50 | 1% |
| Caribbean | 32 | 0% |
| Central America | 10 | 0% |
| Europe | 372 | 4% |
| Middle East | 55 | 1% |
| South America | 159 |
Check out Wyndham Hotels here across the world.
There are 23 Hotels Brands in Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. These thirty brands are also categorized into six categories:
- Distinctive: 2 Brands
- Upscale: 2 Brands
- Lifestyle: 5 Brands
- Midscale: 6 Brands
- Value: 5 Brands
- Extended Stay: 1 Brand
Of these brands, only a handful are present in India, with “Ramanda” being the most prominent one, as there are 41 hotels of this brand.
Sign-up for a Wyndham Rewards membership in India at no cost
The Wyndham Rewards is a free-to-join Hotels loyalty program, as there is no fee chargeable whatsoever. However, you need to achieve a certain tier level to make the most out of the membership.
Once you join, you become a “Blue Member”. There are three elite Wyndham Rewards Status:
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
Let us get deep into them.
Wyndham Rewards Elite Status: Eligibility
When you join Wyndham rewards, you become a blue member (base tier), and as you stay more, you are upgraded to the next elite status.
Elite Status-wise Eligibility
The eligibility for a Wyndham Rewards Elite Status is based on the number of nights you stay at Marriott Properties. Here is the elite status-wise eligibility:
- Blue Member: Enrollment
- Gold Elite: 5 Nights in a Year
- Platinum Elite: 15 Nights in a Year
- Diamond Elite: 40 Nights in a Year
Rollover Nights For Wyndham Rewards Elite Status
Rollover of nights is unique for “Wyndham”. The nights are rolled over until you achieve an Elite status.
Here is how rolled-over nights work:
- Total Night Stays in a year: 9 nights
- Nights rolled over to next year: 4 (above gold level)
- Third year no Stay: downgraded to Blue
- Fourth Year: no Stay
- Fifth Year: 1-night stay (upgraded to Gold Status)
Wyndham Rewards Elite Status: Benefits
The benefits of an elite status differ based on the status you hold. Here are the status-wise benefits:
Blue Member Benefits
The Blue members don’t have many benefits. But the most significant benefit is “Roll Over Nights”. Usually, this sort of benefit is made available to the top tiers.
Gold Elite Benefits
You have the following benefit of being a Gold Elite:
- Preferred Room Choice
- 10% Bonus Points
- Late Check-out
Platinum Elite Benefits
You get the following benefits of being a Platinum Elite:
- Early Check-In
- Caesars Rewards Status Match
- Avis and Budget Car Rental Upgrades
- Preferred Room Choice
- 15% Bonus Points
- Late Check-out
- The enhanced room upgrade
Diamond Elite Benefits
- Early Check-In
- Caesars Rewards Status Match
- Avis and Budget Car Rental Upgrades
- Preferred Room Choice
- 20% Bonus Points
- Late Check-out
- Suite Upgrades
- Welcome Amenity at Check-In (Free Snack/Beverage)
- Give Gold Status to anyone
Benefits Summary
How to get Wyndham Rewards Elite Status for Free in India?
Not every day do you get a “Status Match Offer” on your card. In 2023, Mastercard launched an offer, “Fast track Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Status Match“, which is available until the end of Dec’23.
Here is the MasterCard-wise status match offer:
- World Elite: Diamond tier ;
- World: Platinum tier; and
- Platinum, Titanium, Standard and Gold: Gold tier membership.
So, this offer is exceptional. Even if you don’t stay at Wyndham Hotels, you should at least use this offer to register.
There is no additional cost for using this offer. Apart from this, Wyndham also runs promotions for status matches for other hotel loyalists.
Related: Wyndham Rewards Promotions.
How to earn Wyndham Rewards Points in India?
The easiest way to earn Wyndham Points in India is by staying at night. The minimum number of points you get for one night is 1000 points. However, the maximum points are based on your spending at the hotel.
Base Wyndham Reward Points:
You get 10 points for every $1 spent. It means you earn 2000 points on a spend of INR 16000.
Other ways to earn:
- Shop at Wyndham Online
- Purchase Wyndham Points
- Get Points on Sharing Your Opinions After your Stay
- Link Your Bakkt Account and Get up to 1250 Points
- Transfer Points from HDFC Bank & Axis
- Bonus Points Offer (Like this)
How to use your Wyndham Rewards Points?
There are multiple ways to use your points, but most don’t work in India. In India, the best way to redeem your Wyndham Rewards Points is to “Use Them For Stay”.
Although you can transfer your points to Airmiles, that will significantly reduce the value; also, the number of Airmile transfer partners is few at 9.
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The best part about “Wyndham Reward Points” is the redemption of points is fixed. Three options are available based on different aspects, such as the property’s location and the premiumization of the brand.
Three options are:
- 7500 Points per night
- 15000 Points per night
- 30000 Points per night
India doesn’t have any 30000 points property. And 21 properties are available at 15K points. Also, only 410 properties in the world have 30000 points redemption value.
How much are Wyndham Rewards Points worth in India?
The average INR value of one Wyndham point is INR 0.5. That means you earn a minimum of INR 500 per stay.
Is Wyndham Rewards for everyone?
No, it is not for everyone. If you have already stayed at five-star properties of other Hotel brands such as Marriott, IHG or World of Hyatt, staying at Wyndham properties may not be similar. Also, the average customer rating of properties has ranged around 4 out of 5, whereas premium brand properties range around 4.5. So, no matter how beneficial, this might not be for you. But, for a cost-conscious customer, it may be a try at least once option.
Bottomline
Wyndham Rewards is not for everyone, especially those looking for a unique five-star hotel experience. It works well for cost-conscious customers who want to stay with an International hotel brand and don’t want to spend a lot.
