Wyndham Rewards Diamond Benefits [2020]

Wyndham Rewards does not have an elite program quite as robust as other major hotel programs like Marriott or Hyatt. However, there are some pretty valuable aspects of this reward program that you should be aware of.

In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about Wyndham Rewards Diamond status.

What is Wyndham Rewards Diamond status?

Wyndham Rewards Diamond status is the top-tier elite level for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts although it compares with mid-elite levels from other hotel programs, such as Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. 

The reason that it compares with mid-level elite status is because it offers benefits close to what mid-level elite statuses offer and also the criteria for qualifying is close to what those levels require.

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How can you earn Wyndham Rewards Diamond?

You can earn Diamond status by staying 40 qualifying nights or by completing a status match. 

Earn Wyndham Rewards Diamond with stays 

As stated, you can earn Diamond status by staying 40 qualifying nights.

Here’s how the requirements stack up against lower elite levels.

• Blue: Upon Enrollment
• Gold: 5 Qualifying Nights
• Platinum: 15 Qualifying Nights
• Diamond: 40 Qualifying Nights

Qualifying nights are:

• A paid, stayed night so long as the Qualified Stay has an average daily rate of at least $25
• A paid, stayed Go Fast award night at any type of participating property;
• A stayed Go Free award night at any type of participating property.

40 nights would get you Marriott Gold or Hilton Gold elite status which are both middle tier elite levels. So the Wyndham elite level requirements top out pretty low compared to other programs.

That’s significant because those other programs will continue to reward you as you stay more nights at their properties. So you should be aware of what you are giving up if you decide to pursue elite status with Wyndham.

Wyndham Rewards credit card

The Wyndham Rewards Visa comes with Platinum status and unfortunately it does not offer a way to earn Diamond status.

It’s not the best hotel credit card out there, but it has some decent perks such as:

• Decent welcome bonus (varies) 
• 5 points per $1 spent on Wyndham 
• 2 points per $1 spent on gas, utility, and grocery store purchases
• 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases 
• No foreign transaction fees 
• $75 annual fee

That 5X earning rate can be combined with the bonus on Diamond status for some pretty lucrative earnings which I will talk about below.

Tip: Be sure that before you apply you check your eligibility utilizing the free app WalletFlo!

Earn Wyndham Rewards Diamond with a status match 

You can also earn Diamond status by doing a status match when available. Here are how some of the other elite programs match with Diamond status. 

• Marriott Bonvoy Gold/Platinum/Titanium/Ambassador
• Hilton Gold/Diamond
• Hyatt Globalist
• IHG Platinum Elite/Spire Elite
• Choice Privileges Diamond
• Radisson Rewards Gold/Platinum
• Omni Select Guest Black

Caesars Rewards

You can also match your Caesars Rewards status to get instant Diamond level status. The Diamond Caesars Rewards Tier will give you Wyndham Rewards Diamond Level. 

What are the Wyndham Rewards Diamond benefits?

These are the exclusive Diamond benefits:

• Suite Upgrades
• Welcome Amenity at Check-In
• Gift Gold
• 10 points per dollar (or 1,000 points) plus a 20% bonus

And here are all of the other benefits lower elite level members may get:

• Discounted rate
• Rollover nights
• Free wifi
• Go Free PLUS
• Go Fast PLUS
• Dedicated Member services
• Late Check-out
• Early Check-in 
• Avis and Budget upgrades

Suite Upgrades

The big difference between Wyndham Platinum and Diamond is that Diamond members can get suite upgrades while Platinum members only get a preferred room choice.

There are very mixed data points about Diamond members getting upgrades to suites. It sounds like this is something you will definitely want to be proactive about requesting.

Welcome Amenity at Check-In

When you check in, you should be offered some type of complimentary snack or beverage.

These welcome amenities should be available at:

• AmericInn by Wyndham
• Baymont by Wyndham
• Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham
• Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
• La Quinta by Wyndham
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
• Ramada by Wyndham
• TRYP by Wyndham
• Wingate by Wyndham
• Wyndham Garden
• Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Gift Gold

20% bonus

As a Wyndham Rewards member, you’ll earn 10 base points per dollar spent on each qualifying night.

You are guaranteed at least 1,000 points assuming that you meet the minimum average daily rate requirement of $25.

Because you will be Diamond, you’ll receive a 20% bonus on top of those 10 base points.

So your total earnings would be 12 points per dollar. Using a WalletFlo valuation of .87, that comes out to 10.4% back which is pretty solid.

If you are also using the credit card, you’ll be earning 17 points per dollar and at that same valuation, that comes out to 14.8% back. Not bad.

Discounted rate

You’ll get access to a discount on the Best Available Rate at participating Wyndham Rewards Hotels. 

This discount can save you something like 10% and you should see the discount clearly marked when choosing room rates.

Rollover nights

Each year, all of the leftover elite qualifying nights will roll over to the next year and they don’t ever expire.

So if you were to earn 50 qualifying nights in one year, you would achieve Diamond status and then 10 qualifying nights could give you a head start on obtaining elite status the following year.

Free Wi-Fi

As a loyalty member, you’ll get free Wi-Fi.

Go Free PLUS

Go Free awards are the standard free night awards for Wyndham that cost one of three prices: 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per bedroom.

When you redeem a Go Free award night in certain cities, you’ll receive two free tickets to a local experience. (Lower elite levels just get a gift code to save $10.)

These passes do expire so pay attention to the expiration terms.

You can search for eligible activities here. 

Go Fast PLUS

Go Fast awards are discounted awards and you can redeem nights for just 1,500, 3,000, or 6,000 points per bedroom (plus a cash co-payment). 

When you redeem a Go Fast award night in certain cities, you’ll receive a gift code to save $10 on a local experience, a $5 increase from lower elite levels.

Dedicated Member services

When you need hotel assistance, your calls will be handled by an agent specific to your Diamond status. To find a dedicated services phone number, check your My Account page.

Late Check-out

Late check-out is offered upon request and subject to availability.

The terms and conditions state, “Requested checkout time is not to exceed two hours after the hotel’s standard checkout time.” So if the check-out time is noon, you might expect a 2pm late checkout.

This is very different from some programs that offer guaranteed 4 PM late checkout to top elite levels.

The determination for late check-out depends on the property that you are staying at. To get some tips on how to secure a late check-out be sure to read our detail guide here. 

Early Check-in 

Wyndham states you can check-in “up to two hours prior to the applicable Participating Hotel’s standard check-in time.”

A standard check-in time is 3pm so this would get you check-in at 1pm.

However, a lot of hotels allow you to check in sooner if there is availability so it never hurts to try to get in extra early.

Early check-in is subject to availability.

Avis and Budget upgrades

Get a free upgrade on your car rental through Avis or Budget at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada (excludes Quebec).

Wyndham Rewards Platinum FAQ

Final word

Wyndham Diamond status has pretty strong bonus earnings at over 10% back which can be stacked with the Wyndham Rewards Credit Card for even better returns. It’s nice that you can get suite upgrades and the savings on the free activities could add up over time.