Amex Hilton Aspire Resort Credit
American Express recently refreshed their Hilton credit card lineup, and the Hilton Aspire card was one of the cards reworked. The annual fee was increased, but they also added in some new perks. One such perk was the Amex Hilton Aspire resort credit. Now, this credit has been a part of the card's offerings since launch, but American Express decided to double down on it. Instead of getting a $250 Hilton Resort credit once per year, you now get $200 twice a year. The $400 resort credit is split up between the first half of the year (Jan 1 – June 30) and the second half of the year (July 1 – December 31st).
The catch is that the Aspire credit only works at Hilton “resorts”. What constitutes a resort? Well, Hilton tells you which hotel locations they think are a resort. I decided to comb through that list of around 200 resorts and categorize them by geographical area and then by country. You can find the entire list here as well.
United States
First up is the United States, where the largest chunk of Hilton resorts that work for the Aspire credit reside. I broke it out by state to make it a bit easier for people to find properties that work. I then further broke it down by brand within each state.
Alabama
Hilton
- The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
Arizona
Curio
- Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley – Scottsdale
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
Hilton
- El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
- Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
- Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
- Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
- Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Hilton Vacation Club
- Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort
- Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
California
Curio
- Beach Village at The Del, Curio
- Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
- La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Shore House at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree
- California – DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs
Hilton
- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
- Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
- Hilton Palm Springs
- Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
- Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club MarBrisa Carlsbad
- Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
Waldorf Astoria
- Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Colorado
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge
- Highline Vail – a DoubleTree by Hilton
Hilton
- The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
- Hilton Grand Vacation Club Valdoro Mountain Lodge Breckenridge
Florida
Conrad
- Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Conrad Orlando
Curio
- Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Gabriel Miami South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
- The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio
DoubleTree
- Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton
- DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean Point Resort & Spa – North Miami
- DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
- DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key – Key West
- DoubleTree Resort Hollywood Beach
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs™ Area
- The Gates Hotel South Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort
- Embassy Suites St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
Hilton
- Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach
- Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort
- Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
- Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
- Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
- Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
- Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort
- Hilton Orlando
- Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Disney Springs Area
- Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Spring Area
- Hilton Pensacola Beach
- Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Palmeras Orlando
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club McAlpin Ocean Plaza Miami
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Parc Soleil Orlando
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Tuscany Village Orlando
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld® Orlando
- Hilton Vacation Club Daytona Beach Regency
- Hilton Vacation Club The Cove on Ormond Beach
Signia
- Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Waldorf Astoria
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Georgia
Curio
- Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio
Hawaii
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree by Hilton Alana – Waikiki Beach
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
Hilton
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
- Hilton Waikiki Beach
- Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
- Hilton Grand Vac Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria
Illinios
Hilton
- Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Maryland
Hilton
- Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites
Nevada
Curio
- Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton
- Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Flamingo Las Vegas
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Las Vegas
- Hilton Vacation Club Cancun Resort Las Vegas
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria
- Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
New Mexico
Hilton
- Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
North Carolina
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte-Concord-Golf Resort & Spa
Pennsylvania
Doubletree
- DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster
South Carolina
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree by Hilton Myrtle Beach
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conf Ctr
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
Hilton
- Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island
- Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Anderson Ocean Myrtle Beach
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Enclave Myrtle Beach
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Oak Resort Hilton Head
Texas
Hilton
- Hilton Anatole
- Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
- Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Virginia
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort
Hilton
- Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Utah
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree by Hilton Park City – The Yarrow
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Sunrise Lodge Park City
Waldorf Astoria
- Waldorf Astoria Park City
Puerto Rico
DoubleTree
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Juan
Embassy Suites
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort
Hilton
- Caribe Hilton
- Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
Guam
Hilton
- Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Mexico & Canada: Amex Hilton Aspire Resort Credit
Since I broke the United States out separately I put the rest of the Hilton resorts in North America together (Mexico & Canada). From here going forward it will be done by brand with the country (or location) before the hotel name:
Conrad
- Mexico – Conrad Punta de Mita
- Mexico – Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
DoubleTree
- Canada – DoubleTree by Hilton Quebec Resort
- Canada – DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls
- Mexico – Doubletree by Hilton Mazatlan
Hilton
- Canada – Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
- Mexico – Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
- Mexico – Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
- Mexico – Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
- Mexico – Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
- Mexico – Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
- Mexico – Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Homewood Suites
- Canada – Homewood Suites by Hilton Mont-Tremblant Resort
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
- Mexico – Hilton Grand Vacations Club La Pacifica Los Cabos
Tapestry
- Mexico – The Yucatan Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry
Waldorf Astoria
- Mexico – Waldorf Astoria Cancun
- Mexico – Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Central America, South America & The Caribbean
Here is a list of where you can use the Amex Hilton Aspire Resort credit in Central America, South America & the Caribbean:
Curio
- Belize – Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Costa Rica – Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Curacao – Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio
- Honduras – Indura Beach & Golf Resort Curio Collection by Hilton
- St. Kitts – Koi Resort Saint Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton
- St. Lucia – Harbor Club St. Lucia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites
- Aruba – Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Hilton
- Aruba – Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
- Barbados – Hilton Barbados Resort
Hilton
- Colombia – Hilton Cartagena Hotel
- Colombia – Hilton Santa Marta
- Dominican Republic – Hilton La Romana, an All Inclusive Family Resort
- Dominican Republic – Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
- Jamaica – Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Barbados – Hilton Grand Vacations Club The Crane Barbados
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Anguilla – Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Europe: Amex Hilton Aspire Resort Credit
Here is a list of where you can use the Amex Hilton Aspire Resort credit throughout Europe:
Conrad
- Portugal – Conrad Algarve
- Italy – Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia
Curio
- France – Grand Hotel des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Greece – Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Greece – Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection
- Greece – The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Italy – Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Portugal – Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Spain – Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree
- United Kingdom – DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort
- Spain – DoubleTree by Hilton Islantilla Beach Golf Resort
- Spain – DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort
- Portugal – DoubleTree by Hilton Lagoa Azores
Hilton
- Croatia – Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa
- Italy – Hilton Sorrento Palace
- Malta – Hilton Malta
- Poland – Hilton Swinoujscie Resort & Spa
- Portugal – Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
- Spain – Hilton Mallorca Galatzo
Waldorf Astoria
- Italy – Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- France – Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace
Asia & South Pacific
Here is a list of where you can use the Amex Hilton Aspire resort credit in Asia & the South Pacific:
Conrad
- Bali – Conrad Bali
- Bora Bora – Conrad Bora Bora Nui
- China – Conrad Hangzhou Tonglu
- China – Conrad Jiuzhaigou
- Maldives – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Thailand – Conrad Koh Samui
- Vietnam – La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio
- China – Lushan West Sea Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Maldives – SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree
- China – DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei
- Fiji – DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island
- India – DoubleTree by Hilton Goa Panaji
- Japan – DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort
- Malaysia – DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort
- Malaysia – DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
- New Caledonia – DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
- Sri Lanka – DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
- Thailand – DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort
Hilton
- Australia – Surfers Paradise Hilton
- Bali – Hilton Bali Resort
- China – Hilton Dalian Golden Pebble Beach Resort
- China – Hilton Haikou Meilan
- China – Hilton Hangzhou Qiandao Lake Resort
- China – Hilton Huizhou Longmen Resort
- China – Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan
- China – Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake
- China – Hilton Sanqingshan Resort
- China – Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
- China – Hilton Wenchang
- China – Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake
- Fiji – Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa
- Maldives – Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
- Moorea – Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
- New Zealand – Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
- Philippines – Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
- India – Hilton Goa Resort
- Japan – Hilton Niseko Village
- Japan – Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
- Japan – Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort
- Japan – Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort
- Japan – Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort
- Japan – Hilton Tokyo Bay
- South Korea – Hilton Gyeongju
- Sri Lanka – Hilton Yala Resort
- Tahiti – Hilton Hotel Tahiti
- Thailand – Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
- Thailand – Hilton Pattaya
Hilton Grand Vacation Club
- Japan – Hilton Club The Beach Resort Sesoko
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Balis – Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Japan – ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria
Maldives – Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Middle East: Amex Hilton Aspire Resort Credit
Here is a list of the Hilton resorts that work for the Aspire credit in the Middle East:
Conrad
- Abu Dhabi – Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Curio
- Abu Dhabi – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton
- United Arab Emirates – Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island
DoubleTree
- Dubai – DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
- Turkey – DoubleTree by Hilton Antalya-Kemer All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton
- Abu Dhabi – Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Dubai – Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
- Jordan – Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
- Qatar – Hilton Doha The Pearl
- Qatar – Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas
- Turkey – Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Qatar – Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Qatar – Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Tapestry Collection
- Qatar – Fuwairit Kite Beach – Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Waldorf Astoria
- Dubai – Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
- Qatar – Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha
- United Arab Emirates – Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Africa
Here is a list of the Hilton resorts that work for the Aspire credit in Africa:
Conrad
- Morocco – Conrad Rabat Arzana
DoubleTree
- Seychelles – DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles – Allamanda Resort & Spa
Hilton
- Mauritius – Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
- Morocco – Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa
- Seychelles – Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
- Tunisia – Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Seychelles – Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Amex Hilton Aspire Resort Credit: ToP Thoughts
Hopefully this guide makes it a bit easier to figure out where to use your Aspire resort credit each year. That $400 goes a long way towards covering the annual fee and should be a focus for cardholders each year. I noticed some really interesting hotels that I had never heard of before on the list. When I had an Aspire card myself I used to use the credit on property to cover meals and other costs. It always helped us make a fancy hotel just a little bit more affordable. If you find a decent cash rate for your room it will work towards that as well.
Let me know where your favorite place to use your American Express Aspire credit is over in the ToP Facebook Group.
