Option 1 – Hilton Diamond (and possibly Gold) Status
A Diamond member (60 elite nights) and up to one additional guest registered to the same room will enjoy complimentary access to the Executive Lounge, even if that Member does not receive a room upgrade to a room type that includes access to the Executive Lounge. Excludes the Sakura Club at Conrad Washington, D.C., Citrus Club at Arizona Biltmore and Club Signia at Signia by Hilton hotels. (I know from personal experience that there are some others that don’t allow complimentary access such as the Grand Wailea Maui so double check the hotel’s listing here to make sure.)
Members who have Gold status have the potential to get Executive Lounge access but only if they are upgraded to an Executive room.
Want a shortcut to status?
The American Express Hilton Aspire credit card ($550 annual fee) offers complimentary Diamond status as one of its benefits.
The American Express Hilton Surpass credit card ($150 annual fee) offers complimentary Gold status. If you spend $40,000 in a calendar year on your Surpass card, you will earn Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.
There is currently an elevated sign-up bonus on the Aspire credit card!
Apply for an American Express Card with this link. With your new Card, you could earn a welcome bonus and I could earn a referral bonus. Terms Apply.
Apply for an American Express Card with this link. With your new Card, you could earn a welcome bonus and I could earn a referral bonus. Terms Apply.
Option 2 – Book a Room that Includes Lounge Access
If you do not have Hilton status, you can look for a room that includes lounge access. At Hilton, these will typically be labeled Executive rooms or mention that they include Executive lounge access.
