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I Prefer Hotel Rewards is the loyalty program for Preferred Hotels & Resorts - a collection of 700+ independent and boutique luxury hotels worldwide. It is free to join, and the real pitch is reach: one-of-a-kind properties you cannot book with the big chain currencies. You earn points on paid stays and redeem them for Reward Certificates that knock money off a future stay. Capital One and Citi both transfer in at 1:2, but iPrefer points are a low-value spend currency, so check the verdict below before you move anything over.
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
Programs that transfer points in.
3 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Preferred Hotels iPrefer.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Rewards | premium1:2.6 1:2.0 standard1:1.82 1:1.4 | Preferred Hotels iPrefer. 1,000 Citi ThankYou = 2,000 iPrefer points (1:2). Fixed-value currency - transfer only against a planned Preferred Hotels stay. |
| Capital One Miles | 1:2 | No transfer fee. 1,000 miles = 2,000 iPrefer (ratio in your favor; iPrefer points are fixed/lower value). |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:2 | Preferred Hotels iPrefer. 1,000 Bilt Points = 2,000 iPrefer points (1:2). Added June 22, 2026 - 700+ independent properties in 85 countries. iPrefer points redeem at a fixed value toward stays, so this is best for topping off a planned Preferred Hotels booking. Transfers in 1,000-point increments (2,000 minimum for Blue tier). No transfer tax. |
The status ladder. 3 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
3 status levels.
0 - 24,999 points (entry tier, no minimum)
25,000 - 49,999 tier-qualifying points in 12 months
50,000+ tier-qualifying points in 12 months
The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.
The smart-money plays.
Resort fees, blackout dates, points expiry, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
Staying at a few independent hotels this summer? iPrefer will pay you $50 per stay, up to $250. Register first, then complete a two-night stay at up to five different Preferred Hotels properties through August 31, 2026. Book after you register, because stays completed before registration don't count.
Preferred Hotels launched Preferred Wellbeing, a wellness designation now on 50+ of its independent luxury hotels — think forest bathing at Post Ranch Inn, quartzite thermal baths at the Swiss Alps' 7132, or a 100,000-sq-ft longevity spa at Florida's Amrit Ocean. Bookable through I Prefer (free to join). A good excuse for a summer reset.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with Preferred Hotels iPrefer before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.
