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HotelTonight vs Hilton Honors

HotelTonight 4.9★ · Free to download 70
Winner Tie
Hilton Honors 4.9★ · Free to download 65

HotelTonight is better for finding last-minute deals and a variety of properties, while Hilton Honors is preferred by loyal guests who prioritize consistent brand experience and loyalty benefits, despite its app's technical issues.

Full reviews: HotelTonight · Hilton Honors

HotelTonight excels at providing last-minute deals and a diverse selection of hotels, though users report recent issues with pricing transparency and app functionality. Hilton Honors is favored by its loyal members for consistent quality and perks, but the app frequently suffers from bugs, login problems, and an aggressive push for digital keys.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR1R6R9R10
HotelTonight HotelTonight users appreciate its ability to find last-minute deals and a variety of rooms R19. However, many recent reviews lament the removal of key features like price range filters and the inability to filter by amenities like AC R1R10. Users also report issues with displaying 'all-in' prices, often finding additional fees and taxes at checkout R6R9. The app also lacks options for booking for more than two people or specifying bed types . Some users find the map function unusable due to ads .
Hilton Honors Hilton Honors users value features like the digital key for convenience, though many report it frequently fails to work R70R87. The app has been updated with a new interface, but users miss the ability to add reservations to their calendar . A new feature showing sold-out rooms is appreciated . However, many users report significant issues with the app crashing, freezing, and login problems R64R70R73R75.
Pricing and Value edge: HotelTonightR3R4R5R7
HotelTonight HotelTonight is praised by many for offering unbeatable prices and great last-minute deals R5R11R19. However, a significant number of recent reviews indicate that prices are no longer competitive, often matching or exceeding other sites and direct bookings R7R24. Users also report issues with price gouging at checkout and misleading 'all fees included' claims . The Airbnb credits are a perk for some, but others find them irrelevant R3R4.
Hilton Honors Hilton Honors members expect better pricing through the app but often find better deals on third-party sites like Booking.com . There are reports of bait-and-switch pricing where a low price is displayed but cannot be booked . Some users mention inconsistent benefits for Diamond members .
Reliability and Performance edge: HotelTonightR11R14R16R20
HotelTonight While some users have consistently positive experiences with HotelTonight, finding it reliable for years R11R14, many recent reviews highlight critical reliability issues. These include bookings not being sent to hotels, leading to users being stranded or unable to check in R16R20R28. Other problems include app bugs preventing booking or account creation and inaccurate information about hotel amenities or fees .
Hilton Honors Hilton Honors struggles with significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the app frequently crashes, freezes, or displays 'unexpected error' messages R64R70R75. Login problems are common, with users unable to sign in or create accounts R73. The digital key feature, a key selling point, is frequently reported as non-functional R61R70R78R87.
Customer Support tieR2R13R17R25
HotelTonight HotelTonight receives mixed reviews for customer service. Some users praise specific agents for going 'above and beyond' to resolve issues like double charges or rebooking R2R17R25. However, a significant number of reviews describe a lack of support, particularly when issues arise with third-party bookings, such as hotels being oversold or unsafe R13R28. Users report difficulty getting refunds and being offered minimal credit for significant problems .
Hilton Honors Hilton Honors users report issues with customer service, particularly regarding inconsistent benefits for loyalty members . Some praise specific reservation agents for being helpful . However, the app's chat function is criticized for getting stuck and being difficult to close . There are also complaints about the app's inability to find current or past stays, forcing calls to customer service .
User Experience and Interface edge: HotelTonightR1R10R18R30
HotelTonight HotelTonight is generally considered easy to use with a straightforward interface . Users appreciate the map layout for finding hotels . However, recent updates have removed useful filtering options, making it harder to find specific types of rooms or amenities R1R10. Some users find the unified login/signup process sneaky R18. The app also has issues with daily deal glitches R30 and slow confirmation email delivery .
Hilton Honors Hilton Honors has a cleaner and more modern interface after a recent update . However, the app is plagued by constant pop-ups and questions . Users are frustrated by aggressive push notifications for promotions, even when turned off in settings . The registration process can be confusing or fail entirely .
Pick HotelTonight if

You are looking for last-minute hotel deals and a wide selection of properties, and are willing to double-check prices and hotel details on other platforms R5R19. You value a generally easy-to-use interface for browsing and booking .

Pick Hilton Honors if

You are a loyal Hilton customer who frequently stays at their properties and values the brand's consistency and loyalty program perks . You are willing to tolerate frequent app bugs and an aggressive digital key push for the convenience of managing your Hilton stays in one place R78.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high lifetime rating, but recent reviews for both show a significant increase in negative feedback, particularly regarding app functionality, pricing transparency, and customer support. HotelTonight's negative reviews often focus on a perceived decline in value and features since an acquisition, while Hilton Honors' issues are largely technical and related to the digital key feature.

Frequently asked

Does HotelTonight offer good deals?
HotelTonight is known for offering good last-minute deals and competitive prices, with some users reporting savings of $30-100+ per night R5R19. However, recent reviews suggest that prices are sometimes no better, or even worse, than booking directly or through other sites, and additional fees and taxes can be added at checkout R7R24.
Is the Hilton Honors digital key reliable?
The Hilton Honors digital key is a convenient feature for some, but many users report that it frequently does not work, leading to frustration and the need to visit the front desk R61R70R78R87.
Can I trust HotelTonight bookings?
While many users have positive experiences, there are concerning reports of HotelTonight bookings not being honored by hotels, leading to users being stranded or unable to check in, with some instances of the app selling oversold rooms R16R20R28. Users also report difficulties with customer support when these issues arise, including problems with refunds R13.
Does the Hilton Honors app have technical issues?
Yes, the Hilton Honors app is frequently reported to have technical issues, including crashing, freezing, login problems, and displaying 'unexpected error' messages R64R70R73R75.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] HotelTonight 2/5 · US Has gotten SO much worse: This app was considerably better 6-7 years ago. With each new version of it, they remove more functionality. Like being able to choose a price range in your hotels. They got rid of that. With every iteration, they cave more to what hotels want, rather than to what customers want. Some new app will come along soon and put this one to bed. Just wait for it. 👎
  2. [R6] HotelTonight 3/5 · US The taxes should be included: The taxes should be included
  3. [R9] HotelTonight 3/5 · GB App really needs to display “all in” price: Yet another app that displays a price and then … when it’s time to book hikes it up another 30% percent wjth fees and taxes. Please display, while browsing before booking, the price I’m potentially paying.
  4. [R10] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Awful filter options: This app lacks features to filter out what you need. Was trying to get a room in Paris during the summer and wanted to check out rooms that included AC. Wasn’t even an option. Can’t even filter low-to-high pricing. What an awful app.
  5. [R3] HotelTonight 3/5 · US Credits & Discounts: Prices are a hit or miss and what sucks about this app is that the credits you receive for air b n b will expire if you don’t use them within a period of time.
  6. [R4] HotelTonight 1/5 · US No Airbnb: No need for Airbnb credits. Need better hotel rates instead
  7. [R5] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Exceptional: I now only use HotelTonight. The prices cannot be beat.
  8. [R7] HotelTonight 2/5 · US Worse since Airbnb took over: The app used to be great and it used to have daily deals that were extremely competitive. Now every single offer is the same or more than what I get on other sites and even calling the hotel directly. Airbnb, you ruined this
  9. [R11] HotelTonight 5/5 · US My go-to app for stays and vacays!: Been using Hotel Tonight for years and it’s never steered me wrong. All the stays have been clean rooms and good deals.
  10. [R14] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Convenient: We’ve used HotelTonight for years and it’s very convenient and works well. The pricing is straightforward and we enjoy the perks as well!
  11. [R16] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Sucks: HotelTonight charged my card at 7:54pm after I booked a hotel at the Hilton Garden Inn. I arrive to my reservation unable to be let into my room because HotelTonight did not send Hilton the money I was charged. It took hours to resolve, hours to be let into my room after paying 6 hours in advance with confirmation email, confirmation of payment, and a virtual card that was prepaid at the ti
  12. [R20] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Stranded no room: HotelTonight took my money but when I showed up to the hotel, they told me they were already oversold and had no rooms. The app has fraudulent listings and it will completely derail your trip to pay for a room that doesn’t exist.
  13. [R2] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Guest service: ALPHA WAS INCREDIBLE WITH ASSISTING ME WITH MY RESERVATION SHE TRIED HER ABSOLUTE BEST TO CREDIT ME COMPLETELY BUT DUE TO THE HOTEL POLICY I HAD TO PAY A ONE NIGHT STAY HOWEVER SHE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO GET ME REBOOKED IMMEDIATELY. Thank you!! Alpha is the best! 😊
  14. [R13] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Stay far away: Do not use this app to book a hotel. They have no support and hotels will not help you because you booked through a third party. It’s unbelievable. If your flight gets delayed and your friend is getting there earlier and you didn’t think to add their name well that’s too bad there’s no way to do it
  15. [R17] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Amazing Customer Service: Had an accidental double charge on a booking. The agents at the call center were very helpful and attentive. They got me my refund for the accidental charge within 8!hours of the incident. Very impressed with their willingness to go above and beyond to remedy this error.
  16. [R25] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Great: Great service
  17. [R18] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Another sneaky company using unified login/signup components.: I despise ALL companies who combine sign-in functionality with sign-UP functionality. It’s sneaky and serves only to pad their user count. I just deleted my account with HotelTonight but I can’t verify if the account was actually deleted because their login page will automatically sign you up for a new account if you don’t have an acco
  18. [R30] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Daily Drop Deal Glitch: The last few times I’ve used the up-to-date app, when I slide to unlock my daily drop deal, it immediately says the deal has expired and it kicks me back to the Home Screen. If I try to unlock again, it says “sorry you already unlocked your deal for today.” I’m level 6 status and have been with HT since its inception. Fix this.
  19. [R19] HotelTonight 5/5 · US Deals deals: Hotels tonight always has great deals for last minute ppl
  20. [R24] HotelTonight 1/5 · US Overcharges customers: The app is so easy to use. But they underpay hotels and overcharge customers. I paid at least $20 more per night than I would have paid booking directly with the hotel.
  21. [R61] Hilton Honors 1/5 · US I WILL NOT USE THE DIGITAL KEY!: Enough with the aggressive push towards a digital key! As a dime member for 25 years, I will NEVER use this stupid and ineffective technology. The Moore Hilton pushes it, the more I'll push back. If this eventually becomes the only option when using Hilton, I will immediately stop staying at Hilton's. Instead of push pushing the digital key sprained so hard, how ab
  22. [R70] Hilton Honors 2/5 · US Don’t fall for the the digital key!!: Other than the constant crashing and freezing in the middle of booking. Can you guys also fix your garbage digital key card? They never work
  23. [R78] Hilton Honors 3/5 · US Par for the course: The app works fine for booking and monitoring points. The digital key is always a plus and is one of the reasons I choose to stay at this brand … that and the beds that actually don’t break the back. I travel for work and want to get to my room and crash. A digital key saves the trouble of finding or loosing the card, but I will be one of those people a day the key should be
  24. [R87] Hilton Honors 3/5 · GB Mr: Digital key function has never worked for my stays, I am always required to use reception so I am not sure of the reason for this function
  25. [R28] HotelTonight 1/5 · US DO NOT EVER USE: Booked a hotel for two nights in nyc, arrived and the hotel said they’re full. Called hotel tonight and they said nothing they could do. I looked on their site and saw 30 available rooms that night. Every 5 minutes they’d call one and try to book (for 1-5k per night compared to my 300). Every single one booked even though on their site saying it was available. What a scam of a b
  26. [R64] Hilton Honors 1/5 · US Crashes all the time: App fails, face recognition doesn’t work, stores a zillion passwords but none ever login properly. Terrible
  27. [R73] Hilton Honors 1/5 · US Can’t sign in: I used this years back and it worked great. Recently it booted me off the app on its own and just won’t work. I get the error “Something went wrong on our end, and we couldn't sign you in. Please try again later.” My account works on the safari browser but the app continues to fail with this error, even if I resent the password I get the same error and it works fine on mobile browsi
  28. [R75] Hilton Honors 3/5 · US When (IF) it works it's great!: Rated 3 stars because of its reliability. Great functionality IF it's working. "Unexpected error" message should not be frequent. In a 9 day trip (3 hotels ), it worked about 25% of the times I tried to open it. Please fix!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store