 TITLE: How to Maximize Hotel Credit Cards CONTENT: A Good Introductory Offer\n-------------------------\nLike other rewards credit cards, many hotel cards offer what is known as a welcome offer when you open a new account. These offers are usually worth tens of thousands of points, which is typically enough for one or more reward nights. To earn them, you usually have to meet certain spending requirements within a specific period of time.\nFor example, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card for a limited time is offering 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in the first 3 months of card membership. Plus, you can earn an additional 50,000 Hilton Honors bonus points after you spend a total of $10,000 in purchases on the card in the first 6 months. Terms apply.\nWhen it comes to choosing your new hotel credit card, look for a good welcome offer with as many bonus points as possible. Just be sure you can meet the spending requirements without overextending your finances; otherwise, you might resort to carrying a balance that could wipe out the value you receive from the points you earn with late fees and interest charges. END