Aeroplan keeps finding ways to reward travelers, and one of its more intriguing options is its HotelSavers program. Meant to make hotel stays more affordable via point redemption, HotelSavers offers travelers the chance to save up to 30% on select properties. Even more tantalizing, though, is the fact that Aeroplan has extended its fourth-night-free benefit for 2026, making longer stays even more valuable.

Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a multi-week adventure, understanding how HotelSavers works can help you make smarter choices and really stretch those points.

What is Aeroplan HotelSavers?

HotelSavers is an initiative under the loyalty platform of Aeroplan, where the member can redeem their points for hotel stays. Participating hotels are tagged with a “HotelSavers” label, making it easily recognizable for properties that are eligible under this offer.

The program promotes savings of up to 30%, depending on the hotel and redemption method. You can pay fully with points, fully with cash, or choose a 50/50 combination of points and cash, although partial combinations beyond this are not currently available.

Participating Hotel Brands

Aeroplan partners with a wide range of global hotel brands including:

• IHG Hotels & Resorts include Kimpton, Holiday Inn, InterContinental, and Six Senses.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts
• Regent Hotels
• Small Luxury Hotels of the World
• Shangri-La
• Ibis

Finding hotels is easy, with a map-based interface, numerous filters, and a search bar into which you can insert a destination or particular property.

Reservation Options with HotelSavers

• Aeroplan has three main options when it comes to payment:
• Pay all in cash Earn Aeroplan Points on your purchase.
• Pay exclusively in points Redeem your points directly for your stay.

Split Payment: It is a 50/50 point-to-cash split payment, offering flexibility but cannot be customized further.

Pro Tip: In order to ensure that you are booking the best HotelSavers rates, reservations must be booked via the Aeroplan HotelSavers website.

Fourth Night Free: How It Works

One of the most appealing aspects of HotelSavers is the fourth-night-free benefit. This benefit applies to travelers who hold an Aeroplan co-branded credit card, which includes the U.S.-issued Aeroplan® Credit Card and American Express® Aeroplan® Reserve Card and CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Business Card in Canada.

Here’s an example:

• Hotel: InterContinental London Park Lane
• Aeroplan Regular Redemption: 66,500 points per night
• Hotel booking directly: $507 per night or 93,500 IHG points

Redeeming points for a 4-night stay using HotelSavers with the fourth night free reduces the total points cost to 199,500 Aeroplan points. This lifts redemption value to just over 1 cent per point, still lower than the value you might achieve when redeeming Aeroplan points for flights, which can often exceed 1.5 cents per point.

Value Considerations

While the fourth-night-free benefit increases value, not all redemptions will be created equal. It will be important to do the math on the cost per night and compare it to other redemption methods before booking. Longer stays increase savings:

• 8-night stay: 2 nights free
• 12-night stay: 3 nights free

These discounts are offered for every 4 nights in one reservation, since this encourages longer travel.

When HotelSavers Makes Sense

HotelSavers will be especially attractive for:

• Longer stays: The benefit of fourth-night-free increases with increased length of stay.
• Premium hotels: High-end properties can be very costly in cash, so points redemptions may be attractive.
• Aeroplan credit card holders: An eligible card is required to maximize the fourth-night-free feature.
• Flexible travelers: Those who can book based on whatever HotelSavers properties are available can get a better deal than paying cash.

Limitations and Things to Watch

Despite its advantages, there are the following drawbacks:

• Variable value per point: Not every HotelSavers redemption offers great value.

• Complex calculations: Travelers have to weigh points vs. cash vs. mixed payment to ensure a redemption that is worth it.

• Eligibility restrictions: Only bookings with the fourth-night-free tag and co-branded credit card qualify.

Even with these limitations, careful planning can make HotelSavers a great way to maximize Aeroplan points on hotel stays.

How to Get the Most Out of HotelSavers

• Check the hotel category: understand how many points you'll need per night and compare to cash rates.
• Co-branded cards: Use co-branded cards to unlock the fourth-night-free feature, stretching your points even more.
• Plan extended stays: every fourth night free adds to your overall savings.
• Compare options: Sometimes paying with cash or a mix of cash and points will yield better value.
• Look for in-demand properties: It is at expensive or luxury hotels that HotelSavers discounts can make the most impact.

Aeroplan Points vs. Cash: How to Decide

While HotelSavers offers a convenient way to redeem Aeroplan points, it’s important to remember that value can vary wildly depending on the situation. Luxury hotels may present an attractive per-point rate, whereas budget or mid-range hotels can provide less value. Comparing point redemptions with cash rates and considering your personal travel goals ensures you make the most of the program.

Final Thoughts

Aeroplan's HotelSavers program offers a really compelling way to book hotel stays, especially for longer trips, given the extended fourth-night-free perk into 2026. Major hotel brand partnerships give travelers a wide selection of properties. Keep in mind that HotelSavers isn't always the highest-value redemption you can get with Aeroplan points; thus, careful comparison and strategic planning are required.

By utilizing co-branded credit cards, targeting extended stays, and comparing options for cash against points, travelers will be able to maximize the benefit of this unique program. Whether purely business, leisure, or a mix of both, Aeroplan HotelSavers remains a worthwhile tool for making your points work harder and stretching that travel budget further.