Amex Offer: Get $50 Back on Best Western Stays of $250 or More

If you've got a Best Western or SureStay stay coming up, there's a new Amex Offer that might just make it a little cheaper. Spend $250 or more on your room and qualifying charges, and you'll get $50 back as a statement credit. Here's the lowdown on how to make the most of it.

What’s the Deal?

If you’ve got an eligible American Express card, check your Amex Offers – you might see a new one that gives you $50 back when you spend $250 or more at Best Western or SureStay hotels. It’s a straightforward statement credit offer, but there are a few details worth knowing before you book.

The best part? Unlike some hotel promotions that only count the base room rate, this one includes taxes and other room charges toward that $250 threshold. So if your stay comes to $250 after taxes and fees, you’re still good. That’s a nice change of pace.

How to Make It Work for You

First, make sure you’ve added the offer to your Amex card. Then, book your stay through one of the approved channels: bestwestern.com, the Best Western To Go app, or by calling (800) 780-7234. You’ll want to pay for the room with your Amex card – and remember, the offer only applies to room rate and room charges, not incidentals like restaurant meals or spa services (unless they’re charged to your room and qualify as room charges – double-check the terms).

If you have multiple Amex cards with this offer (say, you and a partner each have one), and your stay costs more than $500, you could split the payment between two cards to earn two $50 credits. Just ask the front desk to split the bill – it’s usually no problem.

Also, don’t forget to stack this with Best Western’s own promotions. There’s often a bonus points offer running – you can register for those separately. And if you’re booking online, consider clicking through a cashback portal like Cashback Monitor to earn a little extra on top of the Amex credit.

• Check your Amex Offers and add the Best Western offer to your card before booking.
• Book via bestwestern.com, the app, or the phone number to ensure eligibility.
• Split payment across multiple Amex cards if your stay exceeds $500 and you have the offer on more than one card.
• Stack with Best Western’s current stay promotion and a cashback portal for extra savings.

Watch Out for These Gotchas

This offer is only good for stays in the US and Canada – so if your travels take you to a Best Western in Europe or Asia, you’re out of luck. Also, there’s a list of specific properties that are excluded, including some in Boston, New York, and a few others. Make sure your hotel isn’t on that list before you get your hopes up.

Another thing: the offer isn’t valid if you pay for the stay before the promotion start date or after the end date. So if you prepay a non-refundable rate way in advance, it might not trigger the credit. Best to book and pay within the offer window.

And remember, this is a targeted offer – not everyone will see it. If it’s not in your Amex Offers, you can’t add it. But it’s worth checking periodically because Amex adds new offers all the time.

Bottom Line

• Spend $250+ on room rate and charges at eligible Best Western/SureStay properties in the US/Canada, get $50 back.
• Offer valid through August 31, 2026 – book and pay within that window.
• Book via official channels and check for excluded properties.
• Stack with Best Western promotions and cashback portals for extra value.

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