Best hotel credit cards for free nights

While the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard doesn’t earn a free night award, you get the flexibility of earning 30,000 bonus points each year on your account anniversary. With point rates starting at 8,000 points, this can be worth up to three free nights. You also won’t have to deal with an expiration date like other free night certificates. The card also gives you automatic Platinum elite status and a statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck of up to $120 every four years.