- Hilton Honors Experiences let members redeem points for a premium Chicago basketball weekend: two nights at theWit, brunch with Jalen Rose and Jimmy King, two semifinal game tickets, and a Big Ten championship luxury-suite experience. - Value snapshot: standard award nights at theWit start at 75,000 Hilton Honors points per night (about $266 in cash); experiences vary and can be flat-rate or auction-style. - Takeaway: points can unlock memorable events beyond free hotel nights, but cost and availability depend on the redemption type and peak-event demand.

How Hilton Honors points unlocked a premium NCAA basketball experience in Chicago As a huge college sports fan, I'm always looking for ways to be close to the action — especially around basketball championship season. While it's obvious how points and miles can help you travel for events, I was excited to learn about how Hilton Honors points can be redeemed for much more than just free hotel nights. Enter Hilton Honors Experiences, a platform where you can redeem Hilton points for everything from exclusive dining experiences to behind-the-scenes access to sports and music events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Points Guy (@thepointsguy) A post shared by The Points Guy (@thepointsguy) This includes this year's Big Ten men's basketball championship at the United Center in Chicago, which was a dream come true. My mom and I recently attended a Hilton Honors Experience built around a full weekend of college basketball in Chicago. It included brunch with basketball stars Jalen Rose and Jimmy King, luxury box access, and a two-night stay at a stylish downtown hotel over St. Patrick's Day. Here's a peek into what the weekend entailed. 2-night stay at theWit in Chicago Chicago can be an expensive hotel market, especially during major events like St. Patrick's Day (and the Big Ten men's basketball tournament), when cash prices are often higher than in off-peak...