GHA DISCOVERY offering 2X D$ and double elite night credits

GHA DISCOVERY has launched a new global promotion which awards 2X Discovery Dollars (D$) and double elite night credits for stays completed by 30 November 2024.

While double elite night credits is of dubious value, given that it’s much easier to qualify for elite status via brands instead of nights, there’s nothing wrong with 2X D$, which is stackable with other ongoing promotions like an extra D$15 for app bookings. 

GHA DISCOVERY global promotion

Promotion Details

Here’s the details of GHA DISCOVERY’s latest global promotion. Registration is required for this offer, and can be done via this link. 

Earn 2X D$ on all stays

From 1 October to 30 November 2024, GHA DISCOVERY members will earn 2X D$ on all bookings made via the GHA DISCOVERY app/website, or the hotel’s official website.

There is no minimum stay nor spend requirement, and also no cap on the maximum D$ that can be earned.

Bookings made prior to 1 October 2024 will not be eligible for this offer, so you may want to consider cancelling your existing reservation and rebooking, assuming it’s refundable and the rates haven’t increased.

Your stay must be completed by 30 November 2024 to earn the 2X D$; any check-out after this date will be ineligible, notwithstanding the fact you checked in during the promotion period. 

Depending on their DISCOVERY tier, members can expect to earn anywhere from a 8-14% rebate on their stays. 

🏨 GHA DISCOVERY D$ Earn Rates
Tier	Base D$ (validity)	Bonus D$ (validity)
Silver	4% (6 mo.)	4% (6 mo.)
Gold	5% (18 mo.)	5% (6 mo.)
Platinum	6% (24 mo.)	6% (6 mo.)
Titanium	7% (24 mo.)	7% (6 mo.)

Do note that the bonus D$ earned under this promotion (and all promotions, for that matter) are subject to a 6-month expiry from the date of issuance, regardless of tier.

For example, a Titanium member who spends US$100 under this promotion would earn D$14, of which D$7 follows the regular 24-month expiry, and D$7 follows an accelerated 6-month expiry.

Earn double elite night credits on all stays

From 1 October to 30 November 2024, GHA DISCOVERY members will earn double elite nights on all bookings made via the GHA DISCOVERY app/website, or the hotel’s official website. 

There is no minimum stay nor spend requirement, and also no cap on the maximum elite nights that can be earned.

Bookings made prior to 1 October 2024 will not be eligible for this offer, so you may want to consider cancelling your existing reservation and rebooking, assuming it’s refundable and the rates haven’t increased.

Your stay must be completed by 30 November 2024 to earn the double elite nights; any check-out after this date will be ineligible, notwithstanding the fact you checked in during the promotion period. 

As a reminder, here’s the usual qualification requirements for GHA DISCOVERY elite status.

Tier	Nights	Brands	Spend
Silver	–	–	–
Gold	2 stays	–	US$1K
Platinum	10 nights	2 brands	US$5K
Titanium	30 nights	3 brands	US$15K

While I’m certainly not going to complain about a double elite night promotion, I do suspect that most people gunning for Platinum and Titanium status would find it much, much easier to just stay at two or three different brands instead.

Terms & Conditions

The T&Cs for this promotion can be found here.

Stack with extra D$15 for app bookings

Promo Details

As a reminder, GHA DISCOVERY is also offering a bonus D$15 for bookings made via the official GHA DISCOVERY app (Android | iOS).

Here’s the key details: 

• Registration not required
• Stays must be booked between 4 July 2023 to 31 December 2024
• Check-out date must be from 4 July 2023 to 31 December 2024
• No minimum spend or minimum stay length required
• No cap on the maximum times this offer can be used

How do D$ work?

D$ can be earned or redeemed on the following expenses:

D$1 can be redeemed for US$1 at GHA properties worldwide. A minimum of D$10 must be spent in a single transaction.

It’s currently only possible to use D$ during a stay, at the front desk of a hotel. You cannot redeem D$ online, nor can you spend them on F&B or spa treatments when not an in-house guest. GHA says they are working to add such functionality, but there is no timeline yet as to when it’ll be available.

It is possible to use D$ on prepaid stays however, insofar as the hotel doesn’t actually charge your card at the time of booking (you’d be surprised, many “prepaid stays” aren’t actually charged until check-in). My advice would be to contact the hotel beforehand, let them know you want to book a prepaid rate with D$, and ask them how to proceed.

Only stays booked through the GHA website or official hotel websites/channels will be eligible to earn D$.

What cards should I use for hotel bookings?

Here’s the cards you can use for GHA DISCOVERY hotel bookings. Do note that certain cards will only offer their bonus rates if the booking is in foreign currency.

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
UOB Lady’s Card Apply	4 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month. Must choose Travel as bonus category
UOB Lady’s Solitaire Apply	4 mpd	Max S$2K per c. month. Must choose Travel as bonus category
UOB Visa Signature Apply	4 mpd FCY only	Min S$1K, max S$2K FCY spend per s. month
DBS Woman’s World Card Apply	4 mpd	Max S$1.5K per c. month. Booking must be charged online
Maybank World Mastercard Apply	3.2 mpd FCY only	Min. S$4K per c. month
SCB Visa Infinite Apply	3 mpd FCY only	Min. S$2K spend per s. month
Maybank Horizon Apply	2.8 mpd FCY only	Min. S$800 per c. month
S. Month= Statement Month | C. Month= Calendar Month

Unfortunately, the HSBC Revolution Card no longer earns 4 mpd on hotel stays that code under MCC 7011 ever since 1 January 2024, so it’s a risky choice to use.

Conclusion

GHA DISCOVERY is now offering 2X D$ and double elite nights for stays between 1 October and 30 November 2024. I don’t think that double elite nights is particularly useful, but 2X D$ boosts your rebate to as much as 14%, before factoring in other stackable promotions like an extra D$15 for app bookings. 

Do remember that the booking period only begins on 1 October, so you’ll need to wait a few more days before you can take advantage of this promotion.