GHA DISCOVERY selling D$ with a 15% discount

GHA DISCOVERY has launched a new sale on DISCOVERY$ (D$), which offers a 15% discount to all members regardless of tier.

1 D$ is worth US$1 at GHA DISCOVERY hotels worldwide, so this is conceptually similar to buying a discounted gift card for future GHA stays. I wouldn’t buy D$ speculatively, but if you already have a stay planned, this is an opportunity to lock in some savings. 

Purchase GHA DISCOVERY D$ at a 15% discount

GHA DISCOVERY $ Sale

From 12-26 March 2025, GHA DISCOVERY members can purchase D$ at a discount of 15%.

• A minimum of D$10 must be purchased in a single transaction
• A maximum of D$1,000 can be purchased in a single transaction
• A maximum of D$3,000 can be purchased in a calendar year

Each member can submit a maximum of three transactions per day, and purchased D$ are valid for 24 months from transaction date.

Purchased D$ should be awarded instantly, but may take up to two business days. 

D$1 can be used to offset US$1 of room rates, spa treatments, dining or other charges at GHA properties worldwide, so buying D$ is basically locking in a future discount of 15%. In my experience, the conversion rates used at properties are extremely reasonable, and usually close to the spot rate (though I can’t guarantee it’ll be the same everywhere).

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

How do you earn or redeem D$?

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

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

A minimum of D$10 must be spent in a single transaction. At the moment, D$ can be used to pay online with the following brands:

• Lore Group
• Paramount Hotels
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
• The Set – Hotel Cafe Royal
• Cinnamon Hotels 
• Divani Collection
• The Sukhothai
• Viceroy Hotel & Resorts
• Shaza Hotels 
• Mysk by Shaza
• MAQO
• Marco Polo Hotels 
• Niccolo Hotels 
• Capella Hotels & Resorts
• Sun International
• Lungarno Collection
• The Doyle Collection – The Dupont Circle

For all other brands D$ can be used during a stay, at the front desk of a hotel. D$ cannot be used for F&B or spa treatments unless you are an in-house guest.

It is possible to use D$ on prepaid rates, 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.

What card should I use to purchase GHA DISCOVERY D$?

GHA D$ purchases will not code as hotel transactions. Instead, they are processed in USD by Points.com under MCC 7399 Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified.

Here’s the best cards to maximize the miles earned on your purchase:

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
Citi Rewards Card Apply	4 mpd	Cap of S$1K per s. month
UOB Visa Signature Apply	4 mpd	Min S$1K, max S$2K FCY spend per s. month
StanChart Beyond Card Apply	3-4 mpd	3 mpd for regular, 3.5 mpd for PB, 4 mpd for PP. No cap
Maybank World Mastercard Apply	2.8-3.2 mpd	Min. S$4K per c. month, no cap. Earn 2.8 mpd with min. S$800 per c. month
Maybank Horizon Visa Signature Apply	2.8 mpd	Min S$800 per c. month, no cap
SCB Visa Infinite Apply	3 mpd	Min S$2K per s. month, no cap
UOB PRVI Miles Card Apply	2.4 mpd	No cap
S. Month= Statement Month | C. Month= Calendar Month

Conclusion

From now till 26 March 2025, GHA DISCOVERY members can buy up to D$3,000 at 15% off. If you have an upcoming GHA stay planned, you can think of this like locking in a discount ahead of time, though you should not be buying D$ for speculative reasons. 

Be sure to use the right credit card to earn 4 mpd on your purchase, and remember that D$ expire after 24 months.