How do I get a refund from Hilton?

Steps: Log in to your Hilton Honors account on the website or mobile app. Locate your upcoming stay and select 'View/Edit Stay' or 'Stay details'. Review the cancellation policy found under the stay dates or 'Rate details & policies'. Select 'Cancel this reservation' and confirm the cancellation. A cancellation confirmation will be sent to your email.

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Hilton Refund Policy

Last verified Oct 12, 2026

Official Hilton PolicyOfficial source

www.hilton.com/en/help-center/reservations/how-to-cancel-your-reservation

Oct 12, 2026

Rechecked Oct 12, 2026: hilton.com still states the headline terms shown here (30 days). How we verify

Summary

Hilton offers refunds within Set by each hotel's cancellation policy (varies by rate type, reservation dates and hotel) — cancel within that timeframe at no cost; refunds of advance deposits can take up to 30 days to be processed.. Processing time: Up to 30 days, but can vary by hotel.. Refund methods include advance deposits are refunded by the hotel that collected your payment. Guests can cancel their reservations at no cost within the timeframe of the cancellation policy set by the hotel..

Refund Window

Set by each hotel's cancellation policy (varies by rate type, reservation dates and hotel) — cancel within that timeframe at no cost; refunds of advance deposits can take up to 30 days to be processed.

Processing Time

Up to 30 days, but can vary by hotel.

Refund Method

Advance deposits are refunded by the hotel that collected your payment

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How to Get a Refund — Step by Step

1Log in to your Hilton Honors account on the website or mobile app.
2Locate your upcoming stay and select 'View/Edit Stay' or 'Stay details'.
3Review the cancellation policy found under the stay dates or 'Rate details & policies'.
4Select 'Cancel this reservation' and confirm the cancellation.
5A cancellation confirmation will be sent to your email.

When You Can Get a Refund

Guests can cancel their reservations at no cost within the timeframe of the cancellation policy set by the hotel.
A late cancellation fee may apply for reservations canceled after the specified date, with the fee varying by hotel.
Cancellation policies are dependent on the rate type, dates of the reservation, and individual hotel policies.
For reservations with an advance deposit, the refund is processed by the hotel that collected the payment.

Additional Notes

If you are not a Hilton Honors Member, you can use the 'Modify your reservation' link in your confirmation email to cancel.
For the most accurate information about your refund, contact the hotel directly.
Cancellations can also be made by contacting the hotel directly or by contacting Customer Support.

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