This one has a short fuse. Citi Travel is running a three-day anniversary promotion where eligible cardmembers can take $50 off any prepaid hotel booking of $300 or more. The window opened this morning and closes May 29 at 11:59 PM EDT. If you've got a summer stay on the horizon, here's what you need to know before the clock runs out.

How to Claim the Discount

Log into Citi Travel through your eligible Citi card account and search for a prepaid hotel stay totaling at least $300. The $50 discount applies automatically at checkout — no promo code required.

One thing to flag before you click confirm: this booking must be prepaid and non-refundable. That's a real trade-off. If there's any chance your plans shift, a $50 discount doesn't compensate for losing the full stay. Book with confidence, not hope.

Full eligibility details are only visible after you log in, so check there first if you're unsure your specific card qualifies.

Which Citi Cards Are in Play

Citi hasn't posted a public eligibility list, but Citi Travel access runs primarily through cards in the ThankYou Rewards ecosystem. That includes the Citi Strata Premier Card, the Citi Premier Card, and the Citi Rewards+ Card. Some Citi Double Cash cardholders may also have access, though the ThankYou earning structure is more limited there.

If you're unsure how your ThankYou points work across cards, the Citi Rewards Complete Guide is worth a read before you book.

The Real Trade-Off: Portal vs. Direct

Booking through Citi Travel instead of directly with a hotel is never a cut-and-dry win, and this deal doesn't change that math entirely. Here's the honest breakdown:

Where the portal wins: You get the $50 off immediately, and ThankYou Rewards cardmembers can pay with points to layer in even more value. For a $300 stay, that's a 16.7% discount before points are factored in.

Where direct booking wins: Hotels generally won't credit elite status nights, points earning, or loyalty perks like upgrades and late checkout when you book through a third party. If you're actively chasing hotel status, that math can flip fast.

The sweet spot for this deal is travelers who don't have meaningful hotel status yet, or anyone booking a property outside their usual loyalty program. In those cases, the $50 off is clean, easy value with nothing left on the table.

Bottom Line

Eligible Citi cardmembers can save $50 on a prepaid hotel booking of $300 or more through Citi Travel. The deal runs now through May 29 at 11:59 PM EDT. Log in to your Citi account to confirm eligibility, compare the portal price against booking direct, and lock it in if the numbers work in your favor.

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