Am I eligible to apply for a Status Match in the Wyndham Rewards program?

To be eligible to apply for the Wyndham Rewards Status Match, you must be a La Quinta Returns Gold, Military Rewards Gold, Elite or Military Rewards Elite member in good standing, and you must be, or become, a Wyndham Rewards member in good standing.

How do I apply for my Wyndham Rewards Status Match?

It’s simple!  If you are an eligible La Quinta Returns member, click here and follow the instructions to apply for your Wyndham Rewards Status Match. You cannot apply for a Status Match through any other method, including the call center, app or at any Wyndham Rewards participating hotel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Status Match will not occur unless the last name and email address used in your La Quinta Returns member profile matches the last name and email address used in your Wyndham Rewards member profile.

How can I change my last name and/or email address in the member profile of either my La Quinta Returns or Wyndham Rewards member account?

To change the last name and/or email address in the member profile for either program, you can call La Quinta Returns at 1-800-642-4258 or Wyndham Rewards at 1-866-996-7937.

When does my Wyndham Rewards Status Match go into effect?

If you are an eligible member of the La Quinta Returns program, you will be matched immediately after you successfully submit the required information here and your La Quinta Returns membership is verified.

If I successfully complete a Status Match in Wyndham Rewards, will I receive the same GOLD/PLATINUM/DIAMOND Member Level perks as Wyndham Rewards members who earn these Member Levels as the result of completing Qualifying Nights?

You will receive most of the perks offered to such Wyndham Rewards GOLD, PLATINUM or DIAMOND members (as applicable).  Consistent with the Wyndham Rewards Member Levels terms and conditions, in order to earn any point bonus that may be available to eligible members of your new Member Level, you would need to complete the requisite number of Qualifying Nights. Please click here to learn more about your member perks.

I have Gold, Military Rewards Gold, Elite or Military Rewards Elite status with La Quinta Returns but am not a member of the Wyndham Rewards program. Can I still apply for a Status Match?

Yes.  However, you will need to join Wyndham Rewards before applying for your Status Match.  Join Wyndham Rewards for free by clicking here.

I’m currently staying at a hotel that participates in Wyndham Rewards and just completed my Status Match online.  How do I take advantage of my new Wyndham Rewards Member Level? 

If you have successfully completed your Status Match in Wyndham Rewards and are currently visiting a hotel that participates in Wyndham Rewards, simply log in to your member account here or download the Wyndham Rewards app to access a digital version of your member card and present it to the hotel’s front desk staff to receive your new Wyndham Rewards member perks. On-property perks are subject to availability and will be awarded in accordance with the Wyndham Rewards Member Levels terms and conditions. You are not entitled to Wyndham Rewards Member Level on-property perks at La Quinta properties; any on-property perks offered at such properties will be governed by the La Quinta Returns terms and conditions.

When I first applied for the Wyndham Rewards Status Match, I was Gold Status in the La Quinta Returns Program, and received the Gold Member Level in the Wyndham Rewards Program.  Since that time I’ve become an Elite member in La Quinta Returns.  How do I upgrade my Wyndham Rewards Status Match?

If you previously received a Status Match but have since obtained a higher level in the La Quinta Returns program, you are eligible to apply for the upgraded status in the Wyndham Rewards Program in accordance with the Status Match terms and conditions.  You can apply for the upgrade here.

When does the Wyndham Rewards Member Level I obtain from the Status Match program expire?

The Member Level you receive in the Wyndham Rewards program by virtue of your Status Match expires on December 31, 2019.

Is your Wyndham Rewards Status Match permanent?

No. The Member Level you receive in the Wyndham Rewards program by virtue of your Status Match expires on December 31, 2019.

Can I apply for a Wyndham Rewards Status Match if I live outside the U.S.?

All eligible La Quinta Returns members, regardless of where they reside, may apply for a Status Match in the Wyndham Rewards program, so long as they are Wyndham Rewards members at the time of application.  The Wyndham Rewards program is free to join.

Does applying for a Status Match in Wyndham Rewards keep my Wyndham Rewards points from expiring?

No.  Wyndham Rewards points expire in accordance with the Wyndham Rewards program terms and conditions, regardless of whether or not you apply for and/or receive your Status Match.

Does applying for a Status Match in Wyndham Rewards reactivate my inactive Wyndham Rewards account?

No. However, a Wyndham Rewards member can reactivate their account by earning, redeeming or transferring points or Travel Partner Currency in accordance with the Wyndham Rewards program terms and conditions.

Can I gift my Wyndham Rewards Status Match eligibility to a family member or friend?

No. Your Wyndham Rewards Status Match eligibility is non-transferable and cannot be gifted or redeemed by another person.

My Wyndham Rewards Status Match application did not go through. What should I do?

If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above and your Status Match was not successful, please contact Wyndham Rewards Member Services at the applicable number found here.

I am a La Quinta Returns Gold or Military Rewards Gold member in good standing and am also already a Wyndham Rewards Gold member, or I am a La Quinta Returns Elite or Military Rewards Elite member in good standing and also a Wyndham Rewards Platinum member; will I receive any higher status in Wyndham Rewards by participating in this offer?

No.  If you have already achieved the Wyndham Rewards status you would otherwise be matched to pursuant to this offer, participation in this offer will not result in a status upgrade.

What is the last day I can apply for a Status Match into Wyndham Rewards?

The last day you can apply for a Status Match into Wyndham Rewards is March 31, 2019.

What will happen to my La Quinta Returns account if I don’t apply for a Status Match into Wyndham Rewards by March 31, 2019?

Click here for information about what will happen to your La Quinta Returns account if you do not apply for a Status Match into Wyndham Rewards by March 31, 2019.