Uber Savings, Hilton’s New London Gem, & RAM Loyalty Match

The article provides a brief overview of three distinct travel and loyalty news items. Firstly, Amazon is offering a 10% discount on Uber and Uber Eats gift cards as part of its Black Friday promotions. These cards, valid for both Uber rides and food delivery, can be purchased up to a maximum value of £150 per card. While not as generous as previous 20% deals, it still represents a worthwhile saving. A key limitation is that the credit is only usable within the UK, meaning it's unsuitable for those planning international trips where Uber is available. The article advises adding the credit via the ‘Promotional Code' section in the Uber app to avoid potential credit checks associated with an ‘Uber Money' account. Additionally, Amazon is also offering Hotels.com gift cards at a 15% discount, with larger denominations up to £500 available, allowing up to five cards per booking.

Secondly, The BoTree, a distinctive hotel that opened 18 months ago in London's West End, is set to join Hilton's Curio Collection on December 17th. Located near Bond Street tube station, the hotel previously faced challenges during its development due to the pandemic, leading to an unfinished rooftop pool and a brief period where it was put up for sale. New financing has since been secured, leading to this strategic branding decision. This move is considered a positive addition for Hilton, potentially establishing The BoTree as one of London's premier Hilton properties, with bookings already open. Conversely, the DoubleTree By Hilton Dunblane Hydro has left the brand to join Apex Hotels.

Finally, Royal Air Maroc has launched a status match campaign, offering the opportunity to match up to Platinum status, which is equivalent to oneworld Emerald and British Airways Gold status. However, this top-tier match is highly restrictive, only available to members holding elite status with a select few airlines like Air Canada (Elite 75k/100k), Air France KLM (Platinum/Ultimate), Lufthansa (HON Circle), or Turkish Airlines (Elite Plus), making it inaccessible for most. While a match to Royal Air Maroc Gold (equivalent to BA Silver) is available from many other airlines, it comes with a significant application fee of $349. The article highlights a more cost-effective alternative: a Royal Jordanian status match offering identical Gold Sparrow status (BA Silver equivalent) for just $149.

(Source: https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/11/26/botree-hotel-joining-hilton-curio-collection/)