Both are hotel travel cards. The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card comes from American Express at $125/yr; the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire from American Express at $550/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
Both cards come from American Express and target hotel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire costs $425 more per year — only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.
| Feature | Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card | Hilton Honors American Express Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $125 | $550 |
| Sign-up bonus | 3 free nights | 150,000 points |
| Bonus value (est.) | $1,500 | $750 |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $6,000 in 6 mo | $6,000 in 6 mo |
| Issuer | American Express | American Express |
| Card category | hotel | hotel |
| Best earning category (Marriott) | 6x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | marriott-bonvoy | None |
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The Marriott business card pulls its weight on the annual Free Night cert alone — a 35k cat-property is routinely $250-400/night cash. Add 15 elite night credits and the dining stipend and the $125 fee is easy.
Pretty much a no-brainer if you stay at Hilton hotels. The $550 annual fee pays for itself with just the free night reward alone, which can be used at any standard room property — even $1,000+ per night hotels.
Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time — confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.
