Ever dream of checking in for a 15-hour international flight and getting upgraded to first class for free? Well, that might be an unlikely scenario, but you can get a regular taste of the upgrade life by joining Genius—Booking.com's free loyalty program. Read on for Groupon Coupons’ primer into Genius rewards, and be sure to browse our collection of Booking.com coupons for more ways to save.
Savings Tip: Download the Booking.com app to unlock mobile-exclusive deals, including 10% off your base rate. The app is free to use for all bookings, and is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
What Is Genius?
Genius is Booking.com’s travel rewards program. It’s free to sign up (you just need to log in with your Booking.com credentials), and the rewards you unlock are yours to keep for life. Members automatically start at Level 1 and graduate to Level 2 when they complete five stays in two years. Here’s what you can expect at each level:
Genius Level 1
At this level, you’ll get a 10% base-rate discount on the price of your stay (before taxes and charges) at over 390,000 participating properties. This discount never expires, so use it as often as you like.
Genius Level 2
After you complete five separate stays in two years, you’ll become a Level 2 Genius member for life. That means the following perks at participating properties:
- 10%–15% off base-rate discount
- Free breakfast at some Genius stays
- Free room upgrade on some stays
Genius Level 3
Complete 15 stays in two years, and you'll be bumped up to Level 3 Genius member, the absolute highest achievement and the perks to go along with it:
- 10%–20% off base-rate discount
- Free breakfast at some Genius stays
- Free room upgrade on some stays
- Priority support on all bookings
How Do You Find Genius Discounts?
Genius rewards are redeemable at over 390,000 properties on Booking.com. Be sure you’re signed in, then select Genius in the top tab to show all participating hotels in your search. Click on a hotel to see which Genius benefits are available to you. After you complete your stay, you’ll be one step closer to graduating to Genius Level 2 and 3. Cancelled bookings will not count toward your progress.
Looking for more ways to save? Check out our Booking.com Savings Guide to get ready for your next vacation.
