Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers a standing Military Appreciation Rate of at least 15% off a property’s Standard Rate at thousands of participating hotels across the United States and Canada. The discount applies to the company’s portfolio of brands — from Super 8 and Days Inn to La Quinta, Ramada, Wingate, Wyndham Garden, and Wyndham Grand — and it is available year-round to members of the U.S. or Canadian military with active, reserve, veteran, or retired status, plus their spouses. Below is exactly who qualifies, how much you save, and how to claim the rate when you book.
Who is Eligible for the Wyndham Military Discount?
Each eligible person is called an “Eligible Military Member” in Wyndham’s terms. You qualify if you are:
- Active-duty service members of the United States or Canadian military
- Reservists (National Guard and Reserve forces)
- Veterans with a qualifying discharge
- Retired military members
- Spouses of any of the above
A few important eligibility notes, taken from Wyndham’s official terms:
- You do not need to be a Wyndham Rewards member to get the Military Appreciation Rate — program membership is explicitly not an eligibility requirement (though joining is free if you’d also like to earn points on your stay).
- You must show valid military identification at the time of check-in. This is the proof the rate requires — have your military ID, veteran ID, or other accepted proof ready at the front desk.
- The rate is available at participating hotels located in the United States and Canada. A handful of co-branded and independently operated properties are excluded (for example, certain Trademark Collection co-branded and HotelREZ-operated properties), so confirm the rate appears when you book your specific hotel.
How Much Military Discount Does Wyndham Provide?
Wyndham’s official Military Appreciation Rate is at least 15% off the property’s Standard Rate at participating U.S. and Canadian hotels. Wyndham defines its “Standard Rate” as the best, non-qualified, unrestricted, publicly available rate on the brand sites for the hotel, dates, and room type requested — so the military rate is a genuine cut below the normal book-direct price.
Other key details on how the savings work:
- Savings are calculated before extras. The discount applies to the room rate itself and excludes taxes, resort/service fees, incidentals, gratuities, and any additional per-room, per-night charges.
- Rate is based on double occupancy, and rooms at the discount are subject to availability.
- Blackout dates and room-type exclusions may apply and vary by individual hotel, so always ask at the time of reservation if the rate is available for your dates.
- The military rate cannot be combined with other special rates, discounts, coupons, sales promotions, or other offers.
- Reservations are cancellable by 4 p.m. local time on the arrival date, giving you flexibility if your plans change.
- New bookings only — the rate is not applicable to group bookings.
Occasionally, Wyndham sweetens the deal with limited-time promotions on top of the standing rate. For example, its homepage has advertised 3,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points for one qualified stay booked directly and completed within a promotional window. Promos like this come and go, so check the offers page when you book — but the everyday 15%-off military rate is always there.
How to Claim the Wyndham Military Discount
Claiming the rate is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official military page — start at Wyndham’s Military Appreciation page to review the current terms and participating brands.
- Search for your hotel and dates on wyndhamhotels.com, a Wyndham brand site (such as La Quinta, Super 8, or Days Inn), or by calling the reservation line.
- Select the Military Appreciation Rate — when booking, use rate code SML so the military pricing is applied. This is the code Wyndham’s terms require; entering it guarantees the rate posts to your reservation.
- Book direct. Reservations made through third-party sites may not include the military rate, so book on an official Wyndham site or by phone. A credit card must be used to hold the reservation.
- Bring your military ID. At check-in, present valid military identification to confirm eligibility. Without it, the hotel may adjust the rate.
- Confirm the discount on your confirmation email. Before you travel, verify the Military Appreciation Rate (and its 15%-off pricing) is listed on your booking confirmation.
FAQs About the Wyndham Military Discount
Do I need a Wyndham Rewards account to get the military discount?
No. Wyndham’s official terms state that Wyndham Rewards program membership is not an eligibility requirement for the Military Appreciation Rate. That said, joining is free and lets you earn points on eligible stays, so it’s worth considering.
What military ID do I need to show?
You must show valid military identification at the time of check-in. Acceptable proof generally includes a military ID card, veteran ID, or discharge documentation, depending on your status — when in doubt, ask the specific hotel what it accepts.
Can spouses of service members use the discount?
Yes. Spouses of active, reserve, veteran, or retired U.S. or Canadian military members are eligible for the Military Appreciation Rate under Wyndham’s official terms.
Is the discount available at every Wyndham hotel?
The rate is available at participating hotels in the United States and Canada across most Wyndham brands — including AmericInn, Baymont, Days Inn, Dolce, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson, La Quinta, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Trademark, TRYP, WaterWalk, Wingate, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham, and Wyndham Grand. A few co-branded or independently operated properties are excluded, so check that the rate appears for your chosen hotel before completing the booking.
Does the rate apply to the taxes and fees too?
No. The discount comes off the room’s Standard Rate only; taxes, resort/service fees, incidentals, and gratuities are excluded.
Can I combine the military rate with coupons or other promotions?
No. The Military Appreciation Rate cannot be combined with any other special rates, discounts, coupons, sales promotions, or other offers.
What is the cancellation policy for the military rate?
Reservations made at the Military Appreciation Rate are cancellable by 4 p.m. local time on the arrival date, so you can change your plans without penalty up to that point.
