Your key to hundreds of thousands of hotels worldwide

Unlike many other travel vouchers that are limited to specific hotel chains or even one particular property, you can use Hotels.com gift cards on thousands of accommodation providers all around the globe. From rainforest lodges in Indonesia to city-centre suites in Edinburgh, a Hotels.com gift card gives the recipient the freedom and flexibility to shape their stay their way.

Forget dust-collecting knickknacks or yet another pair of pyjamas: hotel gift cards take up zero space, can be adapted to any budget and enable the receiver to make unforgettable memories with their nearest and dearest. Swap socks for a stay at a luxury resort in Thailand, chocolates for a cabin in Alberta or bath salts for a boutique hotel in London and give the recipient a gift they'll be genuinely delighted to receive. And the best thing? They can use their Hotels.com travel gift card wherever they like, at a time that suits them – it's a present that works with their schedule, not against it.

Buying your Hotels.com travel gift card couldn't be easier. Simply click the “Buy now” button and follow the step-by-step process to purchase one of the best hotel gift cards out there.

Once you're on the page to buy your Hotels.com gift card, start by selecting the gift amount – from £10 to £1,350. Then, enter the email address for digital delivery. Finally, input your payment details to complete the transaction.

Of course: if you need your travel gift card right this instant, a digital Hotels.com gift card is ideal. You can either have it emailed directly to the recipient so they get it in mere seconds, or have it emailed to yourself, so you can print it out and tuck it inside a greetings card.

A Hotels.com travel gift card takes just seconds to purchase but feels heartfelt and thoughtful – making it an ideal last-minute gift when time's tight. Plus, there's no complicated set-up or elaborate wrapping required, and you can even have the digital gift card emailed to you in a flash. Now, that's an eleventh-hour gift that's as enjoyable to give as it is to receive

Once you've received your gift card, you can use it in the same way as you'd use a credit or debit card on Hotels.com. Just select your desired destination and dates, pick the perfect property from the options available and enter your details to proceed with the booking. When you get to the payment stage, simply input your gift card number, and the balance will be credited towards the accommodation cost.

Yes – but not for a while. Hotels.com travel gift cards expire 3 years after the date of purchase, so you've got plenty of time to redeem your voucher. That means you can wait to use your Hotels.com gift certificate until there's space in your schedule for a trip away, safe in the knowledge that you won't lose the balance.

You absolutely can. You can redeem up to 5 gift cards at once – so if you've been lucky enough to receive multiple Hotels.com gift cards, you won't miss out. To pay using more than one travel gift card, just click on “Balance mergeOpens in a new window” to combine the cards prior to booking.

Simply click on “Check balanceOpens in a new window”, then enter your travel gift card number and PIN to see how much credit you've got left. It couldn't be easier to check your balance and see how much you've got to spend on your next getaway.

Yes – from property-specific special offers to member-only prices, there's nothing stopping you from using your Hotels.com gift card on discounted stays. So you can enjoy reduced rates and the satisfaction of paying with your travel gift card, rolled into one.

Of course: Hotels.com stays paid for with a travel gift card are eligible for Hotels.comCash™ just like bookings paid for with a credit or debit card. For a trip that's just as rewarding as you'd expect. Do note, though, that you can only earn Hotels.comCash™ on the booking itself, not the original gift card purchase.