Originally Posted by
joe_miami
I've never seen a report of someone earning points, qualifying stay, etc., from an airline-voucher hotel room, but some properties will extend elite benefits (e.g., free breakfast) as a courtesy.
The last time I got a hotel voucher, United paid something like $32 for the Hilton near IAD.
Sometimes you can earn points from the voucher, and sometimes you can't. I'm not sure why or why not, but I have had both experiences.