Author Topic: Booking hotel award stays for beginners. (Read 19515 times)

philbenjoe · « **Reply #40 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:48:47 AM »

That would be about $220 in value...if I switch chase into Hyatt points. Is that worth it? Would I get an upgraded room for that price?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #41 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:52:50 AM »

Quote from: philbenjoe on February 20, 2014, 11:48:47 AM

That would be about $220 in value...if I switch chase into Hyatt points. Is that worth it? Would I get an upgraded room for that price?

You can play up the wedding night and see if they upgrade you. Or you can do a diamond trial and use an upgrade then. Maybe you can get someone to book you a night from a diamond account.

philbenjoe · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:56:42 AM »

Are there any $$ fees in addition to 15K a night in points? Would I gain if I had starpoints?

Ergel · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:57:23 AM »

Quote from: philbenjoe on February 20, 2014, 11:56:42 AM

Are there any $$ fees in addition to 15K a night in points? Would I gain if I had starpoints?

No. No

Marco Polo · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:57:36 AM »

Quote from: philbenjoe on February 20, 2014, 11:56:42 AM

Are there any $$ fees in addition to 15K a night in points? Would I gain if I had starpoints?

You can do Cash and Points for your stay.

Starpoints won't work at this location.

philbenjoe · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:01:10 PM »

How much is cash and points? Is there any savings that way?
By having starpoints would I get another(nicer etc) hotel for a better rate(value)? TIA

Marco Polo · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:17:29 PM »

Quote from: philbenjoe on February 20, 2014, 12:01:10 PM

How much is cash and points? Is there any savings that way?
By having starpoints would I get another(nicer etc) hotel for a better rate(value)? TIA

Link here to rates.

philbenjoe · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:40:16 PM »

Thanx. Its 7500 and $100US for points and cash so its about the same. If someone with diamond account books it I automatically get a free upgrade?

avadah · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:57:35 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on February 20, 2014, 11:45:59 AM

Not the nicest hotel in the world. The rooms are very dated. But I believe that's your best option. There's a fairmont downtown which looks nice

Unless they redid it recently the Fairmont is really outdated.

Ergel · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2014, 01:08:56 PM »

Quote from: avadah on February 20, 2014, 12:57:35 PM

Unless they redid it recently the Fairmont is really outdated.

Didn't go inside. Just passed it on my way to the ACC last night.

sruly101 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2014, 01:32:37 PM »

Willing to book the Ritz hotel in Herzeliya with Marriott points, they are asking for 40,000 a night!

1. How much in $ is Marriott points worth?
2. They are asking 40K for the normal room and for the Superior and for even a bigger one what the size of the room is 65 Meter!!! is it normal?
3. 40K is totaling all costs or it still comes to it taxes and surcharges?

Thanks,first time trying to book hotel with points

philbenjoe · « **Reply #51 on:** March 12, 2014, 01:13:25 PM »

still looking for a hotel for wedding night in toronto, points will not be an option....which hotels should I look into that are nice but aren't too expensive for a two night stay? thanx(3/31-4/1)

ushdadude · « **Reply #52 on:** March 12, 2014, 01:39:00 PM »

Quote from: Lou Bob on February 20, 2014, 11:27:28 AM

It always pays to send the email.
Either the manager will be in a good mood, or there was a last minute cancelation.
Or, they're completely booked.
Doesn't cost to try it.

Is it better to reserve first and then email our find out if they are willing first?

avadah · « **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:37:01 AM »

Does Hyatt diamond trial give guaranteed suite upgrades? Can these upgrades be confirmed at time of booking?

EMCC · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2014, 06:49:17 AM »

Quote from: avadah on July 22, 2014, 05:37:01 AM

Does Hyatt diamond trial give guaranteed suite upgrades? Can these upgrades be confirmed at time of booking?

Yes and yes. X4 confirmed upgrades. Up to a week long each.

avadah · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:10:13 AM »

Nice! Thanks.

lunatic · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:09:02 AM »

Saw this on another blog (forgot which one) but there is an awesome website for finding award stays called awardmapper.com

Centurion · « **Reply #57 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:50:12 AM »

zlt123 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:31:36 AM »

if iam hyatt platnuim and i used my 2 chase nights to book a stay for a weekend how do i get a free upgrade using my 2 chase suite upgrade? also how to i get deimond triel status? and whts benefits do i get out of being deimond? and will this help to get a free/cheaper upgrade?

davmtl · « **Reply #59 on:** July 22, 2014, 01:47:35 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on February 20, 2014, 10:47:56 AM

If you do stay at a SPG there, might be worth waiting as they are going down in category and can save you points..

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=38685.0

on the list, the sheraton on the falls ny is supposed to go down to category 2, but it is still a 3

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