Author Topic: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold (Read 158416 times)

Marco Polo · « **on:** June 02, 2015, 01:16:32 PM »

Don't think we have one for hotels, so here we go.

Conrad Bali 5 nights (July/August) Paid nights at base price of $171.50.
Conrad Dubai 1 night (August) HH points used at 43,056.

3yummyboys · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2015, 02:23:05 PM »

GHK August 23-27 using sign up nights

This is going to be my first real exotic trip using points/free nights etc.

Dan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2015, 02:29:58 PM »

Quote from: 3yummyboys on June 02, 2015, 02:23:05 PM

GHK August 23-27 using sign up nights
This is going to be my first real exotic trip using points/free nights etc.

I don't think a trip in the US counts as exotic, but congrats

Emkay · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2015, 04:04:19 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 02, 2015, 02:29:58 PM

I don't think a trip in the US counts as exotic, but congrats

And just like that you shatter his bubble....

Marco Polo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2015, 04:09:03 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on June 02, 2015, 04:04:19 PM

And just like that you shatter his bubble....

Can now build an even bigger/better one.

Dr Moose · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2015, 04:39:11 PM »

I never even knew that you could hold a hotel award night.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2015, 04:40:43 PM »

Quote from: Dr Moose on June 02, 2015, 04:39:11 PM

I never even knew that you could hold a hotel award night.

Not sure if there is a legitimate hold, but using points and then cancelling it can be a hold.

3yummyboys · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:19:23 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 02, 2015, 02:29:58 PM

I don't think a trip in the US counts as exotic, but congrats

Hey, it's exotic for us! The only other places we have been to a la DD have been orlando, LA and eretz yisrael.

Quote from: Marco Polo on June 02, 2015, 04:09:03 PM

Can now build an even bigger/better one.

Absolutely, can't wait to plan the next adventure!

Dave A · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:04:14 PM »

Waldorf J'lem 7/3-7/5 on signup nights
Sheraton Tel Aviv 7/5 - 7/7 on points (12k per night)

Thanks Dan! This whole trip will be paid for on miles and hotel points thanks to you ... if only you could make meals free, too ...

Matovu · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:46:06 PM »

Dave,
Get a Barclays card
Use it to pay for meals at the Waldorf (great food)
= FREE

Dave A · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:49:58 PM »

Quote from: Matovu on June 09, 2015, 06:46:06 PM

Dave,
Get a Barclays card
Use it to pay for meals at the Waldorf (great food)
= FREE

Won't come up as a separate "restaurant" charge? I've already maxed out points on mine but I'll sign my wife up for one ... thanks!

Matovu · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2015, 08:43:58 PM »

No.
Hilton charge

Marco Polo · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2015, 09:54:12 AM »

Just booked 5 nights at the Conrad Maldives. Though i booked 5 nights, i may have to switch that as my current flights only give me 4 nights. Hopefully something will open up and i can make it for 5.

CS1 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on June 12, 2015, 09:54:12 AM

Just booked 5 nights at the Conrad Maldives. Though i booked 5 nights, i may have to switch that as my current flights only give me 4 nights. Hopefully something will open up and i can make it for 5.

is the 5th night free at the Conrad?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:27:12 AM »

Quote from: CS1 on June 12, 2015, 10:26:47 AM

is the 5th night free at the Conrad?

Yes.

Jm1248 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:35:07 AM »

Westin grand central NYC. One night

CS1 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:39:16 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on June 12, 2015, 10:27:12 AM

Yes.

excellent deal -- All points? ...hopefully you can change the return flight date.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:41:30 AM »

Quote from: CS1 on June 12, 2015, 10:39:16 AM

excellent deal -- All points? ...hopefully you can change the return flight date.

380,000 for the five nights. Hopefully i can change one of the directions. I have until 30 days before i arrive to change the reservation.

Mountain Man · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2015, 07:04:26 PM »

Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica. Free upgrade to Ocean View and personal hot tub. 16k spg.

CS1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2015, 07:12:20 PM »

Quote from: Mountain Man on June 18, 2015, 07:04:26 PM

Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica. Free upgrade to Ocean View and personal hot tub. 16k spg.

wow -- they gave you the balcony whirlpool!? On the 9th floor? They said that is was not available with points when I was there. Only cash. They wanted $500+.