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What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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.

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2015, 02:29:58 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 :)
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2015, 04:04:19 PM »
I don't think a trip in the US counts as exotic, but congrats :)
And just like that you shatter his bubble....

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2015, 04:09:03 PM »
And just like that you shatter his bubble....
Can now build an even bigger/better one.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2015, 04:39:11 PM »
I never even knew that you could hold a hotel award night.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2015, 04:40:43 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.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2015, 05:19:23 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.

Can now build an even bigger/better one.

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

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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 ...


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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2015, 06:49:58 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!

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2015, 08:43:58 PM »
No.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2015, 10:26:47 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?
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2015, 10:27:12 AM »
is the 5th night free at the Conrad?
Yes.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2015, 10:35:07 AM »
Westin grand central NYC. One night

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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2015, 10:39:16 AM »
Yes.

excellent deal -- All points?  ...hopefully you can change the return flight date.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2015, 10:41:30 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.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« 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.
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Re: What Hotel Award Reservation Did You Just Book/Hold
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2015, 07:12:20 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+.
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