In October 2018, an avid Point Hacks reader offered me a free night at this luxurious five-star property in Manhattan. Continue reading…
The St. Regis New York review
Spend $350 or more, get $60 back at Luxury Escapes with American Express
For those looking at booking a luxury hotel stay, we look at why it is worth including Luxury Escapes in your search to open up the opportunity to earn Qantas Points and access benefits like complimentary meals, drinks and spa treatments. Continue reading…
Marriott Rewards offers: free nights for new members, 3-for-2 and room discounts
Marriott Hotels is the biggest hotel chain in the world, with 6700+ properties, including The Ritz-Carlton. Continue reading…
Case study: Hacking around the world in Business Class for less than $10,000 (Part 2)
In my first article, I explained how I redeemed Qantas Points for a Business Class oneworld Classic Reward. Now we needed accommodation.
Our itinerary meant we were staying in 11 different cities. In this article, I will show you how to use multiple strategies to redeem points for 4- and 5-star hotels around the world, as well as save money on other travel costs. Continue reading…
These American Express cards can get you a free room upgrade and US$75 hotel credit
The Hotel Collection is a special benefits program for a select group of American Express Card Members and comes in handy when looking for perks at high-end hotels rather than the ultra high-end properties that the Fine Hotels & Resorts program covers separately. Continue reading…
Earn triple Qantas Points on hotel stays: three days only
Qantas Hotels are offering 9 Qantas Points per $ spent on all hotels booked through the platform until the end of 25 October. Continue reading…
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo review
Coming from the US for the Point Hacks team meetup, I arrived a day early to allow myself more time to get adjusted to the time difference and, so, needed a comfortable place to stay for just one night before joining the others. Continue reading…
The most interesting free hotel night redemption options that come with the Citi Prestige Visa
One of the more valuable perks of the Citi Prestige Visa card is the free hotel night at selected hotels.
In this guide, we take a look at how to use it, the best available hotels in a range of cities, and the benefit’s limitations.
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Lots of InterContinental properties in latest IHG PointBreaks promotion
Some of the best value to be had from IHG Rewards is the quarterly PointBreaks promotion, where a number of hotels globally of the InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands are made available for an up to a 90% discount when using points. Continue reading…
Transfer your Amex points to Hilton Honors with a 50% bonus
Hilton Honors points are a useful major points currency to consider if you have an affinity for the Hilton Hotels chain. Continue reading…
Access wholesale hotel rates with a free one-year membership to Club 1 Hotels
Club 1 Hotels is a promising tool to add to your hotel-booking Swiss Army knife—at least in the short term. Continue reading…
Hilton Tokyo King Premium Room – Picture Review
Following a week-long snowboarding trip to Hakuba, my wife and I spent the remaining eight days in one of Tokyo’s busiest and liveliest districts—Shinjuku.
This review includes information about the Hilton Honors loyalty program and associated benefits. Continue reading…
Enjoy complimentary Accor Plus membership with the American Express Platinum Charge Card
It’s official—American Express Platinum Charge cardholders will now receive complimentary membership to Accor Plus.
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