For starters, you're able to redeem
points for free nights at more than 1,300 hotels & resorts around the world without having to worry about blackout dates.
For starters, you're able to redeem points
for free nights at more than 1,300 hotels & resorts around the world without having to worry about blackout dates.
However, this is a very good opportunity for some people, particularly those like me who have hotel points they never planned to
redeem for free nights in the first place.
That's
enough for a free night award at any Category 6 property (there are only a small number of Category 7 hotels that cost 30,000 points per night).
If you got an offer
for a free night in Category 1 - 5 before, it may only be for Category 1 - 4 now.
Some of my favorite hotels are in Category 5 or 6, which charge 20,000 points or 25,000 points per night
for a free night award.
All the major brands have one, and all purchases will earn loyalty points that can be
used for a free night.
In
exchange for a free night or tour, we need to write an article which includes a mention / recommendation and website links.
A free night award chart is being introduced in 2019 where the amount of points
required for a free night will depend on peak, standard and off - peak pricing at all hotels.
On the rewards side, consider how many points you'll need
for a free night stay at a particular hotel, and how much spending would be necessary to earn those points.
But if you're
going for a free night, than you could look for 2 cheap stays nearby in order to get a night at one of their best properties.
Granted, base members have to spend just $ 6,000 on hotel stays and $ 30,000 in credit card
spending for a free night at a top - tier hotel.
I can usually find a good Category 4 hotel when traveling, and these are only 15,000 points per
night for a free night award.
When
looking for free nights at premium properties, it's generally best to focus on cards that give free night certificates rather than points.
Generally speaking, off - peak will cost you about 20 % less in points
for a free night while the peak season will see a 20 % increase.
This is also
only for a free night award, NOT for a Points + Cash award, for which blackout dates can apply.
You make a great point about the annual fee
paying for a free night at a much lower «price» than just booking the room.
That certificate
for free nights alone can more than cover the annual fee for new cardholders, at least for the first year.
You should get an email about this free night but you should note when 12 months will come around so you can begin checking your
account for the free night.
Members who don't quite have
enough for a free night can opt for a Go Fast award, which requires 3,000 points and $ 25 — $ 95 cash.
Plus, the sign - up bonus points can be put to
use for free nights and upgrades worth way above that amount.
Best Western is running two promotions, one that can earn you more rewards and the other that will give more value to your points when
redeeming for free nights.
The card is well worth keeping after the first year; considering that you're basically paying $ 49
for a free night at any property, you're definitely coming out on top.
Phrases with «for a free night»