62k MR points staying at W South Beach
Jul 27, 2012, 10:10 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 9
62k MR points staying at W South Beach
I want to stay at the W in South Beach Miami FL Sept 7 - 10th.
What is my best options to get the most out of my Plaitnum's 62k MR points? Should I transfer them or book through Platinum travel?
Thank you so much for all your help in advance!
What is my best options to get the most out of my Plaitnum's 62k MR points? Should I transfer them or book through Platinum travel?
Thank you so much for all your help in advance!
Jul 27, 2012, 10:25 am
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2000
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Posts: 33,774
I believe that MR points transfer at a 3 to 1 ratio to SPG points. Thus, your hard earned 62K MR points would only be 20K SPG points.
W South Beach "costs" 30K SPG points per night. You don't have enough for one night. I found rates of sub-$500 for the date range that you gave. AAA rate is sub-$400. I'd definitely look at what benefits Platinum travel can offer, and consider paying for the hotel. I don't know rates at this hotel, but was very surprised to find the following for $399 AAA, $499 otherwise:
Fantastic suite, non-smoking: King Bed,
Non-smoking,
746-1,129 sq. ft. / 69-105 m²,
W South Beach "costs" 30K SPG points per night. You don't have enough for one night. I found rates of sub-$500 for the date range that you gave. AAA rate is sub-$400. I'd definitely look at what benefits Platinum travel can offer, and consider paying for the hotel. I don't know rates at this hotel, but was very surprised to find the following for $399 AAA, $499 otherwise:
Fantastic suite, non-smoking: King Bed,
Non-smoking,
746-1,129 sq. ft. / 69-105 m²,