Originally Posted by
konoyaro
Thanks for the reply, DHAST.
Part of my challenge is finding a place that still has availability and / or a rate that is not extortionately high and yet is a nice place to stay. I'm trying to keep my room rate under $150 per night. I see the JW Marriott and Ramada have rooms but for more than I'm willing to pay.
Krabi and Ko Phi Phi sound great though ^
That's what points are for

During Xmas week, Sheraton Krabi wants $430/night. We got the room for 2800 spg points + $45/night.
However, given that you want to stay during ultra-high season, I suspect you are going to be out of luck with your quest. As an example, the place we're staying at over NYE (7900 THB/night) booked solid back in July.