Originally Posted by
annehamnitz
Wondering why I would go for points. Offered 40, 000 points for 20 nights ( 25,000 for 15)- or I could get night free every 2nd stay (2 free nights max). The place I like for free nights is a L4 so 20,000 a night. I can have 2 free nights for 4 paid or for 20 paid.
Must be missing something?
I really struggle to find a good redemption on the Cat 1-4s.
Most of the hotels I end up staying at are either above cat 4, or very inexpensive where I would not want to burn these.
I did use one or 2 at the JW Grand Rapids last year which was an excellent redemption.
I am currently planning a trip to SE Asia, and realize how valuable these cat 1-4s can be. I actually somewhat regret my decision to go with the points, but considering it pushes my balance over 270K, I will be eagerly waiting for the next hotel to miles bonus and hopefully cash in for 180K miles and 7 nights at the JW costa rica which would be an excellent value.
You are right if you look at it on a per night value, 4 single night stays yielding 2 free nights is tough to beat, but I wanted to hit minimum of Gold this year, and if I take the 2 free nights everytime I will not be able to requalify.
Fall Megabonus will definetely be for the 2 free nights which I will redeem at one of the Courtyards near Phuket which are going for $250+ on the nights I want. Plus I already hit Gold for 2012 so I am not worried about transferring my business.