Originally Posted by
tucsnaz
I'm trying to book a stay using points for May 17-20 at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, also considering the Conrad or Palmer House. We would really like to stay at the W-A but it requires 128,625 points/nt where the Conrad or Palmer House are only 50k/nt. Is it worth the additional points to stay at the W-A? I am a Diamond Member.
I've read the Hilton pages over and over, but can't seem to figure it out. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I agree with the above poster that ~128K is likely for a suite. If the standard room is not available (70K) then gosh, I would be more likely to prefer the Conrad unless I was sitting on a Titanic-load of points. (The Palmer House is nice, but not on the same level as the Conrad). Also, I notice you are staying 3 nights. Any chance you could eek out a 4th? If so then you could go after the AXON/GLON deals at the Conrad.
Lastkly, keep in mind that at the Conrad, you'll get free breakfast whereas at the W=A you'll only get 15% off, I think (as a diamond).
I have my first award stay at the W=A next Friday and I'm very excited. Though I'm upset with myself that I burned a Q4FN cert at the Boca Beach Club earlier this year when I could have just used 21K points+$100 cash. The Q4FN would have been much better use at WA Chicago. Stupid me.