I am a value oriented traveler. I feel more relaxed and comfortable in a nice clean Hampton than in an expensive, high end, pretentious 5 star hotel. Although I really enjoy saving miles and points for European adventures I would not otherwise be able to afford, and I will happily take a well-located, 5 star hotel if it makes my dream vacation happen!

There is nothing wrong with low end hotel redemptions, use your points in whatever way makes you the most happy or makes the most sense to you.