Originally Posted by
mattolo
Thanks, I should clarify I want it to be special and memorable without going broke

which is why I want to use points on the stay or at least points with a small amount of extra $. Don't think I can swing a suite at the IC with points alone. Interesting that you say neither property is spectacular as from what I've read on FT most people think they are pretty great. Care to clarify?
I would book on HH pts and then confirm the upgrade with $. You should be able to pay the difference in rate for the higher categories. I prefer this strategy in order to confirm a decent room.