Originally Posted by
somedudefromFLa
Actually there are quite a few holiday inns still at 40k in downtown or lower east side of Manhattan & an express in midtown, not sure if they're on any not qualify lists??? But with usual room rates $200-300 IMHO that's still a really good deal... however, I agree do it was great while lasted and some really great rewards, like IC park lane, while it lasted but now it is what it is!
The are three hotels in Manhattan that require 40,000 points. Their location is not ideal, but at least they are in Manhattan. However I'm sure after the next devaluation they will require 50,000 points.