Hi, have recently learned to use AP thanks in part to this forum. Booked biz to Europe getting 7% return.

Is there any way to book hotels getting a better than 1% return? I'm hoping to be accumulating 600k+ this year and next in Mr and ap combined. (work spending) I'd like to fly near free and stay in hotels near free. I don't want a low return on the hotel stays.

Can anyone provide some guidance.

Yes I'm fortunate to have the points accumulated like this.