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Old Dec 21, 2018 | 10:14 am
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Originally Posted by j2simpso
In that case it might make sense to use a cash+points rate, particularly if the rack is high during when you intend on staying. Most hotel programs offer this benefit although YMMV in terms of whether you're actually saving much money.

-James
Cash+points can be a good value but in my experience availability is extremely limited. Some hotels don't offer these rates at all, and the ones that do often don't make them available.
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