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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 2:01 pm
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dszrew
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
Hotels are portal only - no direct bookings! Moreover, I think you'd forfeit your elite benefits if it were possible?
and, the discount for booking direct as a loyalty member is often worth more than the 5x points. I have yet to find a Hilton/Hampton Inn rate from Amex that is better than the savings I get from booking direct. I'd rather save $5 in cash than accumulate $4 worth of points.
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