Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
However, for all we know, the hotel might have an early departure fee policy (often $25-75 in USA mid-range convention type properties IME).
True. That said, it probably still would work out cheaper, assuming this is a higher cat hotel.
Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
BTW, when an elite uses a fifth night free award stay, I don't know whether the hotel is paid for the fifth night according to the usual formula or whether it's a free gift from the hotel rather than from Bonvoy. Does anyone know how this is handles?
I believe that Bonvoy compensates the hotel for it at a negotiated rate. It's the same as the other point nights.