another data point.

Applied for card on 10-2 way over 5/24 but was approved on 10-5 after speaking with reconsideration.

Finished spend in first week and statement closed on 10-27.

I had multiple stays in sept prior to approval and multiple stays after approval.

I received sign up bonus on 10-28 but no bonus nights at all.

I guess points and bonus nights are added at separate times.