Originally Posted by
friedablass
Just wondering why it wouldn't be an option to use the 85k cert for 1 night and points for the others so there isn't any high cash outlay at all, and you get to experience a luxury property?
For sure that is a viable strategy. Except for me as I am never able to generate as many MR points as I need (very little biz travel anymore) and I generally save MR for the 5-night awards.