Originally Posted by
friedablass
No offense, but I find it laugable when people believe Google AI over the actual experience that others have had as well as what Chase is actually telling you. Plus the fact that the quote you posted is totally contradictory in first telling you that booking Hilton via Chase Travel won't earn you any points but goes right on to tell you to use your Chase points to book a Hilton which is the same idea as booking with cash since Hilton has no idea that you used Chase UR to cover the stay. It's the same as booking an airfare on Chase Travel which grants you full mileage earning rights on the booked airline as if you had booked directly with them and it is treated same as any other cash ticket.
Here are several screenshots from the CSR and Edit threads showing that these hotels are eligible for loyalty program benefits. I know I saw more of such screenshots posted in these discussions but didn't have time to actually go through all of the many pages in those threads.
Yeah, I was wrong.... I didn't realize they had added so many recently.... however, looking at where I will be staying through the end of 2025 and what properties are available.... it doesn't make sense still for those. Just looking at Rome, the W is more than $200 a night more through the Edit Program than it is for the same nights directly with Marriott, and as Lifetime Titanium, I'm not really getting more from the $100 credit at the property, other than using CSR points for doing so (other than paying with points). Although I have stayed there, I prefer 2 other hotels in the same area that I think are nicer, better staffed, treat me better, etc... and are not even half the price.
Thanks for pointing that out, I probably be able to find some here and there, but still will be tough for me spending down these points, and definitely not a reason to keep my card.