Quite enjoyed my 2 nights at Cordis Auckland, $300.04 through EDIT. Price was the same as the rack rate Langham was charging, member rate 5% lower. I would have been happy to pay this rate for what I got even with no CSR credit. Even got a legitimate upgrade from cheapest room to premier tower room which has the nicer bathroom with separate tub and shower. Honestly, preferred the hotel to the standard suite we had at the Park Hyatt for 5 nights because the street noise over there was just dreadful.

$50 after credit. Solid. Already have plans to get 2 nights in Singapore combining the EDIT + IHG credits come January. So far, these credits are working well for me.

Also, for my situation, redeeming points at 2c is just not a factor for me because that's giving up 8x points earn on the spend. I took that 8x to send to Hyatt instead.