Originally Posted by
wintermom
I don't see much of a value in London- I need 16,000 points for the cheepest
award room and will have to use more points to upgrade to a room that
hold three people. The starwood desk told me the standard rooms don't
allow three people so cash and points are not an option. I can use the
50% cupon and get a room for three people for about $325-$350.
depending on the hotel, with those numbers even with the 5th night free
on points I am not sure it makes sense to use so many points. . . .. I am having the same use of points problem in barcelona - seriously considering priceline.
For London these days Priceline seems to be the best bet imo unless you have many many points to burn. You will still need 2 bid for two rooms though since they're rather "strict" on the number of occupancy in each room. I know that several folks have received 4* properties for $180 on Priceline. Check the bidding for travel forum on FT - there are more details there.