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Sep 12, 2020, 5:30 am

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craigthemif

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Originally Posted by pinniped

since the UK probably doesn't have a lot of ridiculously-cheap Hiltons?

Actually the UK does have a fair number of ridiculously cheap Hiltons at the moment.

Day use rates are one possibility. Also just random Hiltons outside of the major cities.

But still... the points aren't going to be worth a lot and until executive lounges re-open (or you research which hotels are being generous with bar drinks/food as a replacement) Diamond won't be worth much either...

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Sep 12, 2020, 6:50 am

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Originally Posted by estedman

Are you doing it to gain Diamond? If so isn't it easier to just get a Spire AMEX card that gives you Diamond and would be much cheaper.

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Originally Posted by pinniped

I've done my share of weekend stays over the years to top off a promotion or status requal, but 20 nights?!? $1000+ cash out of pocket, if not more since the UK probably doesn't have a lot of ridiculously-cheap Hiltons?

I think someone had mentioned in other threads that quite many of the rates in UK are cheaper than paying for AMEX annual fee if you are doing on 10 separate stays.

2020 earned nights will roll over to 2021, so basically you will get same status in 2022/23

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Originally Posted by treppenlaeufer

I am wondering in this context whether the promos will not be even better in 2021 so that a mattress run now may not be needed. But who knows... 2021 looks far away in terms of certainty around travel etc.

The vaccine likely will be widely available sometime in 2021, once the vaccine is out, more people likely to travel

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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero

Or, if reward stays count, find a 5k a night property to do an extended stay at.

That would incurred cost to travel, as that wont happen anywhere in UK

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