Best (redemption) Value in London
Apr 8, 2019, 11:48 am
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Best (redemption) Value in London
Headed to London Aug 15-19 for 4 nights. Sitting on 127,000 IHG points. I dont think that is quite enough to cover all four night, but with Cash + Points I think I am covered. Crown Plaza London seems tp be 35k Points per night, +87 GBP , while the Holiday Inn - Mayfair is 30k points per night +101GBP
Whats the best redemption value for the amount of points I have for 4 nights? Any special ways that I should search, or options I should consider?
Thanks,
Whats the best redemption value for the amount of points I have for 4 nights? Any special ways that I should search, or options I should consider?
Thanks,
Apr 8, 2019, 2:08 pm
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Just be aware that "Cash & Points" is simply selling you points at the time of reservation. You should compare that cost with simply buying points during a promo or making a C+P reservation elsewhere and then cancelling it. (you will get all points back)
Once you've done that, simply book the hotel that best fits your points budget and the area of London you wish to stay in...
Once you've done that, simply book the hotel that best fits your points budget and the area of London you wish to stay in...
Apr 8, 2019, 3:01 pm
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Just be aware that "Cash & Points" is simply selling you points at the time of reservation. You should compare that cost with simply buying points during a promo or making a C+P reservation elsewhere and then cancelling it. (you will get all points back)
Once you've done that, simply book the hotel that best fits your points budget and the area of London you wish to stay in...
Once you've done that, simply book the hotel that best fits your points budget and the area of London you wish to stay in...
Apr 8, 2019, 5:26 pm
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Might play with the dates and see if you can find individual nights at the Staybridge Vauxhall- award nights not not available for your whole date range, but the SBS brand gives you a lot more for your money or points than other brands in their price range. We also really liked Staybridge Stratford, but it's somewhat far by many people's standards.
Apr 9, 2019, 8:03 am
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Partner Rate Up to 20% Off is not available on one or more of the selected dates. Please view available rooms below, :
I can probably play around with the dates as its “weekend” only.
Apr 10, 2019, 4:43 am
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What is the partner rate? That seems a lot lower than my corp rate.
I do think the CP KX is fairly good value for redemption being a lot less than the CP City and with good rooms and facilities.
I do think the CP KX is fairly good value for redemption being a lot less than the CP City and with good rooms and facilities.
Apr 10, 2019, 8:05 am
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I found these searching the forum. When I was checking rates, I saw the super low price, dates just didnt work for my schedule.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...ed-2019-a.html
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/de...300430&srb_u=1
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...ed-2019-a.html
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/de...300430&srb_u=1
Last edited by returnoftheyeti; Apr 10, 2019 at 8:25 am
Apr 10, 2019, 8:21 am
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Apr 10, 2019, 4:13 pm
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Youre right, it is! But if you’ve been before and are looking for quality digs at £80 night in Zone 1 then it’s a stand-out choice. I doubt there’s any better place in London Zone 1 for £80
Apr 11, 2019, 6:00 am
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Not all properties abide by the weekends only and will release midweek dates at the Partner rate.
CPKX is one of those properties that has done in the past although you are looking at around £140+ rather than £80 so not completely useless.
CPKX is one of those properties that has done in the past although you are looking at around £140+ rather than £80 so not completely useless.
