Cat 1 & 2 Bargains
Sep 7, 2018, 9:10 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Albany, NY, USA
Programs: LT Mariott Platinum?, SPG Gold, Hilton Silver, AA Gold, Amtrak Nothing.
Posts: 104
Cat 1 & 2 Bargains
With all of the post-merger chaos, I'm hoping this thread doesn't get overlooked and also can provide some ideas for efficient use of hard earned Marriott and Starwood points. As someone who no longer earns tons of points (as I don't travel for work), I'm looking for interesting low point usage possibilities, especially if they are within the USA.
So, anyone out there have some suggestions for low category stays? While the fanciness of the property itself isn't that important (to me at least), it would be good that the property is clean and well run. Being fairly close to places to visit/things to see is a definite plus.
I've tried searching on this, to no avail.
Any suggestions out there?
So, anyone out there have some suggestions for low category stays? While the fanciness of the property itself isn't that important (to me at least), it would be good that the property is clean and well run. Being fairly close to places to visit/things to see is a definite plus.
I've tried searching on this, to no avail.
Any suggestions out there?
Sep 7, 2018, 10:06 am
#2
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
Have you used Marriott's hotel directory and filtered for U.S. and Cat 1, near to things that interest you?
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-searc...e&filter=false
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-searc...e&filter=false
Sep 7, 2018, 10:25 am
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Albany, NY, USA
Programs: LT Mariott Platinum?, SPG Gold, Hilton Silver, AA Gold, Amtrak Nothing.
Posts: 104
Yes. Also, this map of properties is useful: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vi...0971076661&z=2
I am interested in first hand experiences at places.
I am interested in first hand experiences at places.
Sep 7, 2018, 10:52 am
#4
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,008
Clean and well run? I can recommend the Fairfield Inn Chillicothe. It was very nice when I was there, and has 86% Excellent ratings at Tripadvisor, and only Cat 1 points.
Sep 7, 2018, 11:24 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MSY
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Plat, VS Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 2,531
Lafayette, LA is a cute little town. I'd recommend to doing during the festival international de louisiane or the cajun heritage festival acadiens et creoles. I usually stay at the springhill lafayette south (which is a Cat 2), but the cat 1 residence inn by the airport is nice and clean (just not conveniently located for me).