|
Suite with points
I've heard it be said that some properties will allow you to reserve higher end rooms with points, for a premium. So if the property is 25,000 for a night, you could get a suite for 30,000 or 35,000
But after months of looking, I've yet to find a single property anywhere that allows this. At this moment I'm starting to assume I was misinformed, but I thought I would come ask the experts. |
Yes it happens. I've booked a suite at the Essex House on points. I frequently see the RC San Francisco offering suites on points.
|
I booked the standard 1 bedroom suite at the Marriott north wharf in Cape Town and then upgraded to the two bedroom suite for about 300 rand per night. Unfortunately I can’t confirm if it could have been done with points as it was so cheap to pay cash I didn’t even ask. But the fact is, you can upgrade a standard room paid for with points. |
Very property-specific, but I've done it a few times over the years. Usually a cash upgrade in my experience, but I have seen references to an option to use upgrade certificates (which I guess is just 5,000 point increments).
|
Charleston, South Carolina Marriott you can upgrade to concierge level, junior suite and studio suite!
|
Thanks all for the replies. I will keep looking as I continue forward with my Marriott journey.
|
My experience booking suites with points was always on the SPG side and it was simple and straightforward- a junior suite was often available as a Specialty Select booking for only 1500 additional points. That was something I loved about the program. Regular Suites were usually available for double the points. I have not had a chance to try booking suites with points since the programs combined. My son however was just successful booking a Specialty Suite at the W Scottsdale on a points booking. It was only available as an Ambassador request through the hotel and required that he use the regular points plus cash for the Specialty Suite. |
I’m seeing some suite options showing online? Does this mean that if there aren’t options online, they aren’t available or is this a brand/hotel-specific enhancement? |
Far more likely that you will see suites for a small co-pay on top of the standard points. We have done this Venice a few times at the JW. |
Marriott does not require hotels to offer upgraded award rooms. I tend to see them more at hotels that actually have a larger selection of upgrades (i.e. resorts, etc.). Now whether the upgrade is cash on top of the base award or extra points it seems to be all over the map. I sometimes see cash only options, but I've also seen points only options and both options (which I think I see the most often.)
I do wonder though if hotels, when they do offer upgrades, offer a set number of both points and cash options. I just completed a stay at the JW Cancun and when I first made my reservations, I saw upgrades for both extra points or cash. But after a bit of time had passed, the points option disappeared leaving only the cash upgrade option. So I wonder if all the "points" upgrades were taken leaving only the cash upgrades available? |
Originally Posted by Kree
(Post 30274113)
Thanks all for the replies. I will keep looking as I continue forward with my Marriott journey.
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 5:41 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.