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Oct 3, 2017, 10:57 pm
#4336
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
10k per night Fall promo at BW is now up! Some hotels are not participating though (like the Stratosphere in Las Vegas). Glad I signed up for the 60k welcome bonus. 
Only 10K BWR points for a room Nov. 1--Jan. 31!
Only 10K BWR points for a room Nov. 1--Jan. 31!
Credit to this post as well:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28848714-post12.html
Redeem 10,000 Best Western Rewards points for a free night
The free night is valid for stays taking place between November 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 (Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice).
I booked 3 nights in downtown SFO, for 10,000 points per night.
The cash value of that room is US $929 per night (which is ridiculous, sure, but I'm delighted to get a room in SFO when a convention is on).
So, again, I'm using 30,000 BW points for a 3-night stay that would go for USD $2,787. And, BW covers the taxes, too.
The rate is non-cancellable, so I called BW to ask a few things. The CSR on the phone was surprised at the 10,000 point rate I was getting... not sure why, though.
Most hotels in most markets that I surveyed seemed to be at the 10,000 point rate.
This may be the best value-for-a-point deal I've ever gotten.
It's on par with 1200 Air Miles for a roundtrip flight to Churchill.
So, big debt of gratitude to zoqfotpik for pointing this out.^^^
Last edited by jerry305; Oct 3, 2017 at 11:04 pm
Oct 3, 2017, 11:19 pm
#4337
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
I just received an e-mail from Best Western, advertising that their 60'000 signup promo is back! Awesome. I think their last "big" signup promo was 80k )or was it 60 as well? I dont trcall)but 60k for a no-fee card is great either way. Not sure if personalized but here's the details:
" • Get 20,000 bonus points†† after your first eligible purchase--that's already enough points for at least ONE FREE NIGHT**
• Spend $1,000 or more within the first 90 days of account opening and get an additional 20,000 bonus points†† OR
• Spend $2,000 or more within the first 90 days of account opening and get a total of 60,000 bonus points†"
T&C's say nothing preventin repeat signups, here's the link:
https://apply.mbna.ca/applicationfor...9&locale=en_CA
" • Get 20,000 bonus points†† after your first eligible purchase--that's already enough points for at least ONE FREE NIGHT**
• Spend $1,000 or more within the first 90 days of account opening and get an additional 20,000 bonus points†† OR
• Spend $2,000 or more within the first 90 days of account opening and get a total of 60,000 bonus points†"
T&C's say nothing preventin repeat signups, here's the link:
https://apply.mbna.ca/applicationfor...9&locale=en_CA
Anyone have experience trying this link again?
I cancelled my MBNA Best Western MC a few weeks ago.
I'm considering trying out for a second one... not sure if I should wait.
Oct 5, 2017, 2:23 am
#4338
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,083
This is friggin' sweet.
Credit to this post as well:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28848714-post12.html
Redeem 10,000 Best Western Rewards points for a free night
The free night is valid for stays taking place between November 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 (Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice).
I booked 3 nights in downtown SFO, for 10,000 points per night.
The cash value of that room is US $929 per night (which is ridiculous, sure, but I'm delighted to get a room in SFO when a convention is on).
So, again, I'm using 30,000 BW points for a 3-night stay that would go for USD $2,787. And, BW covers the taxes, too.
The rate is non-cancellable, so I called BW to ask a few things. The CSR on the phone was surprised at the 10,000 point rate I was getting... not sure why, though.
Most hotels in most markets that I surveyed seemed to be at the 10,000 point rate.
This may be the best value-for-a-point deal I've ever gotten.
It's on par with 1200 Air Miles for a roundtrip flight to Churchill.
So, big debt of gratitude to zoqfotpik for pointing this out.^^^
Credit to this post as well:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28848714-post12.html
Redeem 10,000 Best Western Rewards points for a free night
The free night is valid for stays taking place between November 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 (Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice).
I booked 3 nights in downtown SFO, for 10,000 points per night.
The cash value of that room is US $929 per night (which is ridiculous, sure, but I'm delighted to get a room in SFO when a convention is on).
So, again, I'm using 30,000 BW points for a 3-night stay that would go for USD $2,787. And, BW covers the taxes, too.
The rate is non-cancellable, so I called BW to ask a few things. The CSR on the phone was surprised at the 10,000 point rate I was getting... not sure why, though.
Most hotels in most markets that I surveyed seemed to be at the 10,000 point rate.
This may be the best value-for-a-point deal I've ever gotten.
It's on par with 1200 Air Miles for a roundtrip flight to Churchill.
So, big debt of gratitude to zoqfotpik for pointing this out.^^^
Although what are your dates / what's your hotel that the rates are so high?
Oct 5, 2017, 9:12 am
#4339
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
My rate is non-cancellable. Dunno why. Hotel probably has the same policy for cash and for non-cash rates at that time.
Oct 8, 2017, 1:44 pm
#4343
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
The reservation says non-cancellable.
At this point, I plan to keep the reservation.
If I review the reservation, there's a big CANCEL button. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't.
Yes, most times cancelling a reservation online is a 2-step process, so I could hit the CANCEL button and hope there is a second stage to cancellation.
But I don't want to (literally) press my luck to find out if the button works.
Oct 8, 2017, 2:11 pm
#4344
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
Best card for a hotel purchase?
Next month, I'll be paying for a hotel banquet function at a hotel on a credit card.
The hotel is not affiliated with a large chain.
In terms of points/rewards, what's the best card to use?
I'm thinking my legacy MBNA card, 2 cents per dollar, or
Amex Gold Personal: 2 MR per dollar spend.
Am I missing something out there with a better return on hotel spend?
Next month, I'll be paying for a hotel banquet function at a hotel on a credit card.
The hotel is not affiliated with a large chain.
In terms of points/rewards, what's the best card to use?
I'm thinking my legacy MBNA card, 2 cents per dollar, or
Amex Gold Personal: 2 MR per dollar spend.
Am I missing something out there with a better return on hotel spend?
Oct 8, 2017, 6:11 pm
#4345
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
Best card for a hotel purchase?
Next month, I'll be paying for a hotel banquet function at a hotel on a credit card.
The hotel is not affiliated with a large chain.
In terms of points/rewards, what's the best card to use?
I'm thinking my legacy MBNA card, 2 cents per dollar, or
Amex Gold Personal: 2 MR per dollar spend.
Am I missing something out there with a better return on hotel spend?
Next month, I'll be paying for a hotel banquet function at a hotel on a credit card.
The hotel is not affiliated with a large chain.
In terms of points/rewards, what's the best card to use?
I'm thinking my legacy MBNA card, 2 cents per dollar, or
Amex Gold Personal: 2 MR per dollar spend.
Am I missing something out there with a better return on hotel spend?
Oct 9, 2017, 1:20 am
#4346
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
Not sure if this is the correct forum to post my query...
The first VISA credit card I've had was an Aeroplan one. If I cancel the Aeroplan VISA and get another Visa card, will that maintain my long term credit history with VISA?
I've been told that one should always keep the oldest product as it helps to maintain a better credit rating.
The first VISA credit card I've had was an Aeroplan one. If I cancel the Aeroplan VISA and get another Visa card, will that maintain my long term credit history with VISA?
I've been told that one should always keep the oldest product as it helps to maintain a better credit rating.
Oct 9, 2017, 2:52 am
#4347
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,401
Not sure if this is the correct forum to post my query...
The first VISA credit card I've had was an Aeroplan one. If I cancel the Aeroplan VISA and get another Visa card, will that maintain my long term credit history with VISA?
I've been told that one should always keep the oldest product as it helps to maintain a better credit rating.
The first VISA credit card I've had was an Aeroplan one. If I cancel the Aeroplan VISA and get another Visa card, will that maintain my long term credit history with VISA?
I've been told that one should always keep the oldest product as it helps to maintain a better credit rating.
Oct 11, 2017, 8:39 am
#4349
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
Looking for a suggestion. I currently have the RBC Visa Infinite Privilege card and it is up for renewal October 16. I accepted their offer a year ago because they offered 25,000 points. Now that it is up for renewal for $399 a year, I don't think it is worth it. Is there similar card that offers 1.25x points per dollar spend?
Oct 11, 2017, 8:52 am
#4350
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YYZ
Posts: 380
Looking for a suggestion. I currently have the RBC Visa Infinite Privilege card and it is up for renewal October 16. I accepted their offer a year ago because they offered 25,000 points. Now that it is up for renewal for $399 a year, I don't think it is worth it. Is there similar card that offers 1.25x points per dollar spend?
Amex Biz Plat - $399 fee but you'll get 75k welcome bonus via referral and earn 1.25x transferable to Aeroplan and BA Avios.
Amex Personal Plat - $299 (2 x $200 travel credit if you only keep 1 yr) i believe sign up bonus is 60k via referral and again earn 1.25 transferable to AP and Avios
SPG AMEX - $120 25K sign up bonus and you get a plethora of airline transfer options and you get the extra 25% when you convert 20k pts
AMEX Cobalt - the new comer $120 ($10 a month) if you spend in the dining/groceries category you get 5x the pts transferable to SPG at 2:1 so it's like earn 2.5 spg pts in that category.