Australia where to stay on points?
Jun 7, 2016, 9:16 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
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Australia where to stay on points?
I have looked at Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and others and it seems that there are little to no hotel rooms in Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns available using points.
I am looking at a year out to see what the availability is and we plan to travel down with the family in June 2017. Will it be best to try and lock in rooms with points in July 2016 for June 2017 travel or do they open up more rooms closer to the search dates?
Any advice as to which program I should accumulate points in and the best way to get reward nights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance.
I am looking at a year out to see what the availability is and we plan to travel down with the family in June 2017. Will it be best to try and lock in rooms with points in July 2016 for June 2017 travel or do they open up more rooms closer to the search dates?
Any advice as to which program I should accumulate points in and the best way to get reward nights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance.
Jun 8, 2016, 5:29 am
#2
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Location: Portland OR Double Emerald (QF and AA), DL PM/MM, Starwood Plat
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Accor has tons of availability (probably because they have 10x more hotels & rooms compared to Hilton/Marriott/Hyatt/SPG etc. in Oz. The major cities in Oz have been runninng world's highest occupancy rates and that is not likely to improve with the AUD exchange rate attracting more tourists, esp. from Asia. Hence the shortage of "free" rooms when they can sell them instead.
Jun 12, 2016, 10:23 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: QF Gold, VA Red, SQ, HH Silver, Marriott Gold.
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Most of the hotels in the chains you mention have not opened reservations for June 2017 yet. Hence no availability showing for cash or points.
Your best bets are the chains that have more hotels in the three cities you mention. This probably means Accor, IHG, and Hilton.
As to which chain offers the best deals for you will depend on your home country and what offers are available through the chains and credit cards.
Keep an eye on what points are required as rooms become available.
You may need points in your account before you can book with points.
Your best bets are the chains that have more hotels in the three cities you mention. This probably means Accor, IHG, and Hilton.
As to which chain offers the best deals for you will depend on your home country and what offers are available through the chains and credit cards.
Keep an eye on what points are required as rooms become available.
You may need points in your account before you can book with points.