How to convert a cash night to an award night
Nov 13, 2014, 10:22 am
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How to convert a cash night to an award night
My friend booked two nights - one using cash and another using points. Now that he has enough points for the second night, he would like to convert the first night from cash to points. Unfortunately, the hotel is sold out for that night.
What's the best way to go about trying to convert the cash night into award night? If he cancels his room, what are the chances of it becoming available as award night?
What's the best way to go about trying to convert the cash night into award night? If he cancels his room, what are the chances of it becoming available as award night?
Last edited by aegt123; Nov 13, 2014 at 10:29 am
Nov 13, 2014, 10:36 am
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I wouldnt CX the res unless they dont mind staying elsewhere, cxing a res doesnt mean it will be available, could be theres a WL already or that the hotel is already oversold for that night.
Not sure SPG will make the switch if there arent any rooms available. Cant hurt to call and ask. I know with Marriott Ive switched from a pts stay to a cert stay (which is considered a pts stay) but never tried with SPG
Not sure SPG will make the switch if there arent any rooms available. Cant hurt to call and ask. I know with Marriott Ive switched from a pts stay to a cert stay (which is considered a pts stay) but never tried with SPG
Nov 13, 2014, 10:39 am
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My friend booked two nights - one using cash and another using points. Now that he has enough points for the second night, he would like to convert the first night from cash to points. Unfortunately, the hotel is sold out for that night.
What's the best way to go about trying to convert the cash night into award night? If he cancels his room, what are the chances of it becoming available as award night?
What's the best way to go about trying to convert the cash night into award night? If he cancels his room, what are the chances of it becoming available as award night?
Nov 13, 2014, 11:14 am
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Thanks for the tips. Central reservation wasn't able to cancel it and switch it to award night, but will try working with the property directly.
Nov 13, 2014, 11:48 am
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Its even better if they are @ 100% reimbursement level and the rate you booked at is lower then that, then by agreeing to let you switch to pts they will come out ahead. Just dont know how they can make the switch from $$ to Pts
Nov 13, 2014, 1:50 pm
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When is the reservation? Perhaps wait until a few days before the cancellation period and see the inventory would free up.
Nov 13, 2014, 3:12 pm
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The reservation is for Sheraton Maui hte week of Thanksgiving so we are talking about paying $450+tax for that extra night.
Nov 13, 2014, 5:55 pm
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I'd keep checking for room/award availability and book it if/when it becomes available. Then cancel the paid night. The property can combine the 2 award reservations. All in parallel with seeing if the property will do anything for you.
But certainly don't cancel, assuming it will be immediately available. As noted, that's a good way to have nowhere to stay.
But certainly don't cancel, assuming it will be immediately available. As noted, that's a good way to have nowhere to stay.
Nov 13, 2014, 6:27 pm
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Did you book a rate with cancellation fees?