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Hi everyone, I am using the “pay with points” option in the Marriott Bonvoy app for the first time. When selecting rates and using points, I see a “redemption” option showing 53.5K points, but it does not mention whether breakfast is included. There is no separate option that...

I am using Marriott Bonvoy’s “pay with points” option for the first time. While choosing rates and redeeming points, I see a “redemption” option showing 53.5K points, but it does not clearly state whether breakfast is included. There is no separate rate shown that mentions “with...

I’m planning a stay in Rome for an upcoming wedding and am considering Le Méridien Visconti Rome. My main reason for choosing it isn’t the price but the location. The wedding will be near the Vatican, and the reception is at a venue just across the river, making the hotel seem...

It looks like Hyatt has rolled out a pretty major overhaul of their iOS app. I am assuming Android has either received the same update or will get it soon. The interface now seems more aligned with native iOS design patterns, and I am noticing much better performance overall. In...

Yesterday I booked an upcoming hotel stay for next week, and the reservation is non-refundable. Today I received an IHG promotion offering an extra 3,000 points if I book through the app and complete a stay within the next 30 days. After reading the terms, it seems like I might...

I recently moved into a role that requires about 50% travel, mostly within the US and Canada. I’ll likely be staying across several Marriott brands, including Courtyard, Four Points, Sheraton, SpringHill Suites, Marriott Hotels, Fairfield, AC Hotels, Aloft, and Protea. I...

I’m planning to book a hotel using points through the Amex travel portal, even though I know it may not be the most efficient way to use points. I understood that the typical redemption rate is around 100 points per 1 cent in value. Based on that, a hotel stay priced at about...

I’m looking to book a one-night stay at Motto by Hilton in Philadelphia, with a base room rate of about $219. However, the total price shows nearly $70 in taxes, which seems unusually high. There are no additional resort or destination fees listed, so I’m trying to understand...

Forced by the recent devaluation news and running short on time, I went on a bit of a booking spree recently to make sure I used my points before losing value. I ended up booking a few hotels in places I normally would not travel to, and this is one of them. This is easily one...

Doing digital check-in on the Hilton app and I got a pop-up warning when I changed my estimated arrival time. It says the room may not be available if I arrive later, but I do not really understand why that would matter if I have already selected the room in the app. If the room...

I received this offer recently and am considering taking advantage of it. I have never been particularly interested in visiting Hawaii because it is a long flight and still within the United States, which made it hard for me to justify the trip. However, I am now thinking about...

One of my biggest issues with Marriott is how it handles accessible room reservations. When I book a wheelchair-accessible room, the reservation process initially indicates that the room and accessibility features are guaranteed. However, after completing the booking, that...

This is my first time using Booking.com for a trip to Trier, Germany. After making a reservation, I received a message (translated from German) asking me to transfer €280 directly to a provided bank account, which I have partially redacted. I am unsure if this is normal. I...

I booked a four-night Hyatt stay before a recent devaluation using a split payment option. The booking included two nights fully paid with points and two nights using a combination of cash and points. I transferred points from Chase and my Hyatt account initially showed the...

I currently have 0 nights remaining, but my account still shows Diamond status. Not sure if I’m misunderstanding how the status calculation works or if there’s some delay in updating it. Also slightly confused about the spend side of things. I average around $78 per room when...