Choose a neighborhood first
Think about how you want to spend your days. A lower points price may be less useful if you spend extra time and money commuting across the city.
Search the exact stay
Enter your actual dates, guest count, and room needs in the hotel program. Check whether the award room can accommodate everyone.
Compare like with like
Compare the same room type and a cash rate with similar cancellation terms. Include taxes and property fees shown during booking rather than assuming every award stay avoids them.
Check before moving points
Confirm current availability, the transfer ratio and timing, and the total points required. Read the terms before moving flexible bank points into a hotel program.
Save the details
Keep the reservation, cancellation deadline, and any payment requirements. Revisit the booking if your travel plans change. A good hotel redemption is one that fits the trip.
Your next-step checklist
- Choose your destination and a flexible travel window.
- Compare points plus cash against a realistic cash booking.
- Confirm availability and current program terms.
- Save the booking details and cancellation deadline.
Check the details at the source.
Use the current information from your rewards program: Chase Ultimate Rewards, World of Hyatt, and American Airlines AAdvantage.