I purchased points with the specific purpose of booking four nights in an ocean side two bedroom suite. This might be an exception, but for now I am counting this as a nice win. There are also some decent arbitrage opportunities when redeeming Choice points for Preferred Hotels. Joe, Florida. The property was devastated by hurricane Michael a few years ago and just reopened. Only inn rooms can be booked with points.
The Choice booking system has the incorrect occupancy for several rooms. We booked a room that was supposed to occupy five persons that actually only could occupy four. Ah yes, the Ascend Collection can provide some excellent redemptions. And that looks like an incredible property! Also good to hear that Choice made things right with that occupancy snafu. For me the most important thing is buying points to keep my existing points from expiring.
Great way to save miles. I see some excellent values in some hotels especially the hotels in Scandinavia. There are also some fair hotel in the centre of some city with an excellent revenue value.
Am I missing something here. Earnings milles when using a credit card is best option as you are not taking ectra cash. It will take longer to earn the milles but no charge. Buying points can be a great way to extend the expiration life of your points. Unlike most other chains, booking award travel and then cancelling later do not extend points expiration.
I would also add a third possibility: when the points are expiring it could make sense buy some points to extend the expiration if there are no other easy ways to earn or redeam points in short time. Most airlines and hotels use Points. Prefer to apply a AE card to earn marriott points here.
Yes, I will be buy Choice points. This price is cheap for me to stay at some hotels. Big Thank for this information so that i can get very good price to stay at next month.
In general, like the article points out. Just applied for the Choice card with the 32, points. I never really use this brand much but for staying a day or two at a place I think I will try it more. So my advice is to stay away unless you are going to use these points quickly. Bought 30K years ago ans tuck with it. I believe it is still partially closed, so probably not a good time to plan a trip there. Please check with the park before traveling.
My feeling is that it is not a good reason for purchasing points for the time being. Maybe there are other reasons for good deals in the USA, but I am not aware of them. Just got back from staying at Ridgeline in Estes Park for 12, points. All of Rocky Mountain National Park is open. You just have to make a reservation for entry which just takes a few minutes. Great time to go. Buying miles at this time with such a poor discount is a no!
This kind of offers should be improved! Its a good opportunity!! The Choice Group has very comfortable hotels! I use frequently Clarion hotels. These hotels belong to Choice Hotels Group. The Clarion Collection hotels in Nordic with breakfast, all-day snack and dinner included are fantastic.
I have always kept the idea of Choice points as a way to limit costs for future Scandinavia travel. I have always wanted to go to one of the ice hotels. I really like Choice for clean and affordable rooms. Somewhere between Motel 6 and Hyatt Place. There are some very nice Sleep Inns and Comfort Suites at very good prices.
Good breakfasts too. Choice points are worth roughly 0. The promotion they often run where after two stays they give you enough points for a free night is a good one. Buying miles or points when the future of some airlines and hotels is so uncertain is a very risky proposition. What is my recourse if they dont honour the points.
Yeah, I just dont feel motivated to buy points right now. Once I have a clearer picture of what my travel will look like after coronavirus, I will be more likely to buy points. I agree on the uncertainty making it harder to plan travel especially abroad. This is a good deal to accrue points. I also like how I gain points by cancellations caused by covid panic over reactions. This deal is all reward. Looks like a good deal. Buying the points in order to fulfill the mega new card sign-up bonus offer is the best strategy.
I get it. Buying points in current market condition is a big no. The only time it makes sense is if you have travel coming up. Offer Details This promotion is valid on points purchases through p.
EST on November 8, Members can buy or receive up to a total of , points in a calendar year — before applicable bonuses Points appear in your account within 24 hours after your transaction.
Transactions are non-refundable. So, this promotion actually offers six different purchase rates: 1, — 4, points: no bonus 1.
Luxury in Denmark One of our favorite ways to redeem Choice Privilege points is for stays in Scandinavia. Chill in Stockholm Sticking to Scandinavia, Stockholm is an exciting city filled with fun things to do and cool experiences to try. Visit Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a must-see place for many people.
Are you going to buy Choice points for 0. Cardholders earn 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases, a modest return of 1. Rental car partners: Earn up to 2, bonus points for booking with Avis or Budget. Book a cruise: Earn 5 points per dollar when booking a cruise through Choice Privileges Cruises. Golf by Choice: Golfers can earn points for amounts spent on golf equipment, apparel, tee time reservations and more through the Golf by Choice program.
Choice Privileges Mall: Make purchases at over merchants through the dedicated shopping portal to earn bonus points. Take surveys through e-Rewards: Enroll in e-Rewards and complete surveys to earn bonus points, including points for your first survey. Refer a friend to Choice: You can even earn bonus points for referring a friend to the rewards program. The rate for buying Choice Privileges points is typically 0.
However, Choice Hotels will periodically offer bonuses or discounts on buying points. Get points through Daily Getaways: One of the best ways to stock up on points is through the Daily Getaways promotion offered yearly by the U. Travel Association. The purchase rate has varied over the past few years, but members can typically purchase points for under 0. Understandably, these promotions sell out quickly.
Transferring points between loyalty programs rarely is a good deal. But, it can work in a pinch when you need to top off your account for a redemption. However, you have other options if needed. You can redeem your points for hotel stays at most of Choice Hotels' 7, properties. Award rates technically start at just 6, points per night, but those rates can be hard to come by. In the U. Award night rates generally top out at 35, points per night, but there are exceptions: Choice Hotels in the Asia-Pacific region can go as high as 75, points per night.
And, while their terms haven't been updated yet to reflect this, the program charges as much as , points per night for all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. A property may be 20, points per night on weekdays in the fall and jump to 30, points per night on weekends during the winter. And, it makes it impossible for us to share the best redemption options, as rates are constantly changing. The company likely does this to gauge how popular a hotel will be before setting award rates.
You can redeem your Choice Privileges points by transferring them to a variety of other loyalty programs, including:. However, you can also redeem your Choice Privileges points for vacation rentals, cruises, magazine subscriptions and gift cards, or even donate your points to charity. Frequent Choice Hotels guests will earn bonus points and other elite perks after just 10 nights spent at its properties or seven nights in The elite benefits are quite minimal and not especially valuable.
All Choice Privileges elite members receive early check-in and late checkout, a welcome gift at check-in, access to elite reserved parking and access to an elite customer hotline.
That said, you should only Choice points if you think the hotel group will make it through the coronavirus travel downturn without going bankrupt. Additionally, you can only book Choice award stays within days prior to arrival.
Related: Coronavirus hotel change and cancellation policies: What to know. The regular price for purchasing Choice points is 0. This is still 0. This is a pretty solid deal if you have a high-value redemption in mind. There are a number of interesting ways to use Choice points both in the U.
Choice Hotels has a huge North American footprint, with locations spread throughout major cities, along highways and even many rural areas. This means that Choice Privileges points are a great option for booking staycations near your home. Here in New York City, Choice has plenty of properties spread throughout all five boroughs. Alternatively, you can book the same room for 16, Choice points. Related: Use your points and book a staycation at one of these 7 kid-friendly resorts.
Choice Hotels has a number of properties near major U. Related: The 19 national parks every traveler needs to see at least once. Itching for some sun? Related: 10 tips for anyone taking a road trip right now.
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