We were able to rest- beds were actually comfortable to sleep. Dont worry, they werent good. . Rare to find a cat 4 with such quality in California, especially in such a good location. from Lytle, TX, 31 miles We offer full planning services. Delightful property. I would skip the all the category 5 properties in near wine country. Hi Greg I have two additional properties booked for October 2022 (Mount Juliet Estate in Ireland) and January 2023 (Sankara Nairobi) that I did not see on your list using 35k certs. I added this one because it gets decent reviews and there arent many good points options in Belize. I would skip the all the category 5 properties in near wine country., Vince says: The Vespara Resort at Pismo Beach, California, has been a good use of 50K certs. Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. What he did for his Air France first class flight was horrible. Wonderful hotel outdoor pool & hot tub overlooking the creek. The Oaklander Autograph Collection in Pittsburgh is in Oakland, not downtown. Walking distance to all of Pismo, including the pier. Some, not so much. About a 30-45 min drive north of LR. Food was so good at the restaurant that we ate there all three nights, which is something we almost never do. Curacao is a relatively hidden gem in the ABC Islands where you can safely travel in the Caribbean during hurricane season. It is actually a 3 bedroom because there is also an old servants room that is an interior space, but has a bed in it. Enjoy the 3 outdoor pools and perks like free WiFi. Hotel Distil is setting the standard for luxury in Louisville hospitality., This new hotel in Cincinnati gets amazing guest reviews (average 4.9). The Prince of Travel is a scam artist at best. I appreciate it! The Blackstone in Chicago is slightly too far from town for the level of service they currently operate on. from Lytle, TX, 13 miles It is (or at least was) Category 5. Would say set your expectations to pandemic staff shortage it seems a lot of people are still in training and some of the service didnt totally match what you would expect at a resort type property. Otherwise the property is really just far enough from town to be annoying & staying very long in their bland rooms is really not much of a Hawaiian vacay in itself. ?Lambermont is nestled in the heart of San Antonio just north of Downtown. The grounds & outdoor sculpture really pack a visual punch juxtaposed with the ocean. They did a great job on the renovation! This hotel gets mostly glowing reviews but some complain about the long, steep climb through the rainforest to and from the beach. Technically a Residence Inn, it has its own style and unique design. I just searched a couple of dates and did not find anything even close to 50K per night. The second one is the Koloa Landing at Poipu (Kauai), An Autograph Collection. Nestled in a lush green haven in the heart of San Antonio, the Veranda is an event space like no other. Frank you are correct, the property did close- found out the hard way, when we tried to go eat a Rays by the Bay. The hotel is only a few years old. Only way into the park is shuttle bus, on foot, or on bike. Expensive parking. I recently used a 50k cert (plus 3k point top-up) for the Augustine, a Luxury Collection property in Prague. Id make a point of staying there again if I found myself in the area. They seem to also price weekends at the peak price quite often, which is of course frustrating when you want burn a cert. Shower not too good. Good suite upgrades. Did yall have an article about Marriott extending the free night certificates if you call within 30 days of expiration? But it shines for its location and views. Such an amazing property! Or the extea large elevator built for horses in the day.

Greg is the owner, founder, and primary author of the Frequent Miler. Spend a coupla hrs to walk around & take in all the memorabilia. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. For me it felt like a different world (not in a bad way).. Best beach on the island & one of the best in HI. The zip lining was a lot of fun, the horseback riding (including on the beach) was great, and the monkey walk was was OK (learned a lot, but didnt see many monkeys). There is a free shuttle for the property. NK3 says: Last summer we used a couple 35K certs at the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera. Staff is super nice. Youll pay for onsite parking as there really is no other convenient place to park. Rates are regularly above $300 a night. whatever you do, this is glorious isolation at its best and you couldnt be in better hands., Kris says: The Courtyard Basel (Switzerland) is only a Category 3 but the cash rates can easily top $200 per night. IMO Curacao has 2 of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean however they are 30 to 45 min from the resort area so you will need a car. Cash rates are consistently $200+ per night. I stayed at the JW Marriott on Copacabana Beach in Rio during Carnival and enjoyed it very much. Stay Express Inn & Suites : 100 Valley Hi Dr. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lackland AFB/ SeaWorld, TX. I also stayed at both the Westin and Sheraton in Fiji (also Cat 5s) but never published the reviews. We will definitely be staying here again! We also provide ful, The Spire is a beautiful historical venue that was built in 1884 and is located in St. Paul Square, downtown San Antonio. The JW Marriott in Bangkok is a good example; great hotel, usually in the $100-$125 range pre-apocalypse. Nice restaurant with good breakfast benefit, and also given drink coupons as well upon check in (not sure if that was for Platinum or not). Love to watch the prop planes land at the small Toronto city airport.. Modern, comfy rooms, friendly service, great location and quiet rooms away from the street. Each certificate is good for one year from issuance and travel must be completed (not just booked) before expiry. My new favorite use of 35k certs is also a new property that opened in 2021 Hotel Drover Autograph Collection in Fort Worth. Nice place and a great little restaurant downstairs. The following description is copied from the Marriott website: Situated within a classic 1909 building, The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection beckons guests to stay at Lytle Parks newly transformed crown jewel. It is the only surviving original guestroom. Plenty of things to do near here and the best part is the dinosaurs in the lobby! We enjoyed the Davenport in Spokane. It was featured in Travel & Leisures The Top 100 Hotels in the Worldfor 2021. IMO Curacao has 2 of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean however they are 30 to 45 min from the resort area so you will need a car. We are honored to play host to micro weddings and large wedding parties, from an intimate group of 10 guests t, The Riverwalk Plaza Hotel is a 129 room hotel with event space located downtown San Antonio with access to the Riverwalk directly across the street. Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. We loved our stay stay the Springhill Suites in Springdale, Utah (Zion National Park). This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. 6511 W Military Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78227. There are several nice Cat 5s in Tampa in the Water St. area and a few brand new Cat 5s in Clearwater Beach. Location was very good. This means that 35K free night certificates can be used at properties costing up to 50K points and 50K certs can be used at properties costing up to 65K points. 5 the Hotel St. Louis gets great reviews and is in a bit nicer location than the Last Hotel. When I stayed, there was pretty much zero skin color diversity among the guests, so just keep that in mind if youre not white. . I guess maybe once I return to traveling more often, I may be able to get some value by just using them for airport hotels. from Lytle, TX, 26 miles The Historic Holy Spirit Hall, Is Centrally located close to Downtown San Antonio, and is the perfect setting for Weddings, Receptions, Celebrations, Workshops, and other Special Events. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance. Healdsburg is a great launching pad for different Sonoma wine regions. I stayed at the property when it was a category 5 so I was able to use 35K certificates but it is now classified as Category 6 (50K Certificate for standard nights). OK, admittedly off category, but since you mention the Falkenstein Grand health resort hotel near Frankfurt in the Appendix, I just wanted to point our that there is also a Category 4 hotel only 5 mins away from that property! The Club opened its doors in 1978, The Crown Ridge Banquet Hall, located adjacent to the La Cantera Resort and IH-10 in San Antonio, Texas, is the perfect location for your party, wedding reception, or dance. I used a 35K certificate at this place back in 2018 on a roadtrip headed to New Yorks Finger Lakes. The new AC is downtown, but I havent seen it yet. Tambo del Inka is great spent 5 nights there in 2018 and again in 2019. Autograph Collection Cat 5. I stumbled upon this one and thought it looked great. Our banquet space can accommodate small to large events ranging from 2 - 300 hundred persons. The Westin Hapuna BI cant even begin to compare with the Mauna Kea just down the road. BL-K says: For 50k certs in California, Hotel Trio in Healdsburg is category 6. The McNay has the ideal space for business luncheons, ou. The Ritz-Carlton Rabat Dar Es Salam, Morocco (New: Not yet open), The Ritz-Carlton, Tamuda Bay, Morocco (New: Not yet open), JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, The Azure Qiantang, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzho, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay, Hainan, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna, Austria, Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection, Estonia, Paragraph Resort & Spa Shekvetili, Autograph Collection, Georgia, Hotel am Steinplatz, Autograph Collection, Berlin, Germany, Falkenstein Grand, Autograph Collection, Koenigstein, Germany, Gekko House, Frankfurt, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Germany, Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection, Athens, Greece, Aegon Mykonos, Autograph Collection, Greece, Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece, Falisia, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Portopiccolo, Italy, Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca, Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection, Spain, Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection, Granada, Spain, The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection, Switzerland, Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Manchester, UK, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai, Assila, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah, Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba, Jordan, Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Oman, Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania. Traveling on business? Located on the beachfront in Point Clear, Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club features 7 restaurants and lounges. When I stayed, there was pretty much zero skin color diversity among the guests, so just keep that in mind if youre not white. The resort can be booked with Choice or iPrefer points. Great piano people sometimes play. The Ellison that just opened in Oklahoma City will for sure make the top of the list in Oklahoma. We can customize a party that's easy for the parent and a blast for the kids. Last summer we used a couple 35K certs at the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera. Would love to book Tambo del Inka (in fact that hotel specifically was the reason we got the Marriott card when they were doing the 5 50k night bonus) but not sure how things will look later this year with regards to travelling to Peru. Easy access from the airport using clean public transportation. Located in a quiet neighborhood., cbt says: We had a 5 night stay at Roomers in Munich and I was very impressed. The river views from the elevator to your room floor are spectacular (reminds me of those old Hyatt Regency elevators). Breakfast had a wide variety of food for both kids and adults- enough to hold us through the next meal. The rooms themselves were each spectacular and I look forward to going back one day. They did a great job on the renovation! 800-399-4229. Almost used my 35Ks at JW Venice (50K with 15K topoff).

Bathroom ceiling moldy, paint and woodwork cracked. Re: Tambo, same here. First Autograph Collection hotel that I stayed at and it made me a fan of the brand ever since. Bless yalls hearts! It is also located next to historic bldgs with plenty to walk around & see. Then at the restaurant I was able to get my parking validated, so that ended up being free anyway. 12507 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78224. It is an easy walk to the Springdale shuttle stop that takes you around town and to the Zion NP entrance. Delta Hotel Toronto also has a great view especially from the club lounge on top. 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78251. I have been able to stay at a few of these properties and wholeheartedly agree. All about service as is attached to the convention center. We cashed in our last 5 night travel package stay for the Westin Cape Coral (FL). ITC is known for hospitality by the book. I have two redemptions scheduled that I feel pretty good about. I want to amend what I wrote above. This is a brand new hotel and so we do not yet have any reader recommendations for the hotel itself. Denver might be the newest. Hotel has an attached Food Hall, probably nicest ever seen. Dee says: The Oaklander Autograph Collection in Pittsburgh is in Oakland, not downtown. Thanks! Bottom Line Review. I cant believe I forgot to include that one. Easy to understand how the hotel site was picked for the beach alone when the island was still largely untamed so many decades ago., This one gets phenomenal guest reviews (average 4.9). Bing Crosby performed there. Disappointed in that. So I checked out the reviews for the Sarasota Modern. Best Uses for 50K Free Night Certificates in the U.S. The Osaka Marriott Miyako is 50k certificate eligible and quite a hotel with a fabulous view in every direction. Little Rock Marriott is a great point/cert redemption. It took a while but they did return my cert. The restaurant was great and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. Shoot for an upgrade to the Griffin Club, a boutique hotel within the main property. Book shuttle bus tickets in advance if you go that route. It seemed like a place to see and be seen. Its pretty necessary unless you are young and in good condition because going anywhere requires up or down hill. Popular among couples. The area is a little off the beaten path, so I think combining a stay with some of the others mentioned is ideal. This hotel is a lot of fun. Bottom Line Review. Ill lv it at historic. We had a jr suite upgrade, but the Circus Room #708 is the one to book if youre not creeped out by painted circus animals circling your bed! Marriott has a huge portfolio of hotels and I have no doubt that there are many more amazing places to stay. Often, the hotel requires booking 2 nights at a time or 3 nights for weekend arrivals, and so searches for 1 night stays may not result in any availability. Beautiful in the fall. I prefer the Beach Tower OV. Cabin is apparently new, ", "Very nice hotel, we will definitely stay there again.

Made use of the free bikes around town. I could choose between 1k points, $30 off of dining charges, or free parking (it normally costs $13/night). !2e7!3e27!6s%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fproxy%2FzMvdL3aACVayuXFKJ0w9U6jYseax-4cJf1lRkFQX5CpReSymMm7Gq16IyfeIQ7Sg2hKNvxeNGTs9Guy0JoHzJ7oeb4fRTBMoffloZSQM6UJSoObZ1ygWPZ6SMvclxGs5J4QC-KBig1SWVS13NFSOa-1e8AjeK44%3Dw153-h86-k-no!7i900!8i506!4m25!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x47bda5de258443bf:0x8e3eec2dee05d39c!2sVilla+Rothschild,+Autograph+Collection,+Im+Rothschildpark+1,+61462+K%C3%B6nigstein+im+Taunus,+Germany!2m2!1d8.473948!2d50.183692!1m6!1m2!1s0x47bda60821663161:0xdbedee8021e38566!2sFalkenstein+Grand,+Autograph+Collection,+Debusweg+6-18,+61462+K%C3%B6nigstein+im+Taunus,+Germany!2m2!1d8.4798843!2d50.1922007!3e0!3m7!1s0x47bda5de258443bf:0x8e3eec2dee05d39c!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d50.183692!4d8.473948. Im sitting on two 50k and one 35k cert, and contemplating cancelling all my Marriott cards because even hotels that used to be 12.5k miles are now going for 40-60k. Private gatherings, church services, corporate meetings, routine rehearsals, B, Kids and teens birthday parties are as easy as 1,2,3 around here. All 177 spacious rooms (including 16 oversized suites) feature a private balcony for guests to enjoy unrivaled starry skies and sweeping views. We handle all the details including invitations, set up, and clean up. I was very happy with the stay, Im sure Ill return. I booked Sydney Harbour House for 60K, now 120K. It is the second largest canyon in North America, the Grand Canyon of Texas. It was just ho-hum. The JW in Cabo is beautifully designed. from Lytle, TX, 25 miles The Inn at Bay Harbor is a long-time favorite of mine. Youll pay for onsite parking as there really is no other convenient place to park. If you really want that area though for the mantas, golf course, etc use Wyndham points for the Mauna Loa Village along the same street as the Sheraton. Aloft, AC, and Courtyard options in Ginza as well for 35k.

Marriott Mena House in Cairo is very nice and RIGHT by the pyramids. ", "It was a wonderful place to stay. The Grand is across town. Is an iPrefer prop bookable with their points. The ballroom features original hardwood flooring an, Howl at the Moon is the place to host your next corporate event or party no matter how big or small! Great view of the red rock from the fire pit. from Lytle, TX, 11 miles Technically a Residence Inn, it has its own style and unique design. This happened in 2021 . I enjoyed the rooftop pool, and the club/lounge had excellent food in the morning and evening including full entrees and sides., Michael Tarlow says: Curacao is a relatively hidden gem in the ABC Islands where you can safely travel in the Caribbean during hurricane season. Autograph Collection Cat 5. The Ben in West Palm Beach is also a terrific use of the cat 5 cert.

Details here: Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa: Guide & Review. = Hotel updated with new reader review(s). Exceptionally well done, & you feel in a small way you were a part of that awful day., I just searched a couple of dates and did not find anything even close to 50K per night. Category 5., Kelly Grounds says: The Ellison that just opened in Oklahoma City will for sure make the top of the list in Oklahoma. This Southern-style resort features a private beach along Mobile Bay along with two 18-hole golf courses and a luxurious spa with beauty and massage therapies. Good about huge suite upgrades, rooms very comfy. Id give it a thumbs up. The experienced staff at Omni La Mansin del Rio will provide meticulous attention every step of the way to make your vision become a reality. Just opened in December Nights are 50-60k and cash rates consistently north of $800 in ski season. Let us know your impressions. We loved our cozy cabin & the proximity to the pool. We somehow got upgraded to the villas, which I think was much better than the Citadel. Hillside Boutique Hotel, TRU San Antonio Lackland Seaworld and Pinn Road Inn and Suites are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand). Learn how your comment data is processed. from Lytle, TX, 14 miles

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Our indoor-outdoor event venues include boardrooms, pre-function space complete with a piano, ballrooms, and a garden rotunda. It is an old monastery converted into a hotel, and really felt authentic. Good breakfast. With Utah alcohol laws being what they are, thought this would be useful for some. Great piano people sometimes play. We list the best Castroville, Texas motel and hotel rooms. Looks like you could get nights for around 45K+ or quite a bit. We stayed there in March using 35K certs. Jamal says: The Marriott Resort Momi Bay (Cat 5) is one of my favorite hotels in the worldfriendly Fijian Bula at every turn, off the beaten path so not tourist heavy, great food, and service is TOP-NOTCH (albeit with the island life sense of urgency). Does anyone know of any nice use for these 35/50k certificate in new england? This Southern-style resort features a private beach along Mobile Bay along with two 18-hole golf courses and a luxurious spa with beauty and massage therapies. We used out FN certs there recently and loved the cute little town. One of the best road trips in the US. Woodspring Suites Lackland Near Sea World, Comfort Suites Near Seaworld and Econo Lodge Near Lackland Air Force Base - SeaWorld are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score). Enjoy the indoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. Also stayed in the Battle House in Mobile, another great historical Renaissance that is still reasonably priced at category 4. So it might be better value with points than a cert, but Ive used both. Cat 7, but off-peak 50k point rates are plentiful enough if you are persistent. Seize Your Someday with our amazing deals for the whole family! Reviews are very good. I had a very nice stay in Marriott Mystic Connecticut. from Lytle, TX, 27 miles They got the $10 F&B credit wrong and only applied it to me rather than applying it for my wife as well. This one didnt originally come from reader recommendations, but I thought it looked really nice! Can confirm after a stay in September that the Adero Scottsdale is a great use of 35k certs! Especially the outdoor chairs lit at night, youll never forget. Ive stayed at the Art Ovation in Sarasota recently and loved it. This post was last published March 28th 2022. It is formerly a Peabody Hotel (like the duck hotel in Memphis) that has gone thru a major transformation. Great fun and better than waiting with the masses for the shuttle buses. But that may just be growing pains/sign of the times and the property itself is great and excellent value for 35k., Pam says: I havent stayed at the Adero, but rather at a small boutique just down the road. The hotel is only a few years old.