Freer Travel - Lesson 9: Don't WASTE Points! How to Book Hotels for HUGE Value!

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Thinking about using your points for hotel stays? This video dives deep into the world of hotel reward programs, revealing where to find the best value and where your points might be better spent. While hotel redemptions might not always offer the same jaw-dropping value as flights, there are still smart strategies to maximize your savings!

We'll explain why most US hotel brands have moved away from fixed award charts, and how dynamic pricing affects your point value. Discover the sweet spot for using your points – when cash prices are high – and learn why programs like World of Hyatt often stand out above the rest.

We break down various hotel loyalty programs, including:

Best Western Rewards: Learn why these points generally offer low value and cannot be booked with transferable currency.

IHG One Rewards (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express): Understand their typical point value and how to transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Choice Privileges: See how Wells Fargo Rewards can offer a decent transfer ratio, and discover a rare example of their fixed award chart in Japan.

Accor Live Limitless: Find out why this program generally offers poor value despite transfer options from Capital One and Wells Fargo.

Wyndham Rewards: Explore their award chart and learn why the value often falls short.

Leading Hotels of the World: See an example of their high point value, but also understand the challenging transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou Rewards.

Crucially, we'll compare using a general transferable currency card versus a co-branded hotel credit card for your "every other purchase" spending, showing you how to calculate which offers a better return.

A critical warning: Never use your points for Airbnb gift cards or similar cash-equivalent redemptions, as this results in an extremely poor value for your miles!

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