Hotel Reviews Using Points: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Hotel Reviews Using Points
Maximize your travel. Minimize your spend. From luxury stays to airport stopovers, here’s where our family has stayed using points—with reviews, photos, and booking tips for each hotel. I personally love keeping a list of great places to stay using points and miles. It helps me plan my trips quickly. I hope something on my list inspires you to use points and miles for your next trip.
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Hyatt Stays
Smart redemptions with World of Hyatt points and Chase Ultimate Rewards. We earn most of our Hyatt points through the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase World of Hyatt credit cards, often transferring Ultimate Rewards directly to Hyatt for outsized value. Hyatt’s award chart is one of the most generous, making it easy to book family-friendly hotels, luxury resorts, and cruise pre-nights with fewer points. We love stacking promos, using free night certificates, and booking off-peak stays to stretch our stash even further.
United States & Canada
Hyatt Place Dania Beach – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pre-cruise favorite with free breakfast and easy airport access. Read the review
Hyatt Regency Miami – Miami, FL
Bonus day stay after a canceled flight—great location near Bayside. Read the review ** I didn’t use points for this stay, but I have in the past
Hyatt Place Downtown – Seattle, WA
Pre-cruise hotel with walkable access to the port and city sights. Read the review
Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa – New Mexico
Southwestern escape with spa vibes and great redemption value. Read the review
Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami
Weekend getaway with Art Deco flair and rooftop vibes. Read the Review
Dream South Beach (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
Boutique hotel steps from the beach—great for couples or solo escapes. Read the Review
Hyatt Regency Toronto
Weekend getaway in the heart of Toronto. Read the review
Europe
Hyatt Place Rouen – Normandy Region
Comfortable family stay during your WWII history tour. Read the review
Grand Hyatt Athens – Greece
Suite with private pool—luxury redemption during European travels. Read the Review
Marriott Stays
Booked with free night certificates, Bonvoy points, and Chase Marriott cards. Our Marriott stays are usually booked with free night certificates from the Chase Marriott Boundless card or points earned through everyday spending and sign-up bonuses. Marriott Bonvoy offers a wide range of properties—from airport hotels to luxury resorts.
Element Denver Airport – Colorado
Late-night arrival, kitchenette, and free breakfast. Great for families. → Read our review
Town Suites Whitefish – Montana
Base for Glacier National Park trip. Clean, modern, and just 12 minutes from Kalispell Airport. Read the review
Hilton Stays
Redeemed with Hilton Honors points and Amex Hilton cards. Hilton Honors points come from our Hilton Aspire cards, plus bonus points from work travel and promos. Hilton’s flexible award pricing means we look for high-value redemptions during peak demand—like birthday getaways. We love using the fifth-night-free benefit on longer stays and stacking Amex Offers to earn even more points for future adventures.
Cloudland Resort in Georgia
Birthday weekend in the Georgia Mountains Read the review
Why I Share These Stays
I believe travel should be clever, not costly. Every hotel on this list was booked using points, certificates, or travel hacks—so you can learn how to do the same. Whether you're planning a family trip, cruise pre-night, or luxury escape, we’ve got real reviews and booking tips to help.
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