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The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is a newer hotel in Irving, Texas, adjacent to the Irving Convention Center. The hotel has 250 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 20,000 points and peak nights are 30,000 points…
The Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection is located in Grapevine, Texas, which is less than 10 minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. This boutique property features 120 guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 property requiring 35,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 30,000 points and peak…
The Alila Napa Valley is located in Saint Helena, CA and is new to the Hyatt family only recently opening on March 15, 2021. Previously, the resort was known as Las Alcobas part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The property was closed for several months during the pandemic, however it doesn’t appear any major renovations took place…
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, which is about 45 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. The property features 514 guestrooms and suites. It’s property is located next to TPC Sawgrass, and hotel guests have priority tee-times. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard free…
The Confidante Miami Beach is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection located in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood. The hotel boasts 354 rooms, with just 14 suites, so plan on using a suite upgrade award if you’re looking to confirm into a suite here as a Globalist. This property is a World of Hyatt Category 4 property, meaning…
The Mar Monte Hotel is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection located in Santa Barbara, CA. Located in East Beach, You’ll find this boutique hotel just across the street from the beach. This property was recently renovated and was previously the Hyatt Centric Centric Santa Barbara. The Mar Monte Hotel has 200 guest rooms and suites and…
The Sarasota Modern is located in Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota and features just 89 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 5 property requiring 35,000 points for a standard free night redemption. As a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum member, thanks to my my Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge earlier in the year, I found myself upgraded to…
The Park Hyatt Washington D.C. is located in DC’s West End within walking distance from Georgetown. The property boasts 220 luxury rooms, including 134 suites meaning that World of Hyatt Globalists should find upgrades here more often that not. As a World of Hyatt Category 5 property you can redeem 20,000 points for a free night award, making this…
The Ventana Big Sur is an Alila Resort, one of the newer Hyatt brands as part of the Hyatt’s acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality last year. What’s unique about this property is its an all inclusive resort, meaning all meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included with your stay. The resort is a World of Hyatt Category 7…
The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Cancun with all the other resorts in town. The property features 447 ocean-facing guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 6 property requiring 50,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 40,000 points and peak nights are 60,000 points…
Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on the London EDITION after a recent visit across the pond. This trip took place the end of 2019, as we’ve suspended our recent travel due to COVID-19. The London EDITION, the third EDITION Hotel, opened in 2013, which was originally the 1908 Berners Hotel. Located in the…
The Miami Beach EDITION is located near South Beach on 29th and Collins Ave. The property features 294 guest rooms including 28 oceanfront bungalows. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 8 property requiring 85,000 points for a standard free night redemption. As a Marriott Gold Bonvoy member, thanks to my status from my American Express Platinum Card, I…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is…
The Thompson Washington D.C. is the newest full service Hyatt property in Washington D.C. The hotel is located in the up and coming Navy Yard area, which is right by the Washington Nationals stadium, and has tons of restaurants and bars nearby. As the property had recently opened just a few weeks ago, it was pretty…
Located on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, you’ll find the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, which is one of three resorts part of Baha Mar, with the others being SLS Baha Mar and the Rosewood Baha Mar. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has 1800 rooms including 230 suites and residences and is a World of Hyatt Category…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, next up was the next stop was the Moxy NYC Chelsea, which I was excited to compare coming…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the the Moxy NYC Times Square. The Moxy Times Square is located in the…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the new Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West. This property is located near the new…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. I decided to go mattress running in New York City, and my first was the AC Hotel New York Times Square. This property is located near…
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs located in the Coachella Valley and features 244 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy category 7 property requiring 60,000 points for a free night redemption. As a Marriott Gold Bonvoy member, thanks to my status from my American Express Platinum Card, I was upgraded from a Deluxe Resort…