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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…
The Perry Lane Hotel is located in Downtown Savannah and part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The 157 room property is a Marriott Category 6 property with free night awards starting at 50,000 points per night. The property is one of the newest in Savannah as it recently opened last summer. Rates for a weekend in…
Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on the St. Regis San Francisco after a recent visit The St. Regis San Francisco is located in the SoMa District, the hotel is surrounded by the Yerba Buena Gardens, SFMOMA, and the Moscone Center, along with being in walking distance to Union Square, The Embarcadero, Financial District,…
The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C. is located in the West End near Dupont Circle and features 300 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…
Early this year, there was an Amazing Deal Alert: Ritz Carlton St. Louis $45 Club Rooms, which was bookable through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts. I was lucky enough to snag one of these rooms and American Express did honor the reservations. Arriving the hotel, we took an Uber from the airport which was…
The Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is located in the heart of the city center if you’re looking to explore the downtown area. It’s a Marriott Category 5 property meaning it will cost 35,000 points per night if you’re looking to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points. In terms of renovation, Deluxe and Club Level rooms have been renovated,…
The Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere is the newest of the two full service Hyatt properties in Vienna, with the other being the Park Hyatt Vienna. The property is located just outside the city center in a new business development district which is 20 minutes by foot into town, or just a few stops away on the…
The Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is one of the two full service Hyatt properties in Amsterdam, with the other being the Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht. The Hyatt Regency is located in more of a residential area and is a quite a walk to the tourist parts of town, however it’s only a few stops away by Metro. The…
The Le Meridien New York, Central Park was recently converted from the Viceroy Hotel, and is the newest Marriott property in the city. I was excited to check out the hotel last weekend as a Category 6 property and can be redeemed for 50,000 Marriott points per night. As a Marriott Gold Bonvoy member, thanks…