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The Four Seasons Las Vegas is located on floors 35 through 39 of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. This is one of the largest Four Seasons hotels with 424 guest rooms and suites. The hotel is a non-gaming resort however being located in Mandalay Bay it’s easily accessible if you’re looking to get in some…
The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel is located in downtown Vancouver, part of the British Columbia providence of Canada. The upscale hotel is located on the lower 22 floors of the 48-story building which completed construction in 2010 with the remaining space used for condominiums with a separate entrance. This property is part of the Fine Hotels…
The Eliza Jane Hotel is one of Hyatt’s newer hotels in New Orleans, and falls under their Unbound Collection brand. The 196 room hotel is located a couple blocks from the French Quarter on Magazine Street. It’s a World of Hyatt category 4 meaning free nights start at 15,000 points per night or you can use…
Encore Las Vegas, is the newest tower, which consists of over 2,000 rooms, located next to Wynn Las Vegas. On a trip to Las Vegas earlier this summer, I decided to stay at Encore, as I’ve never stayed here before and was able to find a decent price for this hotel. This property is part of the Fine…
The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is one of the two full service Hyatt properties in London, with the other being the Andaz London Liverpool Street. The Churchill is located in London’s West, close to Hyde Park and is a great location if you’re looking to explore London. The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill has…
The Copenhagen Marriott is located close to the Copenhagen City Center and is a Marriott Rewards Category 8 property if you’re looking to redeem Marriott Rewards points when staying here. It’s a modern Marriott hotel and is located directly on the Copenhagen River. If you’re coming from the Copenhagen Airport and are looking to take public transportation the…
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont Managed Property offers 157 guest rooms and suites, all which have recently been renovated. On the island, there is also the Fairmont Southampton, however that property is older and is much further from town. From the airport, it’s about a 20 minute ride to the Hamilton Princess,…
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is an iconic five-star hotel located high in the sky! Made famous in part from the movie Lost in Translation, the luxury property offers amazing service, panoramic views of the city, and easy access to the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. The property was built-in 1994 on the 39th to 52nd floors…
The Park Hyatt New York is located in midtown Manhattan near Central Park on 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. The Park Hyatt New York has 210 guest rooms including 92 suites and is a World of Hyatt Category 7 property, meaning free night awards start at 30,000 points per night, whereas Points + Cash is…
Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on the Four Seasons Mexico City after a recent visit. You can view his Flight Review: Aeromexico Premier Business Class JFK- Mexico City on how he flew down there. The Four Seasons Mexico City is located near the Condesa and Polbanco areas, just right around the corner from the Chapultepec…
The Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is a World of Hyatt Category 5 property, meaning free night awards start at 20,000 points per night, whereas Points + Cash is available for 10,000 points and $125 per night. Rates start around $250 per night, so be sure to double-check their rates before redeeming your points here. At the…
The W Washington D.C. is a SPG Category 6 property, meaning award nights start at 20,000 Starpoints per night, or Cash and Points is offered for 10,000 Starpoints plus $180. The W Washington D.C. is centrally located in the heart of D.C. on 15th Street NW placing it right by the White House, making it a great location if you’re looking…
The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is one of three resorts along with the SLS Baha Mar and the Rosewood Baha Mar located within Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has 1800 rooms including 230 suites and residences and is a World of Hyatt Category 5 property, meaning free night awards start at 20,000 points…
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located in the 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building in the French Quarter on Canal Street and just a block away from Bourbon Street. The property has 527 guest rooms and suites, as well as Club Level accommodations. You can enter the hotel off of Canal Street, however the main lobby with registration…
While in Seattle this summer, I opted to try out the Fairmont Olympic Seattle, after having stayed at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, as I was looking for something more in downtown Seattle. The Fairmont is a classic hotel located in the hear of downtown on University St. between 4th and 5th Ave.…
The Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport is one of Hyatt’s newer hotels in the Seattle area which opened earlier this summer. It’s located in Renton, Washington a short 20 minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This property has 347 guest rooms and is a World of Hyatt Category 3 property, meaning free night awards…
Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on the W Hotel San Francisco on a recent visit to the Bay Area. The W Hotel San Francisco is located in the SoMa area, just right across Yerba Buena Gardens and adjacent to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The area is great for…
The Fairmont Washington D.C. is located in Georgetown, along M Street, making it a prime location for sightseeing and going out in the city. While rates during the week are high, weekend rates can drop under $200, so I decided to book a last-minute trip to DC for the weekend. As the hotel was relatively…
The W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills is a SPG Category 6 property meaning free night awards start at 20,000 Starpoints per night. You can find decent weekend rates here for around $250 per night, meaning paying makes more sense than redeeming point. The hotel is located in Westwood within walking distance to Westwood Village with lots of shops…
Points, Miles, Martinis contributor, Nicky, shares his thoughts from a recent visit at The Palace Hotel, San Francisco. The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, a part of The Luxury Collection, is one of San Francisco’s historic hotels. It’s a Starwood Category 6 property meaning free night awards start at 20,000 SPG points per night. If you’re looking…