Marriott shows rates with taxes and ALL fees (price transparency checkbox)
I stumbled upon something really cool last week. Sometime recently (I don't know when), Marriott added a new price transparency checkbox to their web-based...
(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG...
Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman. Bottom Line Review.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman is an IHG property. We stayed 3 nights using three separate uncapped IHG free night certificates (mine,...
On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles
Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University). Going into the...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt & American Airlines Offering Reciprocal Fast Tracks To Elite Status
Last year, Hyatt and American Airlines announced that they'd be launching a partnership that would allow reciprocal earning, status challenges and more. That partnership...
Hyatt Offering 10k Points When Cancelling Non-Refundable Bookings Made Before March 8
Hyatt has once again shown why they have such a highly regarded loyalty program. They announced last night that they'll be awarding 10,000 World...
5 paths to extreme luxury with Hyatt
Hyatt is a tiny hotel chain when compared to the giants like Wyndham, Choice, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton. But for those seeking luxury accommodations,...
Hyatt: Watch Netflix, Hulu & more by casting to in-room TV
In the past 8 days I've stayed in 3 different Hyatt hotels and all three offered the ability to "cast" shows from your phone...
Grand Hyatt New York. Bottom Line Review.
The Grand Hyatt New York, located next door to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, is a World of Hyatt category 5 hotel. I stayed...
(EXPIRED) Amex Membership Rewards Offering Hilton 50% Transfer Bonus – 1,000:3,000
American Express launched a new transfer bonus a couple of days ago, offering a 50% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards to your Hilton Honors...
(EXPIRED) Marriott Q2 2020 Promo: Earn 2,000 Bonus Points Per Stay From Second Stay...
Marriott has opened registration for its new promotion called Unlimited Bonus Points. Unsurprisingly given it's Marriott, the promotion is distinctly lacking, although it's worth...
(EXPIRED) Hampton Inn & Hilton Garden Inn Amex Offer: Spend $200 & Get $30...
In addition to the new Amex Offer that's good at Hilton, Curio Collection and Canopy properties, there's an Amex Offer that's giving $30 back...
Hacking Hyatt: Prive for the win in New York City
Hyatt Prive is Hyatt's proprietary program that works similar to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or the Chase Luxury Hotel Collection (but better). I'd...
