Our Favorite Hotels We Booked With Points (And How You Can Too)

March 30
32 mins

Episode Description

Some of our favorite travel experiences didn’t come from flights… they came from the hotels.

In this episode, Chris and Katie share their favorite hotels they’ve ever booked with points, from luxury stays to family-friendly favorites and underrated hidden gems.

They break down exactly:
- Why each hotel stood out
- How many points it cost
- What it would have cost in cash
- How you can book the same stays using points

If you’ve ever wondered whether luxury hotels are actually worth it with points, or how to get real value from your rewards, this episode will give you a clear roadmap.

Whether you’re planning a big trip or just getting started with points and miles, these real-world redemptions will show you exactly how it's done.

Hosts: ‪Chris Hassan & Katie Corrigan Seemann

Chapters:
00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 51
01:00 Chase Freedom Unlimited® Bonus
02:12 Capital One Travel Mobile App
04:27 Hotel du Louvre
07:00 Conrad Orlando at Evermore
09:41 Andaz Amsterdam
12:20 Waldorf Astoria Osaka
15:27 Kimpton Seafire
19:12 Hyatt Regency Maui
22:31 Le Meridien Maldives
26:55 Park Hyatt Tokyo
28:56 Listener question: Chase WHOOP benefit

Chase Freedom Unlimited Now Boasts Elevated $250 Welcome Offer
https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-freedom-unlimited-250-sign-up-bonus/

Capital One Travel Launches Standalone Mobile App — and It’s Worth a Download
https://upgradedpoints.com/news/capital-one-travel-app-launches/

Hotel du Louvre Review
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hotel-du-louvre-best-paris-hyatt/

Inside Conrad Orlando: A Comprehensive Review of the Luxury Hotel
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/conrad-orlando-review

Andaz Amsterdam Review
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/andaz-amsterdam-prinsengracht-review/

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa [In-depth Review]
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hyatt-regency-maui-resort-spa-review/

4 Things I Didn’t Like About the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hyatt-regency-maui-resort-spa-review/

Le Meridien Maldives Review
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/le-meridien-maldives-resort-and-spa-review/

Kimpton Seafire Review
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/kimpton-seafire-resort-spa-in-grand-cayman-review/

5 Things You Need To Know About the Newly Renovated Park Hyatt Tokyo [Review]
https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/park-hyatt-tokyo-review/

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