Few places on the West Coast conjure up California beach vibes like Santa Monica, famous for its ride-filled pier, busy shopping streets and beautiful ocean views.
03.09.2024 - 19:57 / cntraveler.com / Marriott Bonvoy
It is hard to believe, but fall—and the best points and miles deals for September—is here already, which means it’s time to begin planning trips for the holidays and get a head start on using those hotel points, airline miles, and credit card benefits for your next trip. To do that, however, you need a healthy stash of loyalty currencies to get you there. These are the latest promotions and credit card benefits to know for September.
Get extra points when staying with Hilton properties, which can come in handy for a slick stay at the Conrad Los Angeles.
Hilton Honors has a deal they’re calling a “Power Up,” which offers 2,500 bonus points on each stay you book with Hilton. To participate, you must register online; the promo is available between now and the end of the year. Those extra points can come in handy when staying at hotels in the Hilton portfolio like Conrad Los Angeles or Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.
Best Western Rewards has a deal where you can rack up double the points when staying at any Best Western-branded property, now through November 18. Be sure to register before your first stay at one of Best Western’s nearly two dozen brands.
World of Hyatt members who book through the brand’s vacation rental program Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt can earn triple points for rentals. This means you could earn 15 points per dollar you spend, on top of any additional elite status or credit card bonuses to which you’re entitled. There is no registration required for this promotion, and no limit to the number of points you can earn, but you must book by November 3. Additionally, any stays at hotels belonging to Hyatt’s Unbound Collection earn an extra 1,000 bonus points per night; registration is required by October 31, and members can earn a maximum of 20,000 points with this offer. Hotels in the Unbound Collection include the Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London and New York’s The Chatwal.
Marriott Bonvoy has a couple of its own fall promotions: When you stay two or more nights at any Marriott property around the world, you earn 2,000 bonus points. Furthermore, thanks to Marriott's new partnership with MGM Resorts, Marriott Bonvoy members get an extra 4,000 points per stay at any MGM Collection property, like the Mandalay Bay or Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas. You have until November 12 to register for the promotion, but the window for eligible stays is between September 10 to November 26.
Another promotion for the fall season: If you redeem Marriott Bonvoy points to book four nights at select hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, you get a fifth night for free. On top of that, you also receive a $200 credit to use during the stay. Participating hotels include The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Few places on the West Coast conjure up California beach vibes like Santa Monica, famous for its ride-filled pier, busy shopping streets and beautiful ocean views.
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