Popular among couples. Relaxing atmosphere. I appreciate it!

The hotels dont get up to the best redemptions, but if they are what you want they could be the best for you. We stayed there in March using 35K certs. Have stayed there twice in the past 9 months and its a great property. We loved our cozy cabin & the proximity to the pool. Save an extra 10% or more on select hotels with Member Discounts, Access exclusive hotel deals, only with the Travelocity app, 1651 US Highway 90 West, Castroville, TX, 78009.

The Vespara Resort at Pismo Beach, California, has been a good use of 50K certs. from Lytle, TX, 18 miles Hillside Boutique Hotel, TRU San Antonio Lackland Seaworld and Pinn Road Inn and Suites are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand). ITC is known for hospitality by the book. I assume these used to be condos? What he did for his Air France first class flight was horrible. Every room in this hotel is a massive 2 bedroom suite (look at photos on the website) with a large living room and full kitchen. Discover a new getaway between park and city at The Lytle Park Hotel., Jess says: The Lytle Hotel is fantastic! Muir, Autograph Collection, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada, Punta Islita, Autograph Collection, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco, Peru, Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa: Guide & Review, Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, Hungary, (EXPIRED) More easy 5x: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards, IHG Premier 140K welcome offer: Free night certificate cant be topped off, Marriott Homes & Villas Chase Offer: Spend $100+, get $70 back (stack for 2x points). Service was friendly. Outrigger now owns and operates the property and has reopned. There arent many pools with a better view. Our own Stephen Pepper has been to this one and he loved it! Find cheap and/or discounted hotel rates in or near Castroville, TX for your personal leisure or group travel. Great piano people sometimes play. The Ellison that just opened in Oklahoma City will for sure make the top of the list in Oklahoma. The Courtyard Lake Placid (NY) is a nice Cat 5 option.

I also have a reservation at the Blackstone in Chicago looked to be a good value. We have multiple spaces.

Our Cactus Room can accommodate up to 48 seated guests, a, The Maverick Carter House, a Texas Historic Landmark and Victorian home built in 1893, is available for elegant private events of all kinds. If you are still feeling adventurous, the northern 4 hr drive to Whitefish MT on 2 thru Libby is not to be missed. We were mostly impress with this locations personnel- ". Autograph Collection Cat 5. Think I will stick with the Art Ovation., JW in Georgia says: The Art Ovation in Sarasota is nicer than (and way more fun and not nearly as dated as) the Ritz in Sarasota. The JW Marriott in Bangkok is a good example; great hotel, usually in the $100-$125 range pre-apocalypse. Wow, I literally was going to say the same thing! The JW in Cabo is beautifully designed. An elevated escape with a world-class fitness club, luxurious desert-inspired spa, farm-to-table cuisine, poolside oasis, on-site trailheads for hiking and mountain biking, access to neighboring SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, nightly stargazing, and 17-acres of wonderous desert setting to host your next meeting or event. Category 3.

I prefer the Beach Tower OV. Magic at night the stars over the hills. A Cat 6, you can get a room (outside of weekends) for 40k a night (off-peak). The resort is beautiful and it was voted in the top two as Alabamas best hotel. Excellent location right in Old Town. Views from the front side are great too. The Club opened its doors in 1978, The Crown Ridge Banquet Hall, located adjacent to the La Cantera Resort and IH-10 in San Antonio, Texas, is the perfect location for your party, wedding reception, or dance. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Frequent Miler All Rights Reserved. The Ben in West Palm Beach is also a terrific use of the cat 5 cert. Free breakfast every day, a private swimming pool for your area of the villa, an adults only swimming pool down by El Mirador restaurant. Icons next to each hotel name indicate whether the hotel has been newly added to this post, or has been updated with additional information: = Hotel newly added to this post Especially the outdoor chairs lit at night, youll never forget. In the gardens, there is a charming vine-covere, Only 15 minutes south from Downtown San Antonio, Texas, Rancho la Mission was Established in 1995 and offers a rustic ranch for all events and perfect for any occasions. They have a free boat that takes you to the islands (they call them the mini Galapagos) and you get your own cottage. Dont worry, they werent good. One of the best cat 5 hotels Ive stayed in. Id definitely compare cash rates for anything in Thailand; the country has absolutely *stunning* hotels for very low cash rates, making it a poor use of a cert or points in dollar terms a lot of the time. (1) I stayed at the Hotel Bristol in Vienna frequently from 2006-2008. Every room in this hotel is a massive 2 bedroom suite (look at photos on the website) with a large living room and full kitchen. Wonderful hotel right on the river. ITC is known for hospitality by the book. Relaxing atmosphere. This post was last published March 28th 2022. Bottom Line Review. Photos dont do it justice. I cant wait to try it out. Very close to the Charles Bridge and castle. Once part of a working ranch, Strawberry Pines has been lovingly restored to a charming destination for celebrations. Make yourself comfortable in our tastefully furnished studio suites, each featuring kitchenettes and large ba, Nestled on 300 acres of the Rogers-Wiseman family ranch, our San Antonio resort & spa offers a unique blend of countryside relaxation and casual elegance.

You are probably going to have to make a choice. Its an authentic hotel in a historic location on Louisvilles Whiskey Row. When booking a free night, you can now top off the certificate with up to 15,000 points. Dont remember the price. Located on the beachfront in Point Clear, Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club features 7 restaurants and lounges. Many Courtyards are ok. For example, its possible to book a night that costs 65,000 points with a 50K certificate plus 15,000 points.

Just opened in Dec 2021. 120 Rustleaf Drive, Rustleaf and S.W. So I checked out the reviews for the Sarasota Modern. As such, you may want to consider enlarging this article to cover 40K certs too because Im surely not the only reader who gets these. From the charm, 5.8 miles from Lytle, TX, 29 miles The layout is weird with 2 KS beds but ask the front desk to see it if you go, its one of a kind. Are there any data points regarding the extension of expiring certificates? I had a Lake Erie Monster burger for dinner which was pretty tasty. The Art Ovation in Sarasota is nicer than (and way more fun and not nearly as dated as) the Ritz in Sarasota. You can walk or bike across the Big Dam Bridge, the longest pedestrian and bike bridge in the US, spanning over 4,000 feet across the Arkansas River. Nick and I visited this resort in September 2021 and we loved it. Youll pay for onsite parking as there really is no other convenient place to park. Wish we had saved the free night for something else. See my review: Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Tucson. Take advantage of the business center and free Internet in public areas. This aparthotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. P. Allen Smiths Moss Mountain Farm, an epicenter for the local food movement. Whoops! I stayed at the property when it was a category 5 so I was able to use 35K certificates but it is now classified as Category 6 (50K Certificate for standard nights). Wendy says: If you havent been, the Morrison House in Alexandria is a favorite of ours. Looks promising. The Newly-Renovated Holy Spirit Hall combines warm, The Reserve is an intimate venue with an open floor plan. Another standout we recently visited was the Ambassador Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I had a very nice stay in Marriott Mystic Connecticut. Traveling on business? Anyone stayed there? This resort gets excellent reviews online. 2022 Eventective, Inc. | All Rights Reserved, Smoke BBQ + Skybar is downtown San Antonio's newest outdoor venue for corporate and social gatherings, special events, concerts and other life celebrations. You can still order the original salad at the Palm Court restaurant. This resort gets great reviews and looks stunning. When I stayed, there was pretty much zero skin color diversity among the guests, so just keep that in mind if youre not white. from Lytle, TX, 9.9 miles Its a great hotel with a nice relaxing pool and you can still walk a couple blocks over to view the artwork in the lobby and gallery at Art Ovation.. Thanks @Greg The Frequent Miler, just booked a night at RC Half Moon Bay with my 50k FNC. Have you stayed in any Marriott hotels that youd recommend and which typically cost between 30K and 65K points per night? 35k points.. Ive never been, but I am happy with at least the value Im getting out of my 35K certs. Excellent views of the palm-tree shaped islands.

Reminds me of another blogger: Jeff from Canadian Kilometers, of the infamous cabotage situation. Our professional and courteous Catering team wil. It took a while but they did return my cert. Magic at night the stars over the hills. Interesting risk/reward proposition wait until the last minute, hoping to squeeze out a few extra months of eligibility but risk the certificates going to waste if no extension. But it shines for its location and views. Also, TravelPenguin says: Marriott Mena House in Cairo is very nice and RIGHT by the pyramids.. Most Marriott high end resorts in Hawaii are priced out of range of 50K certs, but this one gets good reviews and is usually bookable for under 65K points. First Autograph Collection hotel that I stayed at and it made me a fan of the brand ever since. Another option for the 35k annual cert is the Le Meridien Etoile in Paris. Private gatherings, church services, corporate meetings, routine rehearsals, B, Kids and teens birthday parties are as easy as 1,2,3 around here.

Tho Cat 3, you can often find rooms for 15k/17k MRs. Wonderful hotel and amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay from the rooms depending on where they put you. While recognized for being Titanium, nothing really came with that. A Cat 6, you can get a room (outside of weekends) for 40k a night (off-peak). Did yall have an article about Marriott extending the free night certificates if you call within 30 days of expiration? Made use of the free bikes around town. But id vote RC Laguna Niguel over RC Santa Barbara 10/10 times. Here are some great hotel options to consider when using your free nights. Dee says: The Oaklander Autograph Collection in Pittsburgh is in Oakland, not downtown. We preferred staying in the quieter but beautiful area. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. There are more of them, but I think TX is the oldest. I get 35K certs from one card and only 40K certs from the other card. Best Uses for 35K Free Night Certificates in the U.S. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection , Bohemian Hotel Celebration Autograph Collection, Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, Sarasota, The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Metropolitan at the 9, Autograph Collection, Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City, Autograph Collection, Ambassador Hotel Tulsa, Autograph Collection, The Ellison, Oklahoma City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, The Oaklander Hotel Autograph Collection, Pittsburgh, The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection, Pittsburgh, Barfield Autograph Collection By Marriott, Amarillo TX, The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, Dallas, Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Forth Worth , Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection, Grapevine, TX, The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection, The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, Spokane, Best International Uses for 35K Free Night Certificates, The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection, Canada, Hacienda Puerta Campeche, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Campeche, Mexico , Hacienda San Jose, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Jose, Mexico , Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Peru , ITC Grand Chola, Luxury Collection, Chennai, India, JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, India, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket, Thailand , Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Croatia, Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection, Germany, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel Warsaw, Poland, Penha Longa Resort, Quinta da Penha Longa Sintra, Portugal , Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Monforte, a Member of Design Hotels, Portugal , Reges, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Cesme, Turkey. The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort is only a few years old but not as conveniently located. Exceptionally well done, & you feel in a small way you were a part of that awful day., I just searched a couple of dates and did not find anything even close to 50K per night. All 177 spacious rooms (including 16 oversized suites) feature a private balcony for guests to enjoy unrivaled starry skies and sweeping views. Nice restaurant with good breakfast benefit, and also given drink coupons as well upon check in (not sure if that was for Platinum or not). Also stayed in the Battle House in Mobile, another great historical Renaissance that is still reasonably priced at category 4. We stayed for 3 nights.

It is formerly a Peabody Hotel (like the duck hotel in Memphis) that has gone thru a major transformation. We were mostly impress with this locations personnel- my husband left some clothes and Airpods in a drawer and front desk called us to make us aware and work out a way to get it shipped to our home. The Prince of Travel is a scam artist at best. Category 5. September has a bunch of nights for 41K. Great free breakfast, heated pool. (2) I hold both the Bonvoy Amex and the Bonvoy Chase cards. You can follow it for a short 5-minute walk to Tim Loves (celebrity chef) new Mexican restaurant, Paloma Suerte, his flagship Lonesome Dove, burgers at Love Shack, or whatever else you could want right on Mule Alley, including a custom Stetson hat or Leddys boots. The second one is the Koloa Landing at Poipu (Kauai), An Autograph Collection. It should definitely be on the list.

If you choose a good location you will probably have to settle for Courtyard or lower. Have reservations for later this summer., Ava says: The Courtyard Lake Placid (NY) is a nice Cat 5 option. Ive personally stayed here, and loved it. Aloft, AC, and Courtyard options in Ginza as well for 35k.

This century-ol, The historic Hermann Sons Home Association building houses a ballroom on the top floor that is perfect for special occasions. from Lytle, TX, 14 miles Kathy says: Can confirm after a stay in September that the Adero Scottsdale is a great use of 35k certs! Unfortunately, the Courtyard Erie Bayfront is now running 80k points per night, because, Marriott. Below @ The Maverick is downtown San Antonios newest premier event venue located at the intersection of historic Houston St. and N. Presa. Traveling on business? Disappointed in that. Chicago has a whole mess of Cat 5 properties that can be of great value, especially during the summer months when cash prices are insane. The Oaklander Autograph Collection in Pittsburgh is in Oakland, not downtown. It is actually a 3 bedroom because there is also an old servants room that is an interior space, but has a bed in it. The grounds & outdoor sculpture really pack a visual punch juxtaposed with the ocean. This one often prices around 65,000 points per night and so expect to add up to 15,000 points per night to your 50K certs to book it. Restaurants get crowded. Ive stayed at the Art Ovation in Sarasota recently and loved it. Couldn't get it bato drain out ", A verified traveler stayed at Deluxe Inn San Antonio, Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel & Suites, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lackland AFB (San Antonio), TX, Travelodge by Wyndham San Antonio Lackland A F B, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Lackland. Extremely stylish, great staff, and an incredible breakfast. RC Half Moon Bay obviously deserves its spot on this list. Location was very good. Note from Greg: There are quite a few very negative recent reviews. Great use of points/certificates.. The multiple food offerings, hospitality, & entertainment provided make it hard to leave just that area! The Edition in West Hollywood is nice for a Cat 7 off peak.

The former pharmacists have all the ingredients that make for good living: elegant interiors in perfect harmony with nature, wine tastings from the hotels own 14th century vineyard and winery, an indulgent spa, and a restaurant that serves Alentejos best delicacies as well as offering culinary workshops. This is a category 6 hotel but has had a lot of PointSaver & off peak availability lately (bringing it down to 35k). I love the Avenue of the Arts in Costa Mesa. This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Im sitting on two 50k and one 35k cert, and contemplating cancelling all my Marriott cards because even hotels that used to be 12.5k miles are now going for 40-60k. I also stayed at both the Westin and Sheraton in Fiji (also Cat 5s) but never published the reviews.

Just had to contact the hotel directly but they were happy to do it. Its close to the airport and I saw some reviews online about plane noise, but we didnt have a problem.. Since then, Ive updated the post with some reader recommendations plus new finds of my own. That Eagle Mountain area has some of the absolute best views in the Valley. I guess maybe once I return to traveling more often, I may be able to get some value by just using them for airport hotels. Since Marriott doesnt offer 25K certs anymore, I dont think theres enough need for this to warrant the work required. Sadly, I couldnt eat it all. Jamon says: The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection. This brand new venue brings the beloved cultural heritage of San Antonio springs to life in all her multifaceted beauty. Readers have commented to tell us which Marriott hotels within range of free night certificates they liked most, or they reviewed properties on this list (for better or worse). This resort features a private train station for easy access to trains to Machu Pichu! Ive updated this post with most reader comments. With two levels, two dance floors and a 20,000 square foot indoor rodeo arena the opt, Nestled in the heart of San Antonio along on the quiet banks of the meandering Salado Creek, Victoria's Black Swan Inn sits on 35 acres of lush grounds, covered in 100 year old oak and pecan trees, lavish gardens, and lawns. ", A verified traveler from Arlington stayed at Best Western Boerne Inn & Suites, "Very nice hotel, we will definitely stay there again. However, I just searched a couple of dates and did not find anything even close to 50K per night. -Under the meadow pavilion that comfortably. Think I will stick with the Art Ovation. The resort is beautiful and it was voted in the top two as Alabamas best hotel. You cannot use free night certificates on cash+points bookings. Lovely property and great location in a quaint city., Wendy says: The Historic Davenport in Spokane is another great choice.. (emails, texts and calls outside of this site may be missed) Greg says: I stayed at the Hotel Bristol in Vienna frequently from 2006-2008. Rare to find a cat 4 with such quality in California, especially in such a good location. Starting in September, all weekday nights are currently priced 35K but weekend nights are still 40K. The Memorial and Museums Creation: We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. Not renewing my Marriott cards. We loved our stay stay the Springhill Suites in Springdale, Utah (Zion National Park). Located in a quiet neighborhood. In wine country youre paying for the location. Surprised about the lack of options in Japan in your international list, since Japan is always a good redemption spot with high cash rates. Frank you are correct, the property did close- found out the hard way, when we tried to go eat a Rays by the Bay. Upgrades to suites also available with a nominal upcharge.

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The Riverwalk Plaza Hotel offers an Executive Boardroom and a Ball Room for 10 -200 guest, Host your next meeting or event at our San Antonio hotel. Each certificate is good for one year from issuance and travel must be completed (not just booked) before expiry. My most vivid memory is watching an osprey catch a fish in the lake, then seeing a bald eagle take it away in mid air! Great use of points/certificates. It seemed like a place to see and be seen., L T says: Hotel Bristol in Old Town Warsaw is a real luxury hotel at Cat 5 standard. We didnt think the Dolphin was quite as good for the same points cost. Id love to get more recommendations. [], Not officially, no. Btw, points stays havent gone dynamic yet as of 0913 Pacific time. Our property has a large ballroom t, Artisan Craft Bar is a high end craft bar located near downtown San Antonio. Looks like you could get nights for around 45K+ or quite a bit. JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and The DOUGLAS (they share a building and lounge but are run separately) are excellent uses of the certs. A venue with a purpose - a portion of the rental fee goes, In addition to our main dining room, the Guadalajara Grill offers a unique private venue that is ideal for private dinners, parties, weddings and corporate events including meeting and cocktail receptions. Check out these trip reports from other blogs: Le Meridien Maldives is an awesome resort on its own island in the Maldives. They were horrible. I just searched a couple of dates and did not find anything even close to 50K per night. Also, do not sleep on the restaurant in Punta Islita town Don Ramiro.

We have A/V rental, video conferencing services, and experienced event staff. ", A verified traveler stayed at Hampton Inn & Suites Boerne, "The property was a unique little village of RV's & cabins to rent. The following description is copied from the Marriott website: Hotel Distil is for those who thirst for new experiences. At check in they asked me what welcome gift Id like (Titanium status).

Never increased the value of our certificates and mostly doubled in one day what I had or have booked. It has a fun mountain lodge feel and two hot tubs at the indoor pool.. Excellent views of the palm-tree shaped islands. One of the few hotels where I would choose to go outside of a National Park (granted Springdale is adjacent to Zion). Some, not so much. My wife & I are very sad as we loved staying here on points. Yep, thats exactly right. Our brand-new hotel honors its refined roots in the Lytle Park Historic District in Cincinnati, all the while providing a refreshing hospitality experience. As someone who loves to hike, I see that as a positive, not a negative! The real value at this property came from the free zip lining, horseback riding, and kayaking to the ocean. There are a lot of cat 5 and below hotels in New England. As for the other Marriott choices, Lussa is boutique and across from the Davenport. Bit & Spur right across the street from the hotel has a great outdoor dining space. Phone for questions Historic hotel with beautiful and large rooms, great restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. The zip lining was a lot of fun, the horseback riding (including on the beach) was great, and the monkey walk was was OK (learned a lot, but didnt see many monkeys). We got upgraded to a two room suite with patio. The other Marriott properties near wine country that are worth staying at are category 7, so off peak availability would be a possible use of 50k certs.

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