Last year was a big year for Marriott, they completed the merger with SPG albeit with a lot of issues. Marriott just announced the official name of the new rewards program… Marriott Bonvoy (more to come on that later). That said, in March 2019 Marriott plans on introducing their updated reward structure. As of March, […]
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Review: The St. Regis New York
The St. Regis New York hotel is an exceptional city hotel with classic luxury. This category 8 hotel running at a minimum of a ~$1,000-1500 per night was a no-brainer to book on points for an extended long weekend in the city. As you might be aware, Marriott is offering redemption rates for category 8 hotels […]
Business Review: Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge
The Marriott is the third hotel I have reviewed in Brooklyn New York. As a Category 5 hotel, it is much superior to the Sheraton Brooklyn, also a category 5, and the Aloft Brooklyn hotels. Of course it is no St. Regis but for your business hotel its a great option with a very respectable lounge. […]
Business Review: Aloft New York Brooklyn
The Aloft in Brooklyn is a more up to date hotel then its next door neighbour, Sheraton Brooklyn. The hotel is what you would expect from an Aloft and there is nothing special about this hotel. The only complaint I have is the air conditioner. It is very loud. For this reason alone I would […]
Reminder! Book Marriott/SPG Rewards Now!!!
Book Now! This is a friendly reminder to those jet setters out there, now is the time to cash in those points for some great hotel deals! Marriott and SPG have just completed their reward program merger and as previously reported there are a ton of great hotels that would normally cost you a lot […]
Business Review: Sheraton Brooklyn
For the business traveller sometimes simpler is better for your weekly stay. The Sheraton in Brooklyn is a decent sized hotel that offers the basics. If you are going to stay here expect only the basics. The hotel is clean and the staff are friendly, however the hotel is dated. As of writing this I […]
Marriott Releases New Redemption Rates!
83% of the hotels will cost the same or less points! After the release of the merged program benefits for Marriott & SPG, the hotel redemption rates they have finally provided. Some of the concerns was a possible increase in classification for hotels. This is not true! 83% of the hotels require the same or less points! […]
Business Review: The Westin Lombard
The Westin Lombard in Lombard, Illinois has been my home for over two years and as a business traveller it is important to know which hotels do the best to make your home away from home as pleasant as possible. If you stay there long enough the staff may send you your own robe, towel […]
Marriott & SPG Loyalty Merger Update
I was concerned that Marriott was going to flush the rewards/loyalty program down the toilet once they completed the merger with SPG but they haven’t exactly done that to my surprise. Starting in August, the single loyalty program (still unnamed) will be mostly the same however there are some enhancements that mainly the platinum members […]