Hotels
Five-star hotels on points: new openings, hotel programs and free nights.
Marriott Bonvoy Amex: $3,000 Spend Rule and $150 Fee
The Marriott Bonvoy Amex free night will soon need $3,000 a year in spending, and the personal card fee rises to $150.
Read the post →Hilton for Business: Double Night Credits Toward Status
Hilton for Business members can earn double elite night credits on business rate stays, up to five bonus nights.
Read the post →Amex Platinum Canada Adds ALL Accor Gold Status
Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders in Canada can now enrol in free ALL Accor Gold status.
Read the post →How Many Five Star Nights Can My Spending Buy?
About 16 Park Hyatt nights a year from $20,000 a month in the US, and about 5 luxury nights a year from the same spend in Canada.
Read the post →Hilton Honors Amex Card Launches in Canada: Worth It?
American Express and Hilton have launched the first Hilton Honors credit card for Canadians, with Gold status and up to 70,000 points.
Read the post →Should I Spend My Points on the Flight or the Hotel?
Usually the flight, because business class seats return far more per point, but Hyatt hotels on busy nights can win.
Read the post →ALL Accor Double Points in Canada, Including Fairmont
ALL Accor members earn double Reward points on stays of two nights or more at 27 Canadian hotels, including Fairmont Banff Springs.
Read the post →Amex Platinum Hotel Credit: Two Night Minimum in 2027
From 2027, the Platinum Card's $600 hotel credit needs a two night Fine Hotels + Resorts stay.
Read the post →How Do I Get Five Star Hotel Nights on Points?
World of Hyatt gives the most luxury per point. Marriott Bonvoy covers the most places. Free night perks stretch both.
Read the post →Marriott Bonvoy Upgrade List: Clarity or a Sales Tool?
Marriott is testing an app feature that shows Bonvoy elites their upgrade odds and waitlist spot before they arrive.
Read the post →Marriott Bonvoy to Aeroplan: 15% Transfer Bonus Is Back
Aeroplan is adding 15% to Marriott Bonvoy point transfers until October 31, 2026, and this year that includes Marriott's 5,000 point bonus.
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