Hotel Points Best Redemption ideas for Mariott Bonvoy Points

[phildunphy]

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Resort Near Rishikesh | The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas

The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, India with a 360-degree design that puts the full beauty of Himalayas

www.marriott.com

This hotel has the best conversion rate at almost 1:1.33 which is really good



Right next to that (as far as i can see)



This one also has impressive conversion at at 0.87:1

Any other decent ones like Walnut Mussoorie are super bad at almost 1:2 or worse, People who have researched on this, can you please share redemption ideas?

 

[jamesdolan]

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Axis pulled a fast one with Accor, now ITC:Mariott through Axis is one of the best options for Hotel memberships through Axis, hence this thread.

Resort Near Rishikesh | The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas

The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, India with a 360-degree design that puts the full beauty of Himalayas

www.marriott.com

This hotel has the best conversion rate at almost 1:1.33 which is really good

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Right next to that (as far as i can see)

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This one also has impressive conversion at at 0.87:1

Any other decent ones like Walnut Mussoorie are super bad at almost 1:2 or worse, People who have researched on this, can you please share redemption ideas?

Bonvoy has fifth night free right? I have tried checking multiple properties across countries on multiple dates and have come to my own conclusion that point burning would be more lucrative on flights via magnus rather than hotel stays through bonvoy at least. Though am sure different people would value things differently

 

[phildunphy]

Bonvoy has fifth night free right? I have tried checking multiple properties across countries on multiple dates and have come to my own conclusion that point burning would be more lucrative on flights via magnus rather than hotel stays through bonvoy at least. Though am sure different people would value things differently

Which flights? Now that vistara is also taken down

 

[CMGCMG is verified member.]

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Axis pulled a fast one with Accor, now ITC:Mariott through Axis is one of the best options for Hotel memberships through Axis, hence this thread.

Resort Near Rishikesh | The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas

The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, India with a 360-degree design that puts the full beauty of Himalayas

www.marriott.com

This hotel has the best conversion rate at almost 1:1.33 which is really good

View attachment 19565

Right next to that (as far as i can see)

View attachment 19566

This one also has impressive conversion at at 0.87:1

Any other decent ones like Walnut Mussoorie are super bad at almost 1:2 or worse, People who have researched on this, can you please share redemption ideas?

The points are dynamic. If it shows 20k one day, it may display 16k a few days later for the same date.

There are places that offer a 1:1 ratio in Kerala.

 

[jamesdolan]

Which flights? Now that vistara is also taken down

For example Mumbai Istanbul one way direct is 15k miles plus 67 usd ie 18750 edge rewards.

 

[phildunphy]

This thread on twitter covers good amount of info

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

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Axis pulled a fast one with Accor, now ITC:Mariott through Axis is one of the best options for Hotel memberships through Axis, hence this thread.

Resort Near Rishikesh | The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas

The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, India with a 360-degree design that puts the full beauty of Himalayas

www.marriott.com

This hotel has the best conversion rate at almost 1:1.33 which is really good

View attachment 19565

Right next to that (as far as i can see)

View attachment 19566

This one also has impressive conversion at at 0.87:1

Any other decent ones like Walnut Mussoorie are super bad at almost 1:2 or worse, People who have researched on this, can you please share redemption ideas?

MB offers great value for money only for Westin Himalayas, as they want to promote the property. I have personally utilized this and my detailed review is posted below.

Westin Rishikesh Himalayas - Beautiful Experience

I wish to share my personal travel experience using points earned on my Axis Magnus and Axis Vistara Infinite. I travelled for Rishikesh and stayed there for 4N from Chennai (Nearest Airport) for me. 80% of my travel and expenditure was covered under the CV points, Business class tickets earned...

www.technofino.in

Some properties in Maldives also offers great value, but we need to check based on our requirements and dates because prices and value for points keeps on changing due dynamics of travel industry.

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

The points are dynamic. If it shows 20k one day, it may display 16k a few days later for the same date.

There are places that offer a 1:1 ratio in Kerala.

Yes typical dynamic pricing or surge pricing. That's common in Hospitality and travel industry.

 

[FinGuru]

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Axis pulled a fast one with Accor, now ITC:Mariott through Axis is one of the best options for Hotel memberships through Axis, hence this thread.

Resort Near Rishikesh | The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas

The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas is a luxury resort near Rishikesh, India with a 360-degree design that puts the full beauty of Himalayas

www.marriott.com

This hotel has the best conversion rate at almost 1:1.33 which is really good

View attachment 19565

Right next to that (as far as i can see)

View attachment 19566

This one also has impressive conversion at at 0.87:1

Any other decent ones like Walnut Mussoorie are super bad at almost 1:2 or worse, People who have researched on this, can you please share redemption ideas?

Yes Courtyard Marriot also gives good value. I got a similar ratio on my recent booking.

 

[NikTravelEnthusiast]

Yes Courtyard Marriot also gives good value. I got a similar ratio on my recent booking.

I am aslo Planning Fairfield Marriot Goa,either calangute or Anjuna.
But I am getting aprrox 0.5 to 0.6 ratio. Do you think its a fair valaue.

 

[CMGCMG is verified member.]

I am aslo Planning Couryard Marriot Goa,either calangute or Anjuna.
But I am getting aprrox 0.5 to 0.6 ratio. Do you think its a fair valaue.

Not a fair value. You won't get a fair value in Goa.

 

[NikTravelEnthusiast]

Not a fair value. You won't get a fair value in Goa.

Then any other suggestions for Goa?

Or I should book a hotel in Goa Via Magnus( MMT or Yatra route).And use the gained points for better deal next time?
(P.S. Till date I have 31,000 Amex and 20,000 Magnus ER)

 

[CMGCMG is verified member.]

Then any other suggestions for Goa?

Or I should book a hotel in Goa Via Magnus( MMT or Yatra route).And use the gained points for better deal next time?
(P.S. Till date I have 31,000 Amex and 20,000 Magnus ER)

How many days? You could try ITC.

 

[NikTravelEnthusiast]

How many days? You could try ITC.

5 nights stay in first week of September.

 

[NikTravelEnthusiast]

How many days? You could try ITC.

So after a little reasearch I found a way out.

I should a book a ITC hotel now. Goa has good ITC hotel it seems.
I have more than 2 months in hand. So I will try to accumulate Magnus ER.
Then before 7 days of Travel I shuold shift Magnus ER to ITC green points.
While checkout I should ask to pay by points.
If by chance I dont accumulate full Green points, I can still pay by credit card.

Such way I think I will get maximum benefits.

Thanks to wonderful thead about ITC by @Subhankar.