Marriott Suite Night Awards have been the butt of jokes since their introduction. An option in their Choice Benefit Award, they've been difficult to use, especially for their intended purpose. As a result, Marriott rebrands its Suite Night Award to, I don't know, make it a little more realistic? … [Read more...] about Marriott Rebrands Its Suite Night Award
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Marriott-MGM Partnership is Delayed
I know this is old news now, but I only came to the realization that the Marriott-MGM partnership is delayed when I began working on my year-in-review post and noticed that we're way past the announced "October" timeline of the tie-up. Unfortunately, information on the entire relationship remains limited, even as we approach the new launch window. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Partnership is Delayed
World of Hyatt is Changing in 2024
Of the four major remaining hotel loyalty programs, Hyatt's is probably the best. Part of the reason for this is that it hasn't change too much in recent years. However, World of Hyatt is changing in 2024, though, thankfully, it seems to be a positive change. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt is Changing in 2024
Review: Grand Naniloa Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
For our most recent trip to the Big Island, we stayed in Hilo. That means we had only three hotels to choose from, and only one of them is associated with a large chain. As such, I decided to give the Grand Naniloa Hotel a try. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning, which means I now have only one other option in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Grand Naniloa Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
No, Hilton isn't developing a new hotel, nor is it rebranding an existing property. Instead, an existing luxury condo-hotel is rebranding, which is how the Hilton LXR brand is coming to Hawaii. But what property is rebranding? Read on to find out. … [Read more...] about Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
World of Hyatt Visa 2023 Review
Hyatt's co-brand credit card has been a persistent member of my wallet for some time now. Sure, it might not be my most-used card, but it remains one of my favorites. It's been some time since I did one, so it's time for a World of Hyatt Visa 2023 review, as this is one card I continue to value, even if I rarely ever use it. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt Visa 2023 Review
Review: Hyatt House San Jose Airport
For our final night in the Bay Area, I wanted to book a hotel close to our airport, especially since we weren't flying in and out of San Francisco. After much research, I settled on the Hyatt House San Jose Airport. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt House San Jose Airport
Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
After our too-brief stay at the Alila Napa Valley, it was time for us to head into the city. I long vacillated over what hotel to stay at and eventually settled on the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Embarcadero. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
We recently learned that Hyatt and MGM will be ending their long partnership later this year. However, at the time, we had no idea why. Well, it didn't take long to get answers, as we known know that MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End
What is, in my opinion, the best hotel loyalty program relationship appears to have run its course as we have now learned that the World of Hyatt and MGM partnership will end. I don't know about you guys, but this means I will lose both my MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt statuses. 🙁 … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End