Travelling On A Budget Hotels With Points

You’ve probably seen us (and many others) talk about using points for top-end luxury hotels but what about travelling on a budget? Maybe high-end luxury doesn’t appeal to you or you’d rather spend a week in a hotel over a night or two in a top-end hotel with your point balance. In this post, we are going to take a look at travelling on a budget with points and what options you have!

Travelling On A Budget Using Points For Hotels

As we mentioned above collecting points doesn’t mean you need to spend them on luxury hotels! There are lots of great properties around the world that will set you back just a fraction of what the top-end hotels charge. If you are looking for more nights away rather than a few nights of luxury look no further…

Hilton – Travelling On A Budget

Hilton has a great website that allows you to browse where you can go setting how many points you want to spend a night – https://pointsexplorer.hiltonhonors.com/ – If you are looking for inspiration however here are a few of our favourites for under 20,000 points a night.

If you are a silver and above member with Hilton you can also benefit from their 5th night free when booking with points – https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/en/promotions/5th-night-free-example.html

Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town

The Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town is in a great location in Gdansk Old Town with the historic sights and museums all in walking distance not to mention plenty of restaurants and bars! Every stay also gets free breakfast which is a winner if you ask us. If you are visiting during the summer months Sopot beach is only a short train journey away. Points start at around 18,000 points a night and go up to 30,000 points. More information/booking – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gdnhxhx-hampton-gdansk-old-town/

Hilton Pyramids Golf

The Hilton Pyramids Golf as the name suggests features an 18-hole Dreamland Golf Course, complete with a sports bar and pro shop. The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are a little further out at 17km. The hotel also features a spa and spacious outdoor pool, featuring a sundeck and bar. Points start at 10,000 points a night. More information/booking – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/caipghi-hilton-pyramids-golf/

DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort

Overlooking the Andaman Sea, the hotel is one block from Patong Beach and surrounded by local restaurants. It’s only 10 minutes from the bustling nightlife of Bangla Road and less than a kilometre from Jungceylon Shopping Center. The hotel also has three outdoor pools with swim-up bars and submerged seating, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Points start at 9,000 points a night. More information/booking – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hktpadi-doubletree-phuket-banthai-resort/

Marriott – Travelling On A Budget

With Marriott, you can explore hotels by which category they are in (see the points for each category here – https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/pointsGridPopUp.mi ) by filtering your search on Marriott’s hotel directory page here – https://www.marriott.com/hotel-search.mi – here are some of our favourites under 15,000 points (peak category 2) a night.

Don’t forget with Marriott when booking 5 nights the 5th night is free with points using Marriot’s Stay for 5, pay for 4 – https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-22250

AC Hotel Alicante

Conveniently located near the commercial area, the busy city centre, Paseo de la Explanada and the Postiguet Beach the AC Hotel Alicante not only has a rooftop pool with panoramic views of Santa Barbara’s Castle, but also great modern rooms. Points rates start at 10,000 for off-peak and up to 15,000 for peak bookings. More information/booking – https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/alcal-ac-hotel-alicante/

Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa

Located 20 minutes from Egypt’s capital Cairo, the Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa boasts unparalleled views of the majestic Giza Pyramids. How does waking up in the morning looking out the window and seeing one of the Seven Wonders of the World sound? Rooms are clean, comfortable and all feature air conditioning. Points rates start at 10,000 for off-peak and up to 15,000 for peak bookings. More information/booking – https://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/caimd-le-meridien-pyramids-hotel-and-spa/

Doha Marriott Hotel

Located close to the airport it might not be a lot of travellers first choice but it provides easy access to the Doha Corniche, Souq Waqif and Villaggio Mall. If you can live with getting in a taxi to centre Doha the hotel has an array of luxury hotel amenities including exquisite restaurants, a spa, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Points rates start at 10,000 for off-peak and up to 15,000 for peak bookings. More information/booking –https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dohmc-doha-marriott-hotel/

IHG – Travelling On A Budget

IHG is the most awkward hotel chain here which has no easy way to browse hotels by points cost. Instead, you will need to search for a location to check the pricing rather than browsing by cost. Here are some of our favourites under 20,000 points a night.

Since IHG’s move to dynamic pricing you may find some of these hotels are cheaper/more expensive when you look.

Holiday Inn Skopje

Holiday Inn Skopje overlooks the River Vardar, a two-minute walk from the iconic Stone Bridge in Macedonia’s capital. You can stroll across the 15th-century Stone Bridge en route to the atmospheric Old Bazaar, and historic Kale Fortress, offering sweeping views of the city. Gain an insight on the nation’s history at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle, or take in a performance at the Macedonian Opera and Ballet or the nearby National Theatre. Opposite the hotel is a bus stop with direct links to the city centre. Points rates start at 10,000 a night. More information/booking – https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/skopje/skpmp/hoteldetail

InterContinental Pattaya Resort

Less than two hours from Bangkok, InterContinental Pattaya Resort is a tropical beach oasis that offers unsurpassed views of the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Larn (Coral Island) and beyond. The luxury five-star resort is home to 156 spacious guestrooms, suites and villas, acclaimed restaurants, a spa and versatile meeting venues that are perfect for every occasion. The hotel’s convenient location offers easy access to Pattaya’s famous attractions, including Pattaya Floating Market and Walking Street. Points rates start at 15,000 a night. More information/booking –https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/pattaya/pyxha/hoteldetail

Crowne Plaza Bratislava

Crowne Plaza Bratislava is in the centre of Bratislava opposite Grassalkovich Palace, close to the Danube River, and moments from the Old Town. A short walk away you’ll find Bratislava Castle, a hilltop landmark housing a historical museum. It’s also close to the Aupark shopping mall for a great shopping trip. Points rates start at 14,000 a night. More information/booking – https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/bratislava/btsha/hoteldetail

Conclusion

Don’t forget to factor in the cost of transportation to your destination, the cost of food/drink, and activities to ensure you are truly travelling on a budget. We hope this post has opened your eyes to some more options you have with points, it’s not all about luxury hotels!

If you are looking to kick-start your Marriott Points with a huge 250,000 points haul don’t forget to take a look at our guide to fast track yourself to a rather cool 250,000 Marriott points – https://pointsuncovered.com/earning-points/fast-track-yourself-to-250000-marriott-bonvoy-points/ – that will net you almost 20 nights at 15K with Marriot’s Stay for 5, Pay for 4!