Yesterday I wrote about how sometimes the experience a non-chain hotel offers outweighs my desire to earn points toward future free travel. Obviously, the best of both worlds is when you can pick the perfect hotel and earn/redeem points for that stay, and there have definitely been times when I can make that happen. The Hotel Indigo in Atlanta is a great example of that (and a bargain at just 5,000 points per night for a limited time), but even if you re deadset on booking a non-chain hotel, you can still earn rewards. WelcomeRewards is a possible option, giving you 1 free night for every 10 nights you book with hotels.com, but that s a topic for a different entry
One of the lesser-known hotel programs out there is Stash Rewards , a way to earn rewards while staying at fabulous independent hotels. They don t partner with everyone, and in fact are limited to the United States right now, but the list of hotels is growing. vacation rentals and wisconsin I was enticed to see properties like the Hotel Murano in Tacoma and Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale on the list, two places I ve come across before in my research and was tempted to stay out, as well as the Woodcliff Resort Spa in Fairport, NY, a hotel I can vouch for.
Stash is quite simple: you ll earn 5 points per dollar spent on qualifying rates, and redeem those points toward free nights at any of their partner hotels on any date with no capacity controls. It s flexible, vacation rentals and wisconsin but not lucrative: it ll take about $2,000 in spending vacation rentals and wisconsin for about $100 in free stays. You ll find promotions for bonus points such as double points on your booking or 1,000 bonus points for a 3-day stay, making it a little easier to get to those free nights. It might not be a lot, but it s better than nothing, and the true incentive is you get the chance to stay at a one-of-a-kind property instead of having a cookie cutter room. If you re interested, you can receive 500 points just for signing up !
I had never heard of Stash Rewards until my trip to Colorado, when I booked a stay at The Cliff House in Manitou Springs. This is a fantastic property that exceeded vacation rentals and wisconsin every one of my expectations, and I only wish that I had stayed for longer than one night.
The room itself vacation rentals and wisconsin was not particularly amazing, though it was quite large and comfortable. vacation rentals and wisconsin It had everything we needed including some thoughtful little touches, like real mugs for our coffee and make-up remover along with the more standard toiletries.
The bathroom also went above and beyond with things we didn t know we needed, like a heated toilet seat. Junior suites and higher also come with your choice vacation rentals and wisconsin of a whirlpool tub or shower that converts to a steam room.
While all of this is nice, The Cliff House sets itself apart not by its amenities and furnishings, but by it s incredible service. The hotel staff couldn t do enough for us, and it really made our anniversary stay special. From the front desk s friendly smiles to the valet s responsiveness to the breakfast attendant s attention to bringing out fresh, hot food proactively sometimes it s not about what staff does, but how they do it, and the Cliff House excelled. I d stay there again in a heartbeat, and I d be happy to collect more Stash points when I return!
I'm just a girl in her 20s with a huge case of wanderlust. I want to see the world - and I need a little help from discounts and promotions to make it happen! This is my quest to earn free travel in a realistic way. I'll grab the easy airline miles and hotel points for award redemptions, and look for ways to save money while paying for the rest. I'm ready to get out and explore, and am looking forward to all the adventures waiting for me! It might be softcore miles, but it's definitely hardcore travel.
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