Point.me Launches Hotel Search Tool To Help Travelers Compare Cash and Points Rates

Travelers who collect credit card points and hotel loyalty rewards now have another tool to help them get more value from their balances.

Point.me, a popular award search tool, has launched a hotel search tool in beta, allowing members to compare prices and even book hotels directly through the platform.

Let’s take a look at how it works.

Point.me Launches Hotel Search Options

Point.me is a subscription-based award search tool that lets you search for award flights across multiple airline loyalty programs in one place. The tool has made significant advancements in 2026, including the launch of Gateway.

Now, point.me has introduced a new hotel search tool feature for paid members, currently available in beta. With this new feature, travelers can search for accommodations worldwide by entering a destination, travel dates, and the number of guests.

If it’s available in your account, the hotel button is next to the Flights and Explore buttons on the search page.

The tool currently supports searches involving 3 major transferable rewards currencies:
American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, and Chase Ultimate Rewards. Additionally, the tool covers several major hotel loyalty programs, including:

• Marriott Bonvoy
• Hilton Honors
• IHG One Rewards
• World of Hyatt
• Wyndham Rewards

One of the tool’s biggest features is the ability to compare 3 pricing options for a hotel stay, including the exclusive point.me member cash rate, the direct booking rate, and the points price.

Best of all, travelers can now book hotels directly through point.me. Travelers can select a hotel’s direct rate or points option, and the tool will redirect them to the hotel’s website to complete the reservation. There’s no need to reenter the search criteria.

Of course, the tool has some important limitations. As of now, travelers do not earn any hotel loyalty points, elite qualifying nights, or property elite benefits when booking through point.me’s exclusive cash rates. The tool also doesn’t account for credit card or elite status reservation benefits.

As of now, a paid membership is required to access the hotel search function. Point.me subscriptions start at $19.99 per month or $129 per year for a Standard plan.

What This Means for Travelers

The launch of a hotel search option is a major addition for travelers. The new Point.me function allows members to compare redemption options without needing to manually check multiple hotel websites. The ability to compare member cash rates with direct hotel pricing is another win for travelers.

Additionally, a discounted rate available through point.me could make paying cash much more attractive, especially for those without elite hotel status who would otherwise receive limited benefits when booking directly.

Of course, travelers with elite status have much more to consider. Booking through point.me likely means forfeiting benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, or elite night credits; the lower price may not represent the best overall value.

Final Thoughts

Point.me has introduced a hotel search tool in beta, available to paid members. The tool is a welcome addition for travelers who want to make better use of their transferable rewards currencies and hotel points.

The tool is still in the works and has limitations, including those related to elite benefits and credit card-specific perks. Still, the platform’s expansion beyond flights is a promising step toward making travel rewards easier to use.