How much is an award night at the New York Marriott Marquis?

The New York Marriott Marquis can be booked for 40,000 to 60,000 points per night.

How large is New York City?

The population of New York City is 8.6 million.

Is Westin part of Marriott?

Yes! Westin is a brand within the Marriott portfolio.

How much is a Marriott point worth?

We value Marriott points at 0.7 cents per point. Our latest values can be found on our points and miles valuation page.

How many Marriott points do I need for a free night with Bonvoy?

A free night can be booked for 5,000 to 100,000 points per night. Marriott also offers PointsSavers and Cash + Points rates that require fewer points to book a free night.

9 Best New York City Hotels to Book with Points [2023]

New York City is one of the most iconic cities, not only in the U.S. but in the world. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, Broadway shows, food, and fashion are just a few reasons why you should visit this incredible city.

As with any visit to a major U.S. city, you will have your pick of hotels to choose from. In this article, we will outline the best value hotels that you can book with points. Our value is based on cents per point and our goal is to ensure that you are receiving the best return for your hard-earned points.

After we dive into hotels that offer high value, it is helpful to see how best to earn the hotel points that you will need. Properties from Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG were evaluated, however, the cents per point value of Hyatt and Marriott’s were the strongest.

Table of contents

Best Value New York City Hotels
Earn Hotel Points to Redeem in New York City
Final Thoughts

Table of Contents

Best Value New York City Hotels
Earn Hotel Points to Redeem in New York City
Final Thoughts

Best Value New York City Hotels

Now that we’ve highlighted our methodology and goals of the article, let’s dive into the New York City hotels that you can book with points.

Park Hyatt New York (World of Hyatt)

Park Hyatt New York Bedroom View — Redeem points to stay at the Park Hyatt New York. Image Credit: Hyatt

Travelers looking for a luxury hotel in the heart of Midtown should look no further than the Park Hyatt New York. This property is located a block off of Central Park and has several amenities including on-site dining, a spa, fitness center, and pool.

The Park Hyatt New York is a Category 8 hotel that requires 35,000-45,000 points per night. During peak travel dates, your point value will be 3.72 cents per point — a great luxury hotel redemption!

Hot Tip: Park Hyatt New York offers a Masters of Food & Wine series. Guests experience an interactive food and beverage tasting hosted by Park Hyatt chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers.

Category: 8

Hyatt Points Required: 35,000-45,000

August-December Rate: $1,117

Points Value: 3.72 cents per point

Bottom Line: Luxury and location are what you can expect as a guest of the Park Hyatt New York.

Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (World of Hyatt)

Gild Hall Bar — Grab a drink at the Gild Hall bar. Image Credit: Hyatt

The Seaport District may not be an area of the city you’ve heard of, but it’s one you should check out. Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel, is located in the Financial District, near the Seaport District. It’s a boutique property with several amenities including an on-property Italian restaurant.

Peak travel date cash rates are $418 and 17,000-23,000 Hyatt points per night (standard) are all the points you will need to book a free night. This results in a cents per point value of 2.09.

Category: 5

Hyatt Points Required: 17,000-23,000

August-December Rate: $418

Points Value: 2.09 cents per point

Bottom Line: If your goal is to stay in a quieter part of the city in a boutique hotel, Gild Hill needs to be at the top of your list.

Thompson Central Park New York (World of Hyatt)

Parker New York Bedroom View — Use points to stay at one of Hyatt’s newest hotel additions, the Parker New York. Image Credit: Hyatt

A second hotel just off Central Park is Thompson Central Park New York (formerly Parker New York). This luxury hotel has a fitness center and 2 on-site restaurants.

Guests can expect to receive 2.64 cents per point in value during peak travel dates. Cash rates average $661 and 25,000 points per night lands you a free night.

Category: 6

Hyatt Points Required: 21,000-29,000

August-December Rate: $661

Points Value: 2.64 cents per point

Bottom Line: The Park Hyatt New York sets the bar with luxury in the city, however, you should not overlook the Thompson Central Park New York.

AC Hotel New York Times Square (Marriott Bonvoy)

AC Hotel New York Times Square Empire State Building View — Use Marriott points to stay at the AC Hotel New York Times Square. Image Credit: Marriott

A Spanish restaurant and a rooftop bar with views… these are just 2 of the things you will find at the AC Hotel New York Times Square. If the Times Square scene is what you are after, check out this hotel.

1.7 cents per point is the average value you will receive during peak fall and winter travel dates. This hotel’s standard rate starts at around 35,000 points per night and the cash rate average is $599 per night.

Marriott Points Required: From 35,000

August-December Rate: $599

Points Value: 1.7 cents per point

Bottom Line: AC Hotel New York Times Square is a good mid-tier Marriott hotel that can provide value with your points.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (Marriott Bonvoy)

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Library Bar — The Sheraton New York Times Square provides easy access to Central Park. Image Credit: Marriott

The Sheraton New York Times Square is another Marriott property to book if you are looking to stay in Times Square. Property amenities include a ritzy restaurant, and a plush cafe and bar, in addition to a fitness center with instructors and daily classes.

This property’s standard rate starts at 40,000 points per night and the cash rate average is $675 per night. The average value you will receive during off-peak dates is 1.7 cents per point.

Hot Tip: The cheapest award pricing can be found in December, an expensive time to stay in New York City.

Marriott Points Required: From 40,000

August-December Rate: $675

Points Value: 1.7 cents per point

Conrad New York Midtown (Hilton Honors)

Conrad New York Midtown Bedroom View — Use your Hilton Honors points for an award stay at the Conrad New York Midtown. Image Credit: Hilton

Travelers who are looking for an all-suite hotel near Central Park and Times Square should look into the Conrad New York Midtown. Amenities available to guests include a fitness center and a bar with a French menu.

0.7 cents per point is the average value you will receive during peak fall and winter travel dates. This hotel’s standard rate is 95,000 points per night and the cash rate average is $680 per night.

Hilton Points Required: 95,000

August-December Rate: $680

Points Value: 0.7 cents per point

Hilton New York Fashion District (Hilton Honors)

Hilton New York Fashion District Exterior View — Stay in Chelsea at the Hilton New York Fashion District. Image Credit: Hilton

If you’re after a modern hotel in Chelsea, the Hilton New York Fashion District may be what you need. As a hotel guest, you’ll have access to a bar and grill, a rooftop cocktail lounge, and a gym.

This property’s standard rate is 70,000 points per night and the cash rate average is $469 per night. The average value you will receive during off-peak dates is 0.7 cents per point.

Hilton Points Required: 70,000

August-December Rate: $469

Points Value: 0.7 cents per point

InterContinental Hotels New York Times Square (IHG One Rewards)

InterContinental Hotels New York Times Square Exterior View — Stay in Times Square at the InterContinental New York. Image Credit: IHG

If you want to stay in Times Square, check out the InterContinental New York. Hotel guests have access to amenities that include a cocktail bar, a French restaurant, and a gym.

40,000 to 70,000 points per night are what you will need to book a free night at this property. Cash rates average $406 resulting in a cents per point value of 0.6 to 1.0.

IHG Points Required: 40,000 to 70,000

August-December Rate: $406

Points Value: 0.6 to 1.0 cents per point

Hot Tip: If you don’t have enough points for a redemption or just want some additional budget-friendly options, check our guide to the best cheap hotels in Manhattan.

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan (IHG One Rewards)

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Exterior View — Redeem IHG One Rewards points for a stay at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. Image Credit: IHG

Towards the north end of Times Square is where you’ll find the Crowne Plaza Times Square. This hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a gym, and a lap pool (access fee required).

This IHG hotel requires 30,000 to 60,000 points per night. 0.4 to 0.8 cents per point in value is what to expect for this hotel that averages $254 per night during peak travel dates.

IHG Points Required: 30,000 to 60,000

August-December Rate: $254

Points Value: 0.4 to 0.8

Earn Hotel Points to Redeem in New York City

New York City is an expensive city no matter which way you slice it. The good news is that you can reduce your overall spend by using points. With that said, here are the ways you can earn points within each major hotel loyalty program.

World of Hyatt

The World of Hyatt Credit Card

For the Hyatt enthusiasts out there, the World of Hyatt Credit Card is a no-brainer. It comes with a slew of benefits and upsides with a reasonable annual fee.

In addition to a the signup bonus above, this card offers the following perks:

Up to 9 points at Hyatt — 4 points per $1 at Hyatt plus 5 base points per $1 as a Hyatt member
1 free night at a Category 1-4 property after your cardmember anniversary
1 additional free night at a Category 1-4 property after spending $15,000 during your cardmember year
5 elite night qualifying credits
2 additional elite night credits for every $5,000 spent on the card
Discoverist status as long as you have the card

As you can see, not only is the Hyatt Credit Card worth holding, it is a card that makes sense to put spend on. The more that you spend on this card, the more benefits that you will unlock. For those of you who can spend $15,000 on this card, the bonus free night is the icing on the cake.

Hot Tip: If you’re a small business owner, consider opting for the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, which offers big earning potential and an easier path to Globalist elite status.

World of Hyatt Award Chart

World of Hyatt Award Chart
Hotel Category	Off-Peak Points Per Night	Standard Points Per Night	Peak Points Per Night
1	3,500	5,000	6,500
2	6,500	8,000	9,500
3	9,000	12,000	15,000
4	12,000	15,000	18,000
5	17,000	20,000	23,000
6	21,000	25,000	29,000
7	25,000	30,000	35,000
8	35,000	40,000	45,000

Other Ways to Earn World of Hyatt Points

The World of Hyatt card is likely going to be your most efficient way to earn Hyatt points. As mentioned earlier, you will earn up to 9x points at Hyatt, which is hard to beat.

Another way to earn Hyatt points is by transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt. Chase has 3 Ultimate Rewards cards in the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. These cards earn Chase points with your spending.

You can also convert Chase cash-back into Chase points if you hold an Ultimate Rewards card. Chase cards like the Chase Freedom® card (no longer open to new applicants), Chase Freedom Flex℠, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card, and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card earn cash-back.

Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

Marriott is a bit different in terms of credit cards compared to Hyatt. Marriott does not have 1 credit card but instead has 4 co-branded cards. Each credit card is geared towards a different type of traveler, but it also can make sense to hold multiple Marriott credit cards.

The Marriott Bonvoy credit card lineup is as follows:

Now that we have the cards laid out, let’s dive into each card and review what you will receive as a cardmember.

Marriott Boundless card:

1 free award night every cardmember anniversary at a property requiring up to 35,000 points
6x point per $1 at Marriott

Marriott Bold card:

15 elite night credits annually, qualifying you for Silver Elite status
3x points per $1 at Marriott

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card:

1 free award night every cardmember anniversary at a property requiring up to 50,000 points
15 elite night credits annually
6x points per $1 at Marriott
Complimentary Gold Elite status
$100 credit at Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis for 2-night stays
Priority Pass Select lounge access
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
Free 2-day shipping with ShopRunner

Marriott Bonvoy Business card:

Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status
1 free award night every cardmember anniversary at a property requiring up to 35,000 points
6x points at at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy™ program

Marriott Bonvoy Award Chart

Like Hilton and IHG, Marriott has dropped its award chart in favor of dynamic pricing. This means you’ll need to check individual dates for prices.

Other Ways to Earn Marriott Points

Putting your spend on Marriott credit cards is going to be the easiest way to earn Marriott points. When you factor in the sign-up bonus on top of consistent spend on Marriott cards, you will have your fair share of points to redeem.

Staying at Marriott hotels is another way to earn Marriott points. You will earn 10 points per $1 spent as a Marriott member and 10-75% bonus points depending upon your Marriott elite member tier.

Marriott also partners with American Express and Chase. This means that you can transfer American Express and Chase points to Marriott. The value is low when making these types of transfers so we recommend that you transfer American Express and Chase points to their high-value airline (and hotel with Hyatt and Chase) partners instead.

IHG One Rewards

IHG Credit Cards

Chase issues all of the IHG credit cards and are subject to the 5/24 rule. This is important to keep in mind if you plan on applying.

The IHG^® Rewards Premier Credit Card used to be the IHG® Rewards Club Select Credit Card (no longer open to new applicants). As a cardmember, the top perks of this credit card are IHG elite status, the annual certificate for a property requiring up to 40,000 points per night, and a night free on eligible award booking.

The other personal co-branded IHG card issued by Chase is the IHG^® Rewards Traveler Credit Card. Earning additional points at IHG properties, in addition to bonuses on monthly bills, gas stations, and restaurants, is the main reason to pick up this card.

In addition to the bonus category earnings, cardmembers receive an award night when you redeem points for any stay of 4 or more nights. Not bad for a card without an annual fee!

IHG One Rewards Award Chart

Similar to Hilton Honors, IHG uses dynamic award pricing. The number of points required to book a room is variable, so to know how many points you will need per hotel per night you will need to run an award search.

Other Ways to Earn IHG One Rewards Points

There are a couple of easy ways that we recommend earning IHG One Rewards points —spending on IHG credit cards and staying at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Another option is to transfer Chase points directly to IHG to book an award stay. Chase points have a ton of value so we do not recommend that you make this transfer. Instead, we recommend redeeming Chase points with its more valuable airline and hotel partners.

Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors Credit Cards

Hilton partners with American Express to issue its credit cards. No matter what type of traveler you are, there’s a Hilton credit card for you.

Free night certificates for a standard room are the carrot Hilton uses to incentive new credit card sign-ups. These cards have annual fees, however, but it’s easy to offset the fee by redeeming these certificates.

The Hilton Aspire card is Hilton’s premium card geared towards travelers who find value in its free night certificate. Another Hilton card that allows you to earn an additional free night certificate is the Hilton Surpass card. By spending $15,000 in a calendar year on this card, you’ll earn an additional free night.

Like the Hilton Surpass card, by spending $15,000 in a cardmember year on the Hilton Business Amex card you’ll earn a free night certificate. An additional free night certificate can be earned by spending $45,000 in a cardmember year.

Bottom Line: Check out our Amex Hilton Honors credit card comparison if you need a deeper dive into Hilton cards. Everything you need to know is covered in this article.

Hilton Honors Award Chart

Hilton does not use an award chart and instead uses dynamic pricing. This means that the number of points per night will change depending on the date.

The Points Explorer tool is what we’ve found helpful in determining the number of Hilton points you need to book a free night. Enter your destination in the Where do you want to go? search bar. Then enter the number of points that you have in the How many Points per night are you working with? scroll bar. Last, the search results will show you how many points you will need to book a hotel in that area.

Other Ways to Earn Hilton Honors Points

Hilton credit cards make it easy to earn the Hilton points that you need. 3x and 14x points in spending categories like airfare, grocery stores, Hilton purchases, and restaurants is what you can earn with the array of Hilton cards currently available.

Other ways to pad your Hilton points balance include paying for cash stays at Hilton properties, taking Lyft rides, and transferring American Express points. Similar to Chase and IHG, we do not recommend transferring Amex points to Hilton but do recommend using Lyft to earn 3x points per $1 spent on rides.

Final Thoughts

Deciding which hotel to book for your next trip to New York City can feel overwhelming. It feels like there is a limitless supply of hotels and you want to receive the most value. The good news is that we’ve done the work for you and found that the cents per point value for New York City hotels will range from 0.7-3.7, depending on the hotel that you book.

Looking for tours and activities to finishing planning your trip to New York? Explore the best activities and tours in New York City and kid-friendly Manhattan activities for a great trip to the Big Apple.

The information regarding the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express^® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors American Express Card, please click here.
For rates and fees of The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, please click here.

1 comment

Leticia January 19, 2023
Hi,
Thanks for the info. An important piece of information for me is that some of these hotels charge for amenity fees in NYC, that’s something I put on the table when I consider which points to use.
Leticia