Hotels

If you haven’t stayed at an EDITION hotel yet, you’re going to want to add the brand to your travel bucket list (if that’s your thing). After some in-depth research ahead of a recent trip to Spain, I narrowed my…

After an 11-hour flight delay from Rio to Miami, I found myself shuffling around hotel reservations to better accommodate my quick 2-night stay in Miami. I had originally booked The Miami Beach EDITION for my first night, but since I…

Luxurious, fun, trendy, sexy, and, dare I say, family-friendly? These are all words that I could easily use to describe The Miami Beach EDITION. With 1 night on my own in Miami, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere…

One&Only is one of the most expensive hotel brands in the entire world. Its exotic locations are focused on offering an off-the-beaten-path retreat in pure luxury at some of the world’s most mystical locations. So if you’re looking for the…

Ennismore (formerly known as sbe) is an international collection of hotel brands, restaurants, bars, and lounges with a presence in major nightlife hubs across the planet. Ennismore brands, which include hotel brands SLS Hotels & Residences, Mondrian, Delano, The Redbury,…

Loyalty Program Overview Accor has branded its loyalty program as ALL – Accor Live Limitless (formerly Le Club AccorHotels). ALL offers a number of points and elite-status tiers that allow you to get outsized value from your stays. Joining ALL…

COMO Hotels and Resorts boasts luxury travel experiences, personalized service, and individually-curated amenities to showcase each property’s location. Born in 1991 at COMO Hotels and Resorts’ maiden property at The Halkin in London, the brand has now expanded to 14…

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that offers spacious accommodations and free breakfast to all guests. While this brand might not be at the top of your list when it comes to dream hotel redemptions, there’s some good…

If you know The NoMad Hotel brand, you’ll understand how excited I was to find out that the small, extremely luxury, boutique brand would be opening its first international property in NoMad London. After the sad and permanent closure of…

Six Senses is one of the world’s most luxurious hotel brands. It was founded in 1995 by Sonu Shivdasani, who is most well-known for the ultra-luxe Soneva properties. Today, the brand has 21 properties in 17 countries. Its hotels occupy…

Orlando is always a fun idea, according to my kids. So when we had the chance to stop by, we did so in style! Although we spent over a week in town, we only planned for 2 park days: 1…

Best Western Rewards isn’t frequently covered or considered as a major hotel loyalty program. Despite not offering lavish luxury accommodations, the value-focused traveler should be interested in utilizing this chain’s loyalty program. Although the Phoenix-based company has several thousand properties…

Mexico is a favorite travel destination because of its warm weather, great beaches, and proximity to much of the U.S., among other things. It’s great to be able to leave your home in the morning and be on a beach…

Viceroy is one of the most exclusive luxury hotel brands in the world. Its portfolio of hotels isn’t nearly as expansive as the big hotel chains, and it strives to be the anti-chain hotel brand. Viceroy has been obsessed with…

Banyan Tree is surely one of the most recognizable hospitality brands in the world, especially if you’ve been to Asia. This relatively new hotel brand, with its roots dating back to 1994 in Singapore, pioneered one of the most innovative…

Hawaii is a dream destination for many travelers, but it can be very expensive. Thankfully, we know a thing or 2 about getting great hotel deals here at Upgraded Points, so we’ve compiled this list of the 10 best Hawaii…

Savannah, Georgia is a city known for its historic charm and southern hospitality. Located along the banks of the Savannah River that separates Georgia from South Carolina, this city makes a great place for a weekend getaway. I spent 2…

One of Marriott International’s newest brands is Tribute Portfolio, which has now become known as the upscale to upper-upscale soft brand catering to travelers seeking an independent boutique experience. This brand was launched in April 2015 by Starwood Hotels and…

Courtyard by Marriott is probably one of the most well-known midscale brands out there, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a traveler who hasn’t stayed at a Courtyard location at least once. With over 1,200 hotels worldwide, it’s also the…

Choice Hotels often go overlooked in the points and miles world, with popular chains like Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton getting most of the limelight. But, Choice is actually one of the largest hotel chains in the world with over 7,000…

As one of Marriott’s newest brands, Autograph Collection consists of properties that don’t always get the attention they deserve, especially in contrast to mega-names like The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. This brand consists of a large collection of independent, boutique…