Free Night Reward Optimizer
Find the best redemption options for your hotel free night certificates
Best Free Night Redemptions
For Marriott Bonvoy Standard Free Night certificates
Certificate Value Comparison
Maximizing Free Night Certificates
Strategic Timing
- Use during peak seasons when cash rates are highest
- Combine with weekends for luxury resorts
- Book early for popular destinations
Certificate Upgrades
- Marriott: 15K points to upgrade Category 1-4 to 1-5
- Hyatt: Points + cash to book higher categories
- Hilton: No upgrades, but flexible any-night certificates
Alternative Uses
- Consider airport hotels before early flights
- Use for staycations at local luxury properties
- Combine multiple nights for longer stays
Free Night Certificate Guide
Marriott Bonvoy Free Night Certificates
Certificate Types
Category 1-4 Certificate
Source: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, Brilliant, or Business cards
Value: Up to 25,000 points/night
Can be upgraded: Yes, with 15K points to Category 1-5
Category 1-5 Certificate
Source: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card or upgraded certificate
Value: Up to 35,000 points/night
Best uses: Category 5 resorts and city hotels
Top Redemption Options
| Property | Location | Category | Avg. Cash Rate | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis Maldives | Maldives | 7 (with top-up) | $1,800+ | 5.1¢/point |
| The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto | Japan | 6 | $1,200 | 4.2¢/point |
| W South Beach | Miami, USA | 5 | $800 | 3.4¢/point |
Hilton Honors Free Night Certificates
Certificate Types
Standard Free Weekend Night
Source: Hilton Honors Surpass or Business cards
Value: Up to 50,000 points/night
Flexibility: Weekend nights only
Premium Free Any Night
Source: Hilton Honors Aspire card
Value: Any property, any night
Best uses: Luxury properties like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria
Top Redemption Options
| Property | Location | Point Level | Avg. Cash Rate | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Bora Bora | French Polynesia | 110,000 | $1,500+ | 1.4¢/point |
| Waldorf Astoria Maldives | Maldives | 120,000 | $1,800 | 1.5¢/point |
| Conrad Tokyo | Japan | 80,000 | $700 | 0.9¢/point |
World of Hyatt Free Night Certificates
Certificate Types
Category 1-4 Certificate
Source: World of Hyatt Credit Card
Value: Up to 15,000 points/night
Can be upgraded: With points to higher categories
Category 1-7 Certificate
Source: Milestone reward (60 nights)
Value: Up to 30,000 points/night
Best uses: Park Hyatt and luxury resorts
Top Redemption Options
| Property | Location | Category | Avg. Cash Rate | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hyatt Maldives | Maldives | 7 | $1,500+ | 5.0¢/point |
| Park Hyatt Sydney | Australia | 7 | $1,200 | 4.0¢/point |
| Andaz Maui | Hawaii, USA | 6 | $900 | 3.8¢/point |
IHG Rewards Free Night Certificates
Certificate Types
Up to 40K Points Certificate
Source: IHG Premier Credit Card
Value: Up to 40,000 points/night
Flexibility: Can add points to book higher categories
Unlimited Points Certificate
Source: Milestone reward (70 nights)
Value: Any property, any night
Best uses: Intercontinental and luxury properties
Top Redemption Options
| Property | Location | Point Level | Avg. Cash Rate | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Bora Bora | French Polynesia | 90,000 | $1,200 | 1.3¢/point |
| Intercontinental Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 70,000 | $600 | 0.9¢/point |
| Kimpton Seafire Resort | Cayman Islands | 60,000 | $500 | 0.8¢/point |