All the best things in life can be free.
That is, if you know where to look, and how to get them.
I started learning about how to book luxury hotels with points because I was broke.
I wanted the best in life, but couldn’t afford it, so I had to teach myself how to get the finer things in life.
In this article, I list out the best hotels, and how you can book them with points.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to acquire SPG points (or airline points in general), keep reading through, I’ve got a link to my getting started guide.
Hope you enjoy your next luxury stay thanks to Life, Tailored.
1.) LA POSADA DE SANTA FE, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA – 12,000 – 16,000 points
The Pueblo style rooms, the sculptures, and the colorful designs (among many others), La Posada de Santa Fe reeks of everything Santa Fe. If you’re looking for a place to spend your vacation, then this resort is definitely for you.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: 330 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 United States
Contact number: (1)(505) 986-0000
Category: 5
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
2.) THE CASTLE HOTEL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, DALIAN – 10,000 points
If you think castles only existed in fairy tales, you’ll be in for a huge surprise.
The Castle Hotel in Dalian is the epitome of luxury and how a castle should be like! You’ll get a stunning view of the ocean, the hotel’s staff is professional and very welcoming, and their gym and pools are out of this world!
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: No. 600 Binhai West Road, Dalian, Liaoning 116023 China
Contact number: (86)(411) 8656 0000
Category: 4
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3.) THE AZURE QIANTANG, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, HANGZHOU – 10,000 points
The hotel has amazing amenities and the rooms are comparatively bigger than most hotels you’ll find in China. You’ll see marbles everywhere which just adds to the luxurious feel to the hotel.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: 39 East Wangjiang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008 China
Contact number: (86)(571) 2823 7777
Category: 4
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
4.) ITC GRAND BHARAT, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, GURGAON, NEW DELHI CAPITAL REGION – 20,000 – 25,000 points
The property is majestic! The hotel has amazing grounds, the rooms are very comfortable and the interiors are very well furnished. Their hotel’s service is also worth mentioning. You’ll immediately notice how their staff is brimming with confidence and eagerness to help you with your needs.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: P.O Hasanpur Tauru, Gurgaon, Haryana 122105 India
Contact number: (91)(126) 7285500
Category: 6
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5.) GALLIA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, MILAN – 20,000 – 25,000
If there’s one that you can’t miss when staying at Excelsior hotel, it’d be how friendly and helpful their staff is. The building is also clean and very well kept.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: Piazza Duca D’Aosta 9, Milan 20124 Italy
Contact number: (39)(02) 67851
Category: 6
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
Pro Tip: Here’s my trip report where I used points and miles to fly to Rome, Santorini and Mykonos.
6.) HOTEL BRISTOL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, ODESSA – 12,000 – 16,000
Whether you’re looking at their rooms, their lobby, their furnitures, and even the food they serve – luxury is the first thing you’ll ever think about.
Of course, there are also marbles everywhere and the place is spotless clean!
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: Pushkinskaya Street, 15 Odessa, Odessa 65026 Ukraine
Contact number: (380)(48) 796 5500
Category: 5
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
7.) AJMAN SARAY, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, AJMAN – 12,000 – 16,000
The hotel’s grounds are stunning! You’ll especially like the lighting effects of their pool area at night. And the rooms..? It’s absolutely amazing!
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman 8833 United Arab Emirates
Contact number: (971)(6) 714 2222
Category: 5
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
8.) PHOENICIAN RESIDENCES, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESIDENCE CLUB, SCOTTSDALE – 30,000 – 35,000
The place is perfect for getaways and relaxation. The hotel has a serene and calming feel to it despite how luxurious it looks. Their staff’s service is also world class!
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: 6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 United States
Contact number: (1)(480) 941-8200
Category: 7
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9.) THE PHOENICIAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, SCOTTSDALE – 12,000 – 16,000
The hotel grounds is marvelous! They have a beautifully landscaped golf course, their rooms are clean and comfortable, and the food they serve is quite possibly one of the best in the world.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address: 6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 United States
Contact number: (1)(480) 941-8200
Category: 5
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
10.) SLS HOTEL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, BEVERLY HILLS – 20,000 – 25,000
Be treated like royalty with SLS hotel’s world class service. From the moment you step in the lobby, to the time you check out, you’ll surely feel taken cared of by their highly professional and skilled staff.
Their breakfast list is also unexpectedly amazing! I say unexpectedly because just when you think it’s great, their breakfast list is 10 times more amazing than how great you thought it would be.
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Website: starwoodhotels.com
Address:465 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048 United States
Contact number: (1)(310) 247-0400
Category: 6
Photos courtesy of starwoodhotels.com
Pro Tip: Here’s my trip report where I used points and miles to fly to Rome, Santorini and Mykonos.