First time using the new points boost feature with my CSR and have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, this was only one experience so far, but while planning a trip to Boston the hotels through the Chase travel portal were the best options by far. I assumed transferring to Hyatt would be the easy winner per usual, but with the points boost it was less points through the portal. Even with a 100% transfer bonus with IHG and 25% bonus through Hilton, the portal was the lowest points by a significant amount. Yes, some of the cash prices were higher in the portal so I don’t consider that a true 2 cpp, but all of the points prices were still lower than transferring. I’m not holding my breath Chase won’t slower the points boost value, but as of now, for hotels at least, I’m impressed.
Posted by GeauxTigerz33
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I kind of don’t want to jinx it but I’ve seen good values with the CSP points boost, too. Most hotels are around 1.5cpp but I’ve seen a few at 1.75cpp.
The CSR haters are frothing at the mouth ready to skewer you by suggesting any perceived value you’re getting and ready to list all the reasons why it doesn’t work for them and convince you why you’re wrong.
Nice data point. What was the price difference between Chase travel and booking direct if you have those numbers handy?