Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spend on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 in the first six months of account opening.) (The current welcome bonus is 30,000 Bonus Points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. I then signed up for the World of Hyatt Credit Card to take advantage of the welcome bonus (we'll apply the points to a future trip) and the elite points-earning bonus on the Paris stay. My World of Hyatt balance was zero when I made reservations for the Palais Royal Suite, so I transferred Chase Ultimate Rewards points that I had earned with my Chase Sapphire Reserve. That's how we ended up at the Hotel du Louvre In Hyatt's Unbound Collection.

have suites available on points, or cash and points.

be close to the Louvre (since we planned a few private and self-guided tours there).

A few Choice Privileges hotels round out the offerings. There's also a Radisson Blu near the Champs-Elysees if you're still looking for a way to finally clear out your Radisson Rewards account. I wasn't looking for a value hotel on my last trip, but there are some Best Western options that I'd consider in the future.

Hyatt also has a number of incredible boutique hotels, including Hotel du Louvre, Grand Powers and Relais Christine.Īs a Hilton Honors girl, I was disappointed with the brand's tiny footprint in Paris, but Best Western Rewards surprised me with more than 40 options. World of Hyatt has fewer in Paris than Marriott or IHG, but you can choose the classy Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome or more traditional Hyatt Paris Madeleine and Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile. IHG Rewards Club has solid offerings, from its Holiday Inn brand to Crowne Plaza to two InterContinental hotels. Marriott Bonvoy has nearly two dozen hotels within its portfolio.

Paris is an expensive destination, so making the most of your points - as well as your elite benefits or perks from cobranded credit cards - can really make or break your trip budget.

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