5 Dreamy Hotels You Can Book With 100k Chase Points

Forbes

09-05-2025

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is offering a best-ever 100k welcome bonus for new cardholders. For a limited time, you can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Thanks to Chase's airline transfer partners, there are many great ways to use your points toward flights. But what about lodging after you've reached your destination? Your Chase Ultimate Rewards points can help there, too!
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Chase has three hotel partners: Hyatt, Marriott and IHG. While it can be more difficult to find high-value hotel redemptions compared to award flights, there are plenty of attractive deals to be found. I asked members of our editorial team to share their favorite hotels that are bookable with Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and their recommendations did not disappoint. Here are five standout picks.
Picture of Alila Ubud hotel surrounded by the Bali jungles.
Cost: Starting at 12,000 World of Hyatt points per night
This recommendation came from Caroline Lupini, Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor's Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team. Caroline called this one of her favorite Hyatt redemptions ever—high praise coming from a digital nomad who travels year-round!
Alila Ubud is nestled in the central foothills of Bali and provides an immersive jungle escape. The stilted rooms overlook the Ayung River and guests can participate in a variety of 'Alila Journeys' such as a Rainforest Spa Experience, Organic Mixology Class, Rice Paddy Walk and more. After a day of adventure, dine at the Plantation Restaurant or Cabana Lounge.
Now a Hyatt Category 4 property, a standard award night at Alila Ubud costs 15,000 points. Off-peak nights are just 12,000 points, while stays during peak season will set you back 18,000 points per night.
Picture of the pool at the Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa.
Cost: Starting at 16,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
If you've been dreaming of visiting Thailand after watching the latest season of 'The White Lotus,' your 100,000 Chase points can help with that. Located on the white sands of Bangsak Beach, Le Meridien Khao Lak was suggested by Forbes Advisor's Senior Writer, Becky Pokora. She highlighted the property's lovely pools and nearby activities, including jungle night tours, Khao Sok National Park day trips and affordable beach massages ($8 to $10).
Some rooms include private terraces with plunge pools, and Becky was lucky enough to receive a complimentary upgrade to one. The resort also features three signature lagoon pools, a luxury spa and seven hotel restaurants and bars. Award nights can go for as low as 16,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
Picture of candlelit tables and seating at the Zielo Rooftop.
Cost: Starting at 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night
This property came highly recommended by Forbes Advisor's Lead Editor Toni Perkins-Southam, who called it 'stunning.' Located in the heart of Guatemala City, it offers convenient access to the Zona 10 district and features a rooftop pool with panoramic views. Guests can unwind with a cocktail at Zielo Rooftop or sip freshly brewed Guatemalan coffee from Ezprezzo Corner.
As a Category 2 Hyatt property, award nights start at just 6,500 points for off-peak dates. The standard night rate is 8,000 points, while you'll pay 9,500 during peak season. With 100,000 points, you can enjoy a full week here and still have points left over!
Outdoor picture of the Swan and Dolphin Resort and the adjacent river.
Cost: Starting at 44,000 Marriott points per night
Both Jerod Morales, Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor, and I have stayed at this property. It's rare to find a Disney-affiliated hotel you can book with points, but the Swan and Dolphin Resort delivers. It's located just steps from the Disney Boardwalk, and visitors can walk or take a water taxi to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The newer Swan Reserve, added in 2021, is also bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points.
Guests enjoy shared amenities across all three properties, including 23 restaurants and lounges, five pools, a white sand beach, a spa and two fitness centers. Award pricing varies, but we found nights at the Swan and Dolphin for as low as 44,000 Bonvoy points and the Swan Reserve for 54,000.
Picture of a Big Sur suite at Alila Ventana.
Cost: Starting at 45,000 World of Hyatt points per night
This all-inclusive property was recommended by Jerod Morales, who enjoyed a couples' getaway here. Guests can soak up Big Sur's natural beauty through daily hikes and signature experiences like beekeeping, falconry, yoga, meditation and Tai Chi.
Alila Ventana is a Category 8 property, which is the most expensive redemption category within Hyatt's brand portfolio. Technically, Category 8 prices start at 35,000 points for off-peak dates, but we were only able to find peak pricing, which starts at 45,000 points for a standard room or 66,000 points per night for a suite. Despite the high cost, it can be a phenomenal value—suites often retail for $2,500 or more. Plus, it's all-inclusive, so your meals are covered.
Unlike some other hotel chains, Hyatt always waives its resort fees on award nights. So by using points, you can reap additional savings that wouldn't normally be possible if you booked with cash.
Our family has taken advantage of this benefit many times, including during a recent visit to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress resort. Our kids had a blast enjoying all that the resort had to offer, and I appreciated that I was able to avoid the $50 daily resort fee!
Marriott offers its 'Stay for 5, Pay for 4' benefit to all Bonvoy members. This means you'll use 20% fewer points on a five-night stay. IHG has a similar, and potentially more valuable, benefit that allows you to get the fourth night free on award stays. However, it's only available to IHG credit card holders.
If you do happen to already have an IHG card, though, it could make getting the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card an even better choice since they pair so well together. You can earn the 100,000-point bonus with the Sapphire Preferred, and thanks to your IHG credit card, you can transfer fewer of those points to IHG when booking a four-night stay.
Hyatt, Marriott and IHG each have price calendars that allow you to check a property's award prices for every night in a given month.
IHG's award calendar showing dates available for different points prices.
Using these calendars allows you to quickly scan through the year to find the specific nights that offer the best rates. This makes it easier to plan a trip around the best-value redemption opportunities, helping you stretch your Chase Ultimate Rewards points further.
There are several benefits to booking hotel stays through Chase Travel. For starters, your points are worth 25% more when redeemed through Chase Travel—or 1.25 cents per point. Additionally, you'll have access to a wider selection of hotels (not just those from Chase's transfer partners), and you can take advantage of the Sapphire Preferred's $50 annual Chase hotel credit.
There's a trade-off: You won't receive any elite status benefits or perks. However, if you don't have elite status with a hotel chain, this won't be a concern.
Whether you're planning an extended retreat or a quick getaway, Chase Ultimate Rewards points can help make your dream trip a reality. With strategic redemptions, your 100,000-point welcome bonus from the Chase Sapphire Preferred can stretch a long way toward unforgettable hotel stays.
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