I’ll be visiting Ashland later this month with my elderly mother. We have a tradition of going to the Cabaret, but also want to include the festival this year. I’ve got tickets for Cone From Away, and we have time for one other show. Given the schedule, I need to choose between Emma at OSF and Chicago at the Cabaret. Anyone seen both and have opinions?
We (early 40s couple) will be headed to Vegas for a show at the Venetian in the fall, on a weekend when prices are apparently quite high. Curious how others would weigh these lodging options if we’re trying to balance a nicer Vegas stay with maximizing value of points/rewards.
We’ve generally narrowed it down to the following three properties. Prices below include taxes/fees.
Palazzo basic king suite - $1,526 direct booking vs 77,854 credit card points + $125, can earn World of Hyatt points during stay
Cosmopolitan king studio terrace with fountain view - $1,314 direct booking vs 88,000 credit card points + $16, $220 worth of credits during stay
Bellagio spa king - $1,213 direct booking vs 69,000 credit card points + $4, $220 worth of credits during stay
Some notes:
I was surprised that of the hotels we looked at, the Palazzo had the highest CPP value in our rewards travel portal given that the points price through World of Hyatt was pretty awful.
Both the Bellagio and Cosmo prices reflect a $250 credit through our credit card portal. If we don’t use the credit on this trip, we’re likely to just lose it.
Palazzo is the best CPP value and most convenient for the show, but has the highest out-of-pocket cost and our food expenses will be higher on account of not having the additional credits.
Bellagio is the smallest and least noteworthy room, but has a solid CPP value and is overall the cheapest in terms of out-of-pocket cost and points used (plus having the benefit of the $220 credit to offset food expenses).
Cosmopolitan has the least good CPP value of the three, with the highest points usage, but has a minimal out-of-pocket cost for a premium room, plus the $220 in credits.
We’re really not sure how much we’ll want to wander about vs just stick around the resort. We’ve both done Vegas a few times before and this will be a quick weekend getaway in the middle of a busy season for us.
With all that in mind, curious how others would weigh the amenities of these properties with getting the “best value” from our available points/rewards.
We (early 40s couple) will be headed to Vegas for a show in the fall, on a weekend when prices are apparently quite high. Curious how others would evaluate this / what I might be missing.
We’ve generally narrowed it down to the following three properties. Prices below include taxes/fees.
Palazzo basic king suite - $1,526 direct, 77,854 points + $125 Chase portal, can earn World of Hyatt points during stay
Cosmopolitan king studio terrace with fountain view - $1,314 direct, 88,000 points + $16 (after $250 Edit credit) Chase portal, $220 worth of Edit benefits during stay
Bellagio spa king - $1,213 direct, 69,000 points + $4 (after $250 Edit credit) Chase portal, $220 worth of Edit benefits during stay
Some notes:
I checked prices through World of Hyatt doing a points transfer and the only option that even kind of made sense for us on that front was a suite at the Rio for 43,000 points. The show is at the Venetian and we’d generally prefer to be on the strip.
I was surprised that of the hotels we looked at, the Palazzo had the highest CPP value in Chase’s portal.
If we don’t use the Edit credit on this trip, we’re likely to just lose it.
Current points balance is 170,000 and some change.
Palazzo is the best CPP value and most convenient for the show, but has the highest out-of-pocket cost and our food expenses will be higher without the Edit credits.
Bellagio is the smallest and least noteworthy room, but has a solid CPP value and is overall the cheapest in terms of out-of-pocket cost and points used (plus having the benefit of the $220 credit to offset food expenses).
Cosmopolitan has the least good CPP value of the three, with the highest points usage, but has a minimal out-of-pocket cost for a premium room, plus the $220 in Edit credits.
Curious how others would evaluate “best value” for these options.