Page Contents<\/p>
- How To Search Preferred Hotels Using Choice Points<\/a>
- Calendar availability<\/a><\/li>
- Searching by location or map view<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Choice Preferred Hotels Cancellation Policy<\/a><\/li>
- Boosting Your Choice Privileges Points Balance<\/a><\/li>
- Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
How To Search Preferred Hotels Using Choice Points<\/span><\/h2>\n
Finding Preferred Hotels & Resorts award space using Choice Privileges is easier than it's been in the past.<\/p>\n
First, log in to your Choice Privileges account. Then, navigate to the Choice\u2013Preferred Hotels partnership page<\/a>. Once you have logged in, scroll down and click on \u201cStart Booking.\u201d You'll be taken to the hotel search page. Then, enter your location parameters:<\/p>\n
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Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n We selected the chic Palais de Chine in Taipei and clicked \u201cView rates.\u201d A calendar appears, letting you toggle between months to check award availability. In June 2026, select dates are available for 35,000 Choice Privileges points per night, and the system will indicate whether you have enough points to book.<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Related: Current Choice Privileges Promotions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Calendar availability<\/span><\/h3>\n
One thing we noticed in our award searches is that sometimes a property's calendar won't display the points price, although it will still have award availability.<\/p>\n
Take the Hotel Metropole Geneve in Switzerland. After you hit “View Rates,” the calendar will look something like this:<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n But, if you select a specific date, it might be available!<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Searching by location or map view<\/span><\/h3>\n
Sometimes you want to visit a location but are flexible with your dates. If you can base your travel plans around availability, you can search by location. For this search, you need to log in to the Choice Privileges page<\/a> as if you were searching by date.<\/p>\n
First, filter by your desired destination. For this example, let's assume you want to visit California sometime this year. Filter your search by country and state, then click on the map view.<\/p>\n
Note: No date range has been selected.<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n The site will then display a map of your selected state and its properties.<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n At this point, you can explore the map and click on any property. A pop-up window will display its points per night starting price.<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n To narrow down your date and range, click on the hotel's name, then click “View Availability” before the booking calendar shows all the available dates.<\/p>\n
Credit: Choice Privileges<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n If you already have the points in your account, you can proceed with your booking. Alternatively, you can note your desired dates, boost your points balance and then return to finalize your booking.<\/p>\n
Choice notes that award bookings are based on either single or double occupancy, so charges for additional guests may apply.<\/p>\n
Choice Preferred Hotels Cancellation Policy<\/span><\/h2>\n
In the award travel space, one perk of a points booking is often the flexibility to cancel a hotel reservation. However, there are some important caveats with a Preferred Hotels & Resorts redemption.<\/p>\n
First, your points booking only covers the room rate. You\u2019ll still pay resort fees, incidental fees, service charges, food and beverage costs, and deposits.<\/p>\n
Second, the individual hotel's cancellation policy supersedes Choice program rules, so make sure you read up on the hotel's cancellation policy before making an award booking. Here's the full breakdown from the terms and conditions:<\/p>\n
The cancellation policy of the selected hotel applies to the Choice Privileges Reward Night and supersedes Choice Privileges program rules. If you cancel your reservation in accordance with the hotel\u2019s cancellation policy stated on your reservation confirmation, all points used for the Reward Night will be re-deposited into your Choice Privileges account after 72 hours. If you are unable to use your room and fail to cancel by the time noted on your confirmation, your Choice Privileges account will not be credited with the points that you redeemed.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Boosting Your Choice Privileges Points Balance<\/span><\/h2>\n
Once you\u2019ve found a redemption, make sure you have enough Choice Privileges points in your account. Preferred Hotels stays can be pricey, so you may need to boost your balance quickly.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, Choice Privileges is a transfer partner with several points programs, providing options to boost your balance. Your best option is to transfer Citi ThankYou\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/a> or Wells Fargo Rewards<\/a>, which have an excellent 1:2 transfer ratio.<\/p>\n
Just note that Citi ThankYou\u00ae<\/sup> Points transfer to Choice Privileges at a reduced 1:1.5 ratio<\/a> effective April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
From<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div>100:100<\/div>1,000<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,500Citi devalued this transfer ratio effective April 19, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Radisson Hotels (Radisson Rewards)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>-<\/div>48 minutes<\/div><\/div><\/div>Wells Fargo (Go Far Rewards)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1:2<\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nIf you're looking to boost your balance to transfer points to Choice, here are a few card offers to consider:<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div>Citi Strata Premier\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div> - Searching by location or map view<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
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