{"id":190728,"date":"2024-12-15T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=190728\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:06:44","slug":"book-preferred-hotels-with-citi-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/book-preferred-hotels-with-citi-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Preferred Hotels Boosts Award Availability: Book Luxury Stays Worldwide With Citi Points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Preferred Hotels has released a huge amount of award space for its properties. In addition, it has resolved the availability issue with its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/i-prefer-hotel-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">I Prefer rewards program<\/a>; you can now use your points for stays at a wide range of Preferred Hotels around the world!<\/p>\n<p>The latest development could make Preferred Hotels an even more interesting option, especially for those who prefer more upscale boutique properties. Here's what to know about these program enhancements \u2014 and a preview of the award rates we're seeing for (nearly) free nights.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_To_Book_Preferred_Hotels_Award_Nights\">How To Book Preferred Hotels Award Nights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Should_You_Book_Preferred_Hotels_With_Points\">Should You Book Preferred Hotels With Points?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Snapshot_of_Preferred_Hotels_Award_Availability_Worldwide\">Snapshot of Preferred Hotels Award Availability Worldwide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Book_Preferred_Hotels_Award_Nights\">How To Book Preferred Hotels Award Nights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Booking awards with Preferred Hotels is surprisingly easy. All you need to do is go to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/preferredhotels.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Preferred Hotels website<\/a> and follow some easy steps. You can then search for the location and dates you want to stay.<\/p>\n<p>In this instance, we looked for a stay in Miami in February. The site defaults to a return results page showing cash prices and availability for your dates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190734\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/790\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190734 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in Miami, FL.\" width=\"600\" height=\"790\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2-778x1024.jpg 778w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2-768x1011.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2-1167x1536.jpg 1167w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-Cash-2.jpg 1247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>At this point, you need to use the drop-down menu and select use points. This will show you the available properties you can book with points during your selected dates.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190735\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/437\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190735 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels award results in Miami, FL\" width=\"750\" height=\"437\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Interestingly, once you select a property, it defaults back to the cash pricing for that property, and you have to select use points again.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190736\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/675\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190736 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-1-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels award results in Miami, FL\" width=\"600\" height=\"675\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-1-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-1-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-1.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>At this point, the award booking calendar will pop up so you can confirm your desired date. In this instance, the hotel required a minimum three-night stay, which we chose and hit continue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190737\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/990\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190737 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-182x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels award results in Miami, FL\" width=\"600\" height=\"990\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-621x1024.jpg 621w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-768x1267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you have not already logged into your I Prefer account, you will be prompted to do so. Then, you will be able to see the entire cost of your stay, including taxes and fees. You will also be notified whether you have enough points in your account to complete the booking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/590\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2-300x236\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190738 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2-300x236.jpg\"  width=\"750\" height=\"590\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2-1024x805.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-2.jpg 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Should_You_Book_Preferred_Hotels_With_Points\">Should You Book Preferred Hotels With Points?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can transfer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/a> to Preferred Hotels and redeem them, you have room to leverage your points for some astonishing value. Consider that you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/preferred-hotels-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Citi points to Preferred Hotels at a fantastic ratio of 1:4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Preferred Hotels, etc. (I Prefer)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:4,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In the above example, a three-night stay would cost 150,000 points plus approximately $127 in taxes and fees. That works out to a mere 37,500 Citi ThankYou points. If you opted to pay cash, the same three nights would cost you about $1689. Deducting the award taxes and fees component, you essentially exchange 37,500 Cit points for $1561 of value.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/297\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190739 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-3-cash-300x119.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels award booking\" width=\"750\" height=\"297\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-3-cash-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-3-cash-1024x406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-3-cash-768x304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Miami-points-Calendar-selected-3-cash.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>That works out at a stellar 4.16\u00a2 per point, which is one of the best returns you will ever get for Citi ThankYou points. Consider that, on average, AwardWallet members have been able to leverage their Citi points for an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Citi\" rel=\"noopener\">average value of 2.3\u00a2 per point<\/a>. Transferring them to Preferred Hotels will let you redeem your points to nearly double their average value.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Snapshot_of_Preferred_Hotels_Award_Availability_Worldwide\">Snapshot of Preferred Hotels Award Availability Worldwide<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a long time, one of the major drawbacks of the Preferred Hotels program was the lack of award availability. However, this seems to be a thing of the past. We looked across multiple destinations and found plenty of availability worldwide. Aside from Miami, there are plenty of awards in New York.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190729\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/643\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190729 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NY-Awards-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in New York\" width=\"600\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NY-Awards-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NY-Awards-956x1024.jpg 956w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NY-Awards-768x823.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NY-Awards.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Heading across the country, Los Angeles is also bountiful, with many rooms available.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190732\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/702\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190732 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LA-Awards-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in Los Angeles\" width=\"600\" height=\"702\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LA-Awards-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LA-Awards-875x1024.jpg 875w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LA-Awards-768x898.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LA-Awards.jpg 1249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Internationally, things also look good. Heading across the Atlantic, London has a ton of award space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190733\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/790\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190733 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in the UK\" width=\"600\" height=\"790\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards-778x1024.jpg 778w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards-768x1011.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards-1167x1536.jpg 1167w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/London-Awards.jpg 1246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Not to be outdone, Paris is also generous, with lots of awards available.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/788\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190730 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in Paris\" width=\"600\" height=\"788\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paris-Awards.jpg 1243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Heading further afield across the Pacific, Tokyo also has lots of award space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190731\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/619\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190731 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tokyo-Awards-300x248.jpg\" alt=\"Preferred Hotels results in Tokyo\" width=\"750\" height=\"619\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tokyo-Awards-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tokyo-Awards-1024x845.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tokyo-Awards-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tokyo-Awards.jpg 1249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Preferred Hotels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This latest development is excellent news and makes Preferred Hotel an even more appealing option &#8212; particularly if you are looking for a unique high-end stay in a major destination. This additional award availability also means you can leverage your Citi points for excellent value.<\/p>\n<p>If Preferred Hotels keeps up this level of availability and pricing, it might just become a go-to program for many Citi ThankYou points collectors!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preferred Hotels has released a huge amount of award space for its properties. In addition, it has resolved the availability issue with its I Prefer rewards program; you can now use your points for stays at a wide range of Preferred Hotels around the world! 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