Page Contents<\/p>
- The Driskill [World of Hyatt]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Driskill<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Hyatt points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Hotel\u00a0Saranac [Hilton Honors]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Hotel Saranac<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Hilton points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Shelbourne [Marriott Bonvoy]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Shelbourne<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Marriott points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter [IHG One Rewards]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn IHG One Rewards points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Windsor Hotel, Americus [Choice Privileges]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at the Windsor Hotel<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Choice Privileges points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Historic Brookstown Inn [Wyndham Rewards]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Historic Brookstown Inn<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Wyndham Rewards points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Walworth Castle [Best Western Rewards]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at the Walworth Castle<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Best Western points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Fairmont Banff Springs [Accor Live Limitless]<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Fairmont Banff Springs<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Accor points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Queen Mary<\/a>
- How to book an award night at The Queen Mary<\/a><\/li>
- How to earn Capital One miles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
The Driskill <\/strong>[World of Hyatt]<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
The Driskill<\/a> was designed by cattle baron Col. Jesse Driskill and constructed in 1886. To this day, it remains one of the most iconic properties in Austin, Texas. However, this World of Hyatt<\/a> hotel isn't only rich in elegance and prestige; rumors of ghostly apparitions and unexplained paranormal activity have existed since the hotel\u2019s early beginnings.<\/p>\n
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Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Tragic stories about accidents on the property have spread over the years. Some say the property was built with blood money from the Civil War, and its many sad stories reflect a kind of karmic revenge. These include the tale of a young child who, while chasing her ball, fell down the hotel\u2019s grand staircase to her death. There have been reports of ghostly giggling and mysterious ping-pong ball sounds.<\/p>\n
Another rumor tells of two distraught brides who, on the exact same day but 20 years apart and in the exact same room, took their lives after being left at the altar on their wedding day. The spirits of both are said to still haunt the hotel.<\/p>\n
For a bonus spooky experience, check out the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, where 1.5 million bats emerge nightly above Lady Bird Lake.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n How to book an award night at The Driskill<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
If you want a genuinely bone-chilling experience, guests can book the same room as the brides: Room 525. Any standard room at the Driskill (including Room 525) is bookable with World of Hyatt points.<\/p>\n
This category six property will cost you 25,000 points per night on standard nights. Or, you can book a suite for 40,000 points per night. Since Hyatt has implemented peak\/off-peak pricing<\/a>, standard room awards vary between 21,000 and 29,000 points per night.<\/p>\n
Credit: Hyatt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n How to earn Hyatt points<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
There are several gruesomely great options for earning the Hyatt points necessary to book a free night at The Driskill. Here are some of the top ways to stockpile points quickly:<\/p>\n
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- Earn a sign-up bonus or spend on The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>) or the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n
- Transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> or Bilt Rewards<\/a> to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.<\/li>\n
- Buy Hyatt points outright<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\nThe World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\nRates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\nWelcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/strong>\nWelcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.<\/div>\nAnnual Fee:<\/strong>$95<\/b><\/div>\nShow more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>Cardholders receive one free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year on account renewal, with an additional free night after $15,000 in annual spending\u200b\u200b. The card includes World of Hyatt Discoverist status, providing 5 qualifying night credits towards the next tier status each year, plus 2 additional credits for every $5,000 spent\u200b\u200b. There are no foreign transaction fees\u200b\u200b, and the card also offers comprehensive travel and purchase protections, including baggage delay insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, trip cancellation\/interruption insurance, purchase protection, and an auto rental collision damage waiver\u200b\u200b.<\/div>\n\n\n- Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.<\/li>
- Enjoy complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status for as long as your account is open.<\/li>
- Get 1 free night each year after your Cardmember anniversary at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort<\/li>
- Receive 5 tier qualifying night credits towards status after account opening, and each year after that for as long as your account is open<\/li>
- Earn an extra free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel if you spend $15,000 in a calendar year<\/li>
- Earn 2 qualifying night credits towards tier status every time you spend $5,000 on your card<\/li>
- Earn up to 9 points total for Hyatt stays - 4 Bonus Points per $1 spent on qualified purchases at Hyatt hotels & up to 5 Base Points per $1 from Hyatt as a World of Hyatt member<\/li>
- Earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airline tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>
- Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>
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- Up to 9X points total per $1 spent at Hyatt - 4X points per $1 when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member<\/li>\r\n
- 2X points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airlines tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n
- 1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
- Transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> or Bilt Rewards<\/a> to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.<\/li>\n
- How to earn Capital One miles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Accor points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Best Western points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Wyndham Rewards points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Choice Privileges points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn IHG One Rewards points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Marriott points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Hilton points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to earn Hyatt points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to book an award night at The Driskill<\/a><\/li>
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