Hotel Points Value Tool

Stop wasting your points. Calculate the exact Cents Per Point (CPP) value of your stay and decide if you should pay with cash or rewards.

Resort fees or taxes that still apply when using points.
Your Point Value
0.78
Cents / Point

This is a decent redemption for Marriott.

Marriott
~0.8¢
Hilton
~0.5¢
Hyatt
~1.7¢

The "CPP" Rule

I genuinely believe that "Cents Per Point" is the only metric that matters for travel hackers. It’s simple: (Cash Price - Fees) / Number of Points. If your calculated value is higher than the average for that program, you're getting a "deal." If it's lower, you're better off paying cash and saving your points for a more expensive stay later.

Resort Fees: One major benefit of booking with points at Hilton or Hyatt is that they often waive the resort fees (which can be $50+ per night). Always include these in your "Cash Price" to get an accurate comparison!

Average Point Values:

  • Hyatt: The king of value. Often 1.5 to 2.0 cents per point.
  • Marriott Bonvoy: Generally 0.7 to 0.9 cents.
  • Hilton Honors: Generally 0.4 to 0.6 cents.
  • IHG: Generally 0.5 to 0.7 cents.