Pointshound is an online hotel reservations service that I’ve talked about several times before. What makes it different from all the others is:
- “Free” airline miles or points for a room you would have booked anyway.
- The same price you would pay elsewhere with Pointshound’s low price guarantee.
- More miles or points with every booking as you become a frequent customer.
- Many rates ALSO earn hotel elite status benefits and stay credit.
To my knowledge, no other online reservations service guarantees you’ll earn your hotel stay credit unless you book directly with the hotel. It can happen by accident — depends on the hotel — but only PointsHound guarantees it. To qualify, you must look for the “Double Up” symbol and book a qualifying “Double Up” rate.
Sometimes these Double Up rates earn fewer miles and have a higher price, but you’re still getting your hotel status. I think it’s a great opportunity to double dip. I also find that these Double Up rates aren’t always that pricey. Sometimes they’re lower! For example, AAA rates for many Starwood hotels appear in the Double Up rate category.
Make your first booking before October 4 and Pointshound will award you a bonus 1,000 miles or points with one of its many airline partners, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. (I’ll get 1,000 miles, too for referring you). If you’ve already used my link or someone else’s link to register but haven’t made your booking, you’ll still qualify! Just make sure you book your first stay by October 4.
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You and I each get 1,000 bonus miles when you make your first booking by October 4. If you make your booking after October 4, you and I each get 500 bonus miles.
Scott Mackenzie created Travel Codex to share his tricks for better travel.
