Florence
One email when it becomes an exceptional redemption, so you can book before it changes.
A palazzo on Piazza Ognissanti facing the river, with a rooftop that takes in the Duomo and the hills of Oltrarno.
Fair value. Comfortable and well located, but the points rarely stretch far.
Our best dates price at 306,000 points for 5 nights, against $2,744 in cash. The fifth night is free.
Worth it, with caveats
Reasonable, but not remarkable.
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Value per point: the cash price of the stay divided by the points it costs.
The points price is close to what this hotel usually charges. The value comes from the cash rate.
| Dates | Points | Cash | Value | AwardEscape | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12–175 nights | 288K points | $2,542 | 0.88¢ | Fair | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Feb 4–95 nights | 306K points | $2,744 | 0.90¢ | Fair | Book with points(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Apr 15–183 nights | 216K points | $1,463 | 0.68¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| May 2–75 nights | 270K points | $1,880 | 0.70¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Jun 10–122 nights | 129K points | $855 | 0.66¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
Jan 12–17
Fair288K points · $2,542 cash · 0.88¢ · 5 nights
Feb 4–9
Fair306K points · $2,744 cash · 0.90¢ · 5 nights
Apr 15–18
Pay cash216K points · $1,463 cash · 0.68¢ · 3 nights
May 2–7
Pay cash270K points · $1,880 cash · 0.70¢ · 5 nights
Jun 10–12
Pay cash129K points · $855 cash · 0.66¢ · 2 nights
Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.
Points work, but only just.
306,000 points replace $2,744 of cash for 5 nights. Reasonable, but not remarkable.
Lungarno, Florence
Italy
Venice, Italy
A doge's palace on the Grand Canal, opposite the Salute.
442,000 points · 5 nights
Usually 508K · 66K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $6,786
An exceptional use of points1.54¢ / point
Venice, Italy
Five palazzi joined together, with a garden on the canal.
426,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $5,645
Great use of points1.33¢ / point
Venice, Italy
A private island in the lagoon, fifteen minutes from San Marco.
294,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $3,259
Great use of points1.11¢ / point
We watch The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence and will email you when its points price is worth it.
306K points5 nights · $2,744 cash
