Luxury hotels look incredible online… but when it comes to points, most people are left wondering: How many points do I really need to stay there?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real numbers behind luxury hotel stays on points — without the overwhelm. We’re talking actual ranges, real examples, and the biggest mistakes I see people make when trying to book elevated hotels with their points.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I probably don’t have enough points”
• “Luxury hotels must take millions of points”
• “I’ll just save my points for flights instead”

This episode will completely change how you think about hotel redemptions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What “luxury” actually means in the world of points (and what it doesn’t)
• Why cash price and point price rarely tell the same story
• How many points luxury hotels typically cost per night
• Real Hyatt luxury hotel examples and why Hyatt is a favorite for points users
• Real Marriott luxury hotel examples — and when they make sense
• How to book luxury hotels without hotel-specific points

You don’t need a million points — but you do need a plan. In this episode, I walk through realistic point ranges for weekend getaways, resort stays, and longer city trips so you can stop guessing and start planning intentionally.

Why strategy matters more than your point balance

Luxury travel doesn’t come from randomly earning points — it comes from knowing which points to earn, when to earn them, and how to use them. I’ll show you how flexible points, hotel programs, and timing all work together to unlock high-end stays for far fewer points than most people expect.

Want help planning your luxury hotel stay?

If you’re ready to stop Googling and want personalized guidance, here are a few ways I can help:

• Elevated Escape – Personalized help choosing the right cards and points strategy
• Best Credit Card Offers- Grab the cards to get you the points needed for a luxury stay
• Travel Points Academy – Learn my full step-by-step system for earning and using points

If this episode helped you, be sure to save it, share it with a friend, and leave a review — it helps more women and families learn how to travel luxuriously without blowing their budget.