Harry Styles’ 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is likely to draw crowds of devoted pop music fans and aficionados. new york city from late August through October, as it is the only U.S. stop on their upcoming “Together, Together” tour.
If I were lucky enough to get a ticket (maybe through Amex Presale Access) but you live outside of New York, you will soon plan to travel to the Big Apple (or you may have already planned your trip). For many, these concert tickets weren’t cheap, and adding the cost of hotels, flights, travel, and food could be a challenge.
This is where points and miles come in. One of my favorite ways to redeem rewards and use statement credits is complement event-focused travel – and this is a perfect opportunity. Even if you didn’t get tickets to the concert, many of the tips I’ll discuss here could make a future trip to New York City more cost-effective.
Let’s dive into the best New York City hotels in points, some creative ways to apply statement credits toward your trip, and share an example of how a TPG employee is planning their stay in the city.
Best New York City Hotels by Points
TPG staff recommended a variety of hotels for Harry Styles fans to visit. Let’s review them by loyalty programthen explains how you can earn points to reserve them. (Please note that availability may be limited or blocked during some concert dates.)
IHG One Rewards
Kimpton Hotel Events: He Kimpton Hotel Events It is in Chelsea, near MSG, and can be booked with IHG One Rewards needles. Since IHG uses dynamic award pricing, a one-night stay in September or October ranges from 66,500 points to 120,000 points, depending on when you book. On average, most rates are around 100,000 points per night.
Kimpton Theta New York – Times Square: The Kimpton Theta is located in Times Square, a short subway ride or 20-minute walk from MSG. Award nights here tend to be a little cheaper than at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Since pricing is dynamic, rates will vary depending on when you stay; They tend to range between 66,000 and 100,000 points per night.
Can earn IHG points with an IHG co-branded card, such as IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (see rates and fees), or transferring Bilt Points either Pursue ultimate rewards needles.
Marriott Bonvoy
The St. Regis New York: If you’re looking to splurge on a luxury stay for the Harry Styles concert, look no further than the Saint Regiswhich can be reserved with Marriott Bonvoy Points. Nights here range from 238,000 points per night to 308,000 points per night, hovering around 290,000 for most nights Harry Styles will perform at MSG.
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Earn Marriott Bonvoy points with a co-branded card, such as Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees), or by transferring rewards earned with American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, and Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Hyatt World
Park Hyatt New York: The luxurious Park Hyatt New York It’s in a fantastic location for trips to the Big Apple. You can redeem 45,000 hyatt points to spend a night here in September or October.
The standard and high line: The standard and high line It can be booked with Hyatt points and is a short train ride from MSG, walking distance to the West Village and nearby Chelsea Market. In September and October, a night here costs between 25,000 and 29,000 points.
Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt: He Thompson Central Park It is a great option if you are looking to combine value and location. Nights at Thompson Central Park cost 29,000 points per night during Harry Styles’ residency at MSG.
Can earn Hyatt points with a Hyatt co-branded card, such as World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees), or by transferring Bilt and Chase points.
Related: 22 Best Hyatt Hotels in the World to Book with Points
How to Use Credit Card Benefits in New York City
There are various statement credits in popular credit cards that could save you a lot of money once you’re in New York. Here’s an overview of our favorites and how you can use them to save on a trip.
Meal
American Express offers Resy Statement Credits for restaurant purchases with multiple cards, and New York is a great city to use them. TPG Senior Travel Editor Linda Matthews He said he often gets Resy credit in New York “without even trying,” since it’s so easy to find Resy-affiliated establishments.
Concertgoers were able to enjoy a meal at Avra Madison in Midtown or Avant Garden in the East Village, two of the many options available with Resy.
There are several cards that feature Resy statement credits. Two popular options include the American Express Platinum® Cardis up to $400 per calendar year (up to $100 in quarterly statement credits)* and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express CardIt’s up to $240 per calendar year (up to $20 in monthly statement credits)*.
*Statement credits are available when you use your card for Resy purchases in the US. Registration required.
Likewise, if you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), you will receive a semi-annual credit of up to $150 for dining at eligible restaurants participating in Exclusive Sapphire Reserve Tables. This benefit includes several popular places in New York, including Sailor and Sunn’s.
Hotels
Travel credit cards It may be good for more than just earning and redeeming points.
Many cards provide statement credits which can be used for hotel stays, which can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. These include:
Ride-hailing services
Several cards include benefits for ride sharing services.
The Amex Platinum and American Express® Gold Card provide Uber Cash monthly. Platinum cardholders receive up to $200 in Uber Cash each year (up to $15 each month plus an additional $20 in December);^ with the Gold card, you’ll receive up to $120 in Uber Cash each year (up to $10 each month).^
Amex Platinum Cardholders receive up to $120 in Uber One statement credit (which fully covers an automatic renewal of $96 annually or $9.99 monthly). Uber One Membership**) which could be useful for getting discounted rides or Uber Eats deliveries during your trip.
Many Chase cardholders earn bonus points for Lyft ridesand Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders receive a $10 monthly credit in the Lyft app that can add up to $120 in savings annually through September 30, 2027.
Additionally, Bilt Rewards members can use points to pay for Lyft rides.
**Registration required for select benefits.
^Valid in the US. Uber Cash will only be deposited into an Uber account when you add Amex Platinum or Amex Gold as a payment method and redeem with any Amex card.
Related: 9 valuable travel benefits you can get with a credit card
How a TPG Staff Member is Planning Their Trip to New York City for the Together, Together Tour
TPG Associate Credit Card Writer Stephanie Stevens You purchased tickets for Labor Day weekend and know that cash prices are likely to increase during the U.S. holiday. Because of this, he plans to use some of his transferable rewards points to book a hotel stay for the Harry Styles concert.
It is currently weighing three hotels in the World of Hyatt loyalty programHow will she do it? transfer Chase points she won from her Favorite Sapphire Chase. Here are the three properties you are debating between:
Stephanie found this availability using the Rooms.aero search tool.
Related: These 12 Apps and Websites Make Reward Redemptions Easier to Find
In a nutshell
While flying to New York is generally competitive and has plenty of availability, hotels could cause a financial headache for Harries looking for a place to stay later this year. Luckily, points and miles can be of great help in these circumstances.
And, if you don’t have a good amount of rewards yet, it’s certainly not too late to start. I recommend requesting a transferable rewards card and earning your welcome bonus If you want to open up more options for your trip to New York (and provide access to some useful statement credits).
But if you are convinced of a particular brand, choose one co-branded card It often comes with many benefits during your stay, including elite status and property-specific statement credits.
