Giving travel advice is like an Olympic sport for the writers and editors at The Points Guy. I would bet money that together we could give you a travel recommendation or advice for almost anywhere In the world you may want to go. I mean, it’s our job after all.
So we thought it might be fun to share some of the hotels we’ve booked for ourselves this year, from some dream work assignments we can’t wait to pack to the personal trips we’re using our PTO on (reminder: use your PTO!). From small boutique hotels in American cities to luxury hotels on the other side of the world, these are the hotels TPG users have booked (or plan to book) in the coming months.
Related: These are the hotel openings that TPG is most excited about in 2026
Ulysses Hotel
“I’m excited to check out Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore during a weekend getaway this spring. I’ve stayed at one of their sister properties in New Orleans, the Peter and Paul Hotel, and I’m excited to experience the same level of charming, quirky decor with vintage touches. Although it looks like a boutique hotel, it is actually a member of Marriott Bonvoy’s Design Hotels Collection, and part of the American Express Hotel Collection*. Since I used my $300** semi-annual hotel credit on my American Express Platinum® CardI was able to get my two night stay almost for free since it’s not that expensive. And I can see their gem of a cocktail lounge, Bloom’s Bar, with the $100 property credit included.” —Lyndsey Matthews
Rates start at $130 per night or 34,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
*A two-night minimum stay is required for Hotel Collection reservations.
**Up to $600 in statement credits annually.
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch
“It is rare for points hotels to open within truly emblematic places in The Big Smoke (London)but this exaggeration is justified. The Grade 1 listed Admiralty Arch monument sits opposite Buckingham Palace at the end of the shopping centre, with stunning views of the Palace and Trafalgar Square. is the first Waldorf Astoria in London and is probably immediately the best Hilton Honors property in London, if not the UK.” —Ben Smithson
Reservation information is not yet available.
Lake Como Edition
For TPG editor Lauren Wassum, Lake Como is in the books thanks to a large reserve in the Lake Como Edition recently openedwhich is “a rare find in an area that has such limited points and mile redemptions in the first place.” Not only was it a great way to use valuable Marriott Bonvoy points, Wassum said, “but it also has great views of Bellagio, and the layout is the perfect combination of charm and contemporary design.”
Rates start at $832 or 82,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
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Hilton Niseko
“I was excited to return to the Hilton Niseko Village this Februaryas I love its ski-in/ski-out location in the Niseko Village part of Niseko United. I booked five nights for 340,000 Hilton points after the fifth night freeI used my Ikon Pass to cover my lift passes, I ate breakfast every morning as a Diamond elite benefit, and I used my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card resort credit*** to cover dinner each night.” —Katie Genter
Rates start at $70 or 26,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
***Receive up to $400 in statement credits each year (up to $200 semi-annually).
Park Hyatt Tokyo
“I have some stays at Hyatt in 2026 that I’m especially excited about,” said TPG’s Clint Henderson. “The Park Hyatt Tokyo was my first major hotel redemption back in 2016, and I’m thrilled to be back now that they’ve had a major renovation“Henderson was able to book the popular hotel, now reopened, for 40,000 World of Hyatt points per night, a great use of points ahead of upcoming changes at World of Hyatt that introduce new prize price bands that could make luxury hotels like the Park Hyatt Tokyo cost significantly more. “I can’t wait to swim again in that amazing giant pool with views of all of Tokyo.”
Rates start at $700 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
Park Hyatt Sydney
“Since I started working at TPG, my colleague Eric Rosen praised the Park Hyatt Sydney and continually reread his article offering Six reasons why the Park Hyatt Sydney is one of your favorite hotels to redeem points for. Last year I finally got the chance to stay and for sure confirmed that it is a truly special place. so before this year, I redeemed 115,000 points to stay there with my mother during the Sydney Marathon next August. Coincidentally, Rosen will also be returning to the Park Hyatt Sydney in August and made sure to book ahead of the upcoming devaluation that will likely see wishlist Hyatt properties like this increase in price for award bookings.”
-Tanner Saunders
Rates start at $700 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
Six senses with dao
“When my original trip to the Seychelles was derailed by the conflict in the Middle East, I was determined to go somewhere international and use up a lot of IHG points I’d been saving for the hotel. So I swapped my dream stay at Six Senses Zil Pasyon for a different dream stay at Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam. If the universe wills it (given that rising jet fuel costs have led to some flight cancellations to Vietnam, although my itinerary seems So far, this will be my first time staying at a property affiliated with Six Senses, a brand I’m very interested in as a Diamond Ambassador member. IHG One Rewards. I was able to book the property for 564,000 points, taking advantage of the fourth night free benefit. IHG cardholder. “What I’m most excited about is the food (I hear it’s amazing here!) and the chance to see turtles, since it will be nesting season during my visit.” —Christine Gallipeau
Rates start at $700 or 180,000 IHG One Reward points per night.
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