Seeking any and all free cert experts! I am planning ahead for next year. Will be taking a trip to the PNW. Flying in and out of Seattle; visiting Oylmpic NP and Mt Rainier NP. I want to spend the last day prior to flying out in Seattle and would like to use one of my free certs I will be getting next year.
Cert 1 - IHG. Should be getting the unlimited cert (first and last since they changed this benefit
). While I don't have the cert yet (Anniversary in May), I was looking for for availability in July. I am assuming I need to find something with reward availability to use my cert. Right now all the super nice ones are showing no reward availability. There are some hotels with availability but if I have an unlimited cert, would really like to use at a 300+ night room instead of 120 night room
.
Questions - 1. am I right that there needs to be reward availability?
2. I am just looking too far out? Will they open more reward availability later?
3. If I don't get my cert until May, can I book on points before and then change to the free cert?
Cert 2 - SBG Biz. This now comes with a free night (up to 35K), right? This should be good on any Starriott brand?
Thanks, all.