How to Stay in Venice Hotels on Points
The scarcest market of all
Venice is harder for points than almost anywhere, because the historic island has strict limits and few chain hotels, while cash rates run sky-high for the location. The handful of chain properties that exist book out far ahead, so the only reliable approach is to hold flexible points and pounce the moment an award night appears.
The cards and transfer partners to use
Marriott holds the marquee Venice chain properties, including the Gritti Palace, the St Regis, and the JW Marriott on its own island, and Hilton has the Molino Stucky on Giudecca. Marriott is reached through Amex, Chase, and Bilt and Hilton through Amex or Bilt, so an Amex covers both, with a Chase or Bilt card adding flexibility. See which cards transfer to hotels.
Premium co-brand nights, booked early
Given how costly Venice chain hotels are, a premium co-brand free night is especially valuable. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Hilton Honors Aspire certificates can each cover a steep Venice night, but you must book far ahead. Watch for openings on rooms.aero. See best cities for hotel points.
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