Luxury vs Budget Hotels: When to Use Points or Cash – Ask Sebby

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29 comments

Fana Chezz January 5, 2020 - 2:56 am

Thanks for the video ! Very informational 🙂

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Michael Taylor January 5, 2020 - 3:31 am

The new intro was cool. Slow down that pan shot a bit.

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cjhan47 January 5, 2020 - 4:57 am

My player 2 and I are looking to go to Paris. Do you guys speak the language or do they speak ours so we don't have to worry about it?

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Taste & Travel Curiously January 5, 2020 - 7:48 am

Been awhile, happy new year!

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Notebookboy1 January 5, 2020 - 7:59 am

Same for hotel point redemptions: 2x or higher otherwise $100-$150 per night cash is pretty comfortable for me. Thanks for your perspective, Sebby!

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Erika Kullberg January 5, 2020 - 8:06 am

This video was really informative. Loved when you said “you really need to figure out what works best for you”. This is true. Each person is different.

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MJM January 5, 2020 - 8:18 am

you guys will love it, I am French myself enjoy Paris

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Ocean Medical Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology January 5, 2020 - 10:30 am

Please make videos with actual case scenarios. Example – Different options for a student or family (3 plus). Different options for a frequent flyer. Different options for business with large spends.

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Yaning W January 5, 2020 - 1:34 pm

Hi Sebby, what’s the best way to deal with the situation where you use a hotel credit card, but the hotel charges were not correctly recognized, and you miss a tons of points because of it. In my case, it was Intercontinental Phuket, I couldn’t get the manager there to respond emails

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Xabier Landa January 5, 2020 - 1:37 pm

Thx , I always love to save money, I born in Europe, but I’m dual citizenship and I know Paris really well better than many locals, I do recommend go at The Peninsula hotel Roof Top, is an airplane…… Le Perchoir BHV , Rue de Rivoli. (Roof top, amazing picks ). Sorry for my manners. Happy New Year to both 🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉

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Evan Bowen January 5, 2020 - 1:53 pm

I’m entirely comfortable paying for economy tickets for flights. Don’t really have interest in business/ first class. I like to redeem Chase points at at least 2 cents per point because of Hyatt and with Amex I’m happy as long as I’m beating 1.25 cents at the Schwab cash out rate.

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Davish Lamburnt January 5, 2020 - 2:05 pm

Thanks for the video guys. I pretty much use my points for something I wouldn't spend the money on or if a trip is getting higher than I'm comfortable with.

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Samuel Sze January 5, 2020 - 4:20 pm

With the Venture / Venture One 10x on hotels. com multiplier going away end of January, what will be the next best options for non chain hotel spending in 2020?

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Sams A January 5, 2020 - 5:57 pm

make some family friendly videos man. we are all dealing with kids now days

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thevine2010 January 5, 2020 - 6:47 pm

For me, a 1-3 night stay is cash and more can be a mix. You want to build for the really nice trips or at least get a huge discount with a cash + point mix (>2 cent per point).

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SaiyanPrinceZ January 6, 2020 - 12:35 am

next time keep the music going just much lower in the background. Been watching you for 3 years now, appreciate you man

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Noah Anthony January 6, 2020 - 3:06 am

Can you do a video on all the cards you have and how you use them? Daily drivers vs sock drawer cards etc.

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Alvin S January 8, 2020 - 7:21 pm

Eagerly awaiting Sebby's CSR Rumor video…..

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Eric Calasanzio January 8, 2020 - 7:38 pm

Do you get to keep the best western status after the first year

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Jon January 8, 2020 - 9:59 pm

Awesome content !

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Di Andie January 9, 2020 - 12:56 am

I like to use points when I can take advantage of a free night with Hilton's and Marriott's benefit: use points for 4 nights, get the 5th free or IHG: use points for 3 nights, get the 4th free.

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Madison Sinclair January 10, 2020 - 2:11 am

Well, I for one am very interested in your budget hotel stays. For example, if I'm on a long road trip, I will typically book a cheap room with points somewhere along the way. I will only be there long enough to grab a nap and shower before hitting the road again. So I'm looking for Value over a premium experience.

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Jiajian Hou January 11, 2020 - 2:44 am

Oh man I was just in Paris. Could have met up lol.

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Andy Wong January 11, 2020 - 5:52 pm

Love your thought process videos! Please make more of these videos! Thank you!

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David Ludwig January 12, 2020 - 10:31 am

Start showing 5000 hyatt point spots?

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Gabriel Robayo January 17, 2020 - 5:41 pm

Mastering French while showing your international CC game. Well played!!

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Andrew Campbell January 17, 2020 - 9:24 pm

Today I learned Sebastian is a little afraid of heights! 🤣

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Chris Cantu January 24, 2020 - 5:17 am

I would love to see a video on best way to redeem points for a family. I am looking to redeem my 60k point from Amex platinum. Personally i do not care as much for high end options and focus more on budget friendly deals. Also not sure if you know this, but Amex waives the platinum annual feel each year for active military. This was the main reason I got this card.

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lewis20002000 February 29, 2020 - 9:43 pm

I am funny, because I MUCH rather get more nights and flights vs first class or paying for a suite.

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