The Luxury Hotel Partner Everyone Forgets to Use

“Update: Amex transfers to Leading Hotels of the World at a 1:4 ratio vs Citi’s 1:5 ratio as described in the video. (Video recorded before addition). Also I misspoke at 1:20, you cannot apply pre-arrival room upgrades to points bookings! Finally master redeeming your points for flights: https://nursemichaeltravels.com/theredemptionsystem Get the Award Redemption Analyzer: https://nmtravels.kit.com/products/analyzer Reddit threads I mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/awardtravel/comments/1q7z0v9/leading_hotels_of_the_world_hidden_taxes_and_fees/ Hyatt’s devaluation has everyone searching for their next luxury hotel sweet spot, but there’s a Citi transfer partner that’s been flying under the radar. Leading Hotels of the World offers free continental breakfast for two, upgrade priority, and solid value at five-star properties worldwide, all with no status required. If you have Citi ThankYou Points, a Citi Strata Premier, or a Citi Strata Elite card, this might be exactly what your points strategy has been missing. RESOURCES: 1️⃣ New to points and miles? Here’s where to start: https://nmtravels.ck.page/guide 2️⃣ Never Miss a Deal with my Miles Roundup Newsletter: https://nmtravels.ck.page/newsletter 3️⃣ Be Less Stressed Around Annual Fees by Staying Organized: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=nup 4️⃣ Finally know which credit cards transfer to which airlines: nmtravels.ck.page/txr 5️⃣ More Award Travel Tools from Me: https://nmtravels.ck.page/profile/free SUPPORT: 💳 Get Your Next Big Sign-up Bonus: https://www.nursemichaeltravels.com/cards/ 💰 RAKUTEN Get $30 or 3000 AMEX Points for shopping: https://www.rakuten.com/r/MGANDA25?eeid=28187 💡 Has my content helped you travel more, travel better, or save money? I’d love to hear about it: https://tally.so/r/w2JraD WATCH NEXT: Beginners Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLit73482mR3hiYe2FMz5hhG-P45-C1UlW Which Credit Cards I Recommend for Travel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLit73482mR3gH32wVNA7RD5jPlyNZlvq8&si=2urC8RRzb4QV8-i_ How I Find Award Availability: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLit73482mR3h4xgd0MuZOhrbfaN4cTTq5&si=h0TY7tMuE9hTFgFJ CHAPTERS: 0:00 The hidden transfer partner 0:33 What is LHW? 1:00 Perks you get just because 1:43 How it works 3:15 The value it offers 4:38 Do they charge extra fees? 6:19 Other LHW hotels available 6:54 Is LHW Worth Your Citi Points? Disclaimer: This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. At the time this video was published, all information and offers were up to date. Offers are subject to change at any time. Please click links to see current offers The owner of this channel is not an investment advisor, financial planner, nor legal professional. Anything mentioned here is of an opinion and general nature, and should not be relied upon for individual circumstances.”