Redeeming a Marriott 85K Free Night Certificate for The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
I just redeemed an 85K Marriott Free Night Award (FNA) Certificate for a night at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. In my opinion this is a great use of this certificate. Cash rates for this property are over $1,000 per night. I received the 85K FNA Certificate since I hold the Chase Ritz-Carlton credit card. Each year on your account anniversary you receive an 85K FNA Certificate. Other notable benefits you receive with this credit card are automatic Marriott Gold status, 15 elite night credits, Priority Pass membership and a $300 annual travel credit that can be used for airline incidental purchases such as lounge passes, seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight entertainment and in-flight meals. The annual fee for this credit card is steep at $450, but I believe the benefits plus the FNA Certificate you receive in return make the fee well worth it. In order to use the FNA Certificate I had the choice between a Deluxe Guest Room, 1 King, with either a City View or Courtyard View. I chose