Why are hotel rooms with loyalty points priced higher?

Understanding why some hotel rooms eligible for loyalty points might appear at a higher price can help you make informed booking decisions. This article explains the factors behind these pricing differences.

Table of Contents

Understanding Loyalty Point Pricing
How ITILITE Helps You Choose
Pro-Tips & Guardrails
Verification & FAQs

Understanding Loyalty Point Pricing

Hotels often create various propositions and rates to attract customers, making these available through different booking channels. One common strategy is to offer a reduced room price by removing certain benefits, such as the ability to earn loyalty points.

ITILITE sources hotel rates from a variety of channels, which allows us to provide you with different combinations of benefits and prices. When you see a hotel room priced higher but eligible for loyalty points, it's because these rates often include additional benefits provided by the hotels through specific channels.

For more insights into how hotel rates are managed, you can refer to our blog on negotiating corporate hotel rates.

How ITILITE Helps You Choose

When you search for hotels on ITILITE, we make it easy to identify rooms that offer loyalty points and understand their pricing:

Each "Hotel Room Card" in your search results will display a "Loyalty Points Badge/Indicator" if the rate is eligible for loyalty accrual.
For loyalty-eligible rooms, you'll find a "Loyalty Price Info Tooltip/Icon" next to the price or the loyalty badge. Hovering over or clicking this icon will provide a clear explanation of the pricing difference.

This ensures you have all the information needed to select the best option for your travel needs, balancing cost with benefits like loyalty points.

Pro-Tips & Guardrails

NOTE: The pricing difference for loyalty-eligible rooms reflects the value of additional benefits and the opportunity to accrue loyalty points, which are provided by hotels through specific booking channels.

PRO-TIP: Always compare the total value—including potential loyalty points and other benefits—against the price to determine the best option for your trip.

Verification & FAQs

You can verify the loyalty eligibility and pricing information by navigating to the "Hotels Tab" from the "Main Navigation Menu", searching for hotels, and observing the "Hotel Room Card" details in the search results.

Q: Why do some hotel rooms offer loyalty points while others don't?
A: Hotels create different propositions and rates for various booking channels. Some rates include loyalty points and other benefits, while others are priced lower by excluding these to offer a more competitive base rate.

Q: How can I identify rooms that offer loyalty points on ITILITE?
A: Look for the "Loyalty Points Badge/Indicator" displayed on the "Hotel Room Card" within your hotel search results. This badge signifies that the room rate is eligible for loyalty accrual.

Q: Where can I find more information about the loyalty pricing difference?
A: On loyalty-eligible rooms, hover over or click the "Loyalty Price Info Tooltip/Icon" located near the price or loyalty badge. This will provide a detailed explanation regarding the pricing difference.