{"id":354257,"date":"2025-04-16T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=354257"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"independent-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/independent-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Strategies to Save on Booking Independent Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Independent hotels<\/strong> often offer a unique and authentic experience that cannot be found in large hotel chains. However, unlike Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> or Hilton Honors<\/a>, there is no single rewards program to earn free nights at these establishments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are several strategies for saving money on independent hotel bookings, whether through rewards portals, loyalty programs or the judicious use of points. Discover our best tips for reducing the cost of your next stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saving on Independent Hotels – 1. Use a rewards portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

To earn more points or cash back on your hotel nights, consider booking through online rewards portals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIR MILES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AIR MILES<\/a> offers an online travel agency<\/a> for flight, hotel and car rental reservations. Payments by credit card and\/or AIR MILES miles are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you book through AIR MILES Travel<\/a>, you’ll earn approximately 1 AIR MILES per $10 on the room rate, before taxes and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Promotions are frequent and change throughout the year. For example, you could receive hundreds of bonus miles or a discount on your reservations to certain destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, we’ve seen promotions for Orlando, Miami, New York, San Diego, Los Angeles and other popular U.S. destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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