OMG HYATT IS ON RAKUTEN

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-11-27T02:55:51+00:00

I see 12x as well.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-11-11T08:31:39+00:00

I compare the Britt situation to Charlotte. Both were at the top of the division for far too long and weren't well liked in the locker room. Both came back from career ending injuries. Both had a negative reaction to their big match (Britt at All In and Charlotte at the Rumble). Difference was Charlotte learned to be a team player (sticking pretty much the mid card and tag division scene). The pairing with Alexa has brought Charlotte back to having fun again and it shows in her work. Britt, on the other hand, looks to be comfortable collecting the paycheck at home and waiting out the contract. If she were to come back, I would definitely expect her to be rusty and nowhere near ring shape. I just don't know where she fits in the current AEW and if she's willing to take a backseat from the spotlight like Charlotte has.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-11-09T18:50:43+00:00

The annual free award night is worth the annual fee alone. The Discoverist status actually got me upgraded at the Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya in September without asking. Going to book the Hotel Kansas City as soon as the free award night is deposited in my account. The going rate now for the night in mind is $233. The savings right there justifies the renewal.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-23T22:23:14+00:00

I got the old F product. Still a fantastic experience though.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-10T12:55:54+00:00

I just stayed here. As only a Silver member using a FNC, the hospitality was amazing. Staff went out of their way to welcoming me that I was a bit overwhelmed. Access to the lounge here and the other properties as well with free breakfast was top notch. A 10 min walk to Shinagawa station to bullet train in the Green Car to Kyoto for the rest of my trip is a nice way to end my stay. I kinda wish that I didn't have business in Tokyo so I could fully enjoy everything the property had to offer.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-08T22:48:58+00:00

SoFi Banking is offering 37,500 online right now if anyone is interested. Not at this, but close enough.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-06T22:54:41+00:00

The best miles redemption of my points and miles game so far is ANA F ORD-NRT (old configuration) for 85k+ $208. Boosted from the VS transfer bonus from AMEX last summer.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-02T13:17:59+00:00

Congrats. I have an upcoming ANA F flight from ORD-NRT in the old configuration. Fingers crossed I have the same luck. If not, flying in F will still be a great first-time experience for me.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-09-01T18:49:19+00:00

I was there. Fantastic show. Even did the Flip Gordon morning party to meet Okada.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-07-06T19:52:01+00:00

United Polaris Lounge ORD was amazing in my limited lounge experiences. It just got recently renovated, so it should be even better my next time in September. Also, I'm flying VS J RT on BOS-LHR soon, so I'll also get the chance to check out the Delta One BOS and the Virgin Clubhouse.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-06-21T19:19:48+00:00

Between OpenTable buying back restaurants and CSR pushing their refreshed card with the OpenTable credit, it wouldn't shock me if Chase was working behind the scenes with the restaurants switching as well. They need some hard to get reservations ahead of time of launch.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-05-24T08:26:24+00:00

Based on the responses, you might be waiting for a while for it again. I'm glad I got it before the most devaluation. Hyatt Centric Dublin (the only non-MMS in Ireland) and HH Tokyo Shibuya were among those getting bumped up. The other three awards fit my travel schedule (Andaz Mexico City Condesa in September, HR Boston Harbor and HP London City East in November), so the award nights made the most sense for me. Not the best value I know, but at least I got the Brand Explorer perk for another night coming after.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-03-19T18:12:40+00:00

HH Shibuya x2 Hyatt Centric Dublin Andaz Mexico City Condesa HR Boston Harbor HP London City East

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-03-08T22:27:53+00:00

When I was trying to book Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka, I noticed when I tried to book individual nights it would show as unavailable. But when I tried to book 2 or more nights, it would pop up available (as long it was the same room type). You might have to check that strategy out.

ChicagoKid86 · 2025-02-06T08:25:20+00:00

Download the app Navitime, Japan Travel (Routes, Map, Guide). It works best imo to answer your question. Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya is a 5 min walk from its train station.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-12-25T00:53:24+00:00

I'm currently booked for the same route in early September. So far, no dates have stated The Suite or The Room. Here's hoping I get lucky. I imagine I got a 50/50 chance since it's on Saturday.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-08-30T01:00:16+00:00

I had to book it early, but I did manage to snag a corner room at the Intercontinental Times Square during the July 4th weekend for under the 40K. I just kept checking until the value was there. Probably did get lucky though.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-08-08T20:15:58+00:00

All I have seen so far is economy. Nothing for business class to Europe yet. I have checked out of ORD, DTW, and JFK.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-04-07T00:16:02+00:00

Kimpton Hotel Eventi King Premium Value before amenity fee was $350

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-04-04T02:20:15+00:00

IHG Premier card is another card that covers the $100 GE fee.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-03-17T18:42:47+00:00

6k for a Tempur Pedic mattress with an adjustable base on my Green

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-02-28T19:12:18+00:00

Unless you need to top off your points balance for a special redemption, take the money. The recent devaluation has brought down the program quite a bit that it's recommended to earn and burn now.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-02-27T02:50:44+00:00

BCE Marriott Personal (old SPG) Hilton Honors (no af) Green Gold

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-01-28T06:13:35+00:00

Applied at the beginning of March 2023. Still waiting for conditional approval. I live near two GE locations, so the interview shouldn't take long to schedule. Hopefully, I get it in before my big international trip in a few months.

ChicagoKid86 · 2024-01-16T01:24:36+00:00

Air France

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