Monday Frenzy

1. According to an American Express Aspire Hilton credit card statement shared by Kyle (K), the COVID-era policy that Hilton Free Night Certificates are valid for any night, not just weekend nights, is now permanent.
2. Office Depot OfficeMax stores have $15 off of $300 or more in Visa gift cards through Saturday. As usual:

   – Try for multiple transactions back-to-back to optimize your time
   – Link your credit cards to Dosh
   – Add a pen, paperclips, or some other item to your transaction for Dosh longevity
   – Buy the “Everywhere” cards for a lower fee and usually easier in-person liquidation

   These are Metabank gift cards, have a liquidation plan in place before buying a bunch. (Thanks to DoC)

3. Staples has fee-free $200 Visa gift cards, limit eight per transaction. If you encounter staff that wants to limit you to fewer than eight, pull up the linked add and show them the bottom of page 9.
4. Marriott is running a lame promotion through Thursday in classic Marriott fashion, and of course they’re also pushing it like it’s the best deal in travel. It’s largely forgettable, but some properties are offering discounts on cash bookings and others on award bookings, so double check anything you’ve got on the books for price drops. (Thanks to VFTW)
5. IHG has an interesting fast track to elite status offer, registration required:

   – Stay two nights before December 23 for Gold status
   – Stay three more nights before December 31 for Platinum status

   This is very easy, low-hanging fruit for Platinum status, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to earn it either because, well, let’s say Holiday Inn Express.

Marriott’s special Oktoberfest promotional meal, also available through Thursday.