The best Choice hotels in Europe to book using points
I rarely redeem Choice Privileges points for stays within the U.S., as I've found I can get better value when redeeming for stays overseas. While I usually redeem Choice points for stays in major Japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka, I've also gotten good value within Europe.
When searching for the best hotels to book using Choice points, you'll want to keep in mind that some European Choice properties don't let you earn points on stays, so always be sure to look for a message noting "You will not earn Choice Privileges Points at this hotel" on the property's page.
Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite hotels in Europe to book using Choice points.
Related: How to earn Choice Privileges points — from hotel stays to credit card rewards
Clarion Hotel Post (Sweden)
Clarion Hotel Post is in the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden, just a short walk from the central train station. The hotel is in a historic post office building that has been fully renovated to include a spa, a rooftop pool and supremely comfortable guest rooms.
Rooms with a double bed or two twin beds are bookable for 15,000 Choice points per night on most dates, but paid rates start around $142 per night. Stays include a full breakfast each morning for all guests.
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Clarion Hotel Prague City
Clarion Hotel Prague City sits in the historic part of the Czech Republic capital, just a short walk from Wenceslas Square and near public transit.
On most dates, you can book a city-view superior room with a double bed or two single beds for 10,000 points per night. Meanwhile, paid rates start around $106 per night.
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Comfort Hotel Vesterbro (Denmark)
Comfort Hotel Vesterbro is well located in Copenhagen's trendy Vesterbro neighborhood, near the central station and Tivoli Gardens.
On most dates, you can book various rooms, including a superior room with a double bed and a two-person sofa bed, for 15,000 points per night. Meanwhile, paid rates start around $108 per night.
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Hotel Aquarius Venice, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Italy)
Hotel Aquarius Venice, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the Santa Croce district within walking distance of Venezia Santa Lucia train station. All guests get access to the complimentary continental breakfast buffet each morning.
Paid rates start around $257 per night. Award space can be spotty, but when available, a junior suite costs 20,000 points per night and a suite costs 24,000 points per night.
If you want more luxury for your Venice stay, Choice's Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership also lets you redeem 75,000 points per night for stays at Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.
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H10 Metropolitan (Spain)
H10 Metropolitan is an industrial-inspired hotel in Barcelona's Eixample district. Guests are offered a complimentary glass of cava at check-in, as well as access to a quirky library and a top-floor plunge pool.
H10 Metropolitan isn't a Choice Privileges property, but thanks to the partnership between Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Choice Privileges, you can book stays for 35,000 points per night nonetheless. Paid rates start around $215 per night.
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Klaus K Hotel (Finland)
Klaus K Hotel is well located in Helsinki — just a nine-minute walk from the central train station — and strives to welcome all guests. In this spirit, it offers marked vegan options on its breakfast buffet and proudly caters to the LGBTQ+ community.
Klaus K Hotel is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts property you can book for 25,000 points per night. Alternatively, paid rates start at $103 a night.
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Le Belmont Paris
Le Belmont Paris is an easy stroll from many of the most popular sites in Paris. During your stay, you can enjoy the two-floor spa, the tea room and the naturally lit gym.
Through the Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership with Choice Privileges, you can book Le Belmont Paris for 35,000 points per night. Alternatively, paid rates start at around $346 a night.
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Nordic Light Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Sweden)
Nordic Light Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is conveniently located next to Stockholm Central Station. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and free parking.
On most dates, you can book a room with one double bed for 20,000 points per night. Meanwhile, paid rates start at around $154 per night.
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Quality Hotel Toulouse Centre (France)
The centrally located Quality Hotel Toulouse Centre is well connected to most of the city's main attractions via nearby train and metro stops.
On most dates, you can book a room with one king bed, one queen bed, two single beds or one single bed for 10,000 points per night. Meanwhile, paid rates start around $70 per night.
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Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre (France)
Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre offers a practical stay in the center of Bordeaux, France. With modern rooms and a great location, this is one of the highest-ranked hotels in the Choice Privileges program, based primarily on guests' Likelihood to Recommend scores.
You can book various room types on most dates for 12,000 points per night. Meanwhile, paid rates start around $97 per night.
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Royal Lancaster London
Royal Lancaster London offers a refined stay across from Hyde Park and just a short walk from Marble Arch and Park Lane. This well-rated London hotel combines contemporary luxury with midcentury design.
Through the Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership with Choice Privileges, you can book Royal Lancaster London for 48,000 points per night. Alternatively, paid rates start around $436 a night.
Related: The best ways to travel to London with points and miles
The One Palacio da Anunciada (Portugal)
The One Palacio da Anunciada occupies a 16th-century palace in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal. This hotel has ample amenities, including gorgeous gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and the popular Condes de Ericeira Restaurant.
Paid rates start around $463 a night, but you can also redeem 27,000 Choice points per night for this Preferred Hotels & Resorts property.
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The Thief (Norway)
The Thief in Oslo, Norway, is an art hotel with a permanent collection curated by the former director of Norway's art-focused National Museum. The hotel also has stylish rooms, a rooftop terrace and is near the beach.
Through the Preferred Hotels & Resorts partnership with Choice Privileges, you can book The Thief for 20,000 points per night. Alternatively, paid rates start around $289 a night.
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.