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.
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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.
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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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