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March 9, 2026 • 11 min read
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Quick summary
Harry Styles' 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is attracting fans to New York City, with hotel demand and prices expected to surge during the event.
Redeeming hotel loyalty points can help offset high accommodation costs, with options available across major programs near the venue.
Statement credits from select travel rewards cards can be applied toward dining, hotel stays and ride-hailing services, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for concertgoers.
A TPG staffer demonstrates how to use transferable rewards points to book hotels within walking distance of the venue, highlighting practical planning strategies.
What to consider
Award availability at recommended hotels may be limited or blacked out during concert dates, and dynamic pricing can affect the required points.
Recent updates to some hotel loyalty program award charts and transfer ratios may impact redemption value and transfer options.
Certain statement credits require enrollment or minimum stay lengths, and some benefits are only valid at specific merchants or booking platforms.
What you'll miss from the article
A detailed breakdown of top hotel options on points, creative uses of statement credits and step-by-step planning for maximizing rewards during a major New York City event.
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Harry Styles' 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is likely to bring droves of devoted fans and pop music aficionados to New York City from late August through October, since it's the only U.S. stop on his upcoming "Together, Together" tour.
If you were fortunate enough to grab a ticket (perhaps through Amex presale access) but live outside of New York, you'll soon be planning to travel to the Big Apple (or may have already planned your trip). For many, these concert tickets weren't cheap — and tacking on the cost of hotels, flights, rides and food could be a challenge.
This is where points and miles come in. One of my favorite ways to redeem rewards and use up statement credits is to supplement event-focused travel — and this is a perfect opportunity. Even if you didn't secure concert tickets, many of the tips I'll discuss here could make a future New York City trip more cost-effective.
Let's dive into the best New York City hotels on points, some creative ways to apply statement credits for your trip and share an example of how one TPG staffer is planning her stay in the city.
Best New York City hotels on points
TPG staffers recommended a range of hotels for Harry Styles fans to check out. Let's go through them by loyalty program, then walk through how you can earn points to book them. (Note that availability may be limited or blacked out during some concert dates.)
IHG One Rewards
Kimpton Hotel Eventi: The Kimpton Hotel Eventi is in Chelsea, close to MSG, and is bookable with IHG One Rewards points. Since IHG uses dynamic award pricing, a one-night stay in September or October ranges from 66,500 points to 120,000 points, depending on when you book. On average, most rates hover around 100,000 points per night.
KIMPTON HOTEL EVENTI/FACEBOOK
Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square: The Kimpton Theta is in Times Square, a quick subway ride or a 20-minute walk from MSG. Award nights here tend to be a bit cheaper than at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Since pricing is dynamic, rates will vary depending on when you stay — they tend to hover between 66,000 and 100,000 points per night.
The St. Regis New York: If you're looking to splurge on a luxe stay for the Harry Styles concert, look no further than the St. Regis, which is bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Nights here range from 238,000 points per night up to 308,000 points per night, hovering around 290,000 for most of the nights Harry Styles will be performing at MSG.
Earn Marriott Bonvoy points with a cobranded card, such as the (see rates and fees), or by transferring rewards earned with American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt and Chase Ultimate Rewards.
World of Hyatt
Park Hyatt New York: The luxurious Park Hyatt New York is in a fantastic location for trips to the Big Apple. You can redeem 45,000 Hyatt points for a night here in September or October.
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The Standard, High Line: The Standard, High Line is bookable with Hyatt points and is an easy train ride to MSG, walking distance to the West Village and nearby Chelsea Market. In September and October, a night here costs between 25,000 and 29,000 points.
Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt: The Thompson Central Park is an excellent choice if you're looking to marry value and location. Nights at the Thompson Central Park cost 29,000 points per night through of Harry Styles' residency at MSG.
You can earn Hyatt points with a Hyatt cobranded card, such as the (see rates and fees), or by transferring Bilt and Chase points.
There are multiple statement credits on popular credit cards that could save you some serious money once you're in New York. Here's an overview of our favorites, and how you can use them to save on a trip.
Dining
American Express provides Resy statement credits for restaurant purchases across multiple cards, and New York is a great city to use them in. TPG senior travel editor Lyndsey Matthews said she often gets the Resy credit in New York "without even trying," since it's so easy to come across Resy-affiliated establishments.
Concertgoers could enjoy a meal at Avra Madison in Midtown or Avant Garden in the East Village, two of many options available with Resy.
There are multiple cards that feature Resy statement credits. Two popular options include the 's up to $400 per calendar year (up to $100 in quarterly statement credits)* and the 's up to $240 per calendar year (up to $20 in monthly statement credits)*.
*Statement credits are available when you use your card for Resy purchases in the U.S. Enrollment is required.
Similarly, if you have the (see rates and fees), you'll receive an up to $150 biannual credit for dining at eligible restaurants participating in Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. Several popular spots across New York are included in this benefit, including Sailor and Sunn's.
Hotels
Travel credit cards can be good for more than just earning and redeeming points.
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Many cards provide statement credits that can be used for hotel stays, which can help lower your out-of-pocket costs. These include:
and : Receive up to $600 in lodging statement credits each calendar year (up to $300 biannually) for prepaid bookings with Fine Hotels + Resorts, The Hotel Collection or Airbnb Luxe properties through American Express Travel® or the Amex Travel App™. THC and Airbnb require a two-night minimum stay. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, FHR will require a two-night minimum stay.
and (see rates and fees): Receive up to $500 per year in credits for The Edit, Chase's curated hotel booking platform. Cardholders receive two up-to-$250 credits per year for stays of two nights or more.
(see rates and fees): Receive up to $300 each calendar year off a prepaid, minimum two-night hotel stay when booked through Citi Travel.
(see rates and fees): Receive an up-to-$100 credit once per calendar year for single-stay hotel bookings of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) made through Citi Travel.
The Amex Platinum and provide monthly Uber Cash. Platinum cardmembers receive up to $200 in Uber Cash each year ($15 each month plus an extra $20 in December);^ with the Gold, you'll receive up to $120 in Uber Cash each year ($10 each month).^
cardmembers receive up to a $120 Uber One statement credit (that fully covers an auto-renewing $96 annual or $9.99 monthly Uber One membership**) that could be useful for getting discounted rides or Uber Eats deliveries during your trip. The Amex Platinum has a $895 annual fee (see rates and fees).
UBER
Many Chase cardholders earn bonus points for Lyft rides, and cardholders receive a $10 monthly Lyft in-app credit that can add up to $120 in savings annually through Sept. 30, 2027.
^Valid in the U.S. Uber Cash will only be deposited into one Uber account when you add the Amex Platinum or Amex Gold as a payment method and redeem with any Amex card.
How one TPG staffer is planning her New York City trip for the Together, Together Tour
TPG associate credit cards writer Stephanie Stevens grabbed tickets for Labor Day weekend, and she knows that cash prices are likely to spike around the U.S. holiday. Because of this, she's planning to use some of her transferable rewards points to book a hotel stay for the Harry Styles concert.
Sapphire Preferred cardholders who applied before June 15, 2026, can transfer Chase points to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. However, starting Oct. 1, 2026, the transfer ratio will change to 4:3. Cardholders who applied on or after June 15 will have the new transfer rate effective immediately.
While flying to New York is generally competitive with plenty of availability, hotels could cause a financial headache for Harries looking for a place to stay later this year. Luckily, points and miles can be extremely helpful in these circumstances.
But if you're sold on a particular brand, choosing a cobranded card often comes with many perks during your stay, including elite status and property-specific statement credits.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click here.
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