If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (check rates and fees), there’s an exciting new way to maximize your perks.
I’ve become quite enthusiastic about the revamped benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, especially after existing cardholders, including myself, gained access to new perks and statement credits, some of which rollout was delayed until October 26.
For several months, I’ve been leveraging Chase’s Points Boost to enhance my Ultimate Rewards points, increasing their value up to 2 cents per point for certain hotel bookings. For instance, I recently saved 100,000 points and $200 on a two-night stay at the JW Marriott in Anaheim, California, which is conveniently located near Disneyland, by utilizing Chase Points Boost instead of transferring my points to Marriott Bonvoy.
As a Sapphire Reserve holder, my strategy has notably shifted since I’ve confirmed that I can stack my Chase The Edit credit—an up-to-$500 annual statement credit (up to $250 biannually) for prepaid The Edit bookings of two nights or more—alongside Points Boost.
Here’s the scoop on this advantageous stacking opportunity:
Combining Chase’s The Edit Statement Credit with Points Boost
I’ve eagerly anticipated fully utilizing all the Sapphire Reserve perks to determine if I could apply the biannual up-to-$250 Chase The Edit hotel credit on prepaid stays at eligible properties while using Points Boost for the remaining balance.
Related: What differentiates Chase’s The Edit properties from Points Boost?
For those unfamiliar, The Edit properties are upscale hotels that you can book through Chase using cash or Ultimate Rewards points. Booking through The Edit grants cardholders elite-like perks, including:
- Daily breakfast for two
- Property-specific benefits worth up to $100
- Complimentary Wi-Fi (when available)
- Room upgrades (when available)
- Early check-in and late checkout (when available)
While some properties in The Edit can be on the pricier side, there are options that won’t break the bank.
For instance, hotels in Las Vegas often range between $200 and $300 per night. Therefore, the up-to-$250 biannual statement credit can effectively cover a one-night stay, allowing you to use a reasonable amount of points (at a value of 2 cents each via Points Boost) for a second night.
In my case, I am considering a stay at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa near Disney World, currently priced at $485 per night (excluding taxes and fees) for a busy weekend. Using Points Boost would require 65,700 Chase points for a two-night stay, which is significantly better than transferring points to book directly with Marriott, which would cost 156,000 points.
Yet, I aim to do even better.
By stacking the biannual The Edit credit with Points Boost, I can pay just 53,200 points for the two-night stay instead of 65,700 Ultimate Rewards points.
If you’re skeptical about this seemingly fantastic perk, my recent trial confirmed that the combination of card perks with Points Boost redemption does work.
Additionally, booking through The Edit provides elite-like hotel advantages, including complimentary daily breakfasts and possible room upgrades.
This means I can enjoy “free” meals and possibly an upgraded room while securing an excellent deal on my stay.
Final Thoughts
Many of the best travel opportunities, especially in the points and miles arena, come from leveraging multiple benefits simultaneously.
In this scenario, it involves booking a hotel through Chase Travel to utilize Points Boost (valued at 2 cents per point) and stacking the Chase Sapphire Reserve The Edit credit for a biannual statement credit of up to $250. Plus, the elite perks associated with booking at The Edit’s premium properties elevate this already excellent booking experience.
