There are many reasons Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most popular transferable rewards currencies. With travel costs increasing, redeeming points, specifically for hotel stays, can save you serious cash.
TPG values Chase points at 2.05 cents each as of May 2026, and you can often get at least this much — if not more — out of your points by booking hotels through one of the program's transfer partners or the Chase Travel℠ portal.
Here, we'll cover tips and tricks to help you maximize your Chase points on a hotel stay.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.




