Marriott Kyoto 50k: Buy points at 0.094 cents each, not a stay.

Marriott Bonvoy's 50% bonus on large point purchases is the strongest buy-points offer we've seen recently. (Some see a lower 40% cap, so check your account.) Hilton and IHG also have 100% bonuses, but Hyatt offers a 20% discount instead. As always, only buy if you know your exact redemption value; without that, even a 50% bonus is just a gamble.

Hyatt's third buy-points offer of 2026 gives a 20% discount through October 5, bringing the cost to 2.08 cents per point. With a cap of 55,000 points per calendar year, the deal only makes sense if you have a specific stay at an expensive property or during a high-demand period when paid rates spike. Standard award pricing still exists, so value is concentrated in peak scenarios, not everyday redemptions.