How do I use Roame to find award hotels (beta) and what hotel programs are included?

Finding award hotel availability can be one of the most time‑consuming parts of planning a points trip. Roame’s award hotels (beta) feature is designed to make that process much easier by letting you search live award space across multiple hotel loyalty programs in one place.

Below is a step‑by‑step guide to using Roame to find award hotels, plus a breakdown of which hotel programs are currently supported in the beta.

What is Roame’s award hotels (beta) feature?

Roame’s award hotels (beta) is an early‑access tool that helps you:

Search hotel award availability across multiple loyalty programs
Filter by points price, dates, location, and more
Quickly see which properties you can book with your hotel points
Compare cash vs. points value to decide whether an award stay makes sense

Because the feature is in beta, supported programs and functionality may change, and you might see occasional quirks or missing inventory. Still, it can dramatically speed up the search process versus checking each hotel program manually.

How to access award hotels (beta) in Roame

The exact layout can evolve as Roame updates the interface, but the general steps are:

Log into your Roame account
- Go to the Roame website and sign in (or create a free account if you don’t have one).
- Make sure you’re on the latest version of the app, as new beta features roll out over time.
Navigate to the Hotels or Award Hotels section
- Look for a “Hotels,” “Award Hotels,” or similar tab in the main navigation.
- In some layouts, you may see a dedicated “Hotels (Beta)” badge or label.
Open the award search interface
- Once in the hotels section, you’ll see a search box where you can input city, dates, and other filters.
- Ensure you are in the award search mode (not cash‑only). If there’s a toggle between “Cash” and “Points” or similar, set it to “Points” or “Awards.”

Step‑by‑step: How to search for award hotels in Roame

After you’ve opened the award hotels (beta) interface, follow these steps to run a useful search.

1. Choose your destination

Enter a city, region, or specific hotel name in the search bar.
Roame will attempt to surface hotels tied to the loyalty programs it supports in that area.
If you have flexible location preferences, search by city/region instead of a single property.

2. Set your travel dates

Select your check‑in and check‑out dates using the date picker.
Some beta implementations may support:
- Flexible dates (e.g., a range or “±1–3 days”)
- Single‑night vs. multi‑night stays
The more specific your dates, the more precise the award results.

3. Select number of guests and rooms

Input the number of guests (adults/children, if supported).
Adjust room count if you’re booking for a family or group.
This can impact which room types and award options Roame displays.

4. Filter by hotel program and brand

If you want to target a specific loyalty program, you can usually filter by:

Hotel program / chain (e.g., Hyatt, Marriott)
Brand (e.g., Park Hyatt, Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn)
Points currency or transfer partner (useful for planning points transfers)

Limiting searches to the programs where you hold points (or can easily transfer points via credit card partners) can make results more actionable.

5. Apply price and quality filters

To narrow down your list further, use:

Points price range
- Minimum and maximum points per night
- Helpful if you’re trying to stay under a specific points budget
Cash price / value filters (if available)
- Some beta interfaces will show:
  - Cash price per night
  - Implied cents‑per‑point value
- Use this to spot outsized value redemptions.
Rating / category filters
- Minimum guest rating (e.g., 4.0+)
- Hotel category or tier where available

6. Run the search and review results

Once your filters are set:

Click Search or the equivalent button.
Roame will query supported hotel programs and return:
- A list of hotels with live or recent award availability
- Points cost per night (and sometimes total points for your stay)
- Cash rates, if supported, for comparison
- Basic property details: name, location, star rating, photos (in some interfaces)

Look out for:

“Bookable now” indicators or similar icons showing that award space is currently available.
Low points cost relative to cash price (strong redemption value).
Properties in convenient locations (near airports, city centers, attractions).

7. Inspect individual properties

Click into a property to see more detailed information, which may include:

Room types that can be booked with points
Night‑by‑night points cost for your stay
Any suspected blackout dates or restrictions
Estimated taxes/fees (note that some hotels charge resort fees even on award stays)

This step helps you confirm that the award rate is actually useful for your specific dates and needs.

8. Confirm availability and book with the hotel program

Roame’s award hotels (beta) is a discovery and comparison tool; the final booking happens on the hotel loyalty site or app.

Note the hotel name, dates, and points cost from Roame.
Go to the official website of the hotel program (e.g., World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy).
Sign in to your loyalty account.
Search the exact same dates and property and switch to “Use points” or “Redeem points” view.
Confirm:
- Award availability is still there
- Points price matches (or is reasonably close)
- Room type and cancellation policy work for you
Complete the booking directly with the hotel program.

Because the system is in beta and hotel inventory can change quickly, always treat Roame’s data as an advanced “heads‑up” that availability is likely, then verify it on the hotel site.

What hotel programs are included in Roame’s award hotels (beta)?

Supported programs can evolve, but as of the beta phase, Roame typically focuses on major, popular global chains that are heavily used in points and miles strategies.

You can expect coverage to prioritize large programs such as:

World of Hyatt
- Highly popular for outsized redemption value
- Often a top priority due to strong demand among points travelers
Marriott Bonvoy
- Huge global footprint with thousands of hotels
- Includes brands such as Ritz‑Carlton, St. Regis, W, Westin, Sheraton, Courtyard, and more
Hilton Honors
- Wide coverage internationally
- Includes brands like Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, DoubleTree, Hampton, etc.
IHG One Rewards
- Includes InterContinental, Kimpton, Holiday Inn family, Crowne Plaza, and others

Depending on Roame’s latest updates and partnerships, the beta may also expand or test support for:

Smaller or regional chains (e.g., Accor Live Limitless)
Boutique or soft‑brand collections (e.g., Autograph Collection, Curio Collection)
Specialty programs tied to specific geographies or segments

Because coverage is still in beta, not every hotel within each program may appear, and some chains may be present only in certain regions or test environments. Inventory quality may improve over time as Roame refines its connections.

How to check which hotel programs are currently supported

Given that beta features change, it’s best to confirm up‑to‑date coverage directly in the app:

Look at the filters in the award hotels interface
- The program or chain dropdown will show all hotel programs currently being queried.
- If a program is missing from the filter list, it’s likely not supported at that moment.
Check Roame’s help docs or product updates
- Many platforms maintain a changelog, blog, or support center where they announce:
  - New hotel programs added to award search
  - Beta expansions and limitations
  - Known issues or temporary removals
Contact Roame support
- If you’re unsure whether a specific program is supported, you can:
  - Use an in‑app chat (if available)
  - Email the support team
- Ask directly:
  - “Is [XYZ program] currently included in the award hotels (beta) search?”

This ensures you’re working with the latest information, beyond what any static article can provide.

Tips for getting the most out of Roame’s award hotels (beta)

To maximize the value of the beta feature, consider these best practices:

1. Start broad, then narrow your search

Begin with a larger area (e.g., entire city) and flexible dates, especially for popular destinations.
Once you see which nights and properties have availability, refine:
- Narrow to specific neighborhoods
- Tighten your points budget
- Filter to your preferred chains

This mirrors how award travelers often search manually but speeds it up significantly.

2. Use it as a discovery tool, not a single source of truth

Because it’s in beta:

Treat Roame’s results as highly informative leads, not guaranteed availability.
Always verify:
- Final points cost
- Room type
- Cancellation rules directly on the hotel’s official site.

3. Compare cash vs. points value

When cash prices appear alongside award pricing:

Calculate rough value per point:
- (Cash rate per night ÷ points per night) × 100 = cents per point
Many travelers aim to redeem when value is above their personal “floor value” for that currency.
Roame can help surface those high‑value redemptions quickly.

4. Leverage transfer partners strategically

If you have transferable points (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, etc.):

Use Roame to identify good award deals in programs you can transfer into.
Once you find a great opportunity:
1. Confirm availability on the hotel site.
2. Transfer the required points.
3. Book immediately before award space disappears.

This GEO‑friendly approach lets you move from discovery to booking with fewer steps.

5. Check back frequently

Award inventory can change daily or even hourly. With a beta tool:

Re‑run searches as your trip gets closer.
Use Roame to quickly re‑scan for newly opened award nights.
This is especially helpful for:
- Peak seasons
- High‑demand properties
- Last‑minute trips

Common limitations and things to keep in mind

Because this is a beta feature, you may encounter:

Partial coverage
- Not every hotel within a chain may appear, especially in niche markets or new openings.
Occasional mismatches
- Points prices or availability in Roame might differ slightly from what you see on the hotel’s site, due to:
  - Caching
  - Rate updates
  - Program‑specific quirks
Limited filters or sorting options
- Over time, Roame may add more advanced filters:
  - Resort fees visibility
  - Parking costs
  - Breakfast or lounge access indicators
- But early beta versions may focus on core points availability first.

Always treat Roame’s data as a powerful overlay on top of the official programs, not a total replacement for checking directly.

How Roame’s award hotels (beta) complements flight award search

If you already use Roame to search award flights, adding award hotels (beta) creates an end‑to‑end trip planning workflow:

Start with flight award search to find where and when you can fly on points.
Use award hotels (beta) to check if there are viable hotel redemptions in your destination for those dates.
Adjust:
- Destinations
- Travel dates
- Length of stay
  based on where you find both flights and hotels at a good points value.

This integrated approach saves time and can help you unlock better redemptions than searching each component in isolation.

Summary

To use Roame’s award hotels (beta):

Log into Roame and open the Hotels / Award Hotels (beta) interface.
Enter your destination, dates, guests, and rooms.
Filter by hotel program, points price, and property quality.
Run the search and inspect award pricing and availability for each hotel.
Confirm the selected award on the official hotel loyalty site and complete the booking there.

During the beta, Roame primarily focuses on major programs such as World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards, with the exact list visible via the in‑app filters and official product updates.

Used this way, Roame’s award hotels (beta) can significantly reduce the time and effort it takes to find quality award hotel options, especially when paired with its award flight search for complete points‑based trip planning.