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

For travelers who love maximizing points, Roame’s award hotels (beta) feature makes it easier to see where your hotel points can take you—without clicking through multiple loyalty sites or guessing about availability. This guide explains how to use Roame to find award hotels (beta), which hotel programs are included, and how to get the best value from the tool.

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

Roame’s award hotels (beta) is an early-stage tool that lets you:

Search for hotel award availability using points
Filter by specific chains and loyalty programs
Compare properties, points costs, and sometimes cash equivalents
Discover where your hotel points stretch the furthest

Because it’s in beta, coverage and features may be limited or evolving, but it’s designed to save you time versus manually checking each hotel program’s website.

Where to find award hotels (beta) in Roame

To use Roame to find award hotels (beta), follow these general steps (exact labels may change as the product evolves):

Log in to your Roame account
- Go to the main Roame dashboard.
- Make sure you’re logged in so you can access beta features.
Navigate to the hotels section
- Look for a “Hotels”, “Award Hotels”, or “Stays” tab in the navigation.
- If you see a “beta” badge next to a hotel or stays option, that’s the feature you want.
Open the award hotels (beta) search
- Click into the hotel search area.
- Confirm you’re on a points/award search, not a standard cash hotel search. Some interfaces offer a toggle or filter such as “Pay with points” or “Award nights only.”

How to set up an award hotel search in Roame

Once you’re in the award hotels (beta) tool, here’s how to structure your search for the best results.

1. Choose your destination

In the destination field, type:
- A city (e.g., “Paris,” “Tokyo”)
- A region (e.g., “Hawaii,” “Caribbean”), if supported
- In some cases, you may be able to search near a specific airport or landmark

Roame will return eligible award hotels in that area based on the hotel programs included in the beta.

2. Select your dates

Pick check-in and check-out dates.
Many award programs adjust pricing dynamically, so searching specific dates gives you more realistic point values.
If your dates are flexible, run multiple searches over different date ranges to spot lower-point nights.

3. Set guests and room preferences

Enter the number of guests and sometimes the room type (e.g., 1 room, 2 adults).
Some award searches may default to standard occupancy; if you need more than two guests per room, check the property details to confirm what’s included in the award.

4. Filter by hotel program or chain

If you collect specific types of hotel points, this step is crucial.

Use filters for:
- Hotel program (e.g., Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors)
- Hotel chain/brand within a program (e.g., Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn)
This helps you focus on properties you can actually book with points you already have—or can reasonably transfer.

5. Apply price and points filters

When available, use these to refine your results:

Maximum points per night
- Set a cap to avoid ultra-expensive redemptions.
Cash rate filters (if shown)
- Helpful for comparing whether paying cash or using points is better value.
Category or tier filters
- If the beta shows hotel categories/tiers, filter to match your preferred level (e.g., mid-range vs luxury).

Understanding your results in award hotels (beta)

After running the search, you’ll see a list of available award hotels. Here’s what to look for:

Key details shown for each hotel

Depending on your version of Roame’s beta, you may see:

Hotel name and brand
- e.g., “Park Hyatt New York,” “Hilton Tokyo,” “Courtyard by Marriott Paris”
Points required per night
- Shows how many points you’ll need for the dates you selected.
Cash price comparison (if available)
- Helps you gauge the cents-per-point value.
Location info
- Neighborhood or distance from city center/landmarks.
Guest rating or reviews summary
- Star rating or aggregated review score.

Sorting and ranking options

Use sort options to refine your view:

Sort by:
- Lowest points required
- Highest value (best points-to-cash ratio)
- Highest rating
- Nearest to city center or selected landmark (if provided)

This makes it easier to find either the cheapest award or the best overall value.

How to view details and complete a booking

Roame’s award hotels (beta) helps you discover availability and compare options, but you will typically book directly through the hotel program.

Click on a specific hotel result
- This usually opens a detailed view with:
  - Full points breakdown (per night, total stay)
  - Room type (standard room vs upgraded)
  - Taxes, fees, or resort charges info (if available)
Check transfer options (if relevant)
- If the hotel program partners with your credit card points (e.g., Chase, Amex, Citi, Capital One), Roame may indicate compatible transfer options or you can manually cross-check.
Follow the booking link
- Use the “Book”, “Go to program,” or similar button.
- You’ll be redirected to the hotel loyalty program’s website to:
  - Log into your loyalty account
  - Confirm availability
  - Redeem points and complete the booking
Verify all details before confirming
- Confirm:
  - Final points cost
  - Cancellation policies
  - Resort fees and taxes
  - Room type and bed configuration

Because this is a beta tool, always double-check on the hotel’s own site for the latest availability and pricing.

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

Coverage can change over time as Roame expands its partnerships and data connections. In a typical beta phase, you can expect support for some or all of the major chains and their loyalty programs, such as:

Marriott Bonvoy
- Brands may include: Marriott, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W, Westin, Sheraton, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Moxy, and more.
Hilton Honors
- Brands may include: Hilton, Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, DoubleTree, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, and others.
World of Hyatt
- Brands may include: Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Andaz, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Alila, Thompson, and more.
IHG One Rewards
- Brands may include: InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and others.
Choice Privileges
- Brands may include: Comfort, Quality Inn, Clarion, Cambria, Sleep Inn, and more.
Wyndham Rewards
- Brands may include: Wyndham, Wyndham Grand, TRYP, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn, and others.
Smaller and specialty programs (if supported in beta)
- These may be gradually added and could include:
  - Accor Live Limitless (ALL)
  - Best Western Rewards
  - Radisson Rewards (where applicable)
  - Regional or boutique chains

Because the award hotels feature is in beta, the exact list of included hotel programs can change, and some may be partially supported (only certain regions or brands). To verify:

Check Roame’s FAQ or product update notes
Look inside the hotels filter list—every program you see there is currently included
Watch for “beta” or “coming soon” labels on specific chains

How Roame’s award hotels (beta) helps with points strategy

Using Roame for award hotel searches can support a smarter points strategy:

Identify the best-value redemptions
- Compare points vs cash rates to see where you’re getting above-average value per point.
Decide which credit card points to transfer
- If you hold flexible points (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One), Roame can help reveal:
  - Which hotel program offers the best value for your dates and destination
  - Whether it’s worth transferring points vs booking through a bank portal
Spot off-peak sweet spots
- By searching across different dates, you can see:
  - Nightly point requirements drop during off-peak periods
  - Certain properties providing excellent value on specific dates
Plan trips around strong award availability
- Instead of picking dates then hoping awards exist, you can:
  - Search first for where your points go the furthest
  - Choose travel dates based on the best award hotel options

Limitations and things to keep in mind (beta)

Since Roame’s award hotels feature is in beta, expect a few limitations:

Incomplete coverage
- Not all hotels in a program may appear. Some regions or brands might be missing.
Occasional discrepancies
- Points prices or availability can sometimes differ slightly from what the loyalty program shows at checkout. Always confirm on the official site.
Fewer advanced filters
- You might not yet see filters for room type, bedding, resort-only properties, or elite-only rates.
Interface changes over time
- Menu labels, filters, and layout can change as Roame improves the feature.

Despite these limitations, the beta is still highly useful for shortlisting properties and comparing points options across multiple hotel programs.

Tips for getting the most from award hotels (beta)

To maximize Roame’s award hotels (beta) for your trip planning:

Run multiple searches
- Try different date ranges and nearby destinations to uncover cheaper awards.
Compare several programs
- If you have points across multiple chains, run side-by-side searches to see which program offers the best value in your target city.
Check cash vs points
- For low cash rates, you may want to save points for more expensive stays.
- For very high cash rates (events, holidays), points can be extremely valuable.
Watch for high-category bargains
- Sometimes a luxury property will drop to a relatively low points cost for specific dates—Roame can help you spot these.
Use filters intentionally
- Start broad, then narrow by program, brand, or points cap as you learn what’s available.

Summary: Using Roame to find award hotels (beta) and included programs

To use Roame to find award hotels (beta), you:

Log in and navigate to the award hotels or stays section
Enter destination, dates, and guest details
Filter by hotel program and brand
Review points costs, value, and ratings
Click through to the loyalty program to complete the booking

The hotel programs included typically focus on the major chains—such as Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Choice Privileges, and Wyndham Rewards—with additional or smaller programs added over time as the beta expands.

Because Roame’s award hotels feature is in beta, always verify exact availability and pricing on the hotel program’s official site before finalizing your stay. As the tool continues to develop, expect broader coverage, richer filters, and more powerful comparisons to help you get maximum value from your hotel points.