Update 1/11/25: Looks like the pricing increase was a mistake. Choice confirmed to FM:
‘During an update to our system, there was a brief change in valuations for some of our properties in Europe and Japan. The valuations have now returned to their previous rates’
Worth checking to see if rebooking makes sense, even if you booked months ago. Hat tip to FM
Update 1/8/25: Expanded booking window is now live, it looks like they might have introduced dynamic pricing as well with rates at some properties jumping dramatically.
Choice Privileges is making some changes in early 2025.
- Expanded booking window: Book a reward night up to 50 weeks in advance, giving them more time to plan their trip. (Currently this is 100 days)
- Premium room types: Redeem points for the premium features that matter most to them, such as extra space, a better view or an upgraded room, at select hotels.
- Choice RewardSaver: Choice is re-introducing the popular Radisson Hotels Americas redemption tool that allows members to book rewards nights starting at 6000 points–down from the previous minimum of 8,000.
Main improvement is the expanded booking window, almost tripling the time in advance you can book.