New Priority Club Pointbreaks List Released Today!

Priority Club released a brand-new list of Pointbreaks properties today. At just 5000 points per night (obtainable for as little as $30), the Pointbreaks list represents one of the best values in hotel rewards.

As is the case early on when the list is released, the pickings are slim, but keep checking for updates and additions in the coming days. Remember that Intercontinental and some Crowne Plaza properties sell out or are withdrawn within days. The current list is valid through January 30, 2011 only, which is a much shorter window than we usually see with Priority Club; expect the next list to be released on or around January 15th.

The list is admittedly a bit boring this time around, with Holiday Inn's and Express' dominating. But again, expect a few higher-end properties to pop up over the coming days.

Here are some of the properties that stood out to us as the most notable:

USA
Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, FL
Holiday Inn Downtown Cumberland, MD
Candlewood Suites Pittsburgh Airport, PA

CANADA
Hotel Indigo Toronto Airport, ON

CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA
Intercontinental Real Metrocentro - Managua, Nicaragua

EUROPE
Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport North, Germany

ASIA
Crowne Plaza Jinan, China
Holiday Inn Suzhou, China
Crowne Plaza Kaohsiung E-Da World, Taiwan

AFRICA
Holiday Inn Durban-Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa


......pitiful, really.

Redondo Beach, California - Redondo Inn and Suites

The Redondo Inn and Suites is conveniently located on the Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, a year-round resort community. The hotel is situated within walking distance from the Redondo Beach and Redondo Pier, just 8 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and minutes from Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and Torrance.

Hotel Address: 711 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Property Phone # for inquiries: (310) 540-1888

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Valid Dates: Many random dates found February through May, with spotty dates possible outside this time frame. December shows some hit or miss dates.

(Samples include: 12/24, 12/28, 2/8, 3/5, 4/2, 5/17)

Room Details: 1 Queen (non-smoking)

Common amenity matches: free parking, free high-speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator

Rate Variation (for sample date 4/2):

Orbitz.com - $65 / Expedia.com - $74

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Stamford, Connecticut - Amsterdam Hotel

Located only 3 blocks from the University of Connecticut, and within walking distance of the Stamford Central Business District, this Stamford hotel is situated only 30 minutes from New York City.

In addition to a business center, Amsterdam Hotel provides a cafe on-site. A *free continental breakfast is available each morning at this property.

Guestrooms feature: cable television, *free wireless Internet access, *refrigerators, fax machines, and more.

Hotel Address: 19 Clarks Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

Property Phone # for inquiries: (203) 327-4300

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Sample Dates: 1/5, 1/15, 2/15, 3/10, 7/12 (and many more!)

Room Details: 1 King (with fridge) / 2 Queens (with fridge)

I wouldn't claim the 1 Queen - it shows no "refrigerator" match.

Common amenity matches: free breakfast, free high-speed Internet, refrigerator

Rate Variation (for sample date 3/15):

Orbitz.com - $84.36 / Expedia.com - $90 (Both Room Types)

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Davis, California - Hallmark Inn - Davis

The Hallmark Inn is within walking distance of the University of California Davis. It is the only full-service hotel that you'll find in the heart of downtown.

They offer a daily *free breakfast and free wine, beer, and cocktails every evening in the hotel lounge. There is a fitness facility, outdoor pool, and two meeting rooms available on-site.

All 134 guestrooms have: premium bedding, 32" televisions with cable channels, *free high-speed Internet, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, and ironing boards.

Hotel Address: 110 F Street, Davis, CA 95616

Property Phone # for inquiries: (530) 753-3600

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Sample Dates: 12/28, 1/8, 1/19 ... and others!

These sample dates are refundable only, however, dates further out in time show some non-refundable rates as well.

Room Details: Standard King / Standard 2 Queens

Common amenity matches observed: free breakfast, free High-Speed Internet

Rate Variation (for sample date 12/28):

For the Standard King:

Orbitz - $95.00 / Travelocity - $114.66 / Expedia - $127.14

For the Standard 2 Queens:

Orbitz - $98.75 / Travelocity - $119.76 / Expedia - $131.43

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Elmhurst, Illinois (Chicago Area) - The Waverton Hotel

This suburban Chicago hotel is ideally located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport, just off of I-290 and I-294 providing easy access to I-355, I-88, Downtown Chicago, Brookfield Zoo, and the Elmhurst Business District. The Waverton is conveniently located near the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Midwest Conference Center, and many neighboring businesses.

The Waverton Hotel offers the Mayan Adventure Waterpark, *free wireless Internet access, in-room coffee service, a *microwave and *refrigerator, *sofabeds, complimentary USA Today on weekdays, a business center, and courtesy shuttle to area businesses within a five-mile radius. Other facilities include a full service restaurant, lounge, room service, and a fitness center.

Hotel Address: 624 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Property Phone # for inquiries: (630) 279-1100

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Sample Dates: 1/4, 1/8, 2/15, 3/8 (and various others)

Room Details: 2 DOUBLE BEDS with WATERPARK VIEW (which has a microwave and refrigerator in room)-room only

Other room types may also work - this type appeared to me as though it was the most obvious match.

Rate Variation (for sample dates listed above):

Orbitz.com - $94.90 / Expedia.com - $99

Common amenity matches: micro, fridge / free high-speed Internet / sofabed

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Covington, Virginia - Americas Best Value Inn

Americas Best Value Inn in Covington, Virginia is a 43 room hotel located off Interstate 64 in a small valley surrounded by the Appalachian Allegheny Mountains. All guest rooms are ground level and are divided among the property's three buildings.

At Americas Best Value Inn Covington, take advantage of *free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, use of the guest laundry facility, access to an on-site business center, and wake-up service. The hotel has an attractively landscaped picnic and BBQ area, fax & copy services, vending and ice machines.

Relax in your guest room with amenities including a *mini-fridge, *microwave, cable TV, coffee maker, table with chairs, and iron with ironing board.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 908 Valley Ridge Road, Covington, VA 24426

Property Phone # for inquiries: (540) 962-7600

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Sample Dates: 12/27, 1/9, 1/29, 2/15 (and others)

Room Details: Standard King - nsmk (has micro/fridge)

Rate Variation (for most sample dates):

Orbitz & Travelocity - $89.21 / Expedia - $114.27

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San Francisco, California (Millbrae-SFO Area) - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport

This Millbrae hotel is located about one mile from the San Francisco International Airport. The all-suite hotel also features a gym, jacuzzi, and spacious rooms.

San Francisco Fairfield Inn suites are furnished with a separate seating area, microwave and refrigerator. Cable TV with in-room movies is also included.

The hotel provides *high speed Internet access and a *free continental breakfast every morning. A 24-hour front desk and business services are available for added convenience.

The Millbrae Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) is a a 10 minute walk from the hotel and provides easy access to Downtown San Francisco. South San Francisco Conference Center is a 10 minute drive from the hotel and Ocean Beach is a 30 minute drive away.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Property Phone # for inquiries: (650) 259-0400

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(Search hotel under San Francisco!)

Sample Dates: 1/12, 2/15, 3/15 (and various others)

Room Details: King Room

Rate Variation (for sample date 1/12):

Easyclicktravel.com - $63.51 / Expedia.com - $155

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San Francisco, California - Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (Airport Area)

This high-rise hotel offers *shuttle service to and from the San Francisco airport, less than 2 miles away. Downtown San Francisco is 10 miles north, and Silicon Valley is 25 miles southeast.

Best Western Grosvenor Airport Hotel offers a hot breakfast buffet (surcharge), a heated outdoor pool (seasonal), and *wireless Internet access throughout.

Guestrooms at this Best Western feature coffee makers with china cups, cable TV with HBO, and airport, bay, or mountains views.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 380 South Airport Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94080

Property Phone # for inquiries: (650) 873-3200

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Sample Dates: 1/12, 1/24, 2/5, 2/15 ... and various others spotted in January and February

Room Details: Standard Queen

Rate Variation (for sample dates shown above):

Easyclicktravel.com - $70 / Expedia.com - $75

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San Francisco, California - Mission Inn

An affordable hotel a short drive from downtown, the Mission Inn is ideal for families and business professionals alike. The hotel is located between the downtown area and the airport, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see the sights of San Francisco.

This four-floor hotel offers free coffee in the lobby, complimentary *Internet access in public areas, and *parking onsite at no charge.

Each of the hotel's 52 rooms features *Internet access, a direct-dial phone, voice mail, clock radio, iron with ironing board, and cable TV.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 5630 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

Property Phone # for inquiries: (415) 584-5020

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Sample Dates: 1/12, 2/21, 3/15 (and various others)

Room Details: Standard 2 Doubles

Common amenity matches: breakfast, Internet, parking

Rate Variation (for sample date 3/15):

Easyclicktravel - $57.74 / Expedia - $69

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