Reduced points earn rates in 2026

[aaronm]

I’ve noticed my first few stays booked in 2026 seem to have a significant reduction in points earn, curious if I’m mistaken or is this just the status quo now. For example, a $95 (+2k points) stay at Movenpick Melbourne has only credited 51 status points and 90 reward points. As a Platinum member it should earn at a rate of 44 reward/25 status points per €10. So on a roughly €50 spend I’d expect 220 reward and 125 status points, or thereabouts. Am I missing something here?

 

[markis10]

You don’t earn points on taxes etc, if you had a $95 stay after a 2k points payment a lot of that would be taxes, maybe 40 euro for earn so it’s still under what I would expect

 

[sudoer]

For example, a $95 (+2k points) stay at Movenpick Melbourne has only credited 51 status points and 90 reward points.

Is $95 + 2k points definitely the correct amount for the stay?

That'd would mean the cash value for the booking was $165 which seems too cheap for Movenpick Melbourne, even on a RHR.

 

[RB001]

Is $95 + 2k points definitely the correct amount for the stay?

That'd would mean the cash value for the booking was $165 which seems too cheap for Movenpick Melbourne, even on a RHR.

Multiple nights in mid-April:

 

[sudoer]

Multiple nights in mid-April:

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Wow, bargain.