{"id":248835,"date":"2026-06-27T20:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/27\/how-to-use-the-100-hotel-credit-on-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T20:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:00:59","slug":"how-to-use-the-100-hotel-credit-on-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/27\/how-to-use-the-100-hotel-credit-on-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the $100 hotel credit on Chase Sapphire Preferred – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>) is packed with benefits<\/a><\/span> in exchange for its modest $95 annual fee.<\/p>\n

One of the most valuable is its up to $100 annual hotel statement credit, available each account anniversary year for prepaid hotel stays booked through Chase Travel\u2120<\/a><\/span>. On its own, this credit can more than offset the card’s annual fee<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

At TPG, it’s no secret<\/a><\/span> we consider the Sapphire Preferred one of the best travel credit cards<\/a><\/span>. If it’s not already in your wallet, you should consider applying \u2014 especially now, since the card is offering a stellar 100,000 bonus points, earned after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/p>\n

Here’s how you can take advantage of the Sapphire Preferred’s hotel benefit, including some quick one-night getaways.<\/p>\n

How to use the $100 annual hotel credit on the Chase Sapphire Preferred in 2026<\/h2>\n

Booking a hotel through Chase Travel<\/a><\/span> to unlock the $100 statement credit on the Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span> is relatively easy \u2014 there’s nothing you need to activate first.<\/p>\n

First, log in to your Chase account on your device.<\/p>\n

On desktop, select “Travel” on the right-hand side of the screen. On the mobile app, select “Benefits & travel” on the bottom menu bar and then the “Book travel” icon on the next screen.<\/p>\n

Once you’re in the Chase Travel portal, check the drop-down in the top-right corner (desktop) or at the top (mobile app) to make sure your Sapphire Preferred is selected.<\/p>\n

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From here, you can pick a destination, pick your dates and browse available hotels.<\/p>\n

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How I used my $100 hotel statement credit<\/h3>\n

After attending an Atlanta Braves baseball game with my family on Friday, I decided to extend my stay through Sunday.<\/p>\n

I searched on Chase Travel for Atlanta-area hotels around $100 per night. I found the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, about 25 minutes from Truist Park. At $135 per night, I would pay $35 out of pocket<\/a><\/span> with my Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span> for a nice suburban hotel.<\/p>\n

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I selected my room and toggled to “Pay with card” versus sticking with the “Use points option” that was automatically selected. Then I checked out.<\/p>\n

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After entering my personal information, my reservation was confirmed, and the pending charge appeared immediately in my recent transactions.<\/p>\n

Other examples of how to use your $100 hotel statement credit<\/h3>\n

There isn’t just one “right” way to use the Sapphire Preferred’s hotel credit.<\/p>\n

You can apply it toward a longer hotel stay or, like I did, use it to reduce the cost of a one-night getaway.<\/p>\n

To find a less expensive stay, you can filter by your minimum and maximum nightly price.<\/p>\n

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This way, you could find stays that really pack a punch when you apply the card’s $100 credit.<\/p>\n

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TPG credit cards editor Olivia Mittak<\/a><\/span> recently covered most of the cost of an overnight stay after a concert at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bend South, paying just $46 out of pocket after applying the credit.<\/p>\n

Related: How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips for using the Sapphire Preferred hotel credit<\/h2>\n

You must use your Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span> and book through the Chase Travel portal to receive this credit. You won’t earn it if you book directly<\/a><\/span> with the hotel or through another website.<\/p>\n

The terms and conditions read:<\/p>\n