If you’re in search of boutique hotel stays near national parks and other outdoor destinations, consider Trailborn Hotels and Resorts. This chain of five boutique properties offers a unique way to connect with nature, from their convenient locations to the design of their public spaces. What’s more, Trailborn Hotels and Resorts is part of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, allowing you to earn or redeem Marriott points for stays near some of the country’s most iconic outdoor destinations.
I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Trailborn Highlands hotel in Highlands, North Carolina. Situated in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, this town serves as a perfect base for exploring the rainforest and numerous waterfalls in the area. Whether you’re coming from Asheville Regional Airport (about an hour and a half drive) or Atlanta (about three hours away), you’ll find the location accessible. While my three-night stay was sponsored by Marriott, the views expressed in this narrative are my own.
The property exudes a rustic charm and is pet-friendly, offering various amenities like the Highlands Supper Club restaurant, an outdoor Nordic spa, and a lounge area with a cozy firepit. Guests can also partake in guided hikes, fly fishing, kayaking, and rock climbing excursions during their stay.
Room rates at the Trailborn Highlands hotel range from $128 to over $500, especially during the fall leaf-peeping season. This peak period could be an ideal time to utilize Marriott points or Free Night Awards for your adventure.
Marriott employs dynamic pricing, meaning the number of points needed for an award stay can fluctuate based on demand and cash rates. BW values Marriott points at around 0.7 cents each. During quieter weekdays, room rates at the Trailborn Highlands start at $128 or 32,000 points, providing a value of 0.4 cent per point. In this scenario, using the 35,000-point Free Night Award from the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card may be a better option than using points.
Conversely, during the peak fall season when rates reach $530 or 70,000 points per night, you’d receive 0.8 cent per point, making it more advantageous to pay with Marriott points. If you’re running low on points, Marriott allows you to combine cash and points for your stay, maximizing your points balance across multiple stays.
One of the quickest ways to accumulate Marriott points is through a welcome offer on a Marriott credit card. The sentence is not provided. Please provide the sentence you would like me to rewrite. following sentence in a different way:
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