For a limited time, Velocity are offering 9 points per $1 on eligible hotel bookings. The standard earning rate with Velocity Hotels is 3 Velocity points per $1, so this is a good opportunity to scoop-up 3X as many points.

To earn triple points, bookings must be made through this link.

Here are the full details about the promotion :

• Velocity members will earn triple Velocity points on eligible bookings made during the offer period via this link.
• The offer period runs from 19 June 2023 – 4 July 2023 for travel between 21 June 2023 and 31 January 2024.
• An eligible booking is one that is made during the offer period via the dedicated link and where Velocity points have not been used as a form of payment or part payment.
• You must enter your Velocity membership number at the time of booking to earn points.
• For pre-paid bookings points will be credited 2-3 weeks after you check-out. For bookings paid at the hotel, allow 4-6 weeks after check-out for points to be credited to your account.

Are the Bonus Points worth it?

It used to be that booking direct rather than going through travel agencies or 3rd party operators always worked out cheaper. Not so anymore, OTA’s these days have become very competitive and in many cases match and on occasions beat the hotel website and app prices.

For instance, this is the price on a random date for a 1 night stay at JW Marriott Gold Coast on Marriott’s website

and here is Velocity’s price for the same room and day

In this instance at least, booking through Velocity will not only save you couple of bucks but you will also earn a handsome reward of 8,271 Velocity points. I value Velocity points at 1.5c per point meaning you save a further $124 (in points) by booking through Velocity.

In another example, here is the price for Intercontinental Sydney if you book direct

and here is Velocity’s price for the same room and day

In this example booking direct is slightly cheaper and you could even cancel for free, but when you factor-in the bonus 3,114 Velocity points the equation is not so clear-cut. It really depends on how you value Velocity points and how well they fit into your travel pattern. Different people will see this comparison differently.

As can be seen from the two examples above, you cannot rely on any one mode being consistently cheaper or pricier, it is always a good idea to compare prices and the associated terms and conditions before you make the booking.

In Conclusion

If you are a free agent and not tied to any hotel program, this is a no-brainer. There is no cap on the number of points you can earn or on the number of bookings you can make under the offer. The stay period covers the rest of 2023 and extends to the end of January 2024, meaning you can plan and book multiple stays and pocket the bonus points.

If you hold status with a hotel loyalty program then it might make more sense to book directly with the hotel and earn points and other elite benefits.

Do you plan to take advantage of this offer? Leave a comment below.