StayWise is an independent publisher of practical hotel cost guides for travelers across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Our focus is narrow and useful: what hotels actually cost — points values, monthly rates, resort fees, taxes and the booking decisions that move the total.
Every guide is built around real 2026 market numbers, broken down by program, destination and booking pattern. We explain where the money goes, which choices genuinely save, and which fees reward attention rather than acceptance.
What We Cover
- Hotel loyalty programs — points values, status and hotel credit card economics
- Extended stays and monthly rates — weekly hotels, corporate housing, snowbird seasons
- Hotel fees, taxes and booking costs — resort fees, occupancy taxes, parking and rate rules
Our Editorial Approach
We do not sell bookings, points or cards, and we take no commissions from programs we analyze. Our articles are written and reviewed by the StayWise Editorial Team, updated regularly, and kept as plain-spoken and numeric as possible: if a program has a typical points value, we print it.
Figures in our guides are indicative estimates based on publicly available market data at the time of writing. Prices, valuations and program terms change — always check current details before booking or transferring points.