Is a closer harbour hotel worth more points for a three-day Sydney stay?

Value the points difference against transport savings, breakfast and cancellation terms. Choose the hotel that makes mornings and evenings easier, not simply the one nearest one landmark.

Read recent reviews of the room type you can actually redeem, especially noise and housekeeping comments. Ask whether a quiet room away from lifts can be requested.

Compare the walk from each exact entrance to your first daily stop, including hills and crossings. A small map-distance difference may not matter if you are happy to walk.