Hoping to book hotels in the Philippines (Manila and Cebu) and Japan (Osaka) using our points from amex, chase sapphire pref, and capOne ventureX.

Any recommendations to get best value? Travel dates are for Feb 2025

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Stayed at the Quest Hotel in Cebu City. It was cheap and very very nice.

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