Sorry for the ignorant question but if I book travel with points I cannot accumulate miles in hotel and flight right?

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Depends what you mean by points. With an airline or hotel directly? No. Through a portal like Chase/capital one? Yes (for airlines, no for hotels).

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Except for Amex FHR/Chase LHC

You will be able to earn hotel points for incidental charges like room service & bar spend.

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If charged to your room

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I think I've gotten miles from united flights I bought with miles

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The rule is no. There are some specific exceptions but they are rather rare.

Some airlines and hotels credit you towards status but do no reward you with redeemable points/miles.

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