There’s always a sense of satisfaction when you use points for a hotel redemption. This is especially true when you find yourself facing excruciatingly high cash prices. But what happens when there are plenty of boutique options with nary a Hilton in sight?

Happily for travelers, there are still ways to redeem points for boutique hotels. Let’s take a look at how to use points on boutique hotels through travel portals and statement credits and the different hotel loyalty programs that offer boutique hotel partnerships.

Booking through a travel portal

Perhaps the simplest method for redeeming points toward a boutique hotel involves booking through your card issuer's travel portal. Many major credit cards feature their own individual travel portals, including Capital One, Citi, Chase and American Express.

However, not all travel portals and credit cards will offer equal value, and you’ll want to double-check this before booking. For example, those who have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® can redeem their Chase Ultimate Rewards® points for boutique hotels at a value of about 1.5 cents each through Chase’s travel portal, though this is on the higher end compared to other card issuers.

One of the best features you’ll find when looking to redeem your points through a travel portal comes from the Citi Prestige® Card. Although this card is no longer open to new applicants, those who currently hold the card can enjoy their fourth night free on most hotel stays booked through the Citi travel portal. This benefit can be used twice per year and can even be used when redeeming points toward your stay.