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Rome, August 2026

1 night in 1 hotel, 2 days.

Italy
Florian HartlFounder of Benefit SystemsData as of 25 August 2026
The sweeping St. Peter's Square with its colonnades and basilica in warm afternoon light during summer in Rome.
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Short answerRome in August 2026: 1 hotel night for $18 paid, against a documented comparison value of $118. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

Key figures

$18 paid, $118 documented comparison value, 85% difference.

Paid
$18
flights, hotels and transfers
Comparison value
$118
documented cash value
Difference
85%
$100 documented
Points and miles
0
used for the trip

At a glance

Hotels
Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican, Rome (1 night)

Day by day

24 August 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican
Rome · 1 night to Tue 25 Aug
Paid
$18
Value
$118
points
cash
per point
·

The whole trip

The whole trip: paid, comparison value, difference and points used.
CategoryPaidComparison valueDifferencePoints and miles
Hotels (1 stay, 1 night)$18$118$100 85%none
Total (1 booking)$18$118$100 85%none

Proof

Excerpts from the booking confirmations, personal data and booking codes made unreadable.

Chase Travel booking: Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican, 24 to 25 August 2026, 100.27 US dollars, of which 100 US dollars paid with a voucher, plus a 17.30 US dollar resort fee on site
Chase Travel booking: Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican, 24 to 25 August 2026, 100.27 US dollars, of which 100 US dollars paid with a voucher, plus a 17.30 US dollar resort fee on site

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Editorial noteThis case study is our own trip analysis and not tax, legal or financial advice. Award prices, availability and cash prices change all the time.

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