---
title: "Rome, August 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-08-rome"
type: "Case study"
description: "$18 paid, $118 documented comparison value, 85% difference. 1 night in 1 hotel, 2 days."
countries: "Italy"
period: "2026-08-24 to 2026-08-25"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Rome, August 2026

*1 night in 1 hotel, 2 days.*

## Short answer

Rome 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

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $118 | $100 (85%) | 0 |

## Day by day

### 24 August 2026
- Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican, Rome, 1 night: Paid $18, Value $118, cash

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels (1 stay, 1 night) | $18 | $118 | $100 · 85% | none |
| Total (1 booking) | $18 | $118 | $100 · 85% | none |

## Related topics

- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)