What happened
A traveler booked a last-minute stay at the Garner Hotel Vienna (Hauptbahnhof) using 19,000 IHG points after walking from a Hyatt Regency reservation. The booking was made during the Eurovision Song Contest, a period of high hotel demand in Vienna. The author notes the room was comfortable and well-located opposite the main railway station, contrasting it with the original Hyatt property. The article highlights the availability of awards at this specific property during peak times and the value proposition of the 19,000-point rate