Scene+ is making travel a little more rewarding this month. For a limited time, you can earn 5,000 bonus Scene+ points when you book a minimum two-night hotel stay through Scene+ Travel, powered by Expedia.
Simply book between now and October 31, 2025, and complete travel by March 31, 2026 to be eligible for the 5,000 bonus Scene+ points, on top of the 3 Scene+ points per dollar spent by booking through the portal.
What is Scene+ Travel?
Scene+ Travel is Scene+’s booking portal (powered by Expedia) where members can earn 3 Scene+ points per dollar on hotels, car rentals, and things to do.
It’s functionally the same platform as the regular Expedia, except you log in through the Scene+ portal first to enable you to earn and redeem points.
That said, Scene+ points are flexible enough that many travellers will be better off booking flights, hotels, and other travel directly with the provider and then redeeming points against those purchases within the 12-month window.
When plans change, dealing with the airline or hotel directly is almost always faster and cleaner than troubleshooting via an intermediary.
Elite status is another key consideration. Stays booked through third-party OTAs generally don’t earn hotel points or elite-night credit, and elite perks such as Marriott Platinum Elite breakfast, room upgrades, and late checkout typically won’t apply.
How Does the Scene+ Hotel Promotion Work?
To be eligible for the promotion, simply book a qualifying hotel for two nights or more through Scene+ Travel, powered by Expedia, and you’ll earn 5,000 bonus Scene+ points.
You must book between October 1–31, 2025, and complete your stay by March 31, 2026. You’ll also earn 3 points per dollar spent on hotels, car rentals, and “things to do,” with the option to earn more when you pay with an eligible Scotiabank credit card.
Keep in mind that vacation rentals and package bookings don’t qualify, cancelled bookings don’t earn, and changes made outside the October window can void the bonus. Points typically post within up to eight weeks after your stay is completed.
Which Credit Card Should You Use to Book?
To maximize earning, use a card with a strong travel multiplier and stack it with the Scene+ Travel portal earn.
The Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite Privilege* Card earns 3 Scene+ points per dollar on travel. Combined with the Scene+ Travel booking earn of 3x, you’re effectively at 6x Scene+ on the charge.
At a slightly lower rate, the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card and the Scotiabank® Gold American Express®* Card earn 1 Scene+ point per dollar on generic travel, on top of the portal’s 3x.
Scene+ points earning credit cards
If you prefer to earn a transferable currency, The Platinum Card® from American Express earns 2 Membership Rewards (MR) points per dollar on travel purchases. You’ll still collect the 3x Scene+ from the portal, but your card earn will be MR.
American Express Platinum Card
- Earn 80,000 MR points upon spending $10,000 in the first three months
- Plus, earn 30,000 MR points upon making a purchase in months 15–17 as a cardholder
- Earn 2x MR points on all dining and travel purchases
- Receive an annual $200 travel credit
- Receive an annual $200 dining credit
- Transfer MR points to Aeroplan, The British Airways Club, Flying Blue, and other frequent flyer programs for premium flights
- Unlimited airport lounge access for you and one guest at Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, Centurion, and other lounges
- Credits and rebates for daily expenses throughout the year with Amex Offers
- Bonus MR points for referring family and friends
- Annual fee: $799
Example: two-night stay at $600 (taxes/fees included)
Bottom line: choose Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite Privilege* Card if you want the most Scene+ now and simple redemptions later; pick The Platinum Card® from American Express if you prefer banking MR for potential high-value transfers while still earning the portal’s 3x Scene+.
Is This Promotion a Good Deal?
Short answer: yes, if the price you see on Scene+ Travel is close to booking direct and you aren’t giving up elite perks.
We value Scene+ points at 1 cent per point, so the bonus 5,000 points from the promotion is worth $50 in value. Add the 3x earning from the portal and you’re looking at solid, predictable value:
For a $600 stay example above, you’d get back 8,600 Scene+ points, valued at $86, with the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite Privilege* Card—about 14.3% in return.
When it shines: boutique/independent hotels where status isn’t in play, short two-night trips, peak dates when member-only rates aren’t meaningfully better, and scenarios where the Scene+ total is within a few dollars of booking direct.
When to skip: brand hotels where you care about elite benefits or elite-night credit, rates that are cheaper direct after member discounts or corporate codes, or plans that might change after October (since modifying outside the window can void the bonus).
Conclusion
Scene+ Travel has a limited-time offer that gives you 5,000 bonus Scene+ points when you book a minimum two-night hotel stay; make your booking between October 1–31, 2025, and complete travel by March 31, 2026.
Paired with the portal’s 3x earn on the total, it’s a simple way to boost returns when pricing is in line with booking direct. Just keep plans steady and hold onto confirmations until the points post.
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This story originally appeared on princeoftravel
