Use the real comparison hotel
Compare the Premier room total against the room you would actually book, including tax, fees, transportation, and parking.
Premier hotel strategy
A Premier room can be a rate, a location, and an Express purchase at the same time.
When Express prices are high, the right Premier hotel rate can beat a cheaper hotel plus separate Express. The math is especially sharp for larger parties.
Count eligible Express days
Premier hotel Express can cover participating classic-park attractions on check-in and check-out days. Do not apply that value to every product blindly.
Multiply by people
The bigger the party, the faster separate Express gets expensive. The room premium stays mostly fixed.
Respect friction
Hotel switching, luggage timing, and pool/rest plans are real costs. Add them before declaring the arbitrage a win.