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10.05.2021 0:45:16
Hot Tip: The FHR benefits are limited to 1 “package” per room per stay, but each cardmember can book up to 3 rooms per stay.
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Hot Tip: The FHR benefits are limited to 1 “package” per room per stay, but each cardmember can book up to 3 rooms per stay.
Great news! We are looking forward to seeing what properties are now part of the FHR program. [links]
It a shame most bloggers and most people in general just see the 5X points and think it’s an amazing deal. Those 5X points are WHY you are not earning elite points. You have to be DUMB AS A ROCK to think a Marriott/Hilton/IHG property can give you points on a pre-paid stay. They may not have any clue how much you paid. In order to earn points on FHR stays, you MUST pay at the hotel. I’ve looked through articles and it seems not one genius blogger has figured this out yet. I will take my 17.5 Marriott points per dollar over 4 Amex points per dollar (you already earn 1 when you pay).
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The properties bookable through the Amex FHR program are a mix of branded and independent properties. But all of the properties bookable through the Amex FHR program are well-rated luxury properties that Amex says are hand-selected. There are many reasons you may choose to book a stay through Amex FHR. But most cardholders primarily book through the program to get extra perks on their stay. here
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So, where does this leave us? At this point, it seems whether you’ll get elite earnings and benefits varies greatly. My advice is to book a refundable prepaid Amex FHR reservation. Then, email the property a few days after making the reservation and ask whether your stay will be eligible for elite earnings and benefits. Although not an ideal solution, at least you’ll know before your visit what benefits you can expect. here
$200 Hotel Credit: U.S. Consumer Basic and Additional Platinum Card ® Members may receive up to a total of $200 in statement credits each calendar year, across all Cards on the Account, when using their eligible Platinum Card on eligible, prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts ® and The Hotel Collection bookings made through American Express Travel (meaning through AmexTravel.com, the Amex ® App, or by calling the phone number on the back of your eligible Platinum Card). Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for the benefit. To receive the statement credits, an eligible Card Member must make a new booking using their eligible Platinum Card through American Express Travel on or after July 1st, 2021, that is prepaid (referred to as “Pay Now” on AmexTravel.com and the Amex App), for a qualifying stay at an available, participating Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection property. Bookings of The Hotel Collection require a minimum stay of two consecutive nights. Eligible bookings must be made before December 31st, 11:59PM Central Time, each calendar year to be eligible for statement credits within that year. Statement credits may not be received or may be reversed if the booking is cancelled or modified. Eligible bookings do not include interest charges, cancellation fees, property fees or other similar fees, or any charges by a property to you (whether for your booking, your stay or otherwise). Please allow up to 90 days after an eligible charge is posted to your Account for the applicable statement credits to be posted to your Account. Call the number on the back of your eligible Platinum Card if statement credits have not posted by that time. If American Express does not receive information that identifies your transaction as eligible, you will not receive the statement credits. For example, your transaction will not be eligible if it is a booking: (i) made with a property not included in the Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection programs, (ii) not made through American Express Travel, or (iii) not made with an eligible Platinum Card. Participating properties and their availability are subject to change. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit, American Express will not have an obligation to provide and may reverse any statement credits provided to you. Please refer to AmericanExpress.com/FHR and AmericanExpress.com/THC for more information about Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, respectively.
Merchants are assigned codes based on what they primarily sell. We group certain merchant codes into categories that are eligible for additional points. A purchase with a merchant will not earn additional points if the merchant’s code is not included in an additional points category. You may not receive additional points if we receive inaccurate information or are otherwise unable to identify your purchase as eligible for an additional points category. For example, you may not receive additional points when: a merchant uses a third-party to sell their products or services; or a merchant uses a third-party to process or submit your transaction to us (e.g., using mobile or wireless card readers); or you choose to make a purchase using a third-party payment account or make a purchase using a mobile or digital wallet. more
Merchants are assigned codes based on what they primarily sell. We group certain merchant codes into categories that are eligible for additional points. A purchase with a merchant will not earn additional points if the merchant’s code is not included in an additional points category. You may not receive additional points if we receive inaccurate information or are otherwise unable to identify your purchase as eligible for an additional points category. For example, you may not receive additional points when: a merchant uses a third-party to sell their products or services; or a merchant uses a third-party to process or submit your transaction to us (e.g., using mobile or wireless card readers); or you choose to make a purchase using a third-party payment account or make a purchase using a mobile or digital wallet.
Platinum Card Members get $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card.* [links]
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3 Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided in room, with the exception of select properties where In-Room Wi-Fi is included as part of a mandatory daily resort fee or is not available. In these instances complimentary Wi-Fi will be provided in a common space on property. Contact Platinum Travel Service for property specific details regarding Wi-Fi.
1 Average value based on Fine Hotels & Resorts bookings in 2019 for stays of two nights. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits. more
2 Certain room categories are not eligible for room upgrade; call Platinum Travel service for details. Noon check-in and room upgrade are based on availability and are provided at check-in.Taxes, surcharges and additional fees are as supplied by the hotel at the time of reservation; however they are subject to change and will be charged as applicable at the time of settlement of your hotel account. Note that payments made in foreign currencies will be subject to a foreign currency conversion and commission at the time of payment upon departure.
Valid only for new Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings made through Platinum Travel Service. Payment must be made in full with an American Express Card in the Platinum Cardmember's name. Available for Platinum Charge Cardmembers. Cardmember must travel on itinerary booked to be eligible for benefits described. [links]
4 Special amenity varies by property; call Platinum Travel Service for details. Benefit restrictions vary by Fine Hotels & Resorts property and cannot be redeemed for cash, and may not be combined with other offers unless indicated. Benefits and additional Fine Hotels + Resorts promotions are only applied at checkout and expire at checkout. Limit one benefit package per room, per stay. Three room limit per Cardmember, per stay; back-to-back stays within a 24-hour period at the same property considered one stay. Participating Fine Hotels + Resorts properties and benefits are subject to change.
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