Overview of Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts for Platinum Cardholders

by Points, Miles & Martinis

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One of my favorite perks of of having either the Platinum Card from American Express or The Business Platinum® Card from American Express is Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts, which can provide significant savings to cardholders, with all the value-added amenities that are included.

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American Express explains this benefit as: you are eligible to book through FINE HOTELS & RESORTS and enjoy access to complimentary benefits and competitive rates at over 815 properties worldwide.

What this means is that you get a ton of benefits for each stay including:

  • Noon check-in, when available
  • Room upgrade upon arrival, when available (usually suite upgrades)
  • Daily breakfast for two people
  • Guaranteed 4pm late check-out
  • In-room Wi-Fi
  • A unique property benefit (such as a $100 hotel credit or $100 dining credit)
In addition, many hotels will offer specials through Fine Hotels and Resorts, such as the third or forth night free when booking through Amex, meaning you can save even more money.
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As an example, taking a look at the W New York-Times Square, you could book for $269, and the local property benefit is a $100 food and beverage credit. If you’re currently a SPG Platinum member, you can also add your SPG number to the reservation, and you’ll get your Starwood benefits as well.

Here’s a look at some other properties you might want to consider:

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Bottom Line

Since the benefits for these stays are the same if it’s a one night stay vs. a longer stay, you’ll get more value on a one-night stay. For instance, taking a look at the Delano in Las Vegas for $119 a night in December, with a $100 property credit in addition to breakfast for two and an upgrade.

In order to book these, you must have either a  Platinum Card from American Express or The Business Platinum® Card from American Express to have access to Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts.

What’s your favorite hotel you’ve stayed at through the Fine Hotels and Resorts program?

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Comments

  1. I have two favorites – The Peninsula in Hong Kong, and Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. I really like it when there is a “Stay x nights, get an extra day free” promotion.

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