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I thought it would be helpful to have a complete list of the hotel's loyalty programs. Booking with these programs requires contacting a rep that has access and booking an eligible rate. If you're interested in knowing what you're paying before contacting a rep, you'll want to look at the bar. These rates can stack with other elite benefits, and of course the earn rate of the credit card you book with kicks in aswell. If you can access discounted rates, you should weigh the benefits against them to see if it's worth it.
Shoot me a comment and I will amend if I missed anything. Hopefully this will allow you to get more out of your future bookings. I added a few credit card programs as well.
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VIP Hotel Progams:
Marriott:
Marriott integrated a new program for their high end hotels. If you book an eligible rate, the benefits are great. I have used STARS at Ritz Carltons, and received upgrade twice.
STARS
( Available at : Bvlgari, Edition, Luxury Collection, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis )
Complimentary breakfast for 2 ( continental or full depending on hotel )
Space available room upgrades on arrival
$100 hotel credit or something similar
Welcome amenity
Early check-in if available/ Priority for late check-out
Strict no-walk policy
VIP status with hotel management
Luminous
( offered at select Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Marriott, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, Westin )
Comped daily breakfast for two people per room
Comped basic wi-fi daily
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to avail
Space available room upgrade at check-in
Local welcome amenity
$100 hotel credit at select hotels
We stayed at the Ritz Carlton Reserve property. Points can be used to book it.
Hyatt
Hyatt Prive has paid major dividends for me. I booked a stay at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong using points and received a further upgrade. Even though the club level offered a smaller selection, it was nice to have an extensive breakfast in the dining room. The rate was the same as I would have paid if I wanted to upgrade.
Minimum stay is not required.
Park Hyatt, Andaz, Thompson, Miraval
Stay for 2 nights.
Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Centric, Alila, Destination, Joie de Vivre, Unbound
Stay for 3 nights.
Destination, Hyatt Ziva and Zilara
Stay for 4 nights.
There is a park Hyatt.
One category upgrade confirmed within 24 hours of booking
Odds are you won’t pop from a room to a suite, but you can go from smaller suite to larger suite
based on availability
Daily full breakfast for two
Check-in as early as 9am and out as late as 4pm
based on avail and late check-out
A welcome gift and letter
$100 property credit
Miraval.
One category upgrade confirmed within 24 hours of booking
Odds are you won’t pop from a room to a suite, but you can go from smaller suite to larger suite
based on availability
Daily full breakfast for two
Check-in as early as 9am and out as late as 4pm
based on avail and late check-out
A welcome gift and letter
$50 to 100 property credit
Select Grand Hyatt, Centric, Regency, Unbound Collection.
One category upgrade confirmed within 24 hours of booking
Odds are you won’t pop from a room to a suite, but you can go from smaller suite to larger suite
based on availability
Daily full breakfast for two
Check-in as early as 9am and out as late as 4pm
based on avail and late check-out
A welcome gift and letter
$100 property credit
Hilton
Impresario
Waldorf, LXR, and Conrad hotels
Daily breakfast for two guests per room, served through in-room dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
Upgrade of one category, based on availability at check-in
Double Hilton HHonors points for the stay
$100 equivalent hotel credit once during the stay
IHG Luxury and Lifestyle
Luxury available at select Intercontinental Hotels ( globally ), Kimpton ( outside US ), and Regent (globally)
2 night minimum stay required
Daily breakfast for up to two in-room guests
Upgrade to next room category, subject to availability
Welcome amenity on arrival
No walk policy
Free WiFi
Value-added amenity specific to hotel ($100 value once per stay at Regent and Intercontinental Properties )
Guaranteed late 2pm check-out
Lifestyle available at select Indigo and Kimpton ( within US )
Guaranteed Late Check-Out (until 2PM)
Upgrade to next room category
$50 property credit, per stay
Bottled water, fresh fruit, and snacks in room upon arrival
Comped WIFI
Kimpton London
Belmond
Bellini
Comped buffet or full breakfast for 2 daily
Comped room upgrades on arrival, based on availability
For any $5,000 booking, receive a $500 gift voucher to be used for any new Belmond product (train, barge, or hotel or resort) of at least $2,500.
Fully flexible hotel or resort credit up to $200 per stay
Free internet access
Personalized in-room welcome amenity
VIP recognition by property management and staff
Waitlist priority for high demand properties or experiences
Dorchester
Diamond Club
Comped breakfast for 2 daily in room or room service
$100 or local currency equivalent in credit for room and junior suites on final bill
Daily $100 or local currency credit for suites
Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking for guest rooms, subject to avail
VIP Status at hotel with recognition
24/7 Diamond Club Ambassador ready to assist you
Access to hotel GM
Unlimited internet on unlimited devices
Beverly Hills Hotel – Dorchester Collection
Four Seasons
Preferred Partner
Daily full American breakfast for two people per room ( Dining room or Room Service )
Space available upgrade of one category at check in ( no signature suites, etc )
VIP Status recognized by hotel management
Top priority for best guest room inventory.
No walk policy
Priority for sold out locations
Langham
Couture
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
Welcome drink
6 hour pre or post arrival to be used at discretion for early/late check out
Comped Wifi
Mandarin Oriental
Fan Club
Comped full breakfast for 2, daily
Either $100 Food & Beverage or Spa Credit for each room booked during stay
Space Available upgrade on arrival, one category
Unlimited in-room wireless Internet access
Personalized welcome amenity
Priority waitlist clearance
Oetker Collection
Pearl Partner
At booking, one category upgrade
Get “best room” within category
Senior management recognition with personalized amenity
Daily unlimited internet access for unlimited number of devices
Priority access to courtesy car, when applicable
Comped breakfast for 2, daily, includes buffet
Hotel specific spa or food/bev credit
85 euros for one night
170 for two nights or more.
Peninsula
This benefit has been used three times by me. Peninsula treatment is second to none, but having someone in management aware of your stay makes it even better. Service and treatment is second to none.
Pen Club
Daily full breakfast for 2
“Peninsula Time” for early check-in/out
Upon Arrival, space available, 1 category upgraded
Comped phone via VOIP in select hotels
Preferred Hotels
Platinum Partner
Daily breakfast for 2
$75 Credit per stay ( Resort, Hotel, FoodBev, etc )
Comped Wi-Fi
Upon arrival, space avail, room upgrade
When available, early check in, late check out
Relais and Chateau
Preferred Partner Program
Comped breakfast for 2 daily
Priority upgrades
VIP amenties
Rocco Forte
Knights
Comped breakfast for 2 daily
VIP welcome
Hotel credit
$100 for rooms and Jr Suites
$200 for suites with 2 night minimum stay
Space available room upgrade on arrival
Early Check-in/Late Check out when available
Comped high speed internet
20% off spa services where applicable
Afternoon Tea at the Balmoral – A Rocco Forte Hotel
Rosewood
Elite
Complimentary Breakfast for two
Space available room upgrade on arrival
Early Check-in/Late Check out when available
VIP welcome by staff and management
On property Elite rep to assist with your stay
Priority waitlist during peak travel
On property amenity…which could include a $100 credit
Sofitel
STEP Program
Sofitel and MGallery
Breakfast for two everyday of your stay
Space available upgrade on arrival
Comped Wifi
Space available early check-in/ late check out
no walk policy
Shangri La
A minimum stay value is required when booking.
Luxury Circle
Comped breakfast for 2 daily
Space Available Early Check IN/ Late Check out
Space Available upgrade at time of booking
$100 credit or 10% of the average daily rate ( which ever is higher )
Priority waitlist at sold out properties
Credit Cards:
American Express
I can't say how many times I've used Amex FHR. The benefit alone makes up for the annual fee on the personal card. If you stay a week at an Amex FHR property, the daily breakfast will be close to offsetting the fee in and of itself.
American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts
Avail to Platinum and Centurion cardholders
Room upgrade on arrival when space is available
Daily continental breakfast for two people
Guaranteed 4pm check out
Noon check in when available
Comped Wifi
Hotel, Spa, Food/Bev credit usually $100
When pre-paid earn 5x points using Amex Platinum
Ritz Abu Dhabi
The Hotel Collection
Avail to Amex Gold, Platinum, and Centurion members
$100 credit on dining, spa, resort ( chosen by property )
Gold gets 2x on prepaid
Platinum gets 5x on prepaid
Chase
The Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection
Go here and enter your Chase card info
Daily breakfast for two
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Special benefit unique to each property, such as a dining or spa credit, greens fees, or other privilege.
Citi
Prestige 4th night free benefit + Citi Concierge
Get a 4th night free when booking online at thankyou.com or via the Citi Concierge when hotel is available online
This benefit allowed us to stay at both the Nun Relais Assisi and theHilton Waldorf Caledonian.
Visa Signature Hotel Collection
Best available rate guarantee.
Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available.
Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available.
Complimentary breakfast for two.
$25 USD food or beverage credit.
VIP Guest status.
Late check-out upon request, when available.
Stand Alone
Virtuoso
I use this program instead of Amex FHR. Amex FHR only provides continental breakfast, whereas Virtuoso provides a full breakfast. The late check-out will be guaranteed by Amex FHR.
There are benefits to the program.
Preferred rates
Room upgrade upon arrival
Virtuoso-only amenities
Daily breakfast for two
Early check-in and late checkout
If you are planning on going on a cruise vacation, complimentary extras are usually included.
Shipboard credits
Virtuoso-exclusive shore excursions
Welcome aboard receptions
Dedicated onboard hosts
Private car and driver
Specialty dining
Pre-paid gratuities
Have you used any of these programs?
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