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We had debated if the Ritz-Carlton card was worth the $450 annual fee. One of the reasons we kept the card was the Ritz-Carlton club-level upgrade certificates.
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Ritz-Carlton club-level lounges at Marriott Bonvoy are not accessible via Marriott Bonvoy elite status. Ritz-Carlton is a Marriott hotel brand where elite benefits don't apply.
After enjoying the club-level lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore for two nights this spring with a Ritz-Carlton club-level upgrade certificate, I'm interested in trying more Ritz-Carlton club-level lounges. You need to know where I'm considering using Ritz-Carlton club-level upgrade certificates.
The Ritz-Carlton club level upgrade certificates that come as a perk of the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card should be discussed before we dive in. Current Marriott account holders will not find much information about the certificates or how to use them.
You can upgrade to a club level at a Ritz-Carlton with a stay of up to seven nights. Not all Ritz-Carlton properties have a club level, so make sure to check the brand's website for participating properties.
Before attaching a Ritz-Carlton club level upgrade certificate, you need to book a specific rate. It's not possible to use a club-level upgrade certificate on an award booking, and you'll usually pay the standard rate.
You might need to book an elevated room type if the rate is only available for select room types. If you book a rate that's also eligible for the $100 property credit that Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express® Card and Ritz-Carlton card members get at Ritz-Carlton and St.
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If you use the promo code "Z38" on Marriott's website, you can see eligible rates for the upgrade certificate. The phone agent said he couldn't apply the upgrade certificate to the booking because it was using the Z38 code.
The phone agent made a new reservation that was slightly more expensive. There is no way to book an eligible rate online when we apply for an upgrade certificate, so we should call in to book. If you look at online rates, you'll know how much the agent will quote for your stay.
Ritz-Carlton club level rooms are so exclusive because of this.
A club-level lounge and a club-level room are usually included in a club-level upgrade.
Standard rooms are usually the same size and have the same furnishings as club-level rooms, which are located on a high or club level floor. A club-level room over a standard room is not worth much to me.
The Ritz-Carlton club-level lounge is the most valuable part of the upgrade certificates. You don't get access to the Ritz-Carlton club-level lounges as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite or higher because they are a step up from other Marriott brands. Premium services such as a lounge concierge, business space, business services and private check-in and checkout can be found at the club level.
You'll get access to the lounge space every day. The Ritz-Carlton website states that the club-level lounges have up to five complimentary presentations each day. You might get a lot of value from these presentations if you plan to work remotely or stay at the hotel.
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Some Ritz-Carlton properties don't have club levels. There are 69 properties that have a club level on the Ritz-Carlton website, of which 35 are in the Americas, 19 in Asia, 8 in Europe and 7 in the Middle East.
I used Marriott's calendar search to get a feel for rates. The properties go for a lot of money. Some offer low prices if you travel during off-peak times.
I would use club-level upgrade certificates at some Ritz-Carlton properties in the Americas and Europe.
The Ritz-Carlton properties in the Middle East and Asia are some of the least expensive.
The cheapest rate listed is the one that gives access to the $100 property credit for stays of two nights or more. I only considered rates in 2023 for greater China since it is mostly closed to tourists from the U.S. If we called to book a rate that was eligible for the $100 property credit and club level upgrade certificate, we would be quoted the same or slightly higher rate.
There are 14 cities where you can find budget hotels.
The rates of Ritz-Carlton properties where you can use upgrade certificates have gone up. If you have flexible dates, you can get a low rate at some Ritz-Carlton properties.
If I already had plans to be in India, I would consider returning to The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, where I stayed for two nights earlier this year. I want to try out a different property with a club lounge.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur can be booked for under $200 per night on most days. I would give The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City a try if I wanted to try out a Ritz-Carlton in the US.
To make sure club lounge access is worth the difference, compare the lowest rate you could book against the rate you have to pay to apply your club level upgrade certificate. How much would it cost to book a club-level room? If you plan to stay at a Ritz-Carlton property more than three times a year, you should apply for a club-level upgrade certificate.
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