When changes to American Express Business Platinum card were announced, one change was ‘The Hotel Collection’ benefit increasing from $75 to $100 on January 1st. American Express has just sent out an e-mail to cardholders informing them of this benefit change and this also applies to the American Express gold card as well.
To receive this benefit you need to book on amextravel.com a stay of two consecutive nights or more and that hotel must be part of The Hotel Collection. You’ll also receive a room upgrade if available.
Hat tip to all the readers who sent this in
Questions
1) Do we earn hotel points, elite benefits if we book via this or is it like booking via amex travel?
2) What difference is between this and VISA signature Luxury hotel collection?
3) Dont expect the rates to be best rate available but anyone know the premium $$ for the “credit”?
Appreciate for the answers.
TIA
1) no
2) lower end
How is this program different than AMEX Fine Hotels?
The hotels are relatively lower tier and don’t overlap with FHR. Benefits are also weaker.
FHR is only available to plat card holders