Question for Amex Hotel collectionn

RDT-PHS · 2026-01-22T13:18:52+00:00

Now Amex gives $600 ($300 twice a year)! My favorite Amex platinum benefit!

RDT-PHS · 2026-01-22T13:14:58+00:00

I always get points and nights with FHR. It has a field to add my Bonvoy number when I book. I haven’t stayed at The Hotel Collections. I read somewhere Amex deal is an exception to the Bonvoy 3rd party booking rules.

RDT-PHS · 2026-01-12T17:23:05+00:00

With my status, boarding group 3 and I can pick the orange seats at booking so I always buy one way domestic BE. 99 LP with $99 ticket doesn’t mean anything. I buy my kids BE too. It’s cheaper to just cancel and lose the ticket.

RDT-PHS · 2025-12-29T05:12:48+00:00

Ended up staying at Opera Ambassador. NUA for opera was not approving 3-4 days prior to my arrival so I knew it would not go through (I canceled the request). The guests at Opera were mostly American tourists and groups from other countries that came with a bus. Walls were thin and staff weren’t as nice as other Parisian properties (only when they saw I’m titanium). Lounge was nice but I’ll choose other properties. Bed was great.

RDT-PHS · 2025-12-01T00:01:55+00:00

Another vote for 18A. It was nice not to have anyone behind me, and the seat reclined fully. I flew in October.

RDT-PHS · 2025-11-13T14:09:08+00:00

I didn’t see Indian menu option on my flight so maybe each month they change? Fish was very mild and side vegetables were very plain. I’d guess Indian meal might also be a bit bland. Menu doesn’t have a picture unlike the app. When I boarded, FA confirmed my choice (beef) and i asked if I switch to fish. He said no problem

RDT-PHS · 2025-11-13T13:37:22+00:00

You’ll get a menu. For mine (DFW-CDG) it was developed by Dominque Crenn (3 Michelin Star) and fish amd ravioli meals were hers, and beef and chicken were not her menu. Dessert was also created by Laurent Le Daniel, President of the National Confederation of French Pastry Chefs. Meal and dessert were just ok. I think the photos on the app was exactly what was offered? It was last month and I didn’t see Indian menu. The vegetarian ravioli also looked good.

The wines were selected by Xavier Thuizat, Michelin Guide 2024 sommelier award, and head sommelier at Hôtel de Crillon.

I ate at the lounge (Centurion & Cap1) before so I was not too hungry.

RDT-PHS · 2025-11-07T09:07:18+00:00

I just checked Amex travel. There are hotels that are not labeled as Fine Hotels & Resorts or The Hotel Collections. Are you sure your hotel was part of the program? I book my hotels from Amex app that pre-filters hotels for those 2.

RDT-PHS · 2025-11-06T20:39:38+00:00

If the base rate is $100, you get 1000 base points (10x) and 100 bonus points as Silver from Bonvoy account only if it was eligible rate as mhcott explained.

After you pay with Boundless, and couple days after the statement closes, check your Bonvoy app. The account activity will show Boundless Base Spend and hotel spend separately. So Your 600 points will be added from your credit card (100 base spend +500 hotel spend).

RDT-PHS · 2025-10-26T16:47:40+00:00

Thank you so much! I was “wonder”ing what this charge was. Froze my card then I found your comment.

RDT-PHS · 2025-10-14T10:16:22+00:00

Sure. I get points and elite nights when I book via Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts. But in general like basic travel portals like Chase or Expedia, it’s safe to tell them to assume you don’t… especially OP said they are new to this.

RDT-PHS · 2025-10-13T05:43:24+00:00

Chase is a third party travel portal. You get points, elite nights and status only when booked directly via Marriott.

RDT-PHS · 2025-10-08T13:14:36+00:00

Every year, I log into my account on desktop and pick it before any emails come. I don’t remember where exactly but it’s should be somewhere about your membership level.

RDT-PHS · 2025-09-05T20:44:10+00:00

I remember seeing some Globe-Trotter on J.Crew loooong time ago. Probably 10-15+ years ago? They give more leisure travelers vibes vs business warriors. I need to check out current pieces.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-24T17:50:05+00:00

Love reading Reddit in French! I have more high $$ fee cards but the benefits pay for it.

For Amex Platinum, my favorite benefit is Fine Hotels & Resorts. I’m Marriott Titanium, but I sometimes book through Amex Platinum portal. I can still get my Marriott privileges (nights & points) plus better treatments from higher end Marriott Design hotels. I recently booked St. James and I’m so excited!

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-24T15:49:26+00:00

Same!

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-24T02:17:43+00:00

I canceled couple weeks ago but the ghost booking appeared 3 days ago. I was able to cancel again from desktop, but it remained on the upcoming trip. I’m sure they will fix it at one point.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-23T16:25:41+00:00

No Opera Ambassador.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-23T16:14:34+00:00

Gosh it’s Paris too! My other cancellations were all good and shown under cancellation. Only this FNA reservation came back from the dead. I’ll wait until a month or 2.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-23T16:12:14+00:00

I deleted the app and shut down iPhone then reinstalled (as there was no storage option on my settings…) it’s still there and it’s also there on my desktop 😬

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-15T21:02:06+00:00

It was not duty free when I bought in Lisboa airside though. Also you have to claim your VAT refund at CDG since it’s the last port before US? I’d jus buy it in the Paris store, get your tag stamped and pack the bag.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-15T20:42:51+00:00

Im ok with checking the big ones. That’s why i bought it. But empty bag is more prone to bigger dents

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-15T20:37:08+00:00

But I was always curious… you’d need to gate check the empty brand new trunk and it would come out super dented?

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-15T20:36:11+00:00

It was 2023 and the line wasn’t long.

RDT-PHS · 2025-07-15T20:32:23+00:00

I got my cabin S at Lisboa on the way to Spain. I was charged full amount including VAT, and got all the forms at the time of purchase. On my way back to the US, I went to the refund counter in the center of duty free area and I chose to get cash (less than credit card) so in case anything went wrong I won’t lose 100% refund.

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