What are American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts? This question is about American Express Credit Cards

What are American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts?

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@sweetsue • 01/13/22 This answer was first published on 06/14/19 and it was last updated on 01/13/22.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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The American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts are a collection of nearly 70 luxury hotel brands that offer special benefits for American Express Platinum card and American Express Business Platinum card cardholders at more than 1,100 locations in 500+ cities worldwide. Perks include guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout, discounted room upgrades, complimentary breakfast for 2, free Wi-Fi and more. Each hotel also offers a free amenity that’s unique to that location.

Here are some brands included in the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Hilton
Hyatt Regency
JW Marriott
Loews Hotels
MGM Resorts International
Omni Hotels & Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton
Trump Hotels
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Westin

Only American Express Platinum card and American Express Business Platinum card cardholders can access benefits through the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program. When you book your stay with one of these cards, you’ll also earn 5 points / $1 spent. And you can use points to pay for future FHR bookings. But it’s important to remember that with luxury perks comes a luxury price tag. The American Express Platinum card has a $695 annual fee. For the American Express Business Platinum card, it’s also $695. Since the annual fee is charged from the first year on, you will immediately have to weigh that cost against the card’s benefits.

To receive American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits, Platinum cardholders must book rooms online through the amextravel.com portal or by calling Platinum Travel Service at (800) 525-3355.

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