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San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers a blend of Caribbean beaches, Spanish colonial history and vibrant nightlife, making it a unique U.S. territory destination.
Old San Juan features UNESCO-listed forts, pastel-colored streets and historic sites, while nearby districts like Santurce and Condado provide art museums, shopping and lively dining scenes.
Travelers can explore natural attractions such as El Yunque rainforest, bioluminescent bays and limestone caves, all within easy reach of the city.
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For today’s Destination of the Week, TPG contributor Melanie Wynne takes us to the Caribbean to a multicultural island boasting wide sandy beaches and tropical rainforests. It is time to take your high school Spanish out for a spin as you explore the city's powerful Colonial past and the breezy, colorful and elegant cultural scene it offers today. We are heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico!
While there's currently a tropical storm heading across the Gulf, there's still a lot of time left in 2013 to visit San Juan, so don't let it keep you from making plans in the future.
San Juan's El Morro Castle as seen from the sea.
WHAT TO DO
A United States territory with nearly 400 years of Spanish colonial history, San Juan doesn't require a US passport, but Puerto Rico's capital still feels like an overseas escape. The atmosphere of this Borinqueño city combines its country's financial and cultural center, the gently fading presence of a European empire and a Caribbean resort town.
A collection of lush islands and distinct districts curved around a series of bays, lagoons and the Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Rico's capital is best known as a popular day-trip stop on Caribbean cruises. But if you give yourself a weekend in San Juan (or longer), you'll find this sleepy, tropical city comes alive after dark, swirling to a salsa beat and cooling off with a rum cocktail.
The colorful cobbled streets of Old San Juan.
The most visited part of the city is Old San Juan, a walled-in warren of cobblestone streets paved with distinctive blue-glazed tiles, peppered with fortresses and churches painted in Easter egg pastels. Almost entirely surrounded by water, this area invites you to wander along battlements that skirt the Atlantic and the Bay of San Juan. The best way to get on the laid-back wavelength of this historical quarter - which tends to empty out as afternoon approaches and cruisers return to their ships - is to simply go for a wander.
Built in 1509 by Spanish explorer Ponce de León and his conquistadores as their first major port in the Americas, Old San Juan is bordered by two stone forts, the Castillo de San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Designed to stave off attacks from British and Dutch marauders seeking treasure-laden galleons, these 16th-century structures have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other well-preserved highlights of this compact area include the soaring San Juan Cathedral; the opulent Casa Blanca, the former mansion of Ponce de León; the Gothic-style San José Church; and the Dominican Convent (now the Institute of Culture). For a gorgeous view of the sunset at day's end (especially on Sunday evenings, when musicians perform), head to San Felipe del Morro and claim your spot on the seaside Paseo de la Princesa.
The El Jibarito restaurant is famous for its mofongo.
If you get hungry while you're in Old San Juan, stop into El Jibarito for garlic chicken, baked fish and mofongo, a starchy, garlicky Puerto Rican stew of mashed green plantains, pork and more. If you're looking for area nightlife, visit a dance club and bar called Nuyorican, which starts to heat up at about 10 pm. With a $5 cover charge and cheap drinks, this hopping place won't break the bank, but will introduce you to the musical mix of San Juan - bomba, plena and salsa - and to some of the city's most accomplished dancers.
Santurce is one of the most populated areas of San Juan.
Just east of Old San Juan, Santurce is the largest and most populated district in town. It's home to the Plaza Mercado, one of the city's best spots for local people-watching, with a farmers' market scene that starts to pick up after 5 pm from Thursday through Saturday; you'll find about 15 food vendors and several casual restaurants, and as the sun goes down, live music wafts from open bar doors and the salsa dancing scene gets moving.
Nearby, two Santurce art museums (set within a few blocks of each other) tell the cultural history of Puerto Rico: the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, which encompasses religious and secular Puerto Rican artwork from the 17th century through 1990, and stands adjacent to a two-acre sculpture garden with a Koi pond; and just a few blocks away, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico, a two-story series of mixed-media, sculpture, painting and video galleries. Both museums open at 1 pm, so you can make a whole afternoon and evening of the area.
The Normandie Hotel is an example of Art Deco architecture.
Art Deco architecture can be found throughout the Santurce district, remnants of a style that spread from Miami and Havana in the 1930s and '40s; what remains in San Juan is often faded and shabby, but some efforts are being made to spruce up and repurpose some of the city's most distinctive Art Deco buildings.
Santurce also encompasses two of San Juan's most fashionable areas, Condado and Miramar. Tourist-friendly Condado is the more commercial of the two, with plenty of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and dance clubs, as well as a few of the city's most popular beaches, like the eponymous Condado. Some of the Condado area's best restaurants and bars are on or near the main drag of Ashford Avenue; try the Spanish-style tapas and sangria at Bar Gitano; the juice bar and vegetarian specialties at Pure and Natural; and hit Yerba Buena for a different style of music and dancing every night.
Miramar is a great place to charter a yacht for a full or half-day.
Miramar is one of the city's best preserved historic residential neighborhoods, with ornate wooden houses and Spanish courtyards; it's worth a walk around these quiet streets to get a feel for graceful, upscale living in San Juan. One of the city's main marinas is here, with many yachts available for full- or half-day charters.
Set just across Condado Lagoon from Miramar, the Isla Grande is home to the Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan's main port, including most of the major cruise ship piers, and a small commuter airport that offers flights to nearby destinations like the island of Vieques. East of Santurce, Isla Verde offers more enticements for visitors, with a gorgeous curve of shoreline and many of the city's finest beach resorts, just a few miles from the city's main airport. If you're looking for a romantic night out at a beachside club or restaurant, this is the area you'll want to explore.
A Coqui frog is among the unique wildlife found in the El Yunque National Forest.
While in San Juan, consider taking a few unique side trips. Take a cab from your hotel or a 15-minute ferry from Old San Juan toCasa Bacardi Rum Factory, where you can arrange public or private tours and tastings on a 127-acre sugar cane plantation with tropical gardens and a small historical museum. Head 45 minutes east of the city to Fajardo, where you can explore a bioluminescent bay (which owes its magical glow to organisms called dinoflagellates) by boat or kayak at night. An hour southeast of the city, 28,000-acre El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest within the US Forest System, and features waterfalls and a large variety of small creatures found only here.
Entrance to the Cueva Clara at the Rio Camuy State Park.
A little over an hour west of the city, at Arecibo Observatory, you'll find the world's largest, most sensitive radio telescope surrounded by a lush forest, as well as "The Beast," a horizontal, 50-mile-an-hour zip-line that's so long, you can't see the finish at the start. Fifteen minutes farther south of Arecibo, the Río Camuy Caves are a network of limestone caves, canyons and sinkholes (one of which contains a small forest, replete with butterflies, birds and a waterfall) formed by the third-largest underground river in the world.
GETTING THERE
The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is a hub for JetBlue.
San Juan is served by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), located about 5 miles east of San Juan in the city of Carolina, on Isla Verde. Most of the airport is either in need of renovation or perpetually under construction, aside from the small and shiny Terminal A, the hub for JetBlue.
Aside from JetBlue, major airlines that fly in and out of SJU include Air Canada, American (direct to Miami, Dallas and JFK), AirTran, Delta (direct to JFK and Atlanta), Southwest (direct to Baltimore, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale), Spirit, United (direct to Houston and Washington Dulles) and US Airways (direct to Philadelphia).
Car rental is a good idea for day trips, but most local neighborhoods are compact and walkable, rendering a car largely unnecessary. If you do choose to rent a car, know that you won't be able to take it into Old San Juan, and that public parking lots are plentiful but sometimes pricey.
While inexpensive public buses run all over town (except within Old San Juan, which has its own hop-on, hop-off trolley), service can be unreliable, so be prepared for a bit of a wait at stops marked with signs that read PARADA. The Tren Urbano is San Juan's mostly-elevated train, offering one-way service for 75 cents and traveling through some of the city's more outlying neighborhoods, including Hato Rey (home to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum) and Río Piedras, the area surrounding the University of Puerto Rico. Cabs are a more efficient but far more expensive option, with zone-mandated fares that range between $8-25 US.
HOTELS
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The Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino.
Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan: Set one block from bustling Condado Beach, this modern 146-room, 87-suite hotel features a casino with 400 slot machines and a wide variety of table games. Rooms have a balcony, flatscreen TV and a coffee maker. The rooftop swimming pool looks out over the Atlantic, as does the Ambassador Club Lounge. You'll find a small spa and state-of-the-art fitness center at this 100% smoke-free hotel, as well as complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Room rates start at $139 per night in October. This is a Category 4 hotel requiring 38,000 Club Carlson Points; or 10,000 points + $83.40 for an award night.
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The El Conquistador, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort.
El Conquistador, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort: Situated on a cliff looking over both the Atlantic and the Caribbean, this 984-room property includes a lushly-landscaped 18-hole golf course, several tennis courts, and a 26,000-square-foot Japanese-themed day spa and full-service fitness center. For those desiring larger or more private accommodations, Las Casitas Village offers one-to-five-bedroom villas, with either garden or ocean views. There are 23 restaurants, cocktail bars and cafes on-site, ranging from Starbucks and a juice bar to a poolside grill and fine Italian dining. WiFi is complimentary throughout the resort. Room rates start at $179 per night in October. This is a Category 6 hotel requiring 50,000 Hilton HHonors points for an award night.
The pool at the Caribe Hilton.
Caribe Hilton: Surrounded by 17 acres of lush gardens, this 916-room hotel is set between Old San Juan and Condado, 15 minutes from SJU Airport. Rooms feature a flatscreen TV, coffee maker and a desk and chair, while WiFi is complimentary throughout the property. In addition to a 12,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, as well as a kids' club, you'll find eight on-site restaurants, including tropical/Puerto Rican, pan-Asian/Latino, and a Morton's Steakhouse. The lobby's Oasis Bar bills itself as the birthplace of the Piña Colada, and the extensive outdoor pool features fountains, waterfalls and ocean views. Room rates start at $179 per night in October. This is a Category 6 hotel requiring 40,000 Hilton HHonors points for an award night.
The expansive Condado Plaza Hilton.
The Condado Plaza Hilton: Located right in the heart of Condado on fashionable Ashford Avenue, this 571-room property overlooks both the Atlantic and Condado Lagoon. All 571 guest rooms and suites are decorated in a vibrant, tropical palette, and feature a flatscreen TV and 100% vegan toiletries. The hotel has a small spa and fitness center, and WiFi is complimentary in all guest rooms and public areas. There are five on-site restaurants, including a noodle bar and a Denny's, as well as a Starbucks and convenience market. For outdoor recreation, you can set off on the lagoon on a stand-up paddle board or kayak, or lounge by one of the four outdoor pools. Room rates start at $99 per night in October. This is a Category 6 property requiring 40,000 Hilton Honors points for an award night.
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino: Set along Condado's tropical beachfront with views of the Atlantic, the grounds at this elaborate property feature two sprawling swimming pools, including a swim-up bar, water slide, several sundecks and private cabanas. All 513 guest rooms and 12 suites are presently being upgraded and streamlined, with renovations slated for completion in December 2013; the lobby and its Red Coral Lounge (which features the unique Dragonberry Mojito) were entirely renovated in late 2012. The 12,800-square-foot, 100% smoke-free casino has 426 slot machines and 26 gaming tables. Room rates start at $169 a night per night in October. This is a Category 7 hotel requiring 35,000 Marriott Rewards points for an award night.
The impressive Ritz-Carlton, San Juan.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan: Encompassing eight acres of prime Isla Verde beachfront, this 416-room resort features a 24-hour casino and a Ritz-Carlton Club Level. Rooms have a flatscreen TV, Frette linens, a marble bathroom, and impressive views. The 12,000-square-foot spa uses several ingredients found in the El Yunque Rainforest, and an outpost of the famous BLT Steak (one of five on-site restaurants and bars) highlights several Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes on its menu, unique to the property. The Ocean Bar and Grill is currently under renovation and slated for completion in late November 2013. Room rates start at $379 per night in October. This is a Tier 3 resort requiring 50,000 points for an awards night.
The unique architecture of La Concha Renaissance San Juan.
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort: A more modern boutique-style hotel set right on Condado Beach, this property has 257 rooms and 226 suites all decorated in cooling tones, and an on-site casino. There are five restaurants on-site, including Asian cuisine and a tapas menu, three swimming pools (including one infinity-style), and complimentary WiFi in all guest rooms and public areas. Room rates start at $229 per night in October. This is a Category 7 hotel requiring 35,000 Marriott Rewards points for an award night.
InterContinental San Juan: Located on exclusive Isla Verde, this oceanfront property offers 398 luxuriously appointed rooms and 21 suites, a Club InterContinental, and a casino with live entertainment. Rooms feature a flatscreen TV, a private patio or terrace, and the club area offers complimentary coffee, hot tea and fresh fruit every morning. Cuisine choices at the five on-site restaurants include sushi and teppanyaki, Mediterranean (with ocean views), and Italian, as well as two cocktail bars. The intimate spa features five treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center, and tropical gardens surround an outdoor pool. WiFi is available throughout the hotel for $12, but is complimentary for IHG Rewards Club members. Room rates start at $135 per night in October. This is Category 9 hotel requiring 50,000 IHG Rewards Club Points for an award night.
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The Sheraton Old San Juan has a rooftop pool with a view of the bay.
Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino: On the waterfront in Old San Juan, this property features a casino with 350 slot machines, a Hertz rental desk in the lobby, and a rooftop pool with a wide view of San Juan Bay. The 240 guest rooms, all offering touches of rattan and island-theme fabrics, are being renovated in stages through November 30, 2013. They currently feature a flatscreen TV, complimentary WiFi, a coffee and tea maker, and an iPhone dock. On-site dining includes a creative spin on Puerto Rican cuisine and a build-your-own-burger place overlooking the bay. Room rates start at $184 per night in October. This is a Category 4 hotel requiring 10,000 Starpoints for an award night.
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino boasts a fourth-floor infinity pool.
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino: The only major hotel located in the Convention Center District, this 503-room (including 22 suites) property is set beside the city's main marina. Rooms include a 40-inch flatscreen TV, WiFi access, a coffee maker and a desk and chair. The hotel features a huge casino, a lobby bar with a terrace, a full-service spa and a fourth-floor infinity pool. Room rates start at $130 per night in October. This is a Category 4 hotel requiring 10,000 Starpoints for an award night.
W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island.
W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island: About 8 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland and a 25-minute flight from SJU is Vieques Island, where the W Retreat & Spa is located on an unspoiled paradise. The modern guest rooms feature WiFi, a flatscreen TV, a patio or balcony, 300-thread count Egyptian sheets and a unique-shaped bath tub. Dining options range from healthy and hearty at the W Cafe, to organic Puerto Rican cuisine at Sorcé, or cocktails at Wet or the Living Room. There is also a fitness club, tennis court, beach activities, AWAY Spa and even a special program for pets. Room rates start at $259 per night in October. This is a Category 6 hotel requiring 20,000 Starpoints for an award night.
For more on the W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island, read our TPG 2011 hotel review here.
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The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico.
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico: One of the most luxurious hotels in the San Juan area, this 139-room (including 35 suites) property is set on 482 acres just outside of El Yunque Rainforest, about 30 minutes southeast of the city. Rooms feature complimentary WiFi, a 40-inch flatscreen TV, Bose sound system, iPod docking station, cherry wood furnishings, a patio or balcony, and a marble bathroom with tub and rainshower. The resort has its own two-mile-long private beach, a children's club, a spa with seven massage villas, and an 18-hole golf course. Suites and cabanas include St. Regis butler service, and the outdoor pool that is designed to look like a natural lagoon. The on-site restaurant, Fern, offers a menu that highlights the most popular offerings of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Room rates start at $339 per night in October. This is a Category 7 hotel requiring 30,000 Starpoints for an award night.
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The luxurious Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Located 35 minutes west of SJU Airport in a former Rockefeller estate originally built in the 1920s, this 115-room property sprawls across 50 beachfront acres. Guest rooms feature a king-sized walk-in wardrobe, deep soaking tub, spacious indoor and outdoor shower and private outdoor balcony. The extravagant dining options include Caribbean fusion cuisine from internationally-acclaimed Chef José Andrés at Mi Casa, the Encanto Beach Club Bar and Grill for more casual food, or the Positivo Sand Bar for a trendy, outdoor atmosphere. The Spa Botánico is a five-acre sanctuary offering a wide range of treatments using ingredients from the Apothecary Portal both indoors and outdoors in the Tree House. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, nature trails and water sports. Room rates start at $669 per night in October, with no Marriott Rewards points valid for stays through 2013.
The El Convento hotel was once a Carmelite convent.
El Convento Hotel: While not an Amex Fine Hotels & Resort property, the El Convento is part of the Historic Hotels of America. This 58-room boutique property set in the heart of Old San Juan was originally built in 1646 as a Carmelite convent and has been run as a hotel since 1962. Rooms feature ornate handcrafted furniture, marble bathrooms, and Andalusian tile floors, along with complimentary WiFi and a flatscreen TV. One of its three restaurants, the romantic and locally popular Patio del Nispero, offers Puerto Rican specialties, and all of the hotel's hand-crafted cocktails use herbs and fruit from its on-site garden. Amenities include a plunge pool and jacuzzi, sun terrace, and beach and pool privileges at its sister properties, La Concha (in Condado) and Verde Beach Resort (in Isla Verde). Room rates start at $180 per night in October.
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Pros + cons
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Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
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at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
Rewards rate
Rewards rate
Rate
Category
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Intro offer
As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.
Annual fee
$325
Regular APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Recommended credit
Excellent to Good
4
at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
Rewards rate
Rewards rate
Rate
Category
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Intro offer
As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.
Annual fee
$325
Regular APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Recommended credit
Excellent to Good
4
at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
Rewards rate
Rewards rate
Rate
Category
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Intro offer
As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.
Annual fee
$325
Regular APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Recommended credit
Excellent to Good
4
at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
Rewards rate
Rewards rate
Rate
Category
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
