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8 exciting domestic properties you can book through American Express Travel
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November 17, 2021 • 13 min read
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Quick summary
American Express Travel offers access to two premium hotel programs, each providing exclusive benefits at select luxury properties worldwide.
Eligible cardholders can receive perks such as daily breakfast, experience credits, late checkout and room upgrades when booking through the platform.
A new annual statement credit is available for prepaid hotel bookings at participating properties, helping offset travel costs for select users.
The article highlights eight standout U.S. hotels, each offering unique amenities and experiences within these programs.
What to consider
Some offers mentioned in the article are no longer available; readers should check for current promotions.
Certain benefits, such as the annual statement credit, require booking prepaid stays of at least two nights through the travel platform and using an eligible card.
Room upgrades and early check-in are subject to availability and may exclude specific room categories.
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A detailed look at eight recommended U.S. hotels and a breakdown of the specific perks available at each property through these programs.
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American Express Travel has positioned itself as a powerful tool for booking both flights and hotels — including access to incredible benefits and rewards when booking select properties for many customers. And if you’re itching for a getaway but aren’t ready to navigate the current complexities of international travel, now could be a great time to spring for a luxurious resort this fall that's closer to home.
American Express has two hotel programs available to those with select cards: Fine Hotels + Resorts®, available to those who have The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum® Card from American Express and the Centurion Card; and The Hotel Collection, available to travelers with aforementioned cards as well as the American Express® Gold Card and American Express® Business Gold Card.
And as of July 1, 2021, holders of the Platinum Card can enjoy up to $200 back in annual statement credits for prepaid hotel reservations which requires a minimum two-night stay booked through American Express Travel for either one of these programs (and paid for with their Platinum Card).
There are over 1,800 hotels around the world between the two programs, but for some inspiration, explore Card Member Favorites, a collection of popular hotels highly recommended by Platinum cardholders that offer unforgettable experiences with exceptional value and service.
Below are eight exciting U.S. properties that have been handpicked based on cardholder feedback. All of them are part of either Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection — and any of them would make a great spot for your next trip.
The W Aspen. (Photo courtesy of American Express Travel)
The W Aspen is a part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program and is ideally located at the base of Aspen Mountain in Colorado. The hotel boasts 360° views and access to all of the mountain’s slopes and trails. Often seen as a celebrity destination with the price tag to match, this hotel offers a bit of a reprieve to the otherwise high-end Aspen property — for travelers who prefer a more modern or youthful crowd and energy.
The W Aspen is a part of the Fine Hotels + Resorts program and as such offers the following complimentary amenities when booking a room through American Express Travel:
Daily breakfast for two
$100 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12 p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Rooms rates start at $259 this fall but climb to $499 during the start of ski season — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
Saratoga Springs, New York became a favored resort town in the 1800s, developing into an area full of Victorian estates and luxury hotels — including The Adelphi hotel which was opened in 1877. To this day, it remains the only Victorian-era hotel in the region and a great place to stay when visiting the nearby springs.
As a member of The Hotel Collection, guests of The Adelphi Hotel can enjoy the following elevated benefits when booking two or more consecutive nights through American Express Travel:
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
$100 experience credit to spend on qualifying dining, spa and resort activities
Saratoga Springs is only a three-hour drive from New York City and Boston by car and is a popular destination for high-end shopping, golf and polo, and horse racing.
Rooms rates start at $389 — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
The Rosewood Sand Hill. (Photo courtesy of American Express Travel)
Rosewood Sand Hill is located south of San Francisco, California in Menlo Park and is a favorite among local entrepreneurs and executives. Positioned on over 16 acres and close to the Santa Cruz Mountains on the Pacific coast, the hotel is a great option for experiencing all of what the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding locales have to offer.
In addition to being a part of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts — a global collection of luxury hotels and residences — Rosewood Sand Hill is a member of Fine Hotels + Resorts and offers the following exclusive suite of benefits when booked through American Express Travel:
Daily breakfast for two
$100 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Rooms rates start at $1,165 — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown is described as a modern escape set in the pedestrian-oriented Uptown district of Dallas, Texas. The hotel is surrounded by upscale shops, parks, trails and a world-class art district. Though it just opened in 2018 and thus has a contemporary feel, the hotel also features vintage character — with brickwork from McKinney Avenue and carefully-selected artwork.
It's also a dog-friendly property and features dog park adjacent to the hotel — your canine travel companions incur a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $50.
Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown is part of The Hotel Collection and comes with the following perks when you book two or more consecutive nights through American Express Travel:
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
$100 experience credit to spend at the hotel on qualifying dining, spa and resort activities
Located in Yountville, California — in the heart of Napa Valley — Bardessono Hotel and Spa aims to provide a unique experience of pure relaxation within the world-famous wine region. The hotel takes inspiration from the original Bardessono family farm, also in Napa County, and prides itself on bringing luxury to nature.
Bardessono Hotel & Spa is a Fine Hotel + Resorts property, and eligible cardholders will receive the following perks with their reservation when they book through American Express Travel:
Daily breakfast for two
$125 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12 p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
There are so many things to enjoy — in addition to the wineries — in Yountville and the surrounding area, including Michelin-starred restaurant The French Laundry, the Napa Wine Trolley, Yountville’s bustling art scene and more.
Rooms rates start at $1,595 this fall — or you could use Membership Rewards® points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
Originating in London in 1865, the Langham brand features a collection of luxury properties across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. And the Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is one of just four in the U.S. Voted one of the top hotels in New York City, the hotel is conveniently located — you guessed it — on Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building.
The Langham New York is a Fine Hotels + Resorts property and comes with the following exclusive suite of benefits when booked through American Express Travel:
Daily breakfast for two
$100 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12 p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Rooms rates start at $889 — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
The rocky coastline of Lana'i, Hawaii (Photo by Darren Murph / The Points Guy)
This adults-only property specializes in luxurious wellness on the lesser-visited Hawaiian Island of Lanai. The island is just 141 square miles and offers seclusion that is hard to find elsewhere in Hawaii.
As a Fine Hotels + Resorts property, guests will receive the following perks during their stay booked via American Express Travel:
Daily breakfast for two
$100 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12 p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
At Sensei Lana’i, visitors can choose to partake in daily wellness activities, spa treatments or even a fully customizable wellbeing retreat.
Rooms at this Four Seasons resort fill-up quickly. An average night in May is $2,415 — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
The Rittenhouse Hotel. (Photo courtesy of American Express Travel)
The Rittenhouse is a luxury hotel option in the center of Philadelphia, on the west side of Rittenhouse Square, offering world-class service in a desirable part of town. In addition to its close proximity to restaurants, the hotel has four dining options as well as a spa.
As part of American Express Travel’s Fine Hotels + Resorts program, guests can expect to receive the following perks during their stay:
Daily breakfast for two
$125 experience credit to be used on the property during your stay
4 p.m. late checkout, guaranteed
12 p.m. early check-in, when available
Room upgrade at check-in, when available (some room categories are not eligible for upgrades)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
There is plenty to see and do on a visit to Philadelphia including a visit to The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and the iconic steps from Rocky at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Rooms rates start at $559 — or you could use Membership Rewards points for a prepaid stay by booking through American Express Travel.
Discover more properties within the Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection portfolios here.
$200 hotel credit for Amex Platinum cardholders
Earlier this summer, American Express announced changes to the line-up of benefits available with the Platinum Card — among them a new annual $200 statement credit when booking select properties through American Express Travel. Reservations made at Fine Hotels + Resorts properties as well as those belonging to The Hotel Collection are eligible for up to $200 back when you prepay for your stay using your Platinum Card.
This is a valuable perk that could help offset the cost of paying cash for a hotel. And that’s without considering the added on-property perks you’ll unlock through either program.
In addition, it’s very simple to use. After you’ve confirmed your prepaid hotel booking made through American Express Travel, you’ll automatically receive the credit on an upcoming statement. No need to register for the credit like you would with an Amex Offer.
Remember too that Platinum cardholders also earn 5x Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel — earning you even more rewards that you can use to redeem for your next trip.
Bottom line
Eligible American Express cardholders have access to hotel programs that offer elite-like benefits when they book through American Express Travel.
Gold and Business Gold cardholders have access to The Hotel Collection, a collection of boutique and design-inspired hotels around the world with elevated benefits when you stay two or more consecutive nights.
Meanwhile, travelers with the Amex Platinum, Amex Business Platinum and Centurion Card can book hotels that belong to The Hotel Collection as well as Fine Hotels + Resorts, a compilation of luxury properties that come with an exclusive suite of benefits — including daily breakfast for two and a guaranteed, 4 p.m. late checkout.
And in addition to being able to utilize the perks that come with these two hotel programs, holders of the Platinum Card will also enjoy up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid hotel reservations at Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection properties when booking through American Express Travel using their Platinum card.
Although this list only includes eight domestic properties, you can explore the rest of the Card Member Favorites at this link — giving you plenty of luxurious resorts to satisfy your pent-up wanderlust.
For full Platinum card benefits and their terms and conditions, click here.
For full Gold card benefits and their terms and conditions, click here.
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