AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

[jbmemories]

I've observed some weirdness in the past where hotels have been removed from FHR only to return a few weeks later. Hopefully it's that scenario.

Contracts expiring with hotel brands and renewing, AMEX used to have deals regionally, but there was talks (back in 2019) of making it global. One example of such regional expirations was AUS FHR no longer had COMO Perth but the US and UK FHR still allowed booking.

 

[Daver6]

Contracts expiring with hotel brands and renewing, AMEX used to have deals regionally, but there was talks (back in 2019) of making it global. One example of such regional expirations was AUS FHR no longer had COMO Perth but the US and UK FHR still allowed booking.

Which is also ironic because COMO Perth is included in The Hotel Collection.

 

[netaddict]

Are you looking online trying to make a booking? Noticed some hotels aren't appearing online to book for FHR yet travel over the phone can book it.

 

[Daver6]

Are you looking online trying to make a booking? Noticed some hotels aren't appearing online to book for FHR yet travel over the phone can book it.

Yes. Is there a secret list of FHR hotels you can book over the phone but not online?

 

[netaddict]

Yes. Is there a secret list of FHR hotels you can book over the phone but not online?

This is the list of hotels that should be available.

Fine Hotels + Resorts® | The Hotel Collection | Amex Travel

Get Exceptional Benefits at Over 2,200 Luxury Hotels and Resorts with American Express Travel Premium Hotel Programs.

www.americanexpress.com

If a hotel isn't appearing when trying to book online I generally call and they can do it over the phone. No idea why AMEX Travel online sometimes doesn't show all hotels.

 

[Daver6]

This is the list of hotels that should be available.

Fine Hotels + Resorts® | The Hotel Collection | Amex Travel

Get Exceptional Benefits at Over 2,200 Luxury Hotels and Resorts with American Express Travel Premium Hotel Programs.

www.americanexpress.com

If a hotel isn't appearing when trying to book online I generally call and they can do it over the phone. No idea why AMEX Travel online sometimes doesn't show all hotels.

Very interesting! There not only is COMO Perth included, it has a very generous offer!

 

[SeaWolf]

Has anyone got any experience to share on how fast a points transfer to QFF occurs? I had a bit of search without any luck and was wondering what people's experiences are?
I'm just doing some planning and might need to quickly move some points over to snag an award seat.

 

[georgie23]

It happened within minutes for me
that was about a month ago

 

[andye]

Same for me but a year ago

 

[CallMeHoju]

I did one earlier today for the "new cardholder" 20k bonus points offer. Took about 2 mins for the points to come through. No new cardholder points yet though.

 

[SeaWolf]

Good to know that it's pretty much instant. Thanks everyone.