Oct 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
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There is a complementary thread about the new R-C card on the Chase UR Forum here: Ritz-Carloton Visa Infinite
Ritz-Carlton credit card from Chase
Apr 23, 2013, 9:28 pm
#421
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A fairly specialized set f circumstances, so YMMV.
Apr 24, 2013, 6:09 am
#422
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Marriott Platinum
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This month my only expenses on this card were in airports, so I just claimed them all. The guy on the phone said they normally wouldn't reimburse the expenses that weren't clearly marked as airport expenses, but he could see things like Hudson News and such interspersed and accepted my argument that I couldn't have been anywhere but inside an airport terminal for my other charges.
A fairly specialized set f circumstances, so YMMV.
A fairly specialized set f circumstances, so YMMV.
May 1, 2013, 7:52 pm
#423
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Apologies if this has been answered already (could not find doing a half-assed search), but are the club lounge upgrade dates the date by which the upgrade must be applied to a reservation, or the date by which a stay must be completed?
May 2, 2013, 4:29 am
#424
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 34
My experience was that it is the date that the stay must be completed. The stay must also be charged to your Ritz-Carlton card (so it would still have to be active). For a stay of two nights or longer, you would also get a $100 hotel credit.
May 6, 2013, 7:52 pm
#425
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 12
New Ritz Card Design
Just received my new Ritz Card with Chip and Signature technology, and thought I'd share that JP Morgan significantly changed the card design.
This thing must weigh nearly an ounce and is far heavier than the original Ritz Card. They blew up the Ritz logo on the right hand side, moved the Visa Signature logo to the back of the card, and engraved the Ritz logo and all references to Ritz Carlton/JP Morgan/Visa. The customer name is embossed on the front, and the CC and Ritz Reward numbers are embossed on the back of the card.
The only real downside of the redesign is that they removed the concierge number from the card entirely, which I find strange since I have no idea what that number is off the top of my head. Guess I should just program it into my phone.
This thing must weigh nearly an ounce and is far heavier than the original Ritz Card. They blew up the Ritz logo on the right hand side, moved the Visa Signature logo to the back of the card, and engraved the Ritz logo and all references to Ritz Carlton/JP Morgan/Visa. The customer name is embossed on the front, and the CC and Ritz Reward numbers are embossed on the back of the card.
The only real downside of the redesign is that they removed the concierge number from the card entirely, which I find strange since I have no idea what that number is off the top of my head. Guess I should just program it into my phone.
May 6, 2013, 10:44 pm
#426
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Qantas Platinum 1, IHG Diamond, United 1K, Avis President
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Just received my new Ritz Card with Chip and Signature technology, and thought I'd share that JP Morgan significantly changed the card design.
This thing must weigh nearly an ounce and is far heavier than the original Ritz Card. They blew up the Ritz logo on the right hand side, moved the Visa Signature logo to the back of the card, and engraved the Ritz logo and all references to Ritz Carlton/JP Morgan/Visa. The customer name is embossed on the front, and the CC and Ritz Reward numbers are embossed on the back of the card.
The only real downside of the redesign is that they removed the concierge number from the card entirely, which I find strange since I have no idea what that number is off the top of my head. Guess I should just program it into my phone.
This thing must weigh nearly an ounce and is far heavier than the original Ritz Card. They blew up the Ritz logo on the right hand side, moved the Visa Signature logo to the back of the card, and engraved the Ritz logo and all references to Ritz Carlton/JP Morgan/Visa. The customer name is embossed on the front, and the CC and Ritz Reward numbers are embossed on the back of the card.
The only real downside of the redesign is that they removed the concierge number from the card entirely, which I find strange since I have no idea what that number is off the top of my head. Guess I should just program it into my phone.
May 7, 2013, 4:42 am
#427
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Will Chase allow you to switch from the Marriott Rewards Premier card to the Ritz-Carlton card? Since I am a lifetime Platinum with well over 1000 nights, the extra 15 nights a year to do not make much difference while Club floor access during four stays a year at the Ritz would be worth it to me.
May 7, 2013, 4:50 am
#428
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May 7, 2013, 8:23 am
#429
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I wouldn't be surprised if this card were like the newly redesigned Marriott Premier card-- that card is also metal, and is also heavier and thicker than the CSP. (It was also harder to destroy!)
May 7, 2013, 12:34 pm
#430
Join Date: May 2011
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Thanks-- it's interesting that they changed the design already-- it looks like the new design is now reflected in the web marketing materials.
I wouldn't be surprised if this card were like the newly redesigned Marriott Premier card-- that card is also metal, and is also heavier and thicker than the CSP. (It was also harder to destroy!)
I wouldn't be surprised if this card were like the newly redesigned Marriott Premier card-- that card is also metal, and is also heavier and thicker than the CSP. (It was also harder to destroy!)
Visa logo on webiste is still on front, for example.
May 7, 2013, 7:16 pm
#431
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: UA 1K/Club, AA Plat, Global Entry, Gold (RC, HHonors, SPG, Priority), LHW-LC
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Just got My RC Card last week
Yes, it is much heavier than the Chase Sapphire card. I was amazed at the heft of this thing.
Was able to immediately book a room (card already activated in the box) and use a Club level upgrade. This last part was confusing, as I couldn't seem to find a way to use the Club upgrade online, but the concierge line was able to do it manually.
Good experience so far with the card.
Was able to immediately book a room (card already activated in the box) and use a Club level upgrade. This last part was confusing, as I couldn't seem to find a way to use the Club upgrade online, but the concierge line was able to do it manually.
Good experience so far with the card.
May 7, 2013, 10:08 pm
#432
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 12
Yes, the original Ritz card I had was made of metal. My new card feels about the same as both mine and my wife's old Ritz cards held together. I have never had a CSP or Marriott Rewards card, but as the poster above indicated, this card is apparently heavier than the CSP card. It makes a distinct metal tinging sound just from moving it around in your hand. I like the fact that there are no numbers on the front of the card.
May 8, 2013, 4:47 am
#433
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Yes, the original Ritz card I had was made of metal. My new card feels about the same as both mine and my wife's old Ritz cards held together. I have never had a CSP or Marriott Rewards card, but as the poster above indicated, this card is apparently heavier than the CSP card. It makes a distinct metal tinging sound just from moving it around in your hand. I like the fact that there are no numbers on the front of the card.
May 8, 2013, 10:05 am
#434
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Was the club upgrade available on the lowest available rate on the website or did you end up paying a higher rate? If higher, it would be real helpful to know by how much.
May 8, 2013, 10:18 am
#435
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 12
It's available to use on any regularly published rate booked through the Ritz website or by phone. This includes weekend rates, leisure rates, regular rates, etc. Don't let anyone tell you different.