Oct 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
Last edit by: philemer
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
Oct 24, 2016, 12:20 am
#1681
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Carlsbad,CA USA
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanuim/Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 1,534
The rates for using the Club Level Upgrades at Half Moon Bay is almost double what the least expensive room that can be booked.
Anyone that is interested in going to Half Moon Bay I noticed they have a Sunday only special where rooms run only around $300 per night.
Anyone that is interested in going to Half Moon Bay I noticed they have a Sunday only special where rooms run only around $300 per night.
Oct 24, 2016, 1:40 pm
#1682
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
Oct 24, 2016, 5:10 pm
#1686
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, based upon availability, must pay with The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, 100 USD hotel credit per stay, see Rate details
Oct 25, 2016, 5:35 pm
#1687
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
It's based on your anniversary date for sure.
I think mine took 6 days from the statement closing when I reached the threshold. (Or course it could have instead been a slightly longer time period from when I met the threshold, but that isn't how Chase usually works.) T&C say 6-8 weeks which is their usual language when it is based on statement close, but they might be a week behind. That is, if you reach the goal just before a statement closes you might have to wait until the next statement closes.
EDIT:
I think mine took 6 days from the statement closing when I reached the threshold. (Or course it could have instead been a slightly longer time period from when I met the threshold, but that isn't how Chase usually works.) T&C say 6-8 weeks which is their usual language when it is based on statement close, but they might be a week behind. That is, if you reach the goal just before a statement closes you might have to wait until the next statement closes.
EDIT:
Oct 25, 2016, 5:53 pm
#1688
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
I've also gotten ocean front in Maui with garden view and special renovation rate booked.
It still might not be worth passing on 2x, or URP. But, it was fun for a year. I've switched back to URP because I don't think I will spend enough this year.
Nov 26, 2016, 9:38 am
#1689
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: United
Posts: 83
Couple of questions for you experienced travelers:
1) Has anyone used their $300 travel credit on a United Economy Plus Subscription? Not individual upgrades, but the actual subscription? The subscription is $499 so that $300 would go a long way
2) I have a 7 night stay coming up in NYC. I'm kinda excited about applying for this card for the 3 free nights for use at Battery Park. How would I book this trip? Book 1x3 day stay and 1x4 day stay? or book 1x7 day stay?
1) Has anyone used their $300 travel credit on a United Economy Plus Subscription? Not individual upgrades, but the actual subscription? The subscription is $499 so that $300 would go a long way
2) I have a 7 night stay coming up in NYC. I'm kinda excited about applying for this card for the 3 free nights for use at Battery Park. How would I book this trip? Book 1x3 day stay and 1x4 day stay? or book 1x7 day stay?
Nov 26, 2016, 11:42 am
#1690
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Couple of questions for you experienced travelers:
1) Has anyone used their $300 travel credit on a United Economy Plus Subscription? Not individual upgrades, but the actual subscription? The subscription is $499 so that $300 would go a long way
2) I have a 7 night stay coming up in NYC. I'm kinda excited about applying for this card for the 3 free nights for use at Battery Park. How would I book this trip? Book 1x3 day stay and 1x4 day stay? or book 1x7 day stay?
1) Has anyone used their $300 travel credit on a United Economy Plus Subscription? Not individual upgrades, but the actual subscription? The subscription is $499 so that $300 would go a long way
2) I have a 7 night stay coming up in NYC. I'm kinda excited about applying for this card for the 3 free nights for use at Battery Park. How would I book this trip? Book 1x3 day stay and 1x4 day stay? or book 1x7 day stay?
2) call marriott gold desk (or platinum if you are) and it would have to be 2 different reservations. Book your cash stays first 4 nights and then 3 free nights. If you book with cash a nicer room or use uno of the club upgraded they might let you stay the whole 7 days in that room with those privileges
Dec 6, 2016, 2:06 pm
#1691
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,650
Per Ritz Travel Benefits landing page:
Use it for qualifying airline purchases such as baggage fees, seat upgrades and preferred lounge memberships or passes. To apply travel credit call us at 1-855-896-2222 after using your card.
Has anyone tried claiming a discounted F/C seat on AA? AA has been representing for years that discounted first is Y inventory with an immediate upgrade.
Use it for qualifying airline purchases such as baggage fees, seat upgrades and preferred lounge memberships or passes. To apply travel credit call us at 1-855-896-2222 after using your card.
Has anyone tried claiming a discounted F/C seat on AA? AA has been representing for years that discounted first is Y inventory with an immediate upgrade.
Dec 6, 2016, 2:58 pm
#1692
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Per Ritz Travel Benefits landing page:
Use it for qualifying airline purchases such as baggage fees, seat upgrades and preferred lounge memberships or passes. To apply travel credit call us at 1-855-896-2222 after using your card.
Has anyone tried claiming a discounted F/C seat on AA? AA has been representing for years that discounted first is Y inventory with an immediate upgrade.
Use it for qualifying airline purchases such as baggage fees, seat upgrades and preferred lounge memberships or passes. To apply travel credit call us at 1-855-896-2222 after using your card.
Has anyone tried claiming a discounted F/C seat on AA? AA has been representing for years that discounted first is Y inventory with an immediate upgrade.
Dec 7, 2016, 4:41 pm
#1693
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSN
Programs: Delta DM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,987
New Ritz-Carlton Visa Tips & Tricks?
I just got my RC Visa from Chase yesterday. I'd been waiting to pay my monthly bills until it came so I can get well on my way to those 3 free nights after a $5K spend in 90 days.
I am going to use the $300 travel credit this month on a $450 Delta Sky Club membership ($450). I just got upgraded on my next itinerary with Delta and the one at the end of the month isn't offering any seat upgrades and might not since I did their Cash + Miles. But I think I got the card at the right time because I can use the $300 this month on the Sky Club and then I get $300 again in 2017, right? I could theoretically use that as soon as January? Not that I would. But am I understanding it correct that my annual fee is for 12 months but the airline benefit is per calendar year?
Any other tips and tricks? I'm looking at Battery Park for the 3 night redemption because I go every year for the US Open. But I do like Fort Lauderdale as well. What do people think are the best tier 1-4 property to use the 3 nights at? Also keep in mind that I'd probably make it a 6-7 night trip so base rate the other nights would be important.
They already posted the $450 annual fee. Gulp, that's a lot. However, they did send the card via overnight UPS and it feels and looks so classy. It's metal and feels like a brick! I'm pretty impressed with the packaging. Let's see if I keep it longer than the first year.
I am going to use the $300 travel credit this month on a $450 Delta Sky Club membership ($450). I just got upgraded on my next itinerary with Delta and the one at the end of the month isn't offering any seat upgrades and might not since I did their Cash + Miles. But I think I got the card at the right time because I can use the $300 this month on the Sky Club and then I get $300 again in 2017, right? I could theoretically use that as soon as January? Not that I would. But am I understanding it correct that my annual fee is for 12 months but the airline benefit is per calendar year?
Any other tips and tricks? I'm looking at Battery Park for the 3 night redemption because I go every year for the US Open. But I do like Fort Lauderdale as well. What do people think are the best tier 1-4 property to use the 3 nights at? Also keep in mind that I'd probably make it a 6-7 night trip so base rate the other nights would be important.
They already posted the $450 annual fee. Gulp, that's a lot. However, they did send the card via overnight UPS and it feels and looks so classy. It's metal and feels like a brick! I'm pretty impressed with the packaging. Let's see if I keep it longer than the first year.
Dec 8, 2016, 8:18 am
#1695
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,216
I used one of my certs at the Battery Park property. I thought it was fine. In all honesty, I haven't stayed at a Ritz and been like "wow, this is a nice hotel". They just seem like glorified Marriotts.
I also don't like the location of the Battery Park Ritz, mainly because I spend most of my time Uptown near the Flatiron district or Central Park south.
But for free, it's a great deal!
I also don't like the location of the Battery Park Ritz, mainly because I spend most of my time Uptown near the Flatiron district or Central Park south.
But for free, it's a great deal!
