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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
#316
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They have added points.
But the majority of the value you recieve from the program as a President's Club elite is recognition in the form of free internet, dining certs, room upgrade certs, suite upgrade certs, etc. https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/benefits/
But the majority of the value you recieve from the program as a President's Club elite is recognition in the form of free internet, dining certs, room upgrade certs, suite upgrade certs, etc. https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/benefits/
#317
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You guys want to take the Fairmont discussions to the Fairmont forum, so that this thread stays on topic? Just sayin...
Cheers.
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#319
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Has anyone with a MArriott card tried signing up for this on the hopes they won't notice that you have the card and get the 50k anyway? What was the outcome? I've had the Marriott Preferred card and don't want to give it up, but I've had it for 2 years; would hope that's long enough they don't remember me
#320
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i just applied for the ritz card with the hope of using club upgrades. Can they be used at time of booking?
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#323
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My card is in the mail. Should i return it?
#324
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After that, it becomes more difficult to justify for me. I don't know why, but the club lounge benefit is only offered officially with a regular room. It is possible to get the benefit with a larger room or suite but you need to book the regular room and upon arrival at the hotel, ask if there are upgrades available. It is then up to the hotel. I have had success with this as well as being stuck in a regular room.
#325
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I think it is worth the annual fee the first year at least because of the points promotion. There are other benefits that help as well. I used all of the airline fee reimbursements ($200) and they gave me a $100 credit for using the concierge service. The credit was not offered up front but the offer came in a mailing a few months after getting the card.
After that, it becomes more difficult to justify for me. I don't know why, but the club lounge benefit is only offered officially with a regular room. It is possible to get the benefit with a larger room or suite but you need to book the regular room and upon arrival at the hotel, ask if there are upgrades available. It is then up to the hotel. I have had success with this as well as being stuck in a regular room.
After that, it becomes more difficult to justify for me. I don't know why, but the club lounge benefit is only offered officially with a regular room. It is possible to get the benefit with a larger room or suite but you need to book the regular room and upon arrival at the hotel, ask if there are upgrades available. It is then up to the hotel. I have had success with this as well as being stuck in a regular room.
#326
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The frustrating thing about the card is I know it would only take a couple of minor tweaks to the program to make it very useful and it would come at no financial harm to the RC. Allow the club level benefit with a suite reservation or other upgraded room and I would be happy.
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#329
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So many complaints are because the upgrade cannot be used with any discount rate. Many times you can find a discounted rate for a club lounge room at a better price than the rates that qualify for these upgrades.
#330
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Also, the entire charge has to go on the JPM card. For example, you aren't allowed to pay for any of the charges using Ritz Carlton currency cards, or even another credit card. I haven't tested this when checking out, but I was told up front it wouldn't be covered.