doc - for those that hold AMEX Platinum or Centurion cards, there are other deals in New York. In addition to the usual "Fine Hotel" amenities of upgrade on check-in, 4pm check-out, complimentary continental breakfast for 2 every day, and a fourth amenity (which varies by hotel) such as tea for two, there are the following summer specials:

Big Apple Summertime 2000 Specials


The Carlyle will upgrade you to a one-bedroom suite, confirmed at time of booking, for $395 per night. You'll also receive a limited edition signed copy of a Bobby Short CD recorded live at the Café Carlyle.

The Peninsula New York is offering a complimentary fourth night when you stay three consecutive nights at the special rate of $390 per night for a Superior Room with an upgrade to a Deluxe Room based upon availability at check-in. For Thursday and Friday arrivals only.

The Pierre, a Four Seasons Hotel overlooking Central Park, is offering the following special rates: a Superior Room for $345, a Deluxe Room for $425, and a Deluxe Suite for $695 per night.

The Plaza is offering a $100 credit per room to Card members who stay two consecutive nights. The credit may be used in the new 9,000 sq. ft. Plaza Spa or for food, beverages, or gift shop purchases.

The St. Regis is offering upgrades to Deluxe Rooms for $491 and Deluxe Suites for $985 per night. Guests staying in Suites receive a $50 gift certificate from Bergdorf Goodman, and all guests receive a welcome fruit basket, mineral water, daily confections, and the complimentary pressing of two garments.

Trump International Hotel & Tower is offering an upgrade to a Deluxe Guest Room for $395 and to an Executive One-Bedroom Suite with a city view for $445 per night.

The Waldorf Towers is featuring a Luxury Guest Room for $349, a one-bedroom Waldorf-Style Suite for $425, and a one-bedroom Ambassador-Style Suite for $550 per night.

To make reservations at these members of Fine Hotels, Resorts & Spas, call PTS at 800-443-7672 or refer your travel professional to PTS.


doc, while the $425 rate under this program is higher than the $375 rate you quoted, the AMEX program includes all the additional amentities, plus it is available 7 days a week. I stayed at the Peninsula under this program, for an effective rate of about $290 based on the 4th night free. It was great!