Originally Posted by
777 global mile hound
If you are based in Singapore the Amex contact info should be
011-65-6296-0220
No idea if the international cards participate in the Amex Concierge Service
In the US qualifying cards are
• Business Platinum
• Personal Platinum
• Delta Reserve
• Centurion Cards
Thanks for the heads up that late checkout is not a guarantee
I have lifetime Platinum with SPG. Though I still like the program and some of their 4 star and 5 star properties I find myself doing little business with them these days
Have moved on to InterContinental where they don't pull the seasonal premium up charge game when I redeem their awards
which typically are fair market priced shy of the next devaluation
Find SPG Cash and Points now more expensive and frequently still difficult to book
Hyatt Gold Passport is doing a better job in most ways and I love the new elite member rate that is exclusive to loyal customers creating true value
Their cash and point rates are readily/reasonably available even in high demand cities like New York
Since you have SPG LT Plat, you don't need to maintain status anymore so that's good news. ^ I agree regarding Hyatt Gold Passport. Unfortunately there are fewer properties in Asia (even outside of US) hence it will be difficult to take advantage of it or maintain status.
Since I travel on my own dime for vacations (no chance for business travel), will need to find something with the best overall value. Hilton/SPG/IHG is great in Asia due to the number of properties available though of course each one has their own pros and cons in the loyalty program. Will be starting my SPG Platinum Challenge in March-May and will maintain that as my main program going forward. Will probably drop the rest.
Anyways back to topic.
Langham Place Xiamen just opened and there's an
opening offer hence will try it out for 1 night while I'm there for a short stay.
Wonder if I will maintain this 1865 Voyager status down the road as their properties are probably a bit more expensive than the rest. However, if their services and upgrades as a Voyager member is consistent (Hoping at least a 1 category upgrade) with just 2 stays per membership year, it will probably be okay to continue with it.