Originally Posted by
stimpy
Why Virtuoso over FHR? FHR gets you a $100 Spa credit, 85 Euro F&B credit along with the upgrade. Plus 12pm check in, 4pm check out, free breakfast in restaurant or in your room, free internet, etc. Plus if you use CTS, FHR gets you a free night in one of the top suites. FHR seems an easy decision to me.
Mea culpa - spoke too soon.
My main point is why stick to those two hotels/AMEX in general. But you're right, in that case, AMEX is the better bet.