Originally Posted by
Fly2Where
Being a FTer, I have to apply for this card. It seems mine only get 10K limit (2k cash advance). Not sure how they determine, but my cheapo AMEX hilton have 35K limit, and ACEND (coverted from citi), has 30K limit.
10K limit for a $450 fee card sounds like a joke.
Anyway, I tested the $100 on-property credit at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts when booking the exclusive Aspire Card package. It's essential $100 more (~$50 per night including tax) than the lowest price on dates I selected. Then, suite seems even higher. So, this is NOT a "true" benefit. The rate probably work for those paying for rack rate (aspire card rate is same as rack rate), ONLY. Most advance purchase or promotional rate is better off.
Not saying they are in the wrong, just saying how limited this benefit means.
I tried booking a dummy reservation at a WA resort using the link, and trying to use points only to book the "reservation package" to get the $100 resort credit. I got all the way through to clicking reserve and it did not give me any errors along the way. Not saying that this is going to be an option to book with points, but it didn't seem to want to stop me either lol. I will be attempting to book a legitimate points only reservation in a few weeks, when I get the extra points I am needing for a 5 night stay.