Originally Posted by
Green_eyes
.... should go ahead and pay my hotel (part of FHR) .....
To be sure there is no misunderstanding, to receive FHR benefits you need to have booked the FHR rate through Platinum Travel Service or this site:
americanexpress.com/fhr
If you book the same property through another channel the FHR benefits will not apply, even if you show the card at check-in.