Originally Posted by Kyle53719
If you have an American Express Platinum or Centurion Card, it can "act" like a rewards program. Most Ritzs are on their Fine Hotels & Resorts listing. As a member, you get a complimentary room upgrade at check-in, free continental breakfast, guaranteed 4pm late check-out, and some other amenity at the hotel (such as free lunch, room credit, massage, etc.). Although you don't accumulate hotel points, you still get many of the perks as if you were a member of a hotel rewards program.
Sound like a great deal for those willing to pay a 3000 dollars a year annual fee
Or the discounted Platinum Amex annual fee for the poor folks
What is interesting is how Amex will take of Ritz Carlton customers with recognition more then Ritz Carlton will for its own customers.
But I can certainly see this as a postive program for the right group of customers.
Thanks for the tip may come in handy for those that ask.