Relais & Chateau Club 5C
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Charm, authenticity, and culinary excellence have made Relais & Châteaux the global benchmark for boutique hotels and renowned restaurants around the world. Centurion members have the exclusive opportunity to enroll in their Club 5C recognition program. Learn more.
Call Centurion Member Services at 877-877-0987, option 3 to enroll.
Centurion members have the exclusive opportunity to enroll in the Club 5C recognition program without fulfilling the standard spend and stay requirements. You can indulge in a special VIP welcome and be treated to the Discovery Privilege, a unique experience reflective of the individuality and character of each property. Discovery Privilege examples include:
- a perfume customized especially for you
- a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen
- a tasting of fine wines
- a sybaritic spa treatment
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1. What is Relais & Châteaux?
Relais & Châteaux is an association of 460 independent luxury hotels and restaurants with an average capacity of 30 rooms, spanning 51 countries and 5 continents. Relais properties are known for their charm, authenticity, and culinary excellence. Relais Gourmands, a group within the association, consists of the world's finest dining establishments, which have garnered a spectacular collection of awards and accolades including 300 Michelin stars across the world.
2. What is Club 5C?
Club 5C is Relais & Châteaux's loyalty program. There are two primary benefits to Club 5C: the VIP Welcome and the Discovery Privilege. The VIP Welcome is a special welcome to Club 5C members from the staff of the property. The Discovery Privilege is a customized experience prepared for Club 5C members during their stay that is reflective of the individuality and character of each property. Examples include a perfume customized especially for you, a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen, a tasting of fine wines, and a sybaritic spa treatment.
3. How do you become a Club 5C member?
Typically, a guest would have to pass Relais & Châteaux's spend and stay criteria to be invited to join. Centurion members have the exclusive benefit to opt in to the program based on their Centurion membership by calling our Member Services phone number: 877-877-0987, option 3. Once you have opted in, Relais & Châteaux will send you a Preference Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is completed and returned, Relais & Châteaux will send you your Club 5C membership number.
4. Is Club 5C combinable with Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits?
Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits are not combinable with Club 5C at this time. There are currently 12 Relais & Châteaux properties within Fine Hotels and Resorts.
5. How do I book a Relais & Châteaux stay?
For a Fine Hotels and Resorts reservation, please call Centurion Travel Service at 1-877-877-0987, option 1. For all other reservations, once your Club 5C membership is completed, you can call Centurion Travel Service or Relais & Châteaux's concierge to book a trip.
6. How do I find out more about Club 5C and Relais & Châteaux properties?
You can find out more about Relais & Châteaux and Club 5C on their website
www.relaischateaux.com.
Terms and Conditions
Centurion members will be enrolled in the Club 5C program upon receipt of the completed member Benefit Enrollment Form and the completion of the enrollment process with Relais and Châteaux including return of the preference questionnaire. Program enrollment is valid as long as you are a Centurion member in good standing. Club 5C Benefits are valid at participating properties. Participating properties and benefits may vary and are subject to change. Benefits offered to the Club 5C member do not entitle the member to any financial compensation, and are non-exchangeable and not transferable. Fine Hotels and Resorts amenities may not necessarily be combinable with Club 5C benefits.
Tour GCX
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Receive access to play golf and entertain guests at your choice of over 30 participating private golf clubs. Enjoy the privileges of private golf membership—one round at a time. Learn more.
As a Centurion member, you will have the opportunity to experience TOUR GCX membership with additional benefits. When you purchase a 5-Tee Unit TOUR Card for $3,125, you will receive a $150 credit towards food and beverage and pro shop merchandise. Each Tee Unit is good for up to a foursome at participating clubs. The one-time membership fee of $3,125 includes the 5 Tee Units, greens fees, cart fees, and use of locker and practice facilities for TOUR members and their guests.
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1. What is TOUR GCX?
TOUR GCX provides individual and corporate members with unique access to private club golf and other golf experiences. This is achieved through established marketing partnerships and business relationships with a select network of private golf clubs.
2. What is included in a TOUR GCX membership?
TOUR GCX membership purchased through the Centurion Card partnership entitles a member to reserve up to 5 tee times (foursomes) at select private golf clubs in the TOUR GCX network including greens fees, cart fees, and use of locker and practice facilities for TOUR members and their guests. TOUR GCX members will also have exclusive access to unique golf experiences including special events, Tournaments, pro-ams, clinics, outings and travel packages.
3. How does the TOUR Card work?
The TOUR Card represents your 12-month membership in the TOUR GCX program. It will be issued to you upon your acceptance into TOUR GCX. The TOUR Card is your membership ID and entitles you to have signing privileges for the purchase of food and beverages, pro shop purchases, private lessons, and other related products and services at TOUR GCX partner clubs.
4. What is the benefit of purchasing a TOUR Card with my Centurion Card?
As a Centurion member, when you purchase a 5-Tee Unit TOUR Card for $3,125, you will receive a $150 credit towards food and beverage and pro shop merchandise.
5. Where are the private golf courses in the TOUR GCX network? Where can I get a list of courses?
Most of the courses are in the New York Metropolitan area including Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester County. There are also TOUR GCX courses in Florida, Las Vegas, and D.C. Further national expansion is underway. For more information on specific courses, please call TOUR GCX direct at 877-868-7555.
6. What is the guest policy?
Members of TOUR GCX reserve an unescorted foursome at TOUR GCX partner clubs and may bring up to three playing partners. TOUR GCX special events may be limited to members only, or may involve one to three playing partners. The TOUR GCX member must also be present at all times when a reserved tee time is being used.
7. How do I purchase a TOUR GCX membership card or reserve a tee time?
Please call TOUR GCX's dedicated Centurion line at 877-868-7555.
Terms and Conditions
Payment must be made with the Platinum or Centurion Card. Card member must complete TOUR GCX membership paperwork prior to initial play. Terms and conditions of the course properties apply. TOUR GCX members must be at least 25 years of age and adhere to the proper golf etiquette as outlined in the TOUR GCX membership package. We require that TOUR GCX members respect local club rules and regulations. TOUR GCX members must abide by TOUR GCX rules and regulations, which are provided with the TOUR GCX welcome package. Platinum and Centurion members will sign receipts at participating TOUR GCX private clubs for food and beverage and pro shop purchases. Any charges exceeding the $150 credit will be the responsibility of the Platinum and Centurion member and will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of reservation. Credit only valid towards food, beverage, and pro-shop purchases, may not be redeemed for cash and must be used within 12 months of membership during a reserved tee time. Tee Units can also be applied towards TOUR Special Outings. The entry fee for such Special Outings is One (1) Tee Unit per person with a maximum of eight tee units per person per event. Tee Units are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Platinum and Centurion members may opt to renew their TOUR membership or upgrade to a higher-level tee unit card program at any time. The TOUR membership will not automatically renew. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Insurance Benefit Enhancements
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American Express has added more protection and enhanced existing areas of coverage for the Event Ticket Protection Plan and the Baggage Insurance Plan. Learn more.
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The Event Ticket Protection Plan1
Using your Card to purchase tickets now provides an extra layer of protection. Centurion members enjoy reimbursement benefits if the Ticketholder cannot use the Ticket due to a Covered Incident. The Event Ticket Protection Plan provides reimbursement benefits up to $5,000 per Occurrence, and up to two occurrences per 12-month period. The covered Ticket must be purchased entirely with an eligible American Express Card.
The Baggage Insurance Plan2
Effective May 1, 2007, Centurion members can enjoy a combined maximum of up to $3,000 in insurance for carry-on and checked baggage. The maximum benefit for checked baggage per Eligible Person per Covered Trip is $2,000, in excess of checked baggage coverage provided by Common Carriers.
Terms and Conditions
1The Event Ticket Protection Plan is underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, De Pere, WI. Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of Policy AX0974 and is subject to change with notice. This document does not supplement or replace the Policy.
2American Express Card Baggage Insurance Plan is underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, De Pere, WI. Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of Policy AX0400 and is subject to change with notice. This document does not supplement or replace the Policy.