Las Vegas Hotels - FHR experience [2010 -2014]
Jun 4, 2012, 5:37 pm
#256
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E75K, Amex Plat, NEXUS, Aman-user (not really a -junkie)
Posts: 1,721
I actually wouldn't combine casino rates and FHR rates....if you get the upgrade with the FHR rate, you might not be able to stay in the same room with the casino rate. I would take into account the free breakfast, value of the upgrade and the spa credit and figure which route is more advantageous and go with it. FHR also gets you the late check out if you need it.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:22 pm
#257
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Beverly Hills
Programs: SPG Gold & SW VACA CLUB, HGP Gold & VACA CLUB, AMEX DELTA, AMEX DELTA BIZ, AMEX PLAT, MC WORLD ELITE
Posts: 24
Jun 4, 2012, 7:30 pm
#258
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Beverly Hills
Programs: SPG Gold & SW VACA CLUB, HGP Gold & VACA CLUB, AMEX DELTA, AMEX DELTA BIZ, AMEX PLAT, MC WORLD ELITE
Posts: 24
Conformation
Have any US Card holder that booked with PTS able to use the credit yet? I think that this is all the conformation I need right? They have been holding my deposit since May 5th. So that means they will have had 7 week to contact me about the reservation, by the time I check-in. Thoughts?
Also did anyone ever received the T&C's?
Previous Post:
I have called ARIA three times to confirm after booking, they said all of the verification needed is my ID and PLATINUM AMEX. I also have three PDF copies of the reservation, two of them mention the credit (One from ARIA and one from AMEX). The first part is from AMEX PTS and the second is from ARIA. I also have the sales agents name at Aria that book and confirmed the reservation with the PTS Agent, I have her name also. If it helps I am also Pearl (Over 2/3rds the way to Gold) gambling tier with mLife.
FROM AMEX PTS:
Date: 5/04/2012
Traveler: POST SOUND GUY
Hotel Information:
Vendor: MIRVAC
Arrival: 6/30/2012
Departure: 7/O1/2012
No. of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Rates: $199 plus applicable tax (12%)
Deposit Received: $222.88
Confirmation: *************PTS1
Notes:
This Deluxe Room includes a $500 Resort Credit
FROM ARIA:
Sent from [email protected]: As a PDF: (Second Confirmation from ARIA - Credit Info)
Date: 5/04/2012
Dear : Post Sound Guy
Thank you for choosing ARIA Resort & Casino as your resort destination. We are pleased to
confirm the following room reservation:
Name: Post Sound Guy
Confirmation Number: ************
Arrival: 6/30/2012
Departure: 7/O1/2012
No. of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Rates: $199 plus applicable tax (12%)
Deposit Received: $222.88
This reservation includes a $500 Resort Credit - Can be used for all charges, and a 2:30pm Late
Check Out.
The advanced deposit is fully refundable upon notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to
arrival. Please Contact Room Reservations at (866).359-7757 or via fax (702) 590-9723.
We look forward to welcoming you as a guest of ARIA Resort & Casino.
Sincerely,
Aria Room Reservations
Also did anyone ever received the T&C's?
Previous Post:
I have called ARIA three times to confirm after booking, they said all of the verification needed is my ID and PLATINUM AMEX. I also have three PDF copies of the reservation, two of them mention the credit (One from ARIA and one from AMEX). The first part is from AMEX PTS and the second is from ARIA. I also have the sales agents name at Aria that book and confirmed the reservation with the PTS Agent, I have her name also. If it helps I am also Pearl (Over 2/3rds the way to Gold) gambling tier with mLife.
FROM AMEX PTS:
Date: 5/04/2012
Traveler: POST SOUND GUY
Hotel Information:
Vendor: MIRVAC
Arrival: 6/30/2012
Departure: 7/O1/2012
No. of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Rates: $199 plus applicable tax (12%)
Deposit Received: $222.88
Confirmation: *************PTS1
Notes:
This Deluxe Room includes a $500 Resort Credit
FROM ARIA:
Sent from [email protected]: As a PDF: (Second Confirmation from ARIA - Credit Info)
Date: 5/04/2012
Dear : Post Sound Guy
Thank you for choosing ARIA Resort & Casino as your resort destination. We are pleased to
confirm the following room reservation:
Name: Post Sound Guy
Confirmation Number: ************
Arrival: 6/30/2012
Departure: 7/O1/2012
No. of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Rates: $199 plus applicable tax (12%)
Deposit Received: $222.88
This reservation includes a $500 Resort Credit - Can be used for all charges, and a 2:30pm Late
Check Out.
The advanced deposit is fully refundable upon notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to
arrival. Please Contact Room Reservations at (866).359-7757 or via fax (702) 590-9723.
We look forward to welcoming you as a guest of ARIA Resort & Casino.
Sincerely,
Aria Room Reservations
Jun 5, 2012, 1:28 am
#259
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 41
Is this Aria $500 Promo still available? I don't see it from the FHR site anymore
I am on international FHR amex
I am on international FHR amex
Jun 5, 2012, 9:39 am
#260
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: SPG Plat(lifetime gold), Marriott Plat, Amex Plat
Posts: 36
Never did receive the T&Cs, mine was treated as a resort credit, anything charged to the room (except retail and tips?) was removed.
Last edited by mia; Jun 5, 2012 at 10:18 am Reason: Please do not quote the full text of multi-paragraph posts.
Jun 5, 2012, 10:17 am
#261
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Jun 11, 2012, 11:59 am
#262
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 41
I called this morning , they only allow this promotion for
1) International Amex Platinum Card Holder "The Personal Platinum Card only"
2) Primary Card Holder only
This does not apply for business card holder . even my centurion business card can't dip on this promotion. They mentioned it is not FHR promotion .
1) International Amex Platinum Card Holder "The Personal Platinum Card only"
2) Primary Card Holder only
This does not apply for business card holder . even my centurion business card can't dip on this promotion. They mentioned it is not FHR promotion .
Jun 13, 2012, 8:10 am
#263
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, BA Silver
Posts: 1,631
Platinum® members must book their stay with Platinum Travel Services. Book and Travel between April 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. This credit may only be used at Aria Resort & Casino, with no blackout dates, for all room types, subject to availability. No minimum night stay required. Not available on pre-existing reservations. Redeemable one time only by the basic or supplementary American Express® Platinum member. If multiple rooms are reserved, credit applies to one room only. Fulfillment of this credit is the sole responsibility of the participating American Express merchant. The Platinum member is responsible for all additional costs exceeding the value of the credit. Payment must be made with an American Express® Platinum Card in the Platinum member’s name. Any remaining balance on the $500 credit may not be used at a later date. This credit is non-transferrable, may not be combined with any other offer, and has no cash value.
Also, is it worth splitting my stay to take two nights in Aria(to avail of this promo) and 2 nights in the MO. The cost is roughly the same as staying 4 nights in the Aria but obv its a faff to change. Just wondering if 2 nights in MO under FHR is worth the faff. Advice from seasoned Vegasers recommended
Oh and can get the $100 spa credit in MO be negotiated/swapped for food credit? I have almost no interest in spa so even a $50 restaurant credit would be preferable.
Jun 13, 2012, 12:39 pm
#264
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 794
Bellagio
Booked base room
Got lake view room
Amenities: 85 lunch credit, breakfast vouchers for 2, late checkout.
It was about $135/night. Totally worth it.
Got lake view room
Amenities: 85 lunch credit, breakfast vouchers for 2, late checkout.
It was about $135/night. Totally worth it.
Jun 13, 2012, 3:36 pm
#265
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 41
Cheeky question but regarding the $500 Aria promo(terms above). I don't suppose I could book 2 nights under my card and 2 nights under my partners supplementary card(on my account) and get $500 for both? That would not be allowed under the terms above, right?
Also, is it worth splitting my stay to take two nights in Aria(to avail of this promo) and 2 nights in the MO. The cost is roughly the same as staying 4 nights in the Aria but obv its a faff to change. Just wondering if 2 nights in MO under FHR is worth the faff. Advice from seasoned Vegasers recommended
Oh and can get the $100 spa credit in MO be negotiated/swapped for food credit? I have almost no interest in spa so even a $50 restaurant credit would be preferable.
Also, is it worth splitting my stay to take two nights in Aria(to avail of this promo) and 2 nights in the MO. The cost is roughly the same as staying 4 nights in the Aria but obv its a faff to change. Just wondering if 2 nights in MO under FHR is worth the faff. Advice from seasoned Vegasers recommended
Oh and can get the $100 spa credit in MO be negotiated/swapped for food credit? I have almost no interest in spa so even a $50 restaurant credit would be preferable.
Yes they are very strict on the terms. they reject both of my centurion and platinum business card . said has to be The Platinum or The Centurion , not the The Platinum Business / The Centurion Business.
Jun 13, 2012, 3:50 pm
#266
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Lots, some no/low status some high status, can't be bothered to list them :-)
Posts: 1,951
Cheeky question but regarding the $500 Aria promo(terms above). I don't suppose I could book 2 nights under my card and 2 nights under my partners supplementary card(on my account) and get $500 for both? That would not be allowed under the terms above, right?
Also, is it worth splitting my stay to take two nights in Aria(to avail of this promo) and 2 nights in the MO. The cost is roughly the same as staying 4 nights in the Aria but obv its a faff to change. Just wondering if 2 nights in MO under FHR is worth the faff. Advice from seasoned Vegasers recommended
Oh and can get the $100 spa credit in MO be negotiated/swapped for food credit? I have almost no interest in spa so even a $50 restaurant credit would be preferable.
Also, is it worth splitting my stay to take two nights in Aria(to avail of this promo) and 2 nights in the MO. The cost is roughly the same as staying 4 nights in the Aria but obv its a faff to change. Just wondering if 2 nights in MO under FHR is worth the faff. Advice from seasoned Vegasers recommended
Oh and can get the $100 spa credit in MO be negotiated/swapped for food credit? I have almost no interest in spa so even a $50 restaurant credit would be preferable.
Up to you, I like the MO (Stayed 30 nights last year) but have never stayed at Aria yet. I am there (Aria)in July for 4 nights on the $500 offer and hold a ressie for a further three nights at both Aria & MO so I can decide what to do when I get there.
No you can't swap the spa credit for food & bev but no harm in asking. Just don't expect to get anything.
Jun 13, 2012, 4:09 pm
#267
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
So I have the personal US AMEX Platinum.
Can I book the Aria deal?
If so, do I book it through AMEX travel?
AMEX travel can't seem to find the deal.
Can I book the Aria deal?
If so, do I book it through AMEX travel?
AMEX travel can't seem to find the deal.
Jun 13, 2012, 4:37 pm
#268
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Jun 14, 2012, 5:46 am
#269
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, BA Silver
Posts: 1,631
No, the offer is available once per account.
Up to you, I like the MO (Stayed 30 nights last year) but have never stayed at Aria yet. I am there (Aria)in July for 4 nights on the $500 offer and hold a ressie for a further three nights at both Aria & MO so I can decide what to do when I get there.
No you can't swap the spa credit for food & bev but no harm in asking. Just don't expect to get anything.
Up to you, I like the MO (Stayed 30 nights last year) but have never stayed at Aria yet. I am there (Aria)in July for 4 nights on the $500 offer and hold a ressie for a further three nights at both Aria & MO so I can decide what to do when I get there.
No you can't swap the spa credit for food & bev but no harm in asking. Just don't expect to get anything.
My only worry now is that the mandarin might be a little quiet for a Vegas hotel. I kinda want a hotel that has both a comfortable/luxurious room but also a fun vibe and fun/large pool area. The pool area in the MO looks very small and quiet.
THE hotel @ Mandalay or Four Seasons might meet this as they are 5 star hotels with access to the regular mandalay bay hotel and pool area - but I worry these are too far south on the strip.
What about Wynn/Bellagio, are they quiet hotels or are they lively places to stay?
Trying to decide what the best FHR hotel is to go with so hope you guys in the know can help
Jun 14, 2012, 7:28 am
#270
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA Plat, Starwood Gold, AX Plat, Hertz Gold, Avis Preferred, Star Alliance Gold
Posts: 1,380
Thanks Pyle and draerospace, very helpful.
My only worry now is that the mandarin might be a little quiet for a Vegas hotel. I kinda want a hotel that has both a comfortable/luxurious room but also a fun vibe and fun/large pool area. The pool area in the MO looks very small and quiet.
THE hotel @ Mandalay or Four Seasons might meet this as they are 5 star hotels with access to the regular mandalay bay hotel and pool area - but I worry these are too far south on the strip.
What about Wynn/Bellagio, are they quiet hotels or are they lively places to stay?
Trying to decide what the best FHR hotel is to go with so hope you guys in the know can help
My only worry now is that the mandarin might be a little quiet for a Vegas hotel. I kinda want a hotel that has both a comfortable/luxurious room but also a fun vibe and fun/large pool area. The pool area in the MO looks very small and quiet.
THE hotel @ Mandalay or Four Seasons might meet this as they are 5 star hotels with access to the regular mandalay bay hotel and pool area - but I worry these are too far south on the strip.
What about Wynn/Bellagio, are they quiet hotels or are they lively places to stay?
Trying to decide what the best FHR hotel is to go with so hope you guys in the know can help
Encore has a definite vibe to it and a good pool scene. Also, the pools at the Bellagio are immense. The HOTEL and Four Seasons are far from the action. I'd vote for Encore.
