Jan 16, 2015, 2:56 pm
Last edit by: mia
This thread is a continuation of a discussion which started HERE
Current (2020) thread is HERE
FHR properties in other cities are discussed HERE
FHR is the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts benefit program available with Centurion and Platinum charge cards.
Receive these complimentary benefits with each FINE HOTELS & RESORTS booking:
Current (2020) thread is HERE
FHR properties in other cities are discussed HERE
FHR is the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts benefit program available with Centurion and Platinum charge cards.
Receive these complimentary benefits with each FINE HOTELS & RESORTS booking:
- Noon check-In, when available
- Room Upgrade upon arrival, when available*
- Daily breakfast for two people
- Guaranteed 4pm late checkout. Additional special benefit unique to each property, such as a $100 food and beverage credit or a massage for two people**
USA cardholder may book online at: americanexpress.com/fhr or call Platinum Travel Service at 1-800-525-3355. Cardholders from other countries can use the same website to see participating properties, but cannot view prices or book. In some countries FHR properties can be booked through the general American Express Travel site.
ARIA Sky Suites
Upgrades: typically to a better view
Breakfast: room service, buffet or cafe, $30 per person, per day
$100 Spa: covers spa treatments (no longer includes salon)
$5.60 resort wifi fee taken off per day
Bellagio
Upgrades: one level typical; sometimes Junior Suite (really just a corner room with a little more space)
Breakfast: 2 X $30 credits per day; Cafe Bellagio, The Buffet, Palio, Cafe Gelato or Pool Cafe
$100 Property Credit - Dining: The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Harvest, LAGO, Lily Bar, Jasmine, Michael Mina or Petossian Bar. Spa or Salon services - no merchandise.
Four Seasons
Upgrades: typically one level
Breakfast: room service or Verandah - $60 a day
$100 Spa: Expensive services doesn't get you far.
Mandarin Oriental
Upgrades: occasional
Breakfast: room service or MOzen, enough to cover std breakfast ($30 per person) but they will charge for excess
$100 Spa: can be used treatments but also just about covers two day passes to the very cool spa
Wifi: $5.00 plus tax of the resort fee is refunded
Palazzo
Upgrades: Strip View
Breakfast: $65 total/day at Grand Lux Cafe (any time) or Room Service
$100 Spa: Not valid for express service, specials, or spa passes (changing to $100 Property credit for all booking starting 2020)
Skylofts at MGM Grand
Upgrades: rare
Breakfast: in room or at The Mansion; no apparent cap
$100 Spa:
Wynn - April 2016
Upgrades: Usually to higher floor if you book resort room and to the next room category in the tower if available if you booked a Tower Suite.
Breakfast: $60 ($30 per person) at any restaurant that serves breakfast including the buffet. Also covers in-room breakfast.
Note:Resort fees are no longer waived for Tower Suites customersWynn
The Buffet - 8-11
Tableau - 7-11:30
Terrace Point Cafe - 6-11
In Room - 5-11
Encore
Lobby Bar and Cafe - 6-11
Jardin - 7-11:30
In Room - 5-11
$100 Spa: Can be used at Wynn or Encore Spa, or either resort's Salon.
$18.99/device/day internet charge removed from bill
If selecting the basic internet charge (May 2017), $5/day is deducted from the resort fee.
Delano - Aug 2019
FHR amenity is $100 spa credit, excludes salon services (e.g. haircut), merchandise, and products.
Spa adds a 20% service fee on all services.
Daily $60 ($30 x 2 people) credits only for Della's (open 6am-2pm)
Room service specifically excluded.
Resort Fee: $41.95 plus tax, minus a $5 wifi credit (about $40 total)
FHR Experience Las Vegas Hotels only (2015 - 2019)
Aug 22, 2017, 7:32 am
#871
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,050
How long ago did you book the Bellagio? FHR bookings for the Vegas hotels generally incur a one-night deposit charge at the time of booking. I know it's a dumb question but just to confirm, you did in fact get a confirmation for the Bellagio booking and see it as an active stay in your FHR account?
Aug 22, 2017, 7:37 am
#872
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,050
AFAIK all of the Vegas properties that have a resort credit let you use it on alcohol if you want. That's not true of all FHR properties worldwide, but in Vegas it generally seems to be an option.
Aug 22, 2017, 6:23 pm
#873
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
How long ago did you book the Bellagio? FHR bookings for the Vegas hotels generally incur a one-night deposit charge at the time of booking. I know it's a dumb question but just to confirm, you did in fact get a confirmation for the Bellagio booking and see it as an active stay in your FHR account?
Also, once I checkout in las vegas, do they just add the amount of my initial payment as a deposit and then the remaining balance I use my other credit cards? or do they refund back the original deposit and do full payment again on a new card?
Aug 22, 2017, 9:38 pm
#874
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,238
oh i did, oh they finally charged me, I booked $210 then they charged me $242. Barely missed the $250 threadshold. I can either wait till they add the resort fee which I assume wasn't added here right? Or should I book a more expensive room to trigger the $50 now?
Also, once I checkout in las vegas, do they just add the amount of my initial payment as a deposit and then the remaining balance I use my other credit cards? or do they refund back the original deposit and do full payment again on a new card?
Also, once I checkout in las vegas, do they just add the amount of my initial payment as a deposit and then the remaining balance I use my other credit cards? or do they refund back the original deposit and do full payment again on a new card?
The folio will show the charges for all nights, and then a credit (deduction) for whatever deposit amount was paid, so you only pay the difference at checkout.
Aug 23, 2017, 3:24 am
#876
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Staying at the Bellagio right now for one night. Offered to buy up to suite for 175 but no complimentary upgrades available. Our room has no view at very end of hall. Oh well, I didn't do the $20 sandwich and it's just a room. 
win some lose some. Mlife gold as well as FHR.
win some lose some. Mlife gold as well as FHR.
Aug 23, 2017, 8:07 am
#877
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,050
oh i did, oh they finally charged me, I booked $210 then they charged me $242. Barely missed the $250 threadshold. I can either wait till they add the resort fee which I assume wasn't added here right? Or should I book a more expensive room to trigger the $50 now?
Also, once I checkout in las vegas, do they just add the amount of my initial payment as a deposit and then the remaining balance I use my other credit cards? or do they refund back the original deposit and do full payment again on a new card?
Also, once I checkout in las vegas, do they just add the amount of my initial payment as a deposit and then the remaining balance I use my other credit cards? or do they refund back the original deposit and do full payment again on a new card?
At checkout in Vegas your initial payment will be treated as a deposit against the bill, yes. FHR rules officially require that the bill be paid with any Amex card in your name, though if you want to pay with a non-Amex card, YMMV whether the hotel will enforce the FHR rules or not.
Aug 26, 2017, 12:13 am
#879
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, JB Mosaic, SW AList + CP
Posts: 383
Aug 27, 2017, 3:23 am
#880
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
So for the bellagio hotel for fhr guests, we can go to the vip checkin? How about for the Encore or Wynn
Aug 31, 2017, 3:00 am
#882
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
For Wynn they offer $80 for breakfast , but since Wynn breakfast is only $23 since we are staying at the encore, for the remaining credit can we use it elsewhere or does it have to be at one place? And for the Wynn breakfast can we use the remaining credit to order wine?
Also, I was told that for Wynn we can't use VIP checkin for FHR bookings
Also, I was told that for Wynn we can't use VIP checkin for FHR bookings
Aug 31, 2017, 10:05 pm
#883
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: OR
Posts: 1,536
2018 booking
Anyone has an idea when AMEX will have the 2018 rates loaded? Thanks!
Sep 1, 2017, 7:17 am
#884
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Sep 6, 2017, 9:46 am
#885
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: United GS+
Posts: 1,889
For Wynn they offer $80 for breakfast , but since Wynn breakfast is only $23 since we are staying at the encore, for the remaining credit can we use it elsewhere or does it have to be at one place? And for the Wynn breakfast can we use the remaining credit to order wine?
Also, I was told that for Wynn we can't use VIP checkin for FHR bookings
Also, I was told that for Wynn we can't use VIP checkin for FHR bookings