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)
Mar 13, 2019, 10:44 pm
#1171
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LGA, JFK
Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, AMEX Plat (Marriott Gold), AMEX Hilton Aspire (Hilton Diamond)
Posts: 92
Value is usually personal and subjective. In Vegas, the early check-in and late checkout are pretty valuable (Mandalay Bay wands $50 for a 1pm check out on a normal booking), but not if you're flying in at 6pm and flying out at 10am. Will someone in your party use the $100 spa credit? Would you skip breakfast otherwise or eat a cheaper meal?
Mar 14, 2019, 1:55 am
#1172
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,138
Last edited by 747FC; Apr 18, 2019 at 1:17 am Reason: added info.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:04 pm
#1176
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,561
I have to say that with the move to spa credits only across LV and the inability to reserve several hotels online, I've started booking through mlife instead. Room rate savings for my lowest-level membership status outweigh the breakfast benefit and what's effectively 50% off a massage (and the Mandarin Waldorf and 4 Seasons rarely give good upgrades).
Apr 11, 2019, 12:18 pm
#1177
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: Lifetime Levels in AA & Marriott
Posts: 162
Apr 12, 2019, 1:51 am
#1178
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 1
Breakfast credit at Bellagio
Bellagio $30 x2 breakfast credit: Does anyone know if this is a general dining credit that can be used at all times of day? Also do you actually get $60 a day if you are flying solo? Thanks in advance!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:35 am
#1179
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 38
I have to say that with the move to spa credits only across LV and the inability to reserve several hotels online, I've started booking through mlife instead. Room rate savings for my lowest-level membership status outweigh the breakfast benefit and what's effectively 50% off a massage (and the Mandarin Waldorf and 4 Seasons rarely give good upgrades).
Although there's STILL the "free" late check out and early check in benefits that mLife will nickel and dime you over.
Non-MLife properties (Wynn, Venetian, etc) are still a good deal with FHR though.
Apr 18, 2019, 12:17 pm
#1180
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
Same here, especially with the 25x tier points on room stays that no longer appear if you prebook with FHR.
Although there's STILL the "free" late check out and early check in benefits that mLife will nickel and dime you over.
Non-MLife properties (Wynn, Venetian, etc) are still a good deal with FHR though.
Although there's STILL the "free" late check out and early check in benefits that mLife will nickel and dime you over.
Non-MLife properties (Wynn, Venetian, etc) are still a good deal with FHR though.
Apr 19, 2019, 9:37 pm
#1181
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,227
You can definitely still do post-pay / pay-at-hotel, either by booking online or over the phone. I can't speak to MLife credits specifically, but you would get regular hotel points from whatever chain (e.g., HHonors at the Waldorf).
Apr 30, 2019, 3:51 pm
#1182
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
May 1, 2019, 9:14 pm
#1184
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bergen County NJ
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic 1, Amtrak Select, Marriott Plat , AMEX Plat (noted for club access reference)
Posts: 781
May 2, 2019, 8:21 am
#1185
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 59
I know it was reported back in October about properties changing from $100 F&B credit to Spa credit.
Has anyone confirmed with a recent stay at Bellagio that they have in fact removed the option to have a F&B credit as the Unique Property Amenity?
Now $100 Spa Credit is only option?
Has anyone confirmed with a recent stay at Bellagio that they have in fact removed the option to have a F&B credit as the Unique Property Amenity?
Now $100 Spa Credit is only option?