Chase Luxury Hotel Collection
#226
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
FHR hotels in LAS now provide a spa credit rather than F&B, I'd much rather use the F&B credit that comes with Signature bookings. In addition the room blocks are often limited to the most expensive suites while LHRC lets you choose from the run of the house although it appears that AmEx has their Hotel Collection for that purpose. Finally ability to book online is disabled for many FHR properties.
#227
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,040
FHR hotels in LAS now provide a spa credit rather than F&B, I'd much rather use the F&B credit that comes with Signature bookings. In addition the room blocks are often limited to the most expensive suites while LHRC lets you choose from the run of the house although it appears that AmEx has their Hotel Collection for that purpose. Finally ability to book online is disabled for many FHR properties.
We've been using FHR stays for many, many years (+10yrs at least) and I've never experienced situations where "room blocks are often limited to the most experiences suites" I'll easily call BS on that one.
I share the frustration on online booking being disable on my FHR properties and this seems to be a phenomena that is getting worse, not better and I don't really know why but agree it's incredibly annoying.
Finally, for those obsessed with the F&B credit in Vegas vs. a spa credit, I wouldn't for a moment assume that will last. It's quite likely that change is being driving by the properties themselves not by Amex and it's possible that contract negotiations with Amex have occurred on a different time table than with Chase.
Regards
#228
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
#229
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO/LAX/SAN/LAS/DFW/JFK/LGA/EWR/MIA
Posts: 1,073
As I mentioned in a previous post, FHR frequently offers free night promotions (usually 3rd or 4th night free), LHRC never offers that. Do you genuinely believe that a food and beverage credit is of greater value than a complimentary night? Especially at higher end properties?
We've been using FHR stays for many, many years (+10yrs at least) and I've never experienced situations where "room blocks are often limited to the most experiences suites" I'll easily call BS on that one.
I share the frustration on online booking being disable on my FHR properties and this seems to be a phenomena that is getting worse, not better and I don't really know why but agree it's incredibly annoying.
Finally, for those obsessed with the F&B credit in Vegas vs. a spa credit, I wouldn't for a moment assume that will last. It's quite likely that change is being driving by the properties themselves not by Amex and it's possible that contract negotiations with Amex have occurred on a different time table than with Chase.
Regards
We've been using FHR stays for many, many years (+10yrs at least) and I've never experienced situations where "room blocks are often limited to the most experiences suites" I'll easily call BS on that one.
I share the frustration on online booking being disable on my FHR properties and this seems to be a phenomena that is getting worse, not better and I don't really know why but agree it's incredibly annoying.
Finally, for those obsessed with the F&B credit in Vegas vs. a spa credit, I wouldn't for a moment assume that will last. It's quite likely that change is being driving by the properties themselves not by Amex and it's possible that contract negotiations with Amex have occurred on a different time table than with Chase.
Regards
if you have a long single property stay and highly value 3/4th night free, good for you. keep doing your thing with FHR. however, what happens when you only have 2 nights or 1 night? many use FHR or LHR to break up various nights with various properties to get FB credit and other benefits multiple days in a row. some dont mind moving around and some hate it. everyone values things differently.
its great you have been using FHR for 10+ years. but should already know that some things are changing. maybe no FHR changes for all the locations you visit in your 10+ years of experience, but for vegas properties, there are restrictions.
lastly, in terms of FB credit changes with other TA, only time will tell. sure, the change may have been requested by the various participating properties, but lets look at other explanations. could it be possible that due to the massive use/abuse/exploit of FHR and the fact that everyone including their dog and gold fish has an amex plat, the changes are solely focused on FHR contracts? meaning, the FB credit for other TA will remain intact? TBD.
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#230
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,040
Well, actually the quoted words are indeed actually yours. Do you feel I misunderstood your intent? If so, please clarify. I'm genuinely interested to understand how folks can value the Chase program more highly than the FHR program without any type of complementary night promotion.
Additionally, the question remains; do you or do you not value a F&B credit higher than a complementary night? That to me is the fundamental flaw of the Chase program. We tend to stay at higher end properties so a complementary night tends to be far, far more valuable than a F&B credit. Do you disagree with that? If yes, would be interested to see actual numbers as an example.
Regards
Additionally, the question remains; do you or do you not value a F&B credit higher than a complementary night? That to me is the fundamental flaw of the Chase program. We tend to stay at higher end properties so a complementary night tends to be far, far more valuable than a F&B credit. Do you disagree with that? If yes, would be interested to see actual numbers as an example.
Regards
#231
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO/LAX/SAN/LAS/DFW/JFK/LGA/EWR/MIA
Posts: 1,073
Well, actually the quoted words are indeed actually yours. Do you feel I misunderstood your intent? If so, please clarify. I'm genuinely interested to understand how folks can value the Chase program more highly than the FHR program without any type of complementary night promotion.
Additionally, the question remains; do you or do you not value a F&B credit higher than a complementary night? That to me is the fundamental flaw of the Chase program. We tend to stay at higher end properties so a complementary night tends to be far, far more valuable than a F&B credit. Do you disagree with that? If yes, would be interested to see actual numbers as an example.
Regards
Additionally, the question remains; do you or do you not value a F&B credit higher than a complementary night? That to me is the fundamental flaw of the Chase program. We tend to stay at higher end properties so a complementary night tends to be far, far more valuable than a F&B credit. Do you disagree with that? If yes, would be interested to see actual numbers as an example.
Regards
#232
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,040
Regards
#233
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Hotel Collections: All the Same?
Is the LHRC https://www.lhrcollection.com/ substantially different compared to the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection https://www.visa-infinite.com/bq/vis...tel-collection or the Visa Signature Hotel Collection https://www.visasignaturehotels.com/ ?
Also if the Visa Infinite is really diferrent, is the https://www.visasignaturehotels.com/ a legit site worthy of entering my credit card?
Many thanks!
Also if the Visa Infinite is really diferrent, is the https://www.visasignaturehotels.com/ a legit site worthy of entering my credit card?
Many thanks!
#234
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Very brief discussion here:
VISA Infinite vs. Chase Luxury Hotel & Resorts Collection (LHR) benefits?
Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Experiences?
VISA Infinite vs. Chase Luxury Hotel & Resorts Collection (LHR) benefits?
Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Experiences?
#236
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: STL
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 72
Hope that helps you decide.
Also of note -
From looking at the difference between the MLife member pricing v LHR pricing, the inclusions of the $100 plus daily breakfast was about a wash. The room upgrade, early / late checkout were the only incremental value adds.
My Hyatt status is matched to MLife Pearl. I was able to add my MLife # number at the time of check-in. I earned MLife Tier points during the stay on ALL charges, gratuity excluded. Forgot to add my Hyatt # so am in the process of requesting missing tier night credit.
Was able to add 2ppl to the reservation (only 1 upon check in) for the 2p/day breakfast credit. Check-in agent momentarily paused over that when she saw it was only 1 person checking in but did not press. Ordered breakfast and to go lunch daily to get the full credit on the "breakfast". Was offsite anyway, so it was great to be able to take lunch with me. $100 F&B credit used no problem for dinner over the stay at designated restaurants at MGM.
No upgrade offered. Didn't press. Base room is good size with sitting space and large bath, whirlpool soaking tub. Complimentary Valet parking was included in rate which was an added bonus as I had a rental car for 2 days of the stay.
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#237
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 82
When I stayed at the Fairmont in DC, there was no extra taxes or fees. The cost I got on the confirmation email was the total.Total Due at Hotel:$355.56 USDTotal Due Today:$0.00 USDItinerary Total:$355.56
#238
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,788
Did you happen to stay at the Fairmont DC over a weekend? If so, how do they handle breakfast? Do you get the full brunch buffet? Thanks
#239
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 82
#240
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,788
Thanks for the info. We have a two night stay Friday-Sunday, so I'm excited for it! We're going for a wedding, and I was able to book a Capital Corner Suite through LHRC for about the same price as a standard King in the wedding block.