Aug 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
Last edit by: RedSun
Ritz-Carlton Rewards Visa Infinite (closed to new applications)
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
- Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
- 6 points per dollar at Marriott properties, including SPGs and Ritz-Carltons. (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- 3 points per dollar at restaurants, car rental companies and airline tickets purchased directly from airlines
- 2 points per dollar on all other purchases (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- Annual (anniversary) free night award good at any Marriott (including Ritz) property up to 50,000 MRs.
- Automatic Marriott Gold Status.
- Marriott Platinum Status after $75,000 card spending in a card-member year.
$100 companion airfare discount booked through Visa Infinite website.- $100 statement credit for Global Entry after the Global Entry program application fee is charged to an eligible card.
- $300 Annual (calendar) Travel Credit "Only the following types of non-ticket purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight Internet/entertainment; in-flight meals."
- Three (3) Ritz Carlton Club Level upgrade certificates each year for up to 7 nights each stay. The stays must be paid stays, excluding point redemption and award night.
- Troon Rewards and PRIVÉ ACCESS golf benefits
- $100 credit for qualifying dining, spa or other hotel recreational activities. Use the credit with any paid stay at The Ritz-Carlton of two nights or more OR get a $100 hotel credit per stay at all Marriott luxury properties. Advance reservations are required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite - closed for applications 7.26.2018 (2016-2021)
Apr 22, 2019, 9:37 am
#3061
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 177
Curious if anyone has used the $100 resort credit and knows how it's supposed to work?
Back in January I made a booking using the Z38 rate for a Club Level upgrade and the $100 resort credit. I checked into the property a few hours ago and while they did give me access to the Club Lounge, I've just realized that they did not mention the $100 whatsoever. Should they have given me a voucher, or is it something that they'll automatically take off the bill when I check out?
Back in January I made a booking using the Z38 rate for a Club Level upgrade and the $100 resort credit. I checked into the property a few hours ago and while they did give me access to the Club Lounge, I've just realized that they did not mention the $100 whatsoever. Should they have given me a voucher, or is it something that they'll automatically take off the bill when I check out?
Apr 22, 2019, 9:57 am
#3062
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
Curious if anyone has used the $100 resort credit and knows how it's supposed to work?
Back in January I made a booking using the Z38 rate for a Club Level upgrade and the $100 resort credit. I checked into the property a few hours ago and while they did give me access to the Club Lounge, I've just realized that they did not mention the $100 whatsoever. Should they have given me a voucher, or is it something that they'll automatically take off the bill when I check out?
Back in January I made a booking using the Z38 rate for a Club Level upgrade and the $100 resort credit. I checked into the property a few hours ago and while they did give me access to the Club Lounge, I've just realized that they did not mention the $100 whatsoever. Should they have given me a voucher, or is it something that they'll automatically take off the bill when I check out?
Apr 22, 2019, 10:46 am
#3063
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,928
Just to be clear, Club Level upgrades are not applicable to Virtuoso bookings, correct? Since you have to book with RC's agents to get the upgrade?
Apr 22, 2019, 11:28 am
#3064
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
Apr 22, 2019, 5:05 pm
#3065
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,466
Apr 22, 2019, 6:45 pm
#3066
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
I've had them applied to both awards and fhr rates at check-in (pre-Bonvoy). It required having the hotel call the Ritz platinum line. It's quite possible that the hotel simply gave me a "free" upgrade to club at the same time a Ritz agent on the other end of the phone took a cert out of my account. I'll never know (or care). But that's why I referenced "per terms" and "in practice". I've also been told my rate is ineligible. Mostly, if I think the club upgrade is high enough value, I'll book a qualifying rate through Ritz and confirm upgrades at booking. However, if you have the upgrades sitting in your account/expiring, and you're checking into a Ritz with a nice club floor, it certainly doesn't hurt to ask the front desk agent.
Apr 23, 2019, 12:30 am
#3067
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 8
Is anyone sitting on RC 60K free night certs? I stupidly forgot to use them before the March 5th devaluations. Anyone have have any luck getting Marriott to honor the pre-devaluation categories with the certs? From what gather, it's not going to be straightforward to get the same value out of them, unfortunately.
Apr 23, 2019, 6:17 am
#3068
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Is anyone sitting on RC 60K free night certs? I stupidly forgot to use them before the March 5th devaluations. Anyone have have any luck getting Marriott to honor the pre-devaluation categories with the certs? From what gather, it's not going to be straightforward to get the same value out of them, unfortunately.
Apr 28, 2019, 5:53 am
#3069
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
Do you guys use this card at stays anymore ? I’ve been using CSR for hotel stays but wondering if math still works with the ritz 6x. Thanks.
Apr 28, 2019, 6:11 am
#3070
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 171
i have several Marriott stays coming up and think I have decided to use my Ritz over my CSR to pay. I seem to be piling up my UR points these days while it is harder to add to my Marriott stash. I will most likely use the additional Marriott points to transfer out to an airline rather than use for future stays.
Apr 28, 2019, 7:09 am
#3071
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
But most of my stays are paid with points, so I care less about this question now.
Apr 30, 2019, 3:54 am
#3072
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Is the Ritz-Carlton card worth product changing to as an old Marriott card holder? I have one and love it, spouse uses a Sapphire Reserve but also has an old Marriott Premier. I honestly can't recommend it unless you use it very specifically and the Sapphire Reserve is better all-around. The concern is of course it's going the way of the UA/CO Presidential Plus and never coming back...
Apr 30, 2019, 7:15 am
#3073
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,861
What cards are available for PC to Ritz?
Apr 30, 2019, 11:52 am
#3074
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,678
I got the card last July so the renewal is up in a few months. If i do not renew, do I keep the platinum status until Feb 2020 or will it drop off some time after the cancellation?
Apr 30, 2019, 5:10 pm
#3075
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Having had the card the first time around as a Visa Signature, yes they do claw back! Do not count on having any card-derived status if you cancel you will be returned to your original earned by nights status