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)
Aug 8, 2016, 12:56 pm
#77
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
The free nights are standard award nights I believe, so if standard award nights are bookable with points, then available. No idea how hard Maui is, but I'd expect pretty hard?
Aug 8, 2016, 1:13 pm
#80
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 724
Does this version of Priority Pass Select come with free guest visits as well?
Aug 8, 2016, 1:37 pm
#81
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dayton
Programs: Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, United, AAdvantage
Posts: 223
Aug 8, 2016, 2:03 pm
#82
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
Club upgrades
https://www.ritzcarltonrewardscard.com/privileges
HOTEL PRIVILEGES
Upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level*
The more personal comfort of The Ritz-Carlton Club Level is yours. Upgrade your stay three times annually on paid stays of up to seven nights. Subject to availability at the time of your reservation. Advance reservation and e-certificate is required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
To use one of your three Club Level Upgrades e-certificates, please call or have your travel professional contact the dedicated Reservations line at 1-800-542-8680. To view available e-certificates, simply log in to your Ritz-Carlton Rewards account at www.RitzCarltonRewards.com and select “Account Activity.”
$100 Hotel Credit*
Enjoy a complimentary $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. 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.
To reserve your Hotel Credit, please call or have your travel professional contact The Ritz-Carlton Reservations at 1-800-542-8680 and request the $100 Hotel Credit offer for The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, or visit www.RitzCarltonRewards.com/exclusiverewards.
https://www.ritzcarltonrewardscard.com/privileges
HOTEL PRIVILEGES
Upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level*
The more personal comfort of The Ritz-Carlton Club Level is yours. Upgrade your stay three times annually on paid stays of up to seven nights. Subject to availability at the time of your reservation. Advance reservation and e-certificate is required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
To use one of your three Club Level Upgrades e-certificates, please call or have your travel professional contact the dedicated Reservations line at 1-800-542-8680. To view available e-certificates, simply log in to your Ritz-Carlton Rewards account at www.RitzCarltonRewards.com and select “Account Activity.”
$100 Hotel Credit*
Enjoy a complimentary $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. 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.
To reserve your Hotel Credit, please call or have your travel professional contact The Ritz-Carlton Reservations at 1-800-542-8680 and request the $100 Hotel Credit offer for The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, or visit www.RitzCarltonRewards.com/exclusiverewards.
Aug 8, 2016, 2:45 pm
#84
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 2
Just received Priority Pass Select for me and all my AU. Same guest policy (unlimited guests but limited by lounge). It says "Your LOUNGE CLUB membership has been upgraded to Priority Pass Select".
It doesnt feature the mobile card though, my Amex Plat shows the QR code, but this PP Select from Ritz is different numbering (same as Lounge Club), and doesnt feature QR code. Great upgrade for sure.
It doesnt feature the mobile card though, my Amex Plat shows the QR code, but this PP Select from Ritz is different numbering (same as Lounge Club), and doesnt feature QR code. Great upgrade for sure.
Aug 8, 2016, 2:52 pm
#85
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 46
It hasn't even been charged yet, I just wanted to get out ahead of it, after hearing about the rumored $10k Credit limit floor. Seems like it actually doesn't exist, at least after you've already been approved.
Aug 8, 2016, 6:19 pm
#86
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Club upgrades
https://www.ritzcarltonrewardscard.com/privileges
HOTEL PRIVILEGES
Upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level*
The more personal comfort of The Ritz-Carlton Club Level is yours. Upgrade your stay three times annually on paid stays of up to seven nights. Subject to availability at the time of your reservation. Advance reservation and e-certificate is required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
https://www.ritzcarltonrewardscard.com/privileges
HOTEL PRIVILEGES
Upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level*
The more personal comfort of The Ritz-Carlton Club Level is yours. Upgrade your stay three times annually on paid stays of up to seven nights. Subject to availability at the time of your reservation. Advance reservation and e-certificate is required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
Would it be possible to reserve a 4 Night stay at an RC, get the 4th night free using Citi Prestige, then upgrade to a Club Lounge using this benefit?
Aug 8, 2016, 6:22 pm
#87
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 329
Just received Priority Pass Select for me and all my AU. Same guest policy (unlimited guests but limited by lounge). It says "Your LOUNGE CLUB membership has been upgraded to Priority Pass Select".
It doesnt feature the mobile card though, my Amex Plat shows the QR code, but this PP Select from Ritz is different numbering (same as Lounge Club), and doesnt feature QR code. Great upgrade for sure.
It doesnt feature the mobile card though, my Amex Plat shows the QR code, but this PP Select from Ritz is different numbering (same as Lounge Club), and doesnt feature QR code. Great upgrade for sure.
Were you a past card holder or did you just recently apply?
I have held this card for about a year and half and wondering when previous card holders will get their Priority Pass cards in the mail.
Has anyone called to ask?
Aug 8, 2016, 6:28 pm
#89
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
Quite likely. I've used the Prestige's 4th Night Free benefit successfully with Fairmont reservations, and applied Third Night Free and Suite Upgrade certificates to those reservations without any hassle.
Aug 8, 2016, 6:29 pm
#90
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,955
The lounge determines how many people you may bring in with you. The sponsor determines how many of those it will pay for. The cardholder pays $27 for the others.
- American Express (Platinum) pay for None; you pay for all guests.
- Citi Prestige pays for two guests; you pay for any additional guests.
- Chase Ritz Carlton pays for all guests; you pay for none.