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)
Jan 11, 2018, 2:04 pm
#1471
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 600
Yes, they charge $75 for a roll away bed. but you can just sleep with your kids if you don't want to pay for it.Regarding welcome gift for kids, it is free.
Jan 11, 2018, 2:59 pm
#1472
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
or do most rooms have those decent sized couches that when you remove back cushions you can sleep on them
thanks
Jan 11, 2018, 3:20 pm
#1473
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,030
Yes, cribs are free, you an request ahead of time on the mobile app or at checkin. Some properties also have baby toiletries (lotion, shampoo, bath soap) on request.
Jan 15, 2018, 12:19 am
#1474
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Great find! Looks like the changes (other than sign up bonus) are:
- annual fee now $450
- card is now a Visa Infinite
- Lounge Club becomes Priority Pass Select
- no more club upgrades
- new $100 off airfare discount, fulfilled through Visa Infinite (note that the T&Cs imply that you may be restricted to certain airlines or flights for each itinerary)
- annual fee now $450
- card is now a Visa Infinite
- Lounge Club becomes Priority Pass Select
- no more club upgrades
- new $100 off airfare discount, fulfilled through Visa Infinite (note that the T&Cs imply that you may be restricted to certain airlines or flights for each itinerary)
Last edited by tassojunior; Jan 15, 2018 at 12:41 am
Jan 15, 2018, 12:39 am
#1475
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Guys any tips on what’s a good place to use the two night cert?
Thinking just a romantic weekend maybe pay for one extra night if necessary. I don’t intend to burn points for this as I prefer to hoard them for flights.
Thanks. greater NYC Based and basically looking for ideas for long wkd where I could snag flights for under $200 a piece from time to time to keep the costs down. Florida ? Don’t care for nyc. Canada is too cold now anyway.
Need to use the certs by late Jan, as I doubt Marriott will let me extend them again
Thanks!
Thinking just a romantic weekend maybe pay for one extra night if necessary. I don’t intend to burn points for this as I prefer to hoard them for flights.
Thanks. greater NYC Based and basically looking for ideas for long wkd where I could snag flights for under $200 a piece from time to time to keep the costs down. Florida ? Don’t care for nyc. Canada is too cold now anyway.
Need to use the certs by late Jan, as I doubt Marriott will let me extend them again
Thanks!
Jan 15, 2018, 12:50 am
#1476
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 96
By lowering my CL to $1500 I had the annual fee reversed and still got the free nights and the $300 fees. 2nd year has hit and still no annual fee. I understand this is common for Chase cards. How long can this go on ? As long as you keep the CL $1500 ? What an amazing quirk.
Jan 15, 2018, 1:46 am
#1477
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
I haven't heard of this also happening on the CSR card.
Last edited by tassojunior; Jan 15, 2018 at 1:51 am
Jan 15, 2018, 6:40 am
#1478
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: *A
Posts: 1,390
Discussing a quirk with Chase is a good way to make the Ritz more like the CSR...
Jan 15, 2018, 7:36 am
#1479
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Jeff is Deaf
Posts: 541
No Annual fee charged, another $300 for free from the RC card. Quite good value this card has become 
Jan 15, 2018, 3:09 pm
#1480
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043