Anybody used the Citi Prestige 4th night free hotel benefit? (Dec 2014 - Jul 22,2017)
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Jan 21, 15, 11:52 am
#61
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Not sure about other high end hotels, but I was able to book the 4th night free at St. Regis Osaka, combined with Starwood's own luxury benefits program.
Jan 24, 15, 5:53 pm
#62
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Originally Posted by cheesedawg
Yeah I tried that last time and they claimed they couldn't book it since it was a "boutique" hotel. Since ryokans (traditional Japanese-style hotels) are pretty much all boutiques, I was going for a list of ones they could book, but maybe they can't book any or something.
Jan 25, 15, 12:26 am
#63
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Seems like this benefit would be much better if Citi just let people book 4 nights at a hotel through whatever method they wanted (hotel website, hotels.com, expedia, orbitz, rocketmiles, wherever). Instead, they make people go through this travel agency which is a bit of a hassle.
Jan 25, 15, 9:30 am
#64
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Originally Posted by TMM1982
Seems like this benefit would be much better if Citi just let people book 4 nights at a hotel through whatever method they wanted (hotel website, hotels.com, expedia, orbitz, rocketmiles, wherever). Instead, they make people go through this travel agency which is a bit of a hassle.
Jan 25, 15, 2:12 pm
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Originally Posted by linglingfool
Well, there's a good reason for it: CWT gets the commission when you book through them, which subsidizes the cost of the program.
Jan 25, 15, 5:56 pm
#66
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Originally Posted by TMM1982
Yea I understand that. But Citi could really set this card apart if they were to get rid of that aspect.
Jan 25, 15, 8:07 pm
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Originally Posted by linglingfool
The commission is the only way to support the program in the first place, so eliminating the third party would almost certainly mean ending the program. Even if they were to support third-party sites for some reason, it doesn't really save any hassle, since you'd still have to fill out forms and submit documentation detailing your 4-night stay.
The documentation isn't the issue. The issue is the delay in being told that your reservation is good to go.
Jan 25, 15, 11:07 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Just recently got the Citi Prestige and I'm already sold on it. I just booked a four night stay at a Hilton in Dubai. I was originally quoted the fully refundable rate, but when I asked for the much lower nonrefundable rate that was displayed on the Hilton website they had no problem securing it for me.
Jan 25, 15, 11:56 pm
#69
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Originally Posted by TMM1982
The hassle it would save is that if you see the hotel you want has 4 nights available on hotels.com, you could book right away and know that you're good to go. Going through the agency you have to wait for them to get back to you to confirm.
The documentation isn't the issue. The issue is the delay in being told that your reservation is good to go.
The documentation isn't the issue. The issue is the delay in being told that your reservation is good to go.
Jan 26, 15, 12:10 am
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Originally Posted by Nick92
I like to look and see my options.
Jan 26, 15, 12:46 am
#71
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Originally Posted by TMM1982
Seems like this benefit would be much better if Citi just let people book 4 nights at a hotel through whatever method they wanted (hotel website, hotels.com, expedia, orbitz, rocketmiles, wherever). Instead, they make people go through this travel agency which is a bit of a hassle.
The prestige benefit gets you 25% (if you stay exactly 4 nights)+ 3TYP on the spend for the non-free nights.
So do the math and see if the extra hassle to book with CWT is worth the extra savings (for me it's not, but we usually stay at B&B's and not high end chains)
Jan 26, 15, 12:52 am
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Originally Posted by thorthor
By booking through hotels.com you can get around 20% back (7% cb portal +10% welcome rewards + 3TYP)
The prestige benefit gets you 25% (if you stay exactly 4 nights)+ 3TYP on the spend for the non-free nights.
So do the math and see if the extra hassle to book with CWT is worth the extra savings (for me it's not, but we usually stay at B&B's and not high end chains)
The prestige benefit gets you 25% (if you stay exactly 4 nights)+ 3TYP on the spend for the non-free nights.
So do the math and see if the extra hassle to book with CWT is worth the extra savings (for me it's not, but we usually stay at B&B's and not high end chains)
My whole point is that booking through CWT is an unnecessary hassle.
Jan 26, 15, 1:10 am
#73
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Originally Posted by TMM1982
Nope my point went right over your head. I'm advocating that the Citi Prestige pay out the 4th night free even if folks book on a site like hotels.com. They just print out the receipt and send it in to Citi for the credit.
My whole point is that booking through CWT is an unnecessary hassle.
My whole point is that booking through CWT is an unnecessary hassle.
Jan 26, 15, 1:50 am
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Originally Posted by thorthor
since your 'point' made no sense I suggested an alternative scenario for people who wish to obtain a benefit almost as good as the prestige one (but not quite) without the hassle.
Jan 26, 15, 5:50 am
#75
Join Date: May 2013
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I would love a portal to be able to shop for my own 4th night free hotel. I haven't needed the benefit yet, but having to wait for a human to call me back will annoy me, I already know it. But I'm sure I'll give it a try just once.
