Aug 9, 2017, 11:10 am
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
This is a continuation of the original discussion HERE.
Book online at thankyou.com or by phone at 1-877-288-2484 7/24.
Starting September 1, 2019 the complimentary 4th night benefit can be used up to two times per calendar year. Bookings made prior to September 1, 2019, will not count toward your two-stay cap for 2019. Starting September 1, 2019 bookings for the 4th night benefit must be made exclusively by visiting thankyou.com or calling 1 800 THANKYOU. Citi Concierge will no longer handle new 4th night benefit bookings but will continue to support bookings made prior to September 1, 2019. To utilize your benefit through our online travel site, and/or have the option to use your ThankYou points, please visit thankyou.com, select travel in the top menu bar, select hotels, choose hotel designated as “Complimentary 4th Night Eligible”, book at least 4 nights, see savings at checkout. Starting for reservations made on or after July 23, 2017, this benefit will give you the average nightly rate on stays of 4+ nights, and will NOT include taxes.
Reimbursement times vary but seem to have improved in 2017, now about 2 weeks is most common. See this thread for details.
Book online at thankyou.com or by phone at 1-877-288-2484 7/24.
Starting September 1, 2019 the complimentary 4th night benefit can be used up to two times per calendar year. Bookings made prior to September 1, 2019, will not count toward your two-stay cap for 2019. Starting September 1, 2019 bookings for the 4th night benefit must be made exclusively by visiting thankyou.com or calling 1 800 THANKYOU. Citi Concierge will no longer handle new 4th night benefit bookings but will continue to support bookings made prior to September 1, 2019. To utilize your benefit through our online travel site, and/or have the option to use your ThankYou points, please visit thankyou.com, select travel in the top menu bar, select hotels, choose hotel designated as “Complimentary 4th Night Eligible”, book at least 4 nights, see savings at checkout.
Reimbursement times vary but seem to have improved in 2017, now about 2 weeks is most common. See this thread for details.
Citi Prestige 4th night free hotel benefit July 2017 - August 2019
Sep 18, 2017, 5:55 pm
#121
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,639
Thanks for reporting back. Good to know.
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Sep 18, 2017, 11:07 pm
#122
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Anyone successful booking half board rates?
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Sep 19, 2017, 12:18 pm
#123
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Anyone successful booking half board rates?
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
The confirmation e-mail stated a true 25% off.
You'll have no luck with the half-board unless it is cheaper or equal to the BAR.
Sep 19, 2017, 12:30 pm
#124
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CGK/LAX
Programs: KF,JMB, OZ, SPG,AA,UA,AS
Posts: 1,163
Just received my credit for my stay at One&Only Wolgang Valley. Received a credit of just over $2,300 when I was supposed to receive a credit of approximately $1,700. I called to let them know and the agent said it was related to the AUD/USD exchange, which has not changed much since I booked. Not going to waste anymore time on this since it worked out in my favor but found it interesting....
Sep 25, 2017, 10:21 am
#125
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: LGB
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 241
In case anyone was interested, I was recently able to book Kimpton Last Minute Deal rate with the 4th Night Free benefit.
I was looking for an experience with this before I booked, so I'm just adding it on here for others to find.
So I assume Concierge can book other Rewards Program Member Only rates? (MR, IHG Your Rate, etc.)
I was looking for an experience with this before I booked, so I'm just adding it on here for others to find.
So I assume Concierge can book other Rewards Program Member Only rates? (MR, IHG Your Rate, etc.)
Sep 26, 2017, 9:03 pm
#126
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 33
I'd like to book a hotel in Cabo using its 3rd night free benefit. But when I book 4 nights, under price breakdown, it actually prices the last night (the 4th night in this case) as $0.
Would this be a problem with Citi Prestige 4th night free since the breakdown lists the 4th night as $0?
Would this be a problem with Citi Prestige 4th night free since the breakdown lists the 4th night as $0?
Sep 26, 2017, 9:27 pm
#127
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 2,781
I'd like to book a hotel in Cabo using its 3rd night free benefit. But when I book 4 nights, under price breakdown, it actually prices the last night (the 4th night in this case) as $0.
Would this be a problem with Citi Prestige 4th night free since the breakdown lists the 4th night as $0?
Would this be a problem with Citi Prestige 4th night free since the breakdown lists the 4th night as $0?
Sep 27, 2017, 9:33 am
#128
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 794
Anyone successful booking half board rates?
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Sep 27, 2017, 9:35 pm
#129
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
What is the half board rate? I'm booked at STR Bora Bora for late November on the Citi 4th night free using SPG 50 rate.
Also do you still get a credit if hotel is not paid for on Citi card?
I would prefer to use Marriot credit card with this promo if possible.
Also do you still get a credit if hotel is not paid for on Citi card?
I would prefer to use Marriot credit card with this promo if possible.
Anyone successful booking half board rates?
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Also anyone have experience where the hotel property is also offering 4th night free but credits it at the property? Specifically the StR Bora Bora. They have a 4th night free rate (one with half board one without) but the T&Cs state the 4th night is manually credited at checkout so concerned that would screw up Citi since they go off the bill.
Oct 1, 2017, 8:57 am
#130
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
SPG has a 3rd night free promo and I'm trying to figure out how much 4 nights will cost after July's devaluation.
For ex, the Sheraton Maui is $321/night over 4 nights; after the 3rd night free, it shows $240/night. Cost breakdown shows $321, $321, $0, $321 prior to checkout, and after taxes and fees, the total is $1237. I figure Citi will reimburse $240 now (and $321 prior to July). Is this correct?
For ex, the Sheraton Maui is $321/night over 4 nights; after the 3rd night free, it shows $240/night. Cost breakdown shows $321, $321, $0, $321 prior to checkout, and after taxes and fees, the total is $1237. I figure Citi will reimburse $240 now (and $321 prior to July). Is this correct?
Oct 2, 2017, 4:25 pm
#132
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,503
Rental condo 4th night free?
I typically use VRBO to rent condos in Hawaii - particularly in the Kihei area of Maui. Is there any way for the phone agents to book, qualifying for 4th night free?
Oct 4, 2017, 1:43 pm
#133
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NYC
Posts: 83
Yep. I was just credited back $692 for the 4th night at the Pompano Beach Club on their "Modified American Plan" rate - which is not the cheapest room rate they offer. It seems to depend on the agent who processes the request and how hard they look at the various rate offerings from the property.
Oct 4, 2017, 2:26 pm
#134
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 91
I plan to use the TY portal to book a hotel in the future with 4th night free included. Can I cancel my card after I book the room? In other words, do I still need the card when I check in? My guess is no, since I already paid the total already....
Oct 7, 2017, 1:57 pm
#135
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 70
Kimpton Karma and 4th night free
In case anyone was interested, I was recently able to book Kimpton Last Minute Deal rate with the 4th Night Free benefit.
I was looking for an experience with this before I booked, so I'm just adding it on here for others to find.
So I assume Concierge can book other Rewards Program Member Only rates? (MR, IHG Your Rate, etc.)
I was looking for an experience with this before I booked, so I'm just adding it on here for others to find.
So I assume Concierge can book other Rewards Program Member Only rates? (MR, IHG Your Rate, etc.)