Aug 9, 2017, 11:10 am
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
This is a continuation of the original discussion HERE.
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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
Aug 17, 2017, 9:03 am
#91
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, DL MM
Posts: 4,245
Can the benefit be applied to sandals resorts (specifically st lucia grande)?
I don't think there's a way to check the eligible list without the card, correct? I'm considering applying for the card, but if it's no go with the property, then I won't bother.
Much appreciated, thanks!
I don't think there's a way to check the eligible list without the card, correct? I'm considering applying for the card, but if it's no go with the property, then I won't bother.
Much appreciated, thanks!
I did not actually book it so can't verify that I actually got a credit, but I don't see why not since the agent was ready to book it and quoted me the 4th night credit
Aug 17, 2017, 9:04 am
#92
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, DL MM
Posts: 4,245
If you want the credit, pay with the prestige.
The have been enforcing rules more this year than previous years. In previous years, I've had several 4th night credits posted for reservations I cancelled (directly with hotel). They have been looking at folios this year prior to posting the credit.
The have been enforcing rules more this year than previous years. In previous years, I've had several 4th night credits posted for reservations I cancelled (directly with hotel). They have been looking at folios this year prior to posting the credit.
Aug 17, 2017, 9:34 am
#93
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Can the benefit be applied to sandals resorts (specifically st lucia grande)?
I don't think there's a way to check the eligible list without the card, correct? I'm considering applying for the card, but if it's no go with the property, then I won't bother.
Much appreciated, thanks!
I don't think there's a way to check the eligible list without the card, correct? I'm considering applying for the card, but if it's no go with the property, then I won't bother.
Much appreciated, thanks!
However, if there is a not all-inclusive rate available you will not be able to use the benefit on the all-inclusive rate.
In other words, for each room type the benefit applies only to the lowest BAR (or any other rate type that is LOWER than the BAR). So if the lowest BAR is all-inclusive you can get the 4th free, however, if the lowest BAR is only with breakfast that is the rate you can get.
Aug 19, 2017, 9:26 am
#94
Join Date: May 2006
Location: KSNA/KLAX
Programs: IML GOLD, Bonvoy LTPE, WOH Globalist, AAEXPLT
Posts: 645
Question on potential overlapping stays.
Say i book a 4th night benefit in one hotel and due to late flight I check out at 6pm of the 3rd night (which is basically chargeable for 4th night.
I take a flight land and check in to the new hotel at 2am (basically 8 hrs after checking out. Would this second stay be accepted as a 4th night free booking?
Say i book a 4th night benefit in one hotel and due to late flight I check out at 6pm of the 3rd night (which is basically chargeable for 4th night.
I take a flight land and check in to the new hotel at 2am (basically 8 hrs after checking out. Would this second stay be accepted as a 4th night free booking?
Aug 20, 2017, 7:17 am
#95
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Apex, NC
Programs: AA EXP, Delta DM, Bonvoy Titanium, Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Club, National Exec something!
Posts: 103
I was looking at booking a Sandals (not that one) and they quoted me prices and indicated it was eligible for 4th night credit.
I did not actually book it so can't verify that I actually got a credit, but I don't see why not since the agent was ready to book it and quoted me the 4th night credit
I did not actually book it so can't verify that I actually got a credit, but I don't see why not since the agent was ready to book it and quoted me the 4th night credit
Aug 20, 2017, 8:01 am
#96
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,946
I booked with Beaches (Sandals) in November through the conceirge. Eligible. They said the 4th night would be credited shortly after when the reservation is paid in full...I think that’s 45 days prior to the first day of the stay, 11/1 in my case. So on/around 9/16 if my calc is correct. Will report back if/when it happens.
Aug 20, 2017, 8:06 am
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
Both booked before the changes via email. The first was a Fairfield, I used my SPG Amex out of habit, realized my error while on the flight home. The second was a Holiday Inn, when I arrived I realized my Prestige was sitting on my desk at home; I think I used a Chase Sapphire instead. After my mistakes, I wasn't expecting credit for either one, so it was a surprise when it posted as usual.
That said, I think I just got lucky. It's not something I'd count on or expect, And I won't intentionally take the risk, the relatively smaller benefits offered by other cards would be dwarfed by losing the free night.
Aug 20, 2017, 8:08 am
#98
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Aug 20, 2017, 11:22 am
#99
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Latest request has stated turn around time of 6 days. Other requests were booked for the wrong rate (luckily this is in one of the major chains - so I can see it for myself), as well confirmation stated for the wrong days.
Sigh.
Aug 20, 2017, 7:42 pm
#100
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
Aug 22, 2017, 3:09 pm
#101
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 49
Sorry if it's been asked before, but does anyone know if I can put my wife's spg loyalty # using my prestige card? We will be traveling together for the stays.
Aug 22, 2017, 5:33 pm
#102
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
Prestige will book in primary card member name only. You can put your spouse's SPG number on profile but whether hotel will recognize it and credit points is beyond the scope of this thread. Try asking in SPG thread.
Sep 1, 2017, 2:11 am
#103
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Programs: Marriott: Titanium, SQ: Gold, UA: Silver, Hilton: Diamond, Wyndham - Diamond, TR - Diamond
Posts: 233
Has anyone ever booked 4 nights, 1 night off, 4 more nights, but stayed in the same hotel the off night?? Paying cash or a different credit card? I have a room booked at a near by hotel on the "night off", but would rather not move. Could check out and pay after 4 nights, check in again with cash or another credit card, then the next day check out and check with prestige card again. What do ya think?
Last edited by kalo93406; Sep 1, 2017 at 2:22 am
Sep 1, 2017, 9:07 am
#104
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Has anyone ever booked 4 nights, 1 night off, 4 more nights, but stayed in the same hotel the off night?? Paying cash or a different credit card? I have a room booked at a near by hotel on the "night off", but would rather not move. Could check out and pay after 4 nights, check in again with cash or another credit card, then the next day check out and check with prestige card again. What do ya think?
FDW
Sep 1, 2017, 11:23 am
#105
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
You want to make sure front desk does not proactively combine your reservations especially if you are staying in same room.