AmEx Bonvoy Brilliant Luxury Card [General Discussion Thread]
Mar 10, 2019, 3:12 pm
#751
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NC
Programs: AA, Marriott/SPG, AMEX
Posts: 272
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Mar 14, 2019, 11:38 am
#752
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Malibu, CA
Programs: AA CK / Marriott Worthless Ambassador
Posts: 1,158
I've been looking for this-- does this card have travel insurance and protection like the other luxury cards? Like if flight is cancelled etc...hotel cost etc....
thanks
thanks
Mar 14, 2019, 11:53 am
#753
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Have there been any further details about the $100 credit towards luxury hotel stays at St Regis and Ritz-Carlton? I’ve heard and seen nothing about the special rates that would qualify for this benefit, nor any further mention of this benefit since first announced.
https://www.valuepenguin.com/marriot...n-express-card
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-c...onvoy-card.php
I’m most curious about what special rates will qualify for this credit. Hoping at least the AAA and regular Marriott rates will qualify to make it worthwhile.
https://www.valuepenguin.com/marriot...n-express-card
Another new benefit of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card is a $100 property credit for stays at luxury hotels. Each time you use your card and a special rate code to book stays of two or more nights at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis properties, you'll receive $100 to enjoy on amenities throughout your stay. If you can benefit from this credit multiple times per year, the annual fee will likely be worth it for you.
Starting March 28, cardholders will receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay.
Last edited by bhrubin; Mar 14, 2019 at 11:59 am
Mar 14, 2019, 6:13 pm
#754
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Mar 19, 2019, 6:21 pm
#755
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
Programs: Etihad Platinum, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 45
Mar 19, 2019, 9:02 pm
#756
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
The AF posted for renewing my Amex Bonvoy Brilliant and the statement cycled a week ago. I do not see a free night cert in my account. Where should it be listed?
Update: Found the answer myself in https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html. It seems it can take a month!
Update: Found the answer myself in https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html. It seems it can take a month!
Last edited by darthbimmer; Mar 19, 2019 at 9:07 pm
Mar 20, 2019, 8:55 am
#757
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,268
Mar 21, 2019, 11:30 am
#758
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: SPG Plat, PC Plat, AA ExPlat, LT Gold
Posts: 1,897
Mar 22, 2019, 10:21 am
#759
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,861
Son received new card, SPG PLASTIC Luxury card. Not the Bonvoy card. He called in and was told they would ship him one in April or May.
Mar 24, 2019, 6:57 pm
#761
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: SoCal, CA
Programs: AA 1MM GO, SW A-List
Posts: 53
Don’t think the e-gift cards work but gift cards purchased at the front desk of a Marriott-owned (flagship) hotel did work.
Additionally, able to use the gift cards at the posh on-property restaurant.
Additionally, able to use the gift cards at the posh on-property restaurant.
Mar 25, 2019, 6:47 am
#762
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 203
For recent new card approvals, how quickly do the 15 elite night credits post? Looking to bump up to Titanium before a couple of stays next week. Any recent data points for new approvals in March? thanks
Answered my own question: the 15 elite nights posted the day after I received my card. Which was 2 business days after approval.
Answered my own question: the 15 elite nights posted the day after I received my card. Which was 2 business days after approval.
Last edited by jnb_tx; Mar 27, 2019 at 11:42 am Reason: answered my own question
Mar 27, 2019, 10:35 am
#764
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chicago
Posts: 318
I received an offer to upgrade to the Bonvoy Brilliant card for 100K points if I spend $5K in 3 months. The offer expires at the end of April. However, my credit card anniversary is in the next 2 weeks, so I'm wondering if it makes sense to upgrade before or after. Perhaps someone can provide some insight on the following:
- Will I have to wait another year to get my 35K free night anniversary certificate if I upgrade now? In other words, does upgrading reset the clock when it comes to the anniversary date?
- What happens if I pay the $95 fee before I upgrade the card? Will the annual fee count against the Bonvoy Brilliant $450 fee (so I'd only owe $355)?
Mar 27, 2019, 11:53 am
#765
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
Programs: Etihad Platinum, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 45
Amex Live Chat can provide this information quite quickly, actually. I just had mine verified a few days ago.