Oct 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
Last edit by: philemer
There is a complementary thread about the new R-C card on the Chase UR Forum here: Ritz-Carloton Visa Infinite
Ritz-Carlton credit card from Chase
Jun 7, 2013, 9:24 am
#466
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
The $200 statement credit posted! ^ Now that UA jacked up its change fee to a full $200, the statement credit was just enough to cover it.
I am glad VanDude and Dalla had more luck using the club upgrade and $200 credit. But I am still 0% successful using the upgrade after 10+ tries at Philadelphia and D.C. (both DC locations), and 10% successful using the $100 credit.
It sounds like Dalla booked ~2 months in advance, though, which seems like what is (at least) necessary to get the upgrade inventory. And it may be property dependent. It sounds like pdxstocks has had the same 0% success rate that I have.
I am glad VanDude and Dalla had more luck using the club upgrade and $200 credit. But I am still 0% successful using the upgrade after 10+ tries at Philadelphia and D.C. (both DC locations), and 10% successful using the $100 credit.
It sounds like Dalla booked ~2 months in advance, though, which seems like what is (at least) necessary to get the upgrade inventory. And it may be property dependent. It sounds like pdxstocks has had the same 0% success rate that I have.
Jun 7, 2013, 9:28 am
#467
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Posts: 937
Same here....I got my club upgrade for an Ocean Front room at Grand Cayman for next month at a rate lower than non-club OF room on the website. My confirmation also shows I will get the $100 credit ^
Jun 7, 2013, 9:30 am
#468
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
I have had the card for almost two years and haven't had any issue getting the internet rate with the club upgrade. If you are referring to the online RC reservation rate, please educate me how I can do better. I have looked into several discount codes but none really did much for me.
Jun 7, 2013, 9:41 am
#469
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
Has anyone had to shorten a reservation (e.g. take off 1 night) that was previously confirmed using a club UG? Does doing so trigger a rate change and/or require a recheck of upgrade availability as of the date you call in to make the change? Or is it as simple as them taking 1 night off of your existing res, and keeping the rate and UG intact for the remaining nights, without having to re-roll the dice?
Thanks..
Thanks..
Jun 7, 2013, 3:46 pm
#470
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frozen in Carbonite
Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium
Posts: 2,878
Has anyone had to shorten a reservation (e.g. take off 1 night) that was previously confirmed using a club UG? Does doing so trigger a rate change and/or require a recheck of upgrade availability as of the date you call in to make the change? Or is it as simple as them taking 1 night off of your existing res, and keeping the rate and UG intact for the remaining nights, without having to re-roll the dice?
Thanks..
Thanks..
Jun 7, 2013, 10:36 pm
#471
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Ritz/Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, USAir Chairman, Aegean Gold
Posts: 227
The $200 statement credit posted! ^ Now that UA jacked up its change fee to a full $200, the statement credit was just enough to cover it.
I am glad VanDude and Dalla had more luck using the club upgrade and $200 credit. But I am still 0% successful using the upgrade after 10+ tries at Philadelphia and D.C. (both DC locations), and 10% successful using the $100 credit.
It sounds like Dalla booked ~2 months in advance, though, which seems like what is (at least) necessary to get the upgrade inventory. And it may be property dependent. It sounds like pdxstocks has had the same 0% success rate that I have.
I am glad VanDude and Dalla had more luck using the club upgrade and $200 credit. But I am still 0% successful using the upgrade after 10+ tries at Philadelphia and D.C. (both DC locations), and 10% successful using the $100 credit.
It sounds like Dalla booked ~2 months in advance, though, which seems like what is (at least) necessary to get the upgrade inventory. And it may be property dependent. It sounds like pdxstocks has had the same 0% success rate that I have.
Jun 11, 2013, 4:16 pm
#472
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 207
Is there a working link for the no fee version of this card?
Jun 11, 2013, 7:08 pm
#473
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
While I may be mistaken, I don't think there is a "no fee" version.
If you want RC/Marriott points (and without the RC benefits), you're probably better off going with one of the Marriott card options (of which those come with the first year free.)
If you want RC/Marriott points (and without the RC benefits), you're probably better off going with one of the Marriott card options (of which those come with the first year free.)
Jun 11, 2013, 8:17 pm
#474
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 207
This used to be a link for the no fee version. This was meant for residence club owners but worked for everyone. This does not work anymore. Hence I am wondering if there is another link somewhere for residence club owners that waives the fee for the first year.
Jun 12, 2013, 1:02 pm
#475
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Posts: 937
I have found that if you find identical room types i.e. resort view standard and resort view Club both available on the website you will be able to book the Club upgrade via the guest services 1-888 number without any problems.
Jun 12, 2013, 3:13 pm
#476
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
But I am glad it has been working better for you.
Jun 13, 2013, 6:42 pm
#477
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
The club upgrade line just told me that the Ritz Washington D.C. does not allow club upgrades for suites, ever. Club upgrades for rooms may be available, subject to capacity controls, but club upgrades are banned if you book a suite because they will never allow the club-level suites to be upgraded into.
Jun 13, 2013, 7:00 pm
#479
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716