The Hotel Collection from American Express is an underrated benefit that gives you perks to feel like a VIP.  This exclusive program grants you room upgrades and experience credits for dining, spa treatments, and resort activities when you book a stay of two consecutive nights or more at designated hotels; experience credit varies by property.
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Terms apply to Amex offers and benefits.

What is the Hotel Collection?

American Express carefully selects each property in The Hotel Collection for its unique style and unwavering quality. Experience stays at remarkable hotels that possess their own distinctive personality.

Brands in the Hotel Collection include Alila, Andaz, Autograph Collection Hotels, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, JW Marriott, MGM Resorts, Sofitel, Small Luxury Hotels, Thompson Hotels, W Hotels, and much more.
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How to Access The Hotel Collection from American Express

To access the Hotel Collection benefit, you must be a cardmember of one of the following cards:

• The Platinum Card® from American Express
• American Express® Gold Card
• American Express® Business Gold Card
• The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
• The Centurion® Card from American Express
  

Delta SkyMiles® Gold and Platinum Card Members are not eligible to access the Hotel Collection.

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The Hotel Collection Benefits

When you stay two consecutive nights or more, you’ll get:

• A $100 experience credit for qualifying dining, spa, and resort activities. Experience credit varies by property.
• Complimentary room upgrade upon arrival, when available. Certain room categories are not eligible for an upgrade.
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What You Need to Know: The Fine Print

Terms apply to utilize the Hotel Collection benefit:

• The Hotel Collection is available for new bookings of two consecutive nights or more made through American Express Travel with participating properties.
• Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and paid using that Card or another American Express® Card in the eligible Card Member's name.
• The Card Member must be traveling on the booked itinerary.
• Room upgrade is subject to availability and provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.
• The type of experience credit varies by property, and it will be applied to eligible charges up to $100.
• Advance reservations are recommended for certain experience credits.
• Benefit restrictions vary by property.
• Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay).
• Back-to-back stays by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room, or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional THC benefits ("Prohibited Action").
• American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke the THC benefits at any time without notice if a Prohibited Action or abuse, misuse, or gaming is detected.
• Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated.
• Benefits must be used during the booked stay.
• Any applicable credits are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent.
• Benefits, participating properties, availability, and amenities are subject to change.

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The Platinum Card® from American Express: $200 Hotel Credit

Members with the Consumer Platinum Card receive an annual benefit of $200 in statement credits when making prepaid bookings for Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection through American Express Travel, and using their Platinum Card for payment.

How to receive the $200 Hotel Credit

1. Login to your American Express account
2. Navigate to “Rewards and Benefits”
3. Under Benefits, find the Hotel Collection and click “Learn More”
4. Click Book Here and search for a destination
5. Choose the one that’s right for you and book a prepaid stay through American Express Travel with your eligible Platinum Card.
6. You’ll automatically receive a $200 in statement credits each year after you book an eligible stay with your Platinum Card.

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Overall Thoughts

The Hotel Collection by American Express is a great option for extra perks for hotel stays you plan to book. If you have a Platinum Card, get up to $200 in Hotel Credits each year when you book through the Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection via American Express Travel. The Hotel Collection requires a two-night stay to qualify.

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