(Photo courtesy of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort) View of Loews Sapphire Resort from the water taxi.

The Hotel Collection properties allow upgrades based on availability at check-in as well as an experience credit, but a two-night minimum stay is usually required. * When a property includes Wi-Fi in a mandatory resort fee, you’ll receive a daily credit equal to the Wi-Fi cost.

Experience credit valued at $100 or more, usually consisting of a property, dining or spa credit.

Complimentary daily breakfast for two people.

Room upgrade upon arrival, when available at check-in (properties may exclude some room types and some may only give you a room with a better view).

It’s especially appealing to book through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, thanks to all the standard perks that get added onto reservations for Amex Platinum or Centurion cardholders, including the following (regardless of the length of your stay):

Want more travel news and advice? Sign up for TPG's newsletter. One of the recently added benefits for cardholders comes in the form of an annual up-to-$200 statement credit on prepaid nights at hotels that are part of American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection.īook stays at the included properties through Amex Travel and pay with your Amex Platinum card, and you might even end up spending a night for nothing (or close to it) once the statement credit comes through (it’s good for up to $200 annually).įrom Bali to Miami, we found lots of hotels with availability for around $200 to $300 per night within both the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection portfolios. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers a slew of incredible benefits for travelers, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades and lounge benefits, resulting in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its undoubtedly spendy $695 annual fee (see rates and fees).

Europe with Kids by William Gray