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Do you want to travel like the world’s elite? In this video, we’re talking hotel elite status and how to reach the top of that seemingly insurmountable hill across the world’s major hotel loyalty programs.
By planning out your stays strategically throughout the year, you can achieve the most meaningful status levels that give you extra benefits like breakfast, upgrades, and lounge access when staying at hotels – and it’s often as easy as holding the right credit card!
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19 Comments
Thanks for the informative video. Time to try out Hilton and Hyatt
Rub what?
Status at hotels is great!
A dedicated video reviewing your experiences with Globalist in 2021/2022 would be great. You’ve already reviewed Bonvoy and HHonors in good detail, but would be informative for viewers out there to see what Hyatt is like and your opinion of Globalist so far.
In the end you have to spend a lot to continue getting these benefits. If you are used to paying 100-150$ per night you will not be willing to fork out the big bucks to accumulate status. To continue getting these perks you do have to spend even though you get some cheap nights to start. As for free breakfasts these are widely offered in many 4-5 star hotels especially in Europe and Asia.
For me Hilton is history. I find them cheap in terms of upgrades even if you hold status. I only stay with them when i have no other choice. This is for the Hilton. In general, I have not found being loyal to any chain worth it.
For bookings at upscale properties, better to use third party platforms such as FHR, Virtuoso, Visa collection…
Good detailed description of each hotel elites program
Would be crazyyy if you did a video on the best checking account in canada and credit card benefit that comes with them
It’s good time to get a good microphone 😅
I want all the cards, lol,
Have the aspire doesn't really do much in the US. If everyone is diamond nobody is diamond. I only have gotten upgrades once while in Asia at a Hilton and a second in Vegas but that might have been due to fhr booking. I spent my way to Hyatt globalist with business spendast year so far haven't really stayed at Hyatt properties. Which may be a sign I shouldn't bother with hotel status. But I have booked a spring break trip with points and upgraded with a suite upgrade so I'm eager to see what the treatment is like. My concierge with Hyatt has been ok. She works weird hours and if I want to get something booked ASAP I have just called in. We will see how the rest of the year works out. I'm tempted to get the Marriott card to get platinum status but I feel like it will be like Hilton where I don't get much except access to the lounge.
No thank you, I'll just stick to Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Dorchester Collection, AMAN Resorts, Cheval Blanc and other hotels that participate in AMEX FHR but not part of Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt. I find my stays more relaxing without having to "compete" with fellow Platinum/Titanium members and know that most other guests have paid top dollar for their stays.
Hi Ricky, Can you do the French Hotel group, Accor. I prefer Accor then supporting Marriott.
Can you stack Amex Marriott in Canada with platinum ? Would that give you 15 + 25 nights ?
Awesome video! Could you do a similar video comparing how to hack your way to get status with star alliance (Asiana) vs skyteam, etc
Coincidence you posted this! I just got approved for my Hilton Aspire card shortly before you posted this after following your US Credit Cards guide. Cannot wait for those Diamond lounges and upgrades when travelling outside NA. 🙂
Off topic here . What’s your take on bid for upgrade. April Yyz to DBx. Direct AC on Dreamliner economy 😂. Is it worth trying. And how can I find the minimum bid?
great video
What about the other brands like IHG, Fairmont and Four Seasons.