Ritz Carlton Approval

[Dustink]

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@Dustink wrote:

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@Dustink wrote:

I will mainly use it for rental cars and Marriott/Ritz stays.

Marriott points seem to have some value if use correctly. I am seeing locations where the points are worth over 1 cent each. Not too bad.

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Save the Marriott points for the packages! Worth WAY more than 1 CPP! 

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Link? Or are you able to explain? Are they flight and hotel packages?

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http://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi

Yes, you get miles for redeeming large packages. It's a great deal if you stay at Marriott/Ritz a lot since the points add up quick! 

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Oh nice. Thanks.

[Dustink]

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@nenuco wrote:

As much as I would love this card, I can't justify the $395 AF for my personal use. Especially since RC/Marriott is not the hotel brand I usually stay at. If possible I would love to see some pics of the packaging! I love when cards get the proper package experience. 

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I'll take a picture of it for you

[SuperKirby]

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@nenuco wrote:

As much as I would love this card, I can't justify the $395 AF for my personal use. Especially since RC/Marriott is not the hotel brand I usually stay at. If possible I would love to see some pics of the packaging! I love when cards get the proper package experience. 

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+1, except Marriott is actually my top hotel I stay (i prefer Hyatt but their footprint sucks) at but I refuse to add another card to my wallet until I cancel one of them. Not ready to do it just yet...

Edited to Add: I see it as a $195 card though ($200 airline credit), not $395 if you want to justify it that way...

[CreditScholar]

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@Dustink wrote:

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@Dustink wrote:

I will mainly use it for rental cars and Marriott/Ritz stays.

Marriott points seem to have some value if use correctly. I am seeing locations where the points are worth over 1 cent each. Not too bad.

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Save the Marriott points for the packages! Worth WAY more than 1 CPP! 

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Link? Or are you able to explain? Are they flight and hotel packages?

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+1. The travel packages (miles + hotel) are definitely the way to go. The only drawback is that you need a lot of them - 270k-540k points per package.

I've squeezed out 1.5 cpp during the US 50% transfer bonus. 300k Ritz/Marriott points got me 7 nights in a Cat6 hotel plus 180k US miles.

[CreditScholar]

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@nenuco wrote:

As much as I would love this card, I can't justify the $395 AF for my personal use. Especially since RC/Marriott is not the hotel brand I usually stay at. If possible I would love to see some pics of the packaging! I love when cards get the proper package experience. 

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+1, except Marriott is actually my top hotel I stay (i prefer Hyatt but their footprint sucks) at but I refuse to add another card to my wallet until I cancel one of them. Not ready to do it just yet...

Edited to Add: I see it as a $195 card though ($200 airline credit), not $395 if you want to justify it that way...

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I don't think Hyatt's footprint is that bad really, as long as you stick to major cities. If you have to go to nowhereville with any regularity, then it'll be a bit more difficult.

[youngandcreditwrthy]

Could you use the $200 to upgrade to first class or pay for part of it at least...
What types of things could one spend $200 on a plane? Lol... Old wine?

[CreditScholar]

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@youngandcreditwrthy wrote:
Could you use the $200 to upgrade to first class or pay for part of it at least...
What types of things could one spend $200 on a plane? Lol... Old wine?

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Lots of things can cost money on a flight. The wording of the T&C states that it's essentially for non-airfare purchases.

Baggage fees, ticketing fees, change fees, pre-ordered meals, in-flight entertainment (sometimes), in-flight drinks, paid E+ upgrades (sometimes) can work. One guy even redeemed his credit against the cost of sending his dog on a flight as cargo.

[youngandcreditwrthy]

Hmmmm if First class upgrAdes could be included, a $395 AF might just be worth it:-p
Esp if I get a phat credit line... Lol!

[SuperKirby]

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@CreditScholar wrote:

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@nenuco wrote:

As much as I would love this card, I can't justify the $395 AF for my personal use. Especially since RC/Marriott is not the hotel brand I usually stay at. If possible I would love to see some pics of the packaging! I love when cards get the proper package experience. 

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+1, except Marriott is actually my top hotel I stay (i prefer Hyatt but their footprint sucks) at but I refuse to add another card to my wallet until I cancel one of them. Not ready to do it just yet...

Edited to Add: I see it as a $195 card though ($200 airline credit), not $395 if you want to justify it that way...

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I don't think Hyatt's footprint is that bad really, as long as you stick to major cities. If you have to go to nowhereville with any regularity, then it'll be a bit more difficult.

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You're right, the footprint isn't really that bad if one visits a major city however, I was being very picky. I like the hotel location to be exactly where I want it in a major city. i.e. there is no Hyatt in South Beach, but there is a Marriott and an IHG property. When I visit Miami, I want to stay in SoBe, not downtown Miami.

[CreditScholar]

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@CreditScholar wrote:

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@SuperKirby wrote:

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@nenuco wrote:

As much as I would love this card, I can't justify the $395 AF for my personal use. Especially since RC/Marriott is not the hotel brand I usually stay at. If possible I would love to see some pics of the packaging! I love when cards get the proper package experience. 

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+1, except Marriott is actually my top hotel I stay (i prefer Hyatt but their footprint sucks) at but I refuse to add another card to my wallet until I cancel one of them. Not ready to do it just yet...

Edited to Add: I see it as a $195 card though ($200 airline credit), not $395 if you want to justify it that way...

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I don't think Hyatt's footprint is that bad really, as long as you stick to major cities. If you have to go to nowhereville with any regularity, then it'll be a bit more difficult.

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You're right, the footprint isn't really that bad if one visits a major city however, I was being very picky. I like the hotel location to be exactly where I want it in a major city. i.e. there is no Hyatt in South Beach, but there is a Marriott and an IHG property. When I visit Miami, I want to stay in SoBe, not downtown Miami.

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That's true. If you're looking for something very specific within a city, then it can get more difficult.

That's one of my major issues with Hyatt in Asia. 3 properties across Tokyo (HR & PH in Shinjuku, GH in Roppongi), but none in Tokyo Bay near Disneyland! The only things out there are a Sheraton and a Hilton