Here's a list of every Hotel's VIP program you can book + benefits of each one.

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I thought it would be useful to have a fully compiled list of Hotel program that offer a VIP program that runs tandem to their loyalty program. Booking with these programs involves contacting a rep that has access and booking an eligible rate. Usually, an eligible rate is akin to the BAR ( Best Available Rate ), but allows stacking with other elite benefits, and of course the earn rate of the credit card you book with. BAR is a typical rack rate, so weigh the benefits offered vs any discounted rates you could access.

If I’ve missed something or a program needs to be updated, shoot me a comment and I’ll amend. Thanks so much, and hopefully this allows you to extract as much as possible out of your future bookings. I also added in a few credit card programs along with Virtuoso.

Additionally, if you’d like to utilize a program, shoot us an email at miles@monkeymiles.com and we can point you in the right direction with a representative.

Hotels:

Marriott:

Marriott absorbed Starwood and integrated a new bifurcated VIP program for their higher end hotels. The benefits are fantastic if you’re booking an eligible rate. I’ve used STARS a couple of times, specifically at Ritz Carltons, and received upgrades both times. )

STARS
- ( Available at : Bylgari, Edition, Luxury Collection, Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis )
- Complimentary breakfast for 2 ( continental or full depending on hotel )
- Space available room upgrades on arrival
- $100 hotel credit or something similar
- Welcome amenity
- Early check-in if available/ Priority for late check-out
- Strict no-walk policy
- VIP status with hotel management

Luminous
- ( offered at select Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Marriott, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, Westin )
- Comped daily breakfast for two people per room
- Comped basic wi-fi daily
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to avail
- Space available room upgrade at check-in
- Local welcome amenity
- $100 hotel credit at select hotels

We used STARS to stay at the exclusive Ritz Carlton Reserve property Mandapa. Here’s how you can use points to book it.

Hyatt

I’ve used Hyatt Prive a couple of times and it’s a paid major dividends. On a recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong I booked via Prive, used points to upgrade, and received a further upgrade. It was also nice enjoying an insanely extensive breakfast in the dining room even though the club level offered a smaller selection. Best part…the rate was the same as I would have paid in order to use points for a suite upgrade.

Hyatt Prive
- 1+ nights: Park Hyatt and Andaz or 2+ nights at Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, or The Unbound Collection
- Complimentary upgrade, if available
- Priority early check-in and/or late check-out
- Daily complimentary full breakfast for two
- $50-$100 property credit per stay
- Priority for connecting rooms

Hilton

Impresario
- Waldorf and Conrad hotels
- Daily breakfast for two guests per room, served through in-room dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at check-in
- Double Hilton HHonors points for the stay
- $100 equivalent hotel credit once during the stay

IHG

Luxury and Lifestyle
- Available at select Intercontinental Hotels, Kimpton, and Indigo properties
- 2 night minimum stay required
- Daily breakfast for up to two in-room guests
- Upgrade to next room category, subject to availability
- Welcome amenity on arrival
- No walk policy
- Free WiFi
- Value-added amenity specific to hotel ($100 value once per stay)
- Guaranteed late 4pm check-out

Belmond

Bellini
- Comped breakfast for 2 daily
- Comped room upgrades on arrival, based on availability
- For any $5,000 booking, receive a $500 gift voucher to be used for any new Belmond product (train, barge, or hotel or resort) of at least $2,500.
- Fully flexible hotel or resort credit up to $200 per stay
- Free internet access
- Personalized in-room welcome amenity
- VIP recognition by property management and staff
- Waitlist priority for high demand properties or experiences

Dorchester

Diamond Club
- Comped breakfast for 2 daily in room or room service
- $100 or local currency equivalent in credit
- Space Available upgrade upon arrival
- VIP Status at hotel with recognition
- Access to hotel GM

Four Seasons

Preferred Partner
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per room ( Dining room or Room Service )
- Space available upgrade of one category at check in ( no signature suites, etc )
- VIP Status recognized by hotel management
- Top priority for best guest room inventory.
- No walk policy
- Priority for sold out locations

Langham

Couture
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.
- Buffet breakfast for 2 each day
- $100 Food and Bev credit
- Welcome drink
- Early Check in/late check out
- Comped Wifi

Mandarin Oriental

Fan Club
- Comped full breakfast for 2, daily
- $100 Food & Beverage/Spa Credit for each room booked during stay
- Space Available upgrade on arrival, one category
- Unlimited in-room wireless Internet access
- Personalized welcome amenity
- 4 PM late check-out, when available
- Priority waitlist clearance

Oetker Collection

Pearl Partner
- At booking, one category upgrade
- Get “best room” within category
- Senior management recognition with personalized amenity
- Daily unlimited internet access for unlimited number of devices
- Priority access to courtesy car, when applicable
- Comped breakfast for 2, daily, includes buffet
- Hotel specific spa or food/bev credit
  - 85 euros for one night
  - 170 for two nights or more.

Peninsula

I’ve used this benefit three times now, Beijing, Bangkok, and New York. Peninsula treatment is second to none, but having someone in management aware of your stay takes it to another level. We’ve received service and treatment that is second to none.

Pen Club
- Daily full breakfast for 2
- “Peninsula Time” for early check-in/out
- Upon Arrival, space available, 1 category upgraded
- Comped phone via VOIP in select hotels

Preferred Hotels

Platinum Partner
- Daily breakfast for 2
- $75 Credit per stay ( Resort, Hotel, FoodBev, etc )
- Comped Wi-Fi
- Upon arrival, space avail, room upgrade
- When available, early check in, late check out

Relais and Chateau

Preferred Partner Program
- Comped breakfast for 2 daily
- Priority upgrades
- VIP amenties

Rocco Forte

Sir Rocco’s Knights
- Comped breakfast for 2 daily
- VIP welcome
- Hotel credit
  - $100 for rooms and Jr Suites
  - $200 for suites with 2 night minimum stay
- Space available room upgrade on arrival
- Early Check-in/Late Check out when available

Rosewood

Elite
- Complimentary Breakfast for two
  Space available room upgrade on arrival
- Early Check-in/Late Check out when available
- VIP welcome by staff and management
- On property Elite rep to assist with your stay
- Priority waitlist during peak travel

Sofitel

STEP Program
- Sofitel and MGallery
- Breakfast for two everyday of your stay
- Space available upgrade on arrival
- Comped Wifi
- Space available early check-in/ late check out

Shangri La

Note a minimum stay value is required on many bookings

Luxury Circle Travel Agency
- Comped breakfast for 2 daily
- Space Available Early Check IN/ Late Check out
- Space Available upgrade at time of booking
- $100 credit or 10% of the average daily rate ( which ever is higher )
- Jade tier status
- Priority waitlist at sold out properties

Credit Cards:

American Express

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used Amex FHR over the years. As much as I travel, I’d say this benefit alone makes up the annual fee of $550 on the personal card. If you stay a week at an Amex FHR property, the daily breakfast for two daily will come close to offsetting the fee in and of itself.

American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts
- Avail to Platinum and Centurion cardholders
- Room upgrade on arrival when space is available
- Daily continental breakfast for two people
- Guaranteed 4pm check out
- Noon check in when available
- Comped Wifi
- Hotel, Spa, Food/Bev credit usually $100
- When pre-paid earn 5x points using Amex Platinum

The Hotel Collection
- Avail to Amex Gold, Platinum, and Centurion members
- $100 credit on dining, spa, resort ( chosen by property )
- Gold gets 2x on prepaid
- Platinum gets 5x on prepaid

Chase

The Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection
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- Daily breakfast for two
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Special benefit unique to each property, such as a dining or spa credit, greens fees, or other privilege.

Citi

Prestige 4^th night free benefit + Citi Concierge
- Get a 4th night free when booking online at thankyou.com or via the Citi Concierge when hotel is available online

We used this benefit to stay at both the Hilton Waldorf Caledonian and Nun Relais Assisi and will do it again this coming year.

Visa Signature Hotel Collection

Best available rate guarantee.
Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available.
Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available.
Complimentary breakfast for two.
$25 USD food or beverage credit.
VIP Guest status.
Late check-out upon request, when available.

Stand Alone

Virtuoso

This is a program I use all the time in lieu of Amex FHR. The biggest difference between the two programs is Virtuoso will provide a full breakfast while Amex FHR only provides continental breakfast. Additionally, Amex FHR will guarantee the 4pm late check-out vs when available with Virtuoso.

Program benefits

Preferred rates
Room upgrade upon arrival
Virtuoso-only amenities
Daily breakfast for two
Early check-in and late checkout

If you’re considering a cruise vacation, complimentary extras tend to include:

Shipboard credits
Virtuoso-exclusive shore excursions
Welcome aboard receptions
Dedicated onboard hosts
Private car and driver
Specialty dining
Pre-paid gratuities

Monkey Miles

Here’s a list of every Hotel’s VIP program you can book + benefits of each one.