What Is the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts^® Program?

FHR is a Card Member benefit that offers perks at over 1,600 hand-selected luxury hotels and resorts around the world. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stay at a restorative spa, a tropical family getaway, or a secluded romantic escape, eligible Card Members who book their stays through FHR can enjoy elite benefits like late check-out, complimentary credits, and more – all of which add up to an average total value of $550, based on American Express FHR bookings for two-night stays in 2023. Of course, actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits.

To explore properties within the FHR program, visit the American Express Hotel Finder or the Fine Hotels and Resorts booking page at Amex Travel. If you already have a destination in mind, you can type the location into the search field to check out your options. If you’re not sure where you want to go, you may want to use the Hotel Finder to browse by region, hotel ambiance, the environment, the guest experience, and features and activities.

But before you can book a stay through the Amex FHR program, you’ll need one of these eligible Cards in your name:

• The Platinum Card.
• The Business Platinum Card.
• The Corporate Platinum Card.
• The Centurion Card.

The booking process is fairly simple: Once you've found a property you like, select your preferred dates and finish booking your trip. Again, to receive FHR benefits, bookings must be made using your eligible Amex Card but can ultimately be paid with that Card or another American Express Card in your name. You must also stay on the itinerary booked. Note that benefits will be applied per room, per stay and that you can book up to three rooms for a stay under your Card. This means that if you book a trip with family or friends, each room can qualify for Amex FHR benefits.

If you’re wondering if you can redeem Membership Rewards^® points toward a stay, the answer is yes. And it’s worth mentioning that if you use The Platinum Card or Business Platinum Card to book eligible prepaid FHR stays via AmexTravel.com, you’ll earn 5X points per dollar spent.

If you’re a regular traveler, you’re probably part of a hotel loyalty program – and wondering how it relates to FHR. In short, it depends. It’s not guaranteed that you’ll receive hotel loyalty points for your stay or that you’ll have access to the elite status benefits you’d normally receive from your hotel loyalty program. This is because many hotels that offer such benefits usually require you to book through their own channels, not an intermediary like Amex Travel. However, some properties may grant you hotel loyalty points and benefits regardless. 

The Hotel Collection is a group of over 1,000 hotels curated by American Express. Like FHR, The Hotel Collection offers perks only available to Card Members with select Cards. But there are a few key differences.

For one, The Hotel Collection is available to American Express^® Gold Card Members and Business Gold Card Members, in addition to both business and consumer Platinum Card Members. What’s more, eligible Card Members must book a minimum of a two-night stay at a Hotel Collection property in order to receive benefits, such as a $100 credit to spend on eligible charges (which vary by property), and room upgrades when available at check-in.