American Express Platinum Card · $895 annual fee
When does the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit reset?
The Platinum Card offers up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually, for up to $600 per calendar year, on eligible prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings through Amex Travel. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
$300 semi-annually for Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings ($600/year total)
$300
Semiannual
$600
Based on full eligible use
Semiannual
Verify the issuer terms
$895
per year
When does this benefit reset?
American Express divides the credit into two $300 semiannual periods within the calendar year. Check the current benefit terms in your account for the exact cutoff time.
Where can you use this benefit?
How can you use this benefit?
Check the current semiannual period
Review the benefit in your American Express account and confirm the cutoff for the current $300 period before booking.
Choose an eligible prepaid stay
Book Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection through Amex Travel. The Hotel Collection requires at least two nights.
Compare the total booking cost
Compare the prepaid rate, cancellation rules, and included property benefits with the stay you would otherwise choose.
Pay with the Platinum Card
Use the eligible Platinum Card and verify the statement credit before the semiannual period ends.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Booking directly with the hotel instead of making an eligible prepaid booking through Amex Travel.
- •Booking a one-night stay through The Hotel Collection, which requires at least two nights.
- •Treating the full $600 as one annual balance instead of two separate $300 periods.
Benefit terms and reset dates can change or vary by account. Verify current terms and account-specific dates with American Express.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit reset?
American Express divides the credit into two $300 semiannual periods within the calendar year. Check the current benefit terms in your account for the exact cutoff time.
Which hotel bookings qualify?
Eligible prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection bookings made through Amex Travel can qualify. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
Is the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit always worth $600?
No. Its usable value depends on whether an eligible prepaid stay fits your plans and whether the total price and booking terms compare well with other options.
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