One of the most valuable travel perks on the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/a><\/span> and The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> is the hotel statement credit \u2014 a benefit that can make luxury stays far more affordable.<\/p>\n Cardmembers receive up to $600 in hotel statement credits each calendar year (up to $300 biannually) for prepaid bookings with Fine Hotels + Resorts<\/a> or The Hotel Collection<\/a> properties through American Express Travel\u00ae<\/a>. (THC requires a minimum two-night stay.)<\/p>\n The Platinum’s hotel credit was increased in the card’s latest refresh<\/a>, while the credit was added to the Business Platinum<\/a> as a new benefit.<\/p>\n Let’s walk through how to maximize this benefit.<\/p>\n Platinum<\/a><\/span> and Business Platinum<\/a><\/span> cardmembers receive up to $600 back in statement credits each calendar year when they make bookings through Amex FHR or THC.<\/p>\n The benefit is earned as an up to $300 statement credit every six months \u2014 one for January to June and the other for July to December.<\/p>\n Amex FHR provides true elitelike benefits when you book at more than 3,100 luxury properties worldwide, including:<\/p>\n Booking with THC also provides solid benefits (though not as many as FHR):<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nWhat is the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum prepaid hotel credit?<\/h2>\n
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