{"id":254188,"date":"2026-07-28T14:35:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/amex-adds-leading-hotels-as-membership-rewards-transfer-partner-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:35:21","slug":"amex-adds-leading-hotels-as-membership-rewards-transfer-partner-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/amex-adds-leading-hotels-as-membership-rewards-transfer-partner-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex adds Leading Hotels as Membership Rewards transfer partner – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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American Express<\/a><\/span> is expanding its Membership Rewards program with a new luxury hotel transfer partner.<\/p>\n

Beginning July 28, eligible cardmembers can transfer Membership Rewards points to The Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club loyalty program at a 4:1 ratio, unlocking award stays at more than 425 independent luxury hotels across more than 80 countries.<\/p>\n

While the transfer ratio isn’t as favorable as some of Amex’s existing hotel partners<\/a><\/span>, it opens the door to iconic properties that previously weren’t accessible with Membership Rewards points.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about the new partnership and how you can use it to book luxury hotel stays.<\/p>\n

A new luxury hotel option for Membership Rewards<\/h2>\n

Leading Hotels of the World<\/a><\/span> isn’t a traditional hotel chain like Hilton<\/a><\/span>, Marriott<\/a><\/span> or Hyatt<\/a><\/span>. Instead, it’s a portfolio of more than 425 luxury independent hotels, giving travelers access to unique, high-end properties that aren’t part of the major hotel loyalty programs.<\/p>\n

With this new partnership, Membership Rewards members will be able to transfer points directly to Leaders Club at a 4:1 ratio and redeem them for award stays across LHW’s portfolio.<\/p>\n

This includes properties like Le Sirenuse on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, San Ysidro Ranch in California, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Adare Manor in Ireland and Capella Bangkok.<\/p>\n

The minimum transfer is 1,000 points. For every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer, you’ll receive 250 Leaders Club points.<\/p>\n

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Leaders Club uses dynamic award pricing<\/a><\/span>, so award rates vary by property and travel dates.<\/p>\n

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This new partnership is especially notable because it gives Membership Rewards members access to an entirely different segment of hotels than Amex’s existing transfer partners. Rather than another major hotel brand, LHW offers award access to iconic independent properties that are often difficult to book with transferable points<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Related: What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Platinum Card members can stack even more value<\/h2>\n

The new transfer partnership also complements an existing benefit for eligible American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/a><\/span> and The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span> members.<\/p>\n

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Palazzo Avino sits on a cliff in Ravello, one of the highest towns on the Amalfi Coast. LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last year, American Express introduced complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status<\/a><\/span> (enrollment required), which grants benefits such as:<\/p>\n