Understanding Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection

I used this portal once last year for a Vegas trip...the Wynn had a promo which included a $200 dining credit for a 2 night stay. This was in addition to the Visa Sig benefits, so in effect, a $225 dining credit. Also, instead of cont bf, they gave you $60/day for breakfast in their cafe or in-room dining. Only downside was internet was included in the "resort fee," and parking was free, so a useless benefit at this site. I haven't seen anything as good since then.

I also find the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection very useful. Its a benefit of the Explorer card, not sure what others cards are accepted. I find the benefits close to the Amex Platinum benefits with continental breakfast daily, $100 credit food/spa credit, guaranteed 4pm checkout, room upgrade on availability, etc.

Is this the same as the Chase Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection?

Oops. Just read the post above mine.

and some one on the previous thread mentioned the Kiwi Collection which apparently includes the Visa Signature collection plus some others.
www.kiwicollection.com

The interface is exactly the same as the Visa Signature collection.

What is VIP Guest status? Is this a very vague statement for each hotel or it means something specific.

@ caveman -- I suspect it means nothing. In theory at the higher end hotels perhaps you'd be tagged as a "VIP," though most guests are for one reason or another.

Do the reservations via AMEX and Visa earn points with the hotel chains? Thanks

Does one get credit towards hotel loyalty programs like Gold Passport and Hilton HHonors for stays booked through this portal, and is there an entry box to place the frequent hotel guest number into the booking on the site?

Thank you, I have seen this before and never had the time to explore it.

@Ismael Sapphire preferred card can also access the LHR collection. I have never used it, though

@ James -- They sure do.

@ chitownflyer -- You can earn points, though to add your number you're probably best off calling the hotel chain directly.

In many cases, the Visa Signature Collection is trumped by the Mastercard World Elite which offers a wide selection of hotels: http://www.mastercard.us/travel/world-elite-summary.html

Do you still receive elite member benefits/points if you months route?

Whoops...fat fingers. Meant to say "go this route"

I couldn't find the Andaz 5th Avenue in their collection!

Just thought I would point out, it exists for Canadian's as well. Just up here the signature card is called "Infinite" luxuryhotels.visainfinite.ca

Since it was mentioned in a few posts, would you mind writing about the Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection in a future post?

This program is for "eligible Chase Card members".

So it would seem Chase cards such as the Sapphire or Ink Bold would offer the ability to use either program - right?

Thank you.

Wow that is a brilliant incentive for Visa Signature users, more of this will encourage people into staying in hotels. Well done on blogging it.

That World Elite MC program looks like it has some great stuff in it beyond hotels. For example you can get a complimentary upgrade to business class when you buy a coach ticket (although it has to be from a specific fare bucket that may well limit the actual amount of the value), other airline programs including Virgin Atlantic discounts of 15-25% for Upper class and premium economy. You can even get a discount on Lufthansa private jet flights.

Oops, I left out that the comp business upgrade is on Etihad

Just used this for 2 hotels in Italy this summer, very excited for the extra perks and hoping for some upgrades!

Man, they have a terrible website. I picked a hotel in Venice I wanted to check availability for - after I put in dates and my card info, the website looped me back around to selecting the section of Venice I wanted! I assume you are calling to book, because that website makes me want to stab their IT person in the neck.