Hotel Points HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Card vs Amex Platinum Travel Card

[chinnodu]

I'd the purpose is to earn maximum Mariott Bonvoy Points, Amex Platinum Travel Card is better than HDFC Marriott Bonvoy CC.

By spending 4L you will get massive 48000 Bonvoy points through Platinum Travel Card. With these points you can get minimum three night stays within 15000 range properties.

But you need spend 6L to earn two night stays. One on renewal fee payment and another on reaching spending milestone of 6L.

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

What you said is accepted, but HDFC Marriott card excels in 2 other places.

- Diners network card with 3500 fees, with better lounge access and 12 Intl, Domestic lounges (Diners has better lounge acceptance)
- Amex is not into Tier 2 Cities & HDFC MB card can be easily gettable.
- MB Silver Tier status.

If you are regular traveler to Marriott Properties suggest you to hold both the cards.

 

[Wealth is my birth right!]

I'd the purpose is to earn maximum Mariott Bonvoy Points, Amex Platinum Travel Card is better than HDFC Marriott Bonvoy CC.

By spending 4L you will get massive 48000 Bonvoy points through Platinum Travel Card. With these points you can get minimum three night stays within 15000 range properties.

But you need spend 6L to earn two night stays. One on renewal fee payment and another on reaching spending milestone of 6L.

If Marriott Bonvoy tier is not ur agenda then Platinum Travel
Wallet load also considered 😉

 

[coolguy1]

I use the Marriott Bonvoy card as the get and forget card.

Once you get it, make the most from the first free night and then forget you own the card!

(The next year fees message will remind you that you own it, so don't forget to claim the free night next year again)

Amex being Amex is obviously better, not just for hotels but from an overall point of view.
Always good to have an Amex card in your wallet to show off and also for the best rewards!

 

[gabu]

Both are must as mariott pts maximization. Amex for spend and HDFC for annual benefits + lounge access.

 

[drsel]

Transfer Marriott points to 39 partners
Best is Marriott to United airlines 60000 : 30000 or 2:1 ratio.
Other airline partners are 60000 : 20000+5000 or 2.4 : 1 ratio

 

[Nishan11]

After reading your post, I have applied for it as I have plans to book marriot properties during my upcoming international trips.

 

[magnusfan]

With all enthusiasm, I applied and received the card - but got it cancelled...Amex Travel rules!

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

With all enthusiasm, I applied and received the card - but got it cancelled...Amex Travel rules!

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Amex travel rules?

 

[magnusfan]

Amex travel rules?

I meant Amex travel wins! My bad for not being clear 🙂

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

I meant Amex travel wins! My bad for not being clear 🙂

But why did the card got blocked/cancelled?

 

[magnusfan]

But why did the card got blocked/cancelled?

I didn't use the card for 30 days hoping they will cover to ltf.. but they didn't - they just blocked it..

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

I didn't use the card for 30 days hoping they will cover to ltf.. but they didn't - they just blocked it..

So the earlier trick is not working to convert it to LTF.

 

[magnusfan]

So the earlier trick is not working to convert it to LTF.

Just talked to customer care - thinking to negotiate considering card was just blocked..
But they confirmed that they have canceled the card!

 

[ALOAK]

Just talked to customer care - thinking to negotiate considering card was just blocked..
But they confirmed that they have canceled the card!

Once cancelled they cannot do anything. Rbi rules says if card not activated in 30days to be cancelled

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

Just talked to customer care - thinking to negotiate considering card was just blocked..
But they confirmed that they have canceled the card!

During earlier trick HDFC was calling after 25 days before 30 days and offering LTF. Then it seems patched now.

 

[drsel]

During earlier trick HDFC was calling after 25 days before 30 days and offering LTF. Then it seems patched now.

It does not make any sense for HDFC to give One night free stay in Marriott on a lifetime free card.
They need to recover the discounted cost of the one night free stay from the joining fee

 

[drsel]

I use the Marriott Bonvoy card as the get and forget card.

Once you get it, make the most from the first free night and then forget you own the card!

(The next year fees message will remind you that you own it, so don't forget to claim the free night next year again)

Amex being Amex is obviously better, not just for hotels but from an overall point of view.
Always good to have an Amex card in your wallet to show off and also for the best rewards!

Problem is to go on holiday with only 1--2 nights free stay is going to force you to pay for the other nights at a very high price

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

It does not make any sense for HDFC to give One night free stay in Marriott on a lifetime free card.
They need to recover the discounted cost of the one night free stay from the joining fee

For LTF card they’re not giving benefit.

 

[BVCBVC is verified member.]

Problem is to go on holiday with only 1--2 nights free stay is going to force you to pay for the other nights at a very high price

That works if you plan for 1N stay with this card and other nights with point transfers or paid stays.