The benefit that not everyone knows about American Express Platinum
Update April 2, 2021. Unfortunately, American Express has terminated its partnership with the Shangri-là hotel chain. Without any notice, the [...]
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Update April 2, 2021. Unfortunately, American Express has terminated its partnership with the Shangri-là hotel chain. Without any notice, Italian users saw the item disappear from the site and lost the chance to get this benefit.
The most exclusive credit card, among those that can be applied for, of American Express that is platinum has so many benefits and on our pages we have talked about it in many, many articles.
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However, there is an advantage that is unknown to most, which is related to the Jade status of Shangri-là's Golden Circle. Jade status is the equivalent of Gold status. Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors e Radisson Rewards Which are redeemable by all platinum holders
How the Golden Circle works
Shangri-La's Golden Circle is the program that recognizes and rewards guests of the well-known hotel chain dedicated to the luxury segment. Established in 1971 with the opening of the first hotel in Singapore, it is now one of the most exclusive hotel chains with iconic hotels such as the structure inside the skyscraper designed by Renzo Piano in London. In fact, the "Shard" houses one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
Golden Circle is much more than just a loyalty program. Each time you stay at the facilities, you will enjoy many benefits that the hotels and resorts will provide. The Golden Circle philosophy is simple: impetitive efforts to make every stay an unforgettable experience.
There are three levels-Gold, Jade and Diamond. Here is what they offer.
Gold Membership
This level is obtained, in fact, after 1 stay at one of the facilities in a Shangri-La Hotel, Resort, Traders Hotel, Kerry Hotel or Hotel Jen; needless to say, the benefits are almost nil.
- Early registration to facilitate check-in
- Fruit basket in the room
- Local phone calls free
- Cash advance up to US $250 per stay
Jade Membership
This level, which is earned by right as an AmEx Platinum holder, can be achieved after 20 nights or 10 stays at one of the facilities in a Shangri-La Hotel, Resort, Traders Hotel, Kerry Hotel or Jen Hotel;
- Accumulation of 25% Golden Circle Points extra bonus for each qualifying stay
- Choice of whether to accumulate Golden Circle Award points or airline miles for qualifying stays;
- Early check-in 11:00 a.m. and late check-out at 4:00 p.m.
- Priority check-in and check-out in a restricted area
- Early registration to facilitate check-in
- Guaranteed room availability For reservations up to 72 hours before arrival
- Priority room upgrade If the one booked is no longer available
- You can choose to convert GC points to hotel stays, lunches or dinners
- Possibility of room customization, including the choice of bed type and pillow
- Free breakfast At the Cafe Restaurant also for the partner
- Cash advance up to US $250 per stay
Diamond Membership
It is the highest level and can be reached after 50 nights or 25 stays at one of the facilities in a Shangri-La Hotel, Resort, Traders Hotel, Kerry Hotel or Hotel Jen;
- Accumulation of 50% Golden Circle Points extra bonus for each qualifying stay
- Lounge access Horizon / Traders Club
- Choice of whether to accumulate Golden Circle Award points or airline miles for qualifying stays;
- Early check-in at 8:00 a.m. and late check-out at 6:00 p.m., with the option of doing so directly in the room or lounges.
- Early registration to facilitate check-in
- Concierge Service even when not staying at the hotel
- Guaranteed room availability For reservations up to 48 hours before arrival
- Priority room upgrade If the one booked is no longer available
- Ironing service of a living room dress
- Use of services offered at the resorts
- You can choose to convert GC points to hotel stays, lunches or dinners
- Possibility of room customization, including the choice of bed type and pillow
- Choice of 3 welcome gifts
- Free breakfast At the Café Restaurant or lounge for the partner as well
- Cash advance up to US $300 per stay
Accumulation of GC points
GC award points are issued at the rate of one point for every dollar of qualifying spending at all participating Shangri-La hotels, resorts, Traders hotels or Kerry hotels.
You can earn GC reward points:
- Staying in a Shangri-La hotel, Kerry hotel, Traders hotel and Hotel Jen
- Spending on laundry at a Shangri-La hotel, Kerry hotel, Traders hotel and Jen hotel
- Spending at restaurants and bars or a treatment at Chi, The Spa (even when not staying at the hotel)
- By purchasing them directly online at partner stores
- Staying in Taj hotels.
Use of GC points
A basic room can cost from 1,000 points, in hotels in Asia, up to 20k for a night at the Shard in London, Paris or resorts in the Maldives.
You can also use your points to get upgrades to a Horizon / Traders Club room or executive suite. Upgrades start from 800 points for Horizon / Traders Club rooms up to 5,000 and from 2,000 points for upgrades to executive suites, up to 9,500.
It is then possible to transfer points to airlines, there are so many, and (needless to say) no Alitalia. The conversion rate depends on the program.
The welcome gift
All Jade members are also sent a nice welcome gift.
In an elegant package, the card and two genuine leather badges to be attached to suitcases containing the holder's information are shipped to the new member's home.
The little-known benefit
Shangri-la and Singapore Airlines have a partnership proposal called "Infinite Journeys", in fact it is an opportunity to link the two accounts and get mutual benefits when flying and/or staying.
Status holders at the hotel chain, and vice versa, can request status match from the carrier.
To get the status match you must be enrolled in both programs, link the accounts, and register for the status match.
The challenge to achieve status
Jade and Diamond status holders will immediately receive KrisFlyer Elite Silver status, which is also automatically Silver Star Alliance status. The challenge is that within 4 months from the date of registration, one can achieve upgrading to KrisFlyer Elite Gold status if one completes 3 flights (for Jade) or 1 flight (for Diamond) with Singapore Airlines or SilkAir.
Conversely, all PPS Club or KrisFlyer Elite Gold status holders are by right Golden Circle Gold upon enrollment, with the possibility of becoming Golden Circle Jade if they stay for one night (at a valid rate) in a Shangri-La Hotel and Resort, Kerry Hotel, Traders Hotel or Jen Hotel worldwide.
Because it is a hidden super benefit
This challenge is to be activated only If you are planning to travel with Singapore Airlines., of course right now it is not so easy we know, but by doing so you will have the opportunity to obtain Gold Star Alliance status which means Lounge access to Lufthansa, United and all other partner airlines. Extra baggage and many other benefits for not less than 12 months.
Also offered is the Ability to easily convert award points between GCs and KrisFlyer miles, this means that you can choose between using points (Krisflyer) for a free overnight stay at Shangri-La or points (Golden Circle) for a seat upgrade when flying Singapore Airlines, At the following conversion rate 1 point to 1.25 miles. In contrast, to convert KrisFlyer miles to GC award points, the rate is 12:1.
