Luxury for Less: The Travel Advisor Gambit

American Express Platinum Card Members

Estimated savings: About $550 at 1,100 hotels around the world on a stay of two nights.

What you get: Early check-in and room upgrades when available, complimentary daily breakfast for up to two guests, a “unique amenity” valued at $100, guaranteed late checkout at 4 p.m. and five times the usual number of Amex points or the ability to use Pay with Points on prepaid stays at Fine Hotels Resorts Properties on AmexTravel.com.

Virtuoso

Estimated savings: More than $500 per stay, available at 1,400 hotels in 100 countries.

What you get: Complimentary daily breakfast; room upgrade, either guaranteed at the time of booking or at check-in based on availability; early check-in, late checkout, availability permitting for most (sometimes guaranteed); and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional perks may include: complimentary airport transfers, spa treatments and meals.

Signature Travel Network

Estimated savings: Up to $500 dollars on luxury hotels on a stay of two to five nights.

What you get: Varies by hotel, but can include complimentary full breakfast, food and beverage credits, spa treatments, airport transfers, room upgrades, early check in and late check out.

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