WHY Perspectives Travel Hotel Booking service IS BETTER THAN AMEX FINE HOTELS & RESORTS
and any other credit card hotel booking service
“Why should I book my hotel with Perspectives Travel, when I have an American Express Platinum and can book their Fine Hotels & Resorts?”
It’s a question our team hears on a regular basis, so we’ve complied a list of 5 reasons why booking a Virtuoso hotel or Preferred Partner hotel with Perspectives Travel is a superior experience to booking on your own.
We’re going to let you in on a secret that every hotelier knows, but no credit card company wants to admit. How you book your hotel matters and who you book your travel with matters even more. Hoteliers want to make your next hotel stay exceptional and the more information they have about you, the more are empowered to provide the “surprise and delight” elements that will make your stay truly memorable.
When you book your hotel via Amex FHR, it’s simply a transaction. Amex does not pass on any additional information to the hotel about the purpose of your visit, the ages of your kids, your arrival time, or if you prefer a sweet or savory welcome amenity. And how do we know? Our team has booked the same hotel as a Preferred Partner booking and using our Amex Platinum so that we have first hand experience about the differences.
When Perspectives Travel books your stay, your reservation is automatically flagged by the hotel’s sales team because they know that our agency is going to ensure they have all of the details about who you are and why you’re traveling to set the hotel up for the most successful guest experience possible. What that means for you is that you’re at the very top of the list for room upgrades, early check in, and late check out.
Want to know more about how our hotel booking service is better than your credit card’s? Read on for 5 reasons why booking a Virtuoso hotel or Preferred Partner hotel with Perspectives Travel is a superior experience to booking on your own.
the differences between booking your luxury hotel on your own & booking with perspectives travel
1) The same value-added amenities as your credit card company
We’re able to offer complimentary value-added amenities at no additional costs to you. Think a minimum of $100 resort credit, daily breakfast for two per bedroom, priority for early check-in and late check-out, and priority for room upgrade. And if you need the Amex 4pm guaranteed check-out, let us know so we can ask our partners to make an exception for your stay.
2) We stay 100+ nights in hotels & have a contact list full of hoteliers
We have personal contacts on the ground at each resort. These are not just names from a website, these are the hoteliers that we meet with at trade shows, host us on familiarization trips, and invite us on site inspections. As we get closer to your arrival dates, we’ll be in contact with them to ensure every detail is taken care of and the team at the resort is ready to provide the VIP experience you expect.
3) We manage your hotel stay during your hotel stay
Should you need support during your stay, we’re here to step in, so that you can continue to enjoy your vacation. We can communicate on your behalf with the hotel team to ensure that any challenges are resolved. Travel is full of unexpected surprises, so whether it’s the AC not getting cold enough in your room, or your too close to the pool DJ, we manage the less fun aspects, so you don’t have to.
4) Our agency is the best of the best & a top seller of luxury hotels
Our agency is a Virtuoso agency which represents the top 1% of luxury travel providers in the world. In addition to Virtuoso, our agency is also affiliated with SmartFlyer, which is a globally recognized agency, and the top producing agency for almost every luxury hotel brand in the world. Meaning along with our 200 SmartFlyer colleagues, we book the most luxury hotels by revenue for our clients, than any other agency.
5) Share your preferences once, not every time you book
We keep your preferences on file, so that when you’re ready to travel again, you never have to reshare a loyalty number or an email address. And every time you reach out to our agency, you’ll be in contact with either our hotel specialist or our Perspectives Travel’s founder, so you’re not retelling your story to a different phone operator each time you have a question. No more 800 numbers, just a quick email and it’s handled.
And for the breakfast in bed lovers..
Many of our Preferred Partners invite our clients to use the daily breakfast credit for the hotel’s restaurant or in-room dining. And breakfast credits are often for two guests per bedroom, not per reservation. Plus, most Virtuoso hotel bookings guarantee you a full breakfast, not just a continental breakfast like Amex’s Fine Hotel and Resort bookings. Breakfast is just the start of what will be an exceptional day when you book with Perspectives Travel.
what perspectives travel clients have to say about our hotel booking service:
“I wanted to thank you for your assistance with this reservation. We are checking out from the Madeline this afternoon - the stay has been really incredible and I especially appreciate your assistance in getting us an upgrade (I assume several levels) to a 2 bedroom residence suite, which was lovely, as well as both early and late checkout. It has been a true pleasure to work with you on this stay, and I look forward to many future reservations as well with you in the future. I will also pass on my highest recommendation to a select few of my close friends and colleagues to use you for their travel needs.” A client stay at Hotel Madeline
“I just want you to know what a warm welcome we have received here. Everyone has gone out of their way to make our stay special. From champagne and lovely chocolate covered strawberries to a special gift related to our bike ride. I see your hand in all of it! Many thanks for making our anniversary celebration and visit with our new granddaughter here in Pasadena such a wonderful experience!” A client stay at The Langham Pasadena
“This trip was one of the best! Even with the A/C issue and the room move we still enjoyed ourselves.” A client stay at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
“Amina is great to work with. As result of the global IT outage in July 2024, my flight home from Chicago was disrupted. I needed to spend an extra night in the city and amidst the airport chaos, a simple text to Amina to compare two luxury hotels and arrange accommodations so I could focus on my flight changes was all that was needed to book my hotel. An hour later I was welcome at the hotel with an early check-in, room upgrade, resort credit and complimentary breakfast in my room prior to heading back to the airport for my flight home the next day. I highly recommend using Amina to book luxury hotels wherever you may be travelling as the assistance and perks are well worth it! Thanks again, Amina!” A client stay at Four Seasons Chicago
STILL Prefer to book it yourself? WE CAN ALWAYS VIP YOUR STAY!
Book 24/7 via our partner Virtuoso booking site. Get insider access to availability, amenities, exclusive offers, and rates, typically reserved for travel professionals. Find your property, book, and receive an instant confirmation. Perspectives Travel will automatically receive a copy of your confirmation and will contact our preferred partner property to initiate VIP services and confirm hotel amenities for your stay.
When booking your hotel through Perspectives Travel, our team will always look to identify exclusive offers and maximize benefits on your behalf. Complete your booking form now and let us get to work securing your next luxury stay with VIP services, hotel amenities, and exclusive offers!