American Express Expands Its Fine Hotels + Resorts Program with 400 New Hotels

Updated Aug 26, 2025
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To the point Discover the significant expansion of the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program, which adds over 400 luxury properties and enhances benefits for American Express Platinum Cardmembers.  

American Express has just announced a significant expansion of its signature hotel programs, marking the largest growth of its portfolio to date.

Record Expansion for Hotel Programs

Over 400 new upscale properties have joined the American Express Travel Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs, bringing the total to more than 3,100 hotels in 114 countries. This expansion now represents the largest hotel network among all credit card issuers.

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Enhanced Benefits for Members

When booking a hotel through the Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection, American Express Platinum Cardmembers and American Express Business Platinum Cardmembers enjoy exclusive benefits, including:

Fine Hotels + Resorts

  • Breakfast for two
  • Guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out
  • Room upgrade (subject to availability)
  • Exclusive hotel credit
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Hotel Collection

  • USD 100 credit for stays of two nights or more
  • Upgrade subject to availability
  • Check-in from 12 p.m. and late check-out subject to availability

As we explain in our guide to The Hotel Collection from American Express, holders of the following cards are also eligible for these benefits:

Notable New Properties

Among the standout hotel additions are:

  • Collegio alla Querce (Florence, Italy)
  • Regent Santa Monica Beach (Los Angeles, USA)
  • Waldorf Astoria Osaka (Japan)
  • Viceroy at Ombria Algarve (Portugal)
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Our Analysis

This expansion strengthens the value proposition of the American Express Platinum Card® and American Express Business Platinum Card® for Canadian travellers. The addition of these new properties, combined with existing exclusive benefits such as unlimited airport lounge access, the annual $200 travel credit, and elite hotel status, positions American Express as a leader in the premium travel credit card segment.

This major expansion of the American Express hotel collections gives American Express Platinum Card® and American Express Business Platinum Card® members unprecedented access to luxurious travel experiences, further enhancing the already substantial value of the card.

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