AmEx hikes luxury hotel credit to $250 on $1,250 room spend

American Express is running a targeted statement credit for high-end hotel stays. Cardholders who enroll can get $250 back after spending $1,250 or more at Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, or LXR properties. The offer covers stays in Anguilla and French Polynesia, as well as Mexico. It runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

The deal replaces an earlier offer from earlier this year. That one gave $180 on a $750 minimum. The threshold has risen. So has the credit.

AmEx selects cardholders based on transaction history and spending patterns. The offer appears only to those who meet internal criteria. Not every Platinum or Centurion cardholder will see it. That selectivity limits the promotion to customers most likely to book luxury travel, reducing the risk of cannibalizing full-price reservations.

Hilton operates all three brands. The timing suggests a push to fill rooms outside peak season. Anguilla and Mexico's Riviera Maya see heavy winter traffic. A summer and fall window gives properties a chance to boost occupancy without cutting rates across the board.

For AmEx, travel and entertainment spending is a key driver of card fee revenue. The offer keeps premium cardholders engaged in a high-margin category. The rising minimum spend – from $750 to $1,250 – shows AmEx is managing its own cost of rewards more tightly.

Cardholders need to enroll through the AmEx portal before booking. Room charges must be paid with the enrolled card. The credit typically posts within 8-12 weeks, often sooner.

The offer expires at the end of November.