So, you’ve coughed up the £650 for the American Express Platinum – ouch – but in return, you’re showered with perks that can actually take the sting out. One of the lesser-hyped but still decent benefits? Complimentary MeliáRewards Gold status.
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Introduction.
Meliá who? MeliáRewards is the loyalty program of Meliá Hotels International – think sun-soaked resorts in Spain, chic city stays, and a surprising number of beachfront hideouts you didn’t know you needed. You’ve got options with over 350 hotels under 7 different brands (like ME by Meliá, Gran Meliá, and INNSiDE). But let’s cut the fluff. What does Gold actually get you?
MeliáRewards Gold Perks (via Amex Platinum)
According to Amex, here’s what you’ll be unlocking:
- Late check-out is at 4 p.m. at city hotels and 2 p.m. at resorts. Of course, this is subject to availability; not even Gold status gets you a room when they’re fully booked.
- Point power: Earn 13 points per $ spent. Whether those points are actually worth much is another story.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi: Because paying for Wi-Fi in 2025 is criminal.
- 2,000 welcome points: When you first sign up – not earth-shattering, but hey, it’s free.
- Three 20% discount vouchers are valid for one calendar year. Use them wisely, ideally on a bougie stay you’d never pay full price for.
- Breakfast BOGO: If your booking is room-only, buy brekkie and your plus-one eats free. Just remember: It has to be a room-only rate, so no sneaky upgrades.
Want to nerd out on the full MeliáRewards tier system? You can click here and dive in.
Final Approach
Is it life-changing? Not really. Is it nice to have if you find yourself in Spain or anywhere Meliá has a decent footprint? Absolutely. Especially for the late check-out and brekkie perk, those alone can turn a good stay into a great one. Just don’t expect elite treatment à la Bonvoy Titanium or Hilton Diamond. This one’s more “Gold lite”, but still better than nothing.
