These Great-Value Hotels Offer Elevated Benefits Through American Express Travel®

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Sunset casts a hazy light over the palms, cabanas, and sun beds around the multi-part main pool at Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa.

Setting out on a trip feels even more thrilling when you know you’ve scored a good deal. And you may be surprised at where your travel budget can take you when booking one of the 1,000+ properties in The Hotel Collection.*

From boutique retreats in London and New York to beachside resorts in Mexico and Hawaii, we’re highlighting a range of great-value hotels that provide affordable room rates without skimping on style and comfort.

Better yet, as part of The Hotel Collection program, these properties all provide Platinum® and Gold Card Members with a $100 credit to use towards eligible charges, such as food and beverage, spa, or other on-property charges1, a room upgrade upon arrival, when available2, and 12pm check-in and late check-out, both when available — when you book a minimum 2-night stay through American Express Travel.* These elevated benefits offer an average total value of $1504 during your stay.5

Some go above and beyond to deliver an additional benefit of complimentary daily breakfast for two. You can also take advantage of special offers, such as a complimentary fourth night, at select properties.*

Unlock even more value when you book a prepaid stay through American Express Travel. You can earn Membership Rewards® points* that you can put toward a future vacation using Pay with Points*, plus you still earn loyalty points with hotels as you typically would3.

Make the most of your vacation time and money at the 11 great-value hotels below.

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Location San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Idyllic beachfront retreat

Popular for its sun-kissed beaches, Los Cabos is also where you’ll find the colonial town of San José del Cabo, with cobblestone streets and colorful 18th-century buildings housing art galleries, shops, and bistros. Viceroy Los Cabos makes it easy to enjoy both sides of the destination. It’s a stunning architectural marvel right on the beach and within a 10-minute drive to the town center. Rooms, suites, and residences offer indoor and outdoor spaces for basking in the ocean breezes and expansive views.

Your $100 credit can be applied towards charges at any five on-site restaurants and bars – including a full raw bar at NIDO, Casero for hand-pressed tortillas, and Otro Bar for mezcal and tequila – or at The Spa at Viceroy Los Cabos. You might indulge in sensory therapy in one of the thermal rooms or ice fountains, and then take a dip in the vitality pool.

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Location Évian-les-Bains, France

Serene lakeside town

There’s gorgeous scenery everywhere you turn at Hotel Ermitage, on the banks of Lake Geneva near the border of France and Switzerland. Views shift from the glassy waters of the lake to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to forests and hillsides that you can explore on guided nature walks. It’s a great value and a great option for families, with 80 spacious rooms and suites and lots of places to play. Along with a kids’ club, the hotel counts outdoor and indoor pools, four tennis courts, and 18 holes of golf. (Putting enthusiasts can hit a virtual green year-round at the nearby Evian Resort Golf Club.)

After an active day, take advantage of your $100 credit and enjoy a body treatment or massage at the hotel’s Spa Quatre Terres, which features a variety of soaking tubs, a sauna, and steam room. Alternatively, use your credit for elevated French fare and fine wine at the two on-site restaurants or drinks at La Biblioteque, which serves both herbal teas and 1920s and ’40s-era cocktails.

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Location Denver, Colorado

Hip city haven

Immerse yourself in the arts while staying at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, a boutique hotel with loft-style accommodations in the hip micro-district of Dairy Block in LoDo (Lower Downtown Denver). The area is packed with eye-catching street art, eclectic restaurants, microbreweries, boutiques, and galleries.

Continue your art tour back at the Maven, which showcases its own collection: hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and photographs by Colorado artists. Creative flair also comes through in the cocktails at Poka Lola Social Club. Inspired by retro soda fountain culture, the bar’s libations incorporate specialty sodas made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It’s easy to indulge thanks to the $100 credit that can be applied towards charges at the bar or for a Southwestern meal at the hotel’s Kachina Cantina.

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Location New York, New York

Urban beach getaway

The Rockaways is a haven for in-the-know sunseekers: a peninsula in southeastern Queens with 7 miles of sandy beaches and a boardwalk full of surf shops, bars and food trucks, and a skate park. The 53-room The Rockaway Hotel + Spa makes an affordable, hip base for locals in need of a staycation and visitors curious about another side of NYC (it’s connected by subway and ferry and about a 25-minute drive from JFK airport). Take in skyline views from The Rooftop, a 6,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space that hosts film screenings and live music.

Book a spa treatment and take advantage of your $100 credit. Treatments range from seaweed wraps to aloe facials, and fitness programming includes high-intensity workouts, sculpting classes, and restorative yoga. The Pool House has a refreshing seafood menu while the streetside Greenhouse Café has grab-and-go items for a picnic. Beyond the beach, nearby attractions are Fort Tilden, a former army base turned park, and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for birding and hiking.

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Location Orlando, Florida

Florida lifestyle retreat

With its curved glass façade inspired by a wavelength of energy, Lake Nona Wave Hotel is a tribute to technology and art. Rooms feature ocean blues, furnished balconies, soaking tubs, and high-tech features like windows that change tint in response to outdoor lighting, mobile app-regulated temperature control, and a robot concierge. There’s a sculpture garden and a rock-climbing gym with complimentary fitness classes. not to mention the aquatics center, indoor track, golf training, and bikes available for tooling around the lake and local trails.

By day, find tranquility at Dr. Deepak Chopra’s Mind-Body Zone and Spa or chill at the pool deck; by night, try the award-winning Bacán restaurant and HAVEN Lounge for cocktails. These are a few of the places you can take advantage of your $100 credit. Plus, Lake Nona Wave Hotel provides an extra benefit of daily complimentary breakfast for two, valued at $60 per person.

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Location Barcelona, Spain

Storied city retreat

A prime location doesn’t have to break your budget. Case in point: the great-value Kimpton Vividora Barcelona, which puts you in the thick of Barcelona’s dynamic Gothic Quarter, within a few minutes’ walk from Las Ramblas and historic sights. The 156 rooms are a respite of warm, earthy tones, blue tilework, and locally designed furniture; families will appreciate that some rooms are connected. Some suites unfold onto private terraces, inviting the city's charm indoors.

Mornings begin with complimentary breakfast for two, an additional benefit valued at $31 per person that sets you up for the day’s adventures. Try out the hotel’s curated bicycle routes and running maps and take in the architectural grace of Casa Batlló or the ethereal grandeur of La Sagrada Familia. Back at the Kimpton, wellness and indulgence intertwine at the fully equipped gym and the rooftop pool, and use your $100 credit toward lunch at bustling café GOT, dinner at chic restaurant Fauna, or cocktails at the rooftop Terraza de Vivi.

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Location Honolulu, Oahu

Inviting tropical getaway

Crystal-clear waters and white-sand shorelines: these can be travel cliches, but they ring true in describing the setting of 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Mornings start on the right note with complimentary breakfast for two, an additional benefit valued at $30 per person. And as you plan your day, keep in mind you have a $100 credit to use towards charges at Morimoto Asia, Momosan, or at the spa. The rooftop fitness center offers yoga classes, and there’s an outdoor heated infinity pool if you want a break from the beach.

Complimentary hula lessons and lei-making sessions are an introduction to local culture, and 'Alohilani works to support the surrounding community. You can tour and plant your own tree in the 'Alohilani Forest at Gunstock Ranch on the North Shore, part of the resort’s indigenous tree-planting initiative.

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Location St. Kitts and Nevis

Caribbean hilltop hideaway

The site of a 19th-century sugar plantation on the slopes of Nevis Peak, Golden Rock Inn now attracts local and visiting creatives, thanks to its owners, art world celebrity couple Helen and Brice Marden. The vibe is boho-chic with 11 cheery bungalows, each individually decorated and in harmony with the jungle surroundings, plus a large freshwater pool.

Like every property in the program, Golden Rock Inn offers a $100 credit. It also delivers an additional benefit of complimentary breakfast for two each day, valued at $100 per person. Your hearty morning meal takes place at The Rocks, where you can opt for the outdoor deck overlooking cascading ponds or an intimate garden setting with sea vistas.

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Location Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Alpine ecological resort

Skiers and snowboarders know Jackson Hole has some of North America’s best terrain, plus a lively après-ski scene and village bustling with high-end shops and restaurants. It’s a gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and summer brings its own fun, like hiking, whitewater rafting, and fly-fishing. After all that activity, unwind at Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, right at the base of the slopes and complete with an outdoor saline infinity pool. Eligible Card Members enjoy a $100 credit for qualifying dining, spa, and resort activities; you might carbo-load with handmade pastas at Il Villaggio Osteria, or recharge with a spa treatment that incorporates gemstones, essential oils, or herbs like turmeric and lemongrass.

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Location Cancún, Mexico

Luxurious Mexican escape

On the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, conveniently close to Cancun International Airport, Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa welcomes adults only to an all-inclusive retreat. Spacious suites deliver contemporary elegance, with whirlpool tubs on balconies and walk-in showers. Choose your own resort adventure: lounging in a Bali bed with pool wait service; getting active with golf, yoga, and beach volleyball; or partying as DJs spin at Moons Cabaret.

Dining is complimentary at the five à la carte restaurants, including Agua Bendita, which merges Mexican and steakhouse favorites and the Italian-infused Vora Mar. Enhance your meal by using your $100 credit toward premium bottles of select wines and spirits or spa treatments. MySenses Spa takes inspiration from Mayan healing traditions, notably the steam bath rituals of Toch'il Mayan temazcal. For more insight into local culture, head beyond the resort to explore the ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza and towns of Playa del Carmen or Puerto Morelos.

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Location London, England

Stylish urban gem

Even London has its bargains if you know where to look. Just south of the River Thames, The Hoxton, Southwark, beckons with 192 industrial-chic rooms featuring local art, exposed brick, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Size ranges from the admittedly “Snug” to the spacious “Biggy,” which is big enough to accommodate a family of three and a pup. Beyond hotel doors, it’s a short walk to Tate Modern, the National Theatre, and Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and most dynamic food markets.

You can use the $100 credit towards a meal at the Hoxton’s two restaurants. Albie is a casual, all-day option in the lobby, while guests flock to rooftop Seabird for weekday oyster happy hour deals, seafood with Portuguese and Spanish influences, and sweeping city views.

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