American Express · checked Nov 8, 2026
Amex Platinum Hotel credit
The Amex Platinum Hotel credit pays $300 every six months. Resets on January 1 and July 1.
- Amount
- $300 every six months
- Resets
- Resets on January 1 and July 1.
- Next periods end
- Dec 31, 2026 · Jun 30, 2027 · Dec 31, 2027 · Jun 30, 2028
- Enrollment
- Not required
- Timing
- Counts by booking date. A credit can post a few days after you use it.
- What counts
- Prepaid bookings through Amex Travel. Counts when the booking charge processes by 30 Jun or 31 Dec, not when you stay.
How not to lose it
One or two deadlines a year, which makes it easy to put off until it has expired. Credit Cadence tracks it alongside every other Amex Platinum credit, shows what's left, and reminds you before it resets.
Questions
How much is the Amex Platinum Hotel credit?
$300 every six months — up to $600 a year.
When does the Amex Platinum Hotel credit reset?
Resets on January 1 and July 1. The next periods end Dec 31, 2026, Jun 30, 2027, Dec 31, 2027.
Do I need to enroll for the Amex Platinum Hotel credit?
No enrollment is needed; it applies when an eligible purchase is made with the card.
Does unused Hotel credit roll over?
No. Whatever isn't used by the end of the period is gone, which is why it's worth tracking the reset dates.
What counts for the Amex Platinum Hotel credit?
Prepaid bookings through Amex Travel. Counts when the booking charge processes by 30 Jun or 31 Dec, not when you stay.
Other Amex Platinum credits
- Resy credit — $100 a quarter
- Digital entertainment credit — $25 a month
- lululemon credit — $75 a quarter
- Uber Cash — $15 a month ($35 in December)
- Walmart+ credit — $12.95 a month
- Equinox credit — $300 a year
- CLEAR+ credit — $219 a year
- Airline fee credit — $200 a year
- Oura Ring credit — $200 a year
- Uber One credit — $120 a year
- Global Entry / TSA PreCheck — $120 every 4 years
Source: American Express, checked Nov 8, 2026. Terms change; confirm with American Express. Credit Cadence is independent and not affiliated with American Express.