Up to 20% discount at Melia hotels with their Business Travel programme

With Melia Hotels International sponsoring our competition this week, I thought it was a good time to take a quick look at their ‘Business Travel by Melia Hotels International’ programme.

Melia Hotels International has 350 hotels around the world, of which 180 are in Spain, where it is the largest hotel group.  In the UK, the main business-focussed property is the Melia White House near Regents Park.  The company also runs the luxury ‘lifestyle’ ME hotel on The Strand.

If you travel to Spain on business – or indeed use Melia properties in London or elsewhere – it makes sense to sign up for ‘Business Travel by Melia Hotels International’. 

In cash terms, the main benefit is a 7% to 20% discount, depending on the property.  Anyone booking under your company code will also receive free internet access.  Travellers will receive their Melia Rewards points as normal.

Interestingly, Melia actively encourages you (and your employees) to use the discount for personal stays as well.

Companies can sign up online, or you can call 0808 234 1953 or email businesstravel.uk@melia.com to register or request more details.  Gianni – who looks after business sales from London and has been very helpful with putting the competition together – will be happy to answer any queries.

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How to get MeliaRewards Gold status from American Express (April 2025)

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE MeliaRewards Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Honors Gold and Radisson Rewards Premium status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

You can discover the benefits of MeliaRewards Gold status on the Melia website here. It includes three vouchers per year worth 20% off any booking.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Small business owners may want to consider American Express Business Platinum instead:

American Express Business Platinum

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

(Want to earn more hotel points?  Click here to see our complete list of promotions from the major hotel chains or use the ‘Hotel Offers’ link in the menu bar at the top of the page.)