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• DS says:

  10 Apr10 April 10:23

  Will this affect Revolut and Curve Mastercards?

  • Rob says:

    10 Apr10 April 11:13

    The new Curve is a standard debit so probably not.

• Heran says:

  10 Apr10 April 10:31

  Is Revolut a prepaid MC card? If so will seriously consider getting one.

  • John says:

    10 Apr10 April 17:55

    It’s a VISA for everyone I know in the UK, but apparently Revolut mastercards exist

    • Bagoly says:

      10 Apr10 April 21:44

      We received a mixture of Mastercards and Visas for our Revoluts.
      Banning DCCs will save me having to reject card terminals profferred with GBP on them – was particularly bad in Bangkok.

    • Alan says:

      10 Apr10 April 22:20

      Interesting, have only see Revolut MasterCards, not Visa (my own one included)!

• Michael says:

  10 Apr10 April 10:49

  OT: Amex Plat provides marriot gold status – how do I get my amex plat to talk to my bonvoy account for this to work?

  • Michael says:

    10 Apr10 April 12:15

    Thanks – but that makes it look like i need to enroll in Marriot again when i already have an account?

    • Grant says:

      10 Apr10 April 12:23

      There is a space on the next screen to enter your existing account number if you have one – or it gets left blank and one is created for you.

• tical says:

  10 Apr10 April 11:17

  OT – but potentially Hilton related: any recommendation for a hotel in Mahe, Seychelles fro 1 night – need to sped a night there after a week on Denis island and the timing of the flight from Denis island to Mahe does not work for BA flight back to London?

  • Anna says:

    10 Apr10 April 11:44

    Not been (yet!) but got my eye on the Doubletree Allamanda for when the OH and I can travel as a couple again! Looks to be nice and small (only 30 rooms I think), beachfront, decent rooms and quite reasonably priced for SEZ. Supposed to be only 20 minutes from the airport which is another plus.

    • meta says:

      10 Apr10 April 16:17

      Just staying at Doubletree. Contrary to popular belief, I got a complimentary upgrade as a Gold member to bigger room with a terrace jacuzzi. Other complimentary amenities – free 15 min massage or a 50% discount on a 60 min massage, free bottle of wine plus some cakes, complimentary cocktail for 2. On arrival warm cookie and passion fruit juice. Staff don’t seem to acknowledge status, but there was everything in the welcome letter in the room. Room is nice and the view is great. Not sure about the beach as it is a bit rocky, so you need water shoes. Car rental is a must on Mahé. From the airport it is about 30-35 minutes as the road can get congested.

      • Qwerty Bertie says:

        10 Apr10 April 17:36

        A real terrace, or a part roofed, part open deep balcony? Either way, all rooms have a jacuzzi.

        I recommend avoiding that hotel.

      • meta says:

        10 Apr10 April 19:25

        @ Qwerty Berty No, not all rooms have a jacuzzi! There is normal Deluxe Room and Grand Deluxe room (see description from the website below). There are only 4 Grand Deluxe rooms. Just because you had a bad experience, doesn’t mean that others might not enjoy it. Just got a complimentary dessert too. The service I admit is not top notch, but that can be said for any establishement in Seychelles. I walked out of Raffles on Praslin because they took ages to serve drinks.

        From the website

        King Deluxe Room with Ocean View

        Large bathroom, balcony, panoramic ocean view, sofa, lazy chair, free WiFi

        Breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean await you in this stylish King Guest Room. Take in the ocean from your double lazy chair on the private balcony. Enjoy a restful night?s sleep in your king-sized bed.

        The bathroom features a luxurious walk-in rainfall shower and twin vanity units. Each room is equipped with a 42-inch HDTV, free WiFi, iPod docking station and lounge area with a small sofa and work desk.

        King Grand Deluxe Room with Outdoor Jacuzzi

        Outdoor whirlpool tub, balcony, panoramic ocean view, individually controlled A/C, free WiFi

        Experience relaxation and serenity in this King Bed Deluxe room. Step out onto your private balcony to soak in a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Submerge yourself in your outdoor whirlpool tub or relax in the comfort of your double lazy chair. Enjoy a peaceful night?s rest on your comfortable king-sized bed.

        The luxurious bathroom features a romantic walk-in rainfall shower and separate bathtub. Catch up on work at the large desk. Each room is also equipped with a 42-inch HDTV, free WiFi, iPod docking station and lounge area with a small sofa.

        Add to your wonderful stay a complimentary romantic bath experience and a complimentary daily soft drink minibar.

      • meta says:

        10 Apr10 April 19:28

        Just to add that the Grand Deluxe room is very big. I’m in a corner room and the balcony/terrace is as big as the room itself and then you have a bathroom the size of a studio apartment.

• Zed says:

  10 Apr10 April 11:22

  Is there a way you can convert Hilton points to Marriott?

  • Qwerty Bertie says:

    10 Apr10 April 17:42

    Look if Virgin to Marriott works; if so Hilton to Virgin, then Virgin to Marriott…but would be a horrendous conversion rate!

    • Alex W says:

      10 Apr10 April 21:43

      Marriott-Virgin-Hilton should be possible, but not the other way round i dont think? 120k Marriott would get 75k Hilton.

• Anna says:

  10 Apr10 April 11:25

  Is there a Hilton in central London which would be worth buying points for? Thinking of a theatre trip for my 50th next year.

  • The Savage Squirrel says:

    10 Apr10 April 13:52

    It will always depend on the cash rate vs the cost of purchasing points at any given moment, as well as whether you already have a stash.

    Curio Collection Trafalgar St James has a great location for West End (obvs) and very pleasant rooms if looking for something a bit special. Stayed a couple of months ago. Conrad St James seems well thought of here. Hilton branded hotels are generally old, ugly and poor value though. Especially Park Lane

    • TGLoyalty says:

      10 Apr10 April 17:18

      Have to be honest I wouldn’t stay at the Conrad until there is a refurb, For the price paid some of the rooms are tired, heard its hit and miss though.

  • BJ says:

    10 Apr10 April 14:08

    Really depends on dates, central London prices for both points or cash are up and down like a yoyo. Definitely want to avoid a Saturday night stay, Friday probably best compromise on theatre and hotel. Best value would likely be cash stay with an amex offer booked via avios e store.

  • Rob says:

    10 Apr10 April 21:03

    Depends when – London weekend rates can vary by 3-4x depending on date. June/July is peak around Wimbledon.

• Munch says:

  10 Apr10 April 12:09

  OT I can’t connect my Radisson account via the points transfer within Amex. Do I need to remove any of the digits from the membership number?

  • Peter K says:

    10 Apr10 April 12:49

    You need to remove the first 4 or 5 I believe.

    • Munch says:

      10 Apr10 April 14:56

      5 worked. Thanks

  • The_real_a says:

    10 Apr10 April 13:14

    Call up. The agents are used this this…

• Derek Broughton says:

  10 Apr10 April 12:51

  Does the DCC block apply to Curve cards? I can’t recall whether they’re technically considered prepaid.

  • The_real_a says:

    10 Apr10 April 13:16

    They used to be prepaid, but for the last 9 months they have been issued as “proper” debit cards (surprisingly).

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