Reply To: Melia 20% off codes available?

[Niall]

helenmariedennis wrote:

Hey just doing some research into Platinum Amex and I think this benefit could be worth the entire membership fee for me! Can someone that’s used it confirm a couple things for me…

Are you able to book directly through melia site?
If so, is it valid on the prepayment rates or just the flexible rates?
Can I combine with melia rewards points?

Thanks for your advice in advance 🙏

I think you mean the benefit of 3×20% off codes that comes with your MeliáRewards account. Be advised that the birthday voucher (usually allowing you to chose 20% off) comes even with free/no status MeliáRewards accounts, so if this is for one big booking you might not need to get an Amex platinum just for that. If you do need 3x uses then you can get the platinum and cancel quickly after for the pro rata refund of the fee. Or get a supplementary card temporarily if you have any kind family/friends for that.

The 20% off terms will tell you it applies to cash and cash/points bookings I think, but it will apply to points rates even as well IF they’re under the dynamic pricing and not at the fixed price. So basically try and see. But see other posts on how poor MeliaRewards points have become.

Yes, it works with booking direct on Melia’s site and to either flexible or prepaid rates. However, you’d be crazy to book on their site because the app offers a 5% discount booking there which does stack/combine with the 20% discount.