I Stayed at the Worst FHR Hotel | Amex Platinum $200 Hotel Credit

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    My experience and in depth review of the Fine Hotel & Resorts program; used on the Pendry in Washington DC. I was very excited to stay at this hotel; love the location, it’s new, and it’s my type of style hotel. However the service and the quality was not what I was expecting when I used my hotel credit for this hotel within Fine Hotel and Resorts. Personally out of the four different Fine Hotel and Resorts I've been to, this has been the worst experience overall, in my opinion. So in this video I’ll show you what my experience was staying at the Pendry.
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    Timeline
    0:00 Start
    0:32 Pendry Hotel
    1:25 Checking In
    3:55 Room No. 1
    4:56 Argument
    7:22 Room No. 2
    9:44 Hotel Credits
    11:30 Car Service
    12:10 Conclusion
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  • @OfficialChadsMoneyMinutes
    @OfficialChadsMoneyMinutes 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thanks for this, there is no replacement for honesty and when hotels carry and are associated with certain brands they need to make sure they do the work to show that they are worthy!

  • @LukesPointsandMiles
    @LukesPointsandMiles 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    That sucks. If I’m honest, if I feel like the hotel isn’t fulfilling its agreement with Amex my first thought is to leave. I know most people say you have to give them a chance to do this and that but I don’t. If it’s not up to snuff, I’ll just leave. I shouldn’t have to ask for someone to take the trash out.

  • @johnwick860
    @johnwick860 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    how many Platinum do you have? I thought that $200 FHR can only be used once a year?

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hahaha, I was waiting for someone to ask! So I’m quite slow at producing videos. I only have one platinum. First FHR (Ritz) was in August 2021, second (Cloudveil) was November 2022, third (Watergate) was in July 2023, fourth (Park Hyatt) was in October 2023, and finally Pendry May 2024.
      I had two in 2023 because I cancelled the vanilla Platinum and got the Schwab and double dipped benefits.

  • @PingPingTravel
    @PingPingTravel 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    For me, I would have just placed the pizza box next to the trash and that would have been the end of it.

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I understand where you’re coming from, but it’s like the analogy I used, you paid Mercedes money and got a Toyota. Toyota ain’t a bad car, but it’s not what you paid for.

    • @titiung
      @titiung 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      If I stay at a cheaper hotel I would. But this is SUPPOSED TO BE luxury. I don't wanna pay top dollar to solve any problem. I expect luxurious service.

    • @MikeCo-ge7nz
      @MikeCo-ge7nz 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      How tf! Does clean up crew forget to throw away a pizza box? $500 a night for a hotel and they can’t even throw away the trash properly. Man get outta here

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Not what I would consider a luxury hotel stay. Wowza. Thanks for the info + video!

  • @ItsMeCJ
    @ItsMeCJ 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    So…the Cadillac was an Escalade 🤣. I actually got one of them to take me to the airport from the Waldorf Astoria 😆.
    The pizza box would’ve been a turn off to me. Luxury resorts aren’t supposed to miss details like this. They’re supposed to have someone else (supervisor or management) inspect the room after it’s cleaned to make sure their standard is being met.
    I am surprised of the very “intimate” lobby 😂.
    I wish I got to see a tour of your room though. I was anxiously waiting for it 😅.
    Based on your review, it sounds like the Pendry is lightyears behind the Waldorf Astoria when it comes to service. This is good to know and hopefully if their staff sees this video, it helps them to make improvements.

    • @AnthonyVenture
      @AnthonyVenture 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Crazy since technically the Pendry was more expensive than the Waldorf too.

  • @padhatam
    @padhatam 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s really disappointing! I live a block away from here and did a staycation here. I actually really enjoyed it. I paid for the upgrade up front and didn’t end up using all the credits because we did dinner at Del Mar (great restaurant). In my opinion the Park Hyatt DC has the best FHR experience, mainly because they’ve upgraded me to their junior suite for free and their credit can be used for the Blue Duck Tavern which previously had a Michelin star and is a great restaurant.

  • @21socc
    @21socc 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ive heard you should call the hotel to find out as much details on what they offer FHR customers. So your not suprised

    • @21socc
      @21socc 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I agree the room upgrade and pizza box would piss me off but the breakfast credit not working in room. Going forward this something specific you can ask in the future so you’re not surprised again or you may just want to change your reservation to a different hotel that allows that.

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@21socc Ohhhh I misunderstood you; honestly the breakfast credit didn’t bother me, I was just surprised the hotel credits are more restrictive compared to other FHR hotels. But I see what you’re saying, it’s good advice! Sorry about that 21socc

  • @LK_EBM
    @LK_EBM 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Disappointing stay. Always advocate for yourself and get what's yours.

  • @Creditcardnerd
    @Creditcardnerd 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Same goes for me. I stayed at FHR Loews Regency New York Hotel had a same experience as you! Room over all feels like a motel or holiday inn. And service wasnt good

  • @DCGEMINI202
    @DCGEMINI202 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Dam bro. I wish u would of went to the conrad or W.A

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ohhhh man, I’ve been wanting to check out that Conrad for a while! But for sure, no more Pendry, haha

  • @AnthonyVenture
    @AnthonyVenture 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Go figure, the Pendry hotel gave you a drypen, aka a Pencil.
    But seriously, yeahhh I think if you’re playing in the FHR game, you kind of have to step up and provide much better service. I think it’s like Michelin stars for restaurants, better be excellent or else it gets taken away. Same should happen for FHR hotels I think.
    Maybe I’m too harsh, but I know how upset you were, that should never happen with this type of stay.
    Driver saved the hotel. (juicy 😂)

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      A drypen? That’s a first haha.
      Yep, it seems like hotels want to be part of FHR not the other way around; so the Pendry needs to step it up.
      The driver was truly the best! Thanks Venture!!

  • @kazi1
    @kazi1 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yo

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Heyo!

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    @Ehtizan-Editor-002 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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  • @crecasens
    @crecasens 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    No, you should’ve went downstairs and said you were given a one bedroom upgrade. Show the email and ask for the upgrade! And since you did fight and get your upgrade, you could also do what I’ve had to do one time and that was call American Express directly and let them know. I was once at an FHR hotel that was not recognizing my benefits and I pulled out my cell phone and called American Express directly American Express Asked me to get the name of the person that I was talking to because they were going to call them directly! They ended up speaking with the hotel manager and I got everything I was supposed to get and then some.

  • @Xavier_ID.
    @Xavier_ID. 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    If they market as luxury they should keep up their end of the bargain 🤷🏻‍♂️ people pay premium for a premium product not trash 🗑️

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Right! That’s what I was thinking; still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do though because I felt bad for complaining. However at the same time, I was promised an upgrade and pizza box, haha. Thanks Xavier!!

  • @ItsMeCJ
    @ItsMeCJ 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’m here first!!

    • @CalbyNg
      @CalbyNg  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hmmm maybe next time CJ, haha

    • @ItsMeCJ
      @ItsMeCJ 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@CalbyNg give me my medal 😩

  • @shadowblade232
    @shadowblade232 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Definitely file a complaint with Amex. It might not change anything in the near term but if enough people complain, the property can be deflagged as an FHR property.

  • @kevinManhattan
    @kevinManhattan 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Front desk service would have turned me off. I guess you had some good and bad there. Not sure if I will stay there when there are bunch others. Thansk for the video!

  • @creditnomad
    @creditnomad 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My brother has the CSR and I just watched him pay for our food with the platinum card… 😮

  • @yuzeli2303
    @yuzeli2303 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really unprofessional employee, ugh! I feel sorry that you experienced this. How could they even possibly mess up guests with the same last name.

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    @trendingwwwandw 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

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