What’s a luxury vacation without some extravagant amenities on the side? Hotel chains all over the world have created rewards memberships and points systems that allow guest to have a truly VIP experience. But maybe you love to experiment and don’t always want to stay with the same chain, or you don’t fly frequently and want those elite rewards now. Well not to worry, Luxury Link is here to help.
Luxury Link is one of a select few agencies that partners up with the Signature Travel Network to bring guests some of the most opulent amenities in combination with great prices. This partnership also provides Luxury Link with a key contact at every Signature hotel. This means quick answers to your questions and direct access to special requests!
What are Signature amenities?
The Signature Hotel and Resorts Program was originally created in 2005, since then it’s grown to work with resorts in over 85 countries! Signature Travel Network executives personally visit and approve every hotel to certify they work with only the most premium of locations.
Luxury accommodations provided by the Signature Perks Package may include,
- Complimentary breakfast
- Welcome amenities
- Hotel credits for services like food and beverages or spa treatments
- Room upgrades based on availability
- Late check-in and early check-out
- Complimentary Wifi
How do the resort credits work?
Often time Signature Perks Packages will include $50 or $100 credits to various resort amenities. While every offer varies and it’s important to check the details, you can often use them in resort restaurants, lounges, spa services, and even parking! Be sure to ask exactly which properties you can use your credit at when checking in. For example, sometimes MGM hotels in Vegas will allow you to use your credit at any MGM restaurant in The Strip!
When participating in your preferred activity be sure to charge the expense to your room – not a credit card, that way the value of the credit can be applied when it’s time to check out. Select hotels will offer a voucher instead, be sure to check with the front desk while you’re checking in.
Can I get multiple resort credits if I book separate stays on consecutive days?
While that would make for an even more amazing deal, hotel credits are only available once per stay. Be sure to take full advantage of the credit during your stay, as the remainder is not available to be cashed out or rolled over for future visits.
Can I also use the resort credit to tip?
It depends on the hotel. Always be sure to ask when you’re checking in if your resort credit can also be used for tipping purposes. If it can’t, try to carry cash on you as it makes the tipping process easier for all parties involved.
Do kids get a complimentary breakfast as well?
Breakfast vouchers are usually available for two guests, be they adults or children, at one of the resort’s restaurants. While some hotels may offer free breakfast for children under a certain age, it’s always important to verify this with the hotel ahead of time.
Does a complimentary breakfast mean I can eat as much as I want?
Not typically. Be sure to ask during check-in as hotels usually have a set amount of money they’re allotting for the complimentary breakfast. So, you may order whatever you want at the in-house restaurant, but the hotel might only comp up to $50.
Is there a minimum night stay requirement?
Most hotels don’t require guests stay a minimum number of nights in order to enjoy the Signature amenities, but there are a few. Some hotels might have a smaller number of amenities available for shorter stays and some might not offer any at all. Be sure to input your check-in/check-out dates on the hotel page on Luxury Link to see what’s available.
Can the Signature amenities be combined with the hotel’s rewards program?
Yes! You’ll still be able to enjoy your rewards and rack up points if you book the Signature Travel Network’s rate.
What is a “Welcome Amenity?”
Welcome amenities vary by location. Some hotels may offer a welcome card upon arrival, while others may send up some wine to your room. It all depends on the hotel and its current availability. The Welcome Amenity is a great way for the staff to greet you and get to know you, as they will be assisting you for the remainder of your stay.
How do the room upgrades and early check-in/late check-out work?
Room upgrades and early check-in/late check-out are not guaranteed and only offered if availability allows. If the hotel is full or housekeeping hasn’t reached the desired room yet, you will not be offered these amenities. Be sure to keep this in mind when booking your hotel room. If an ocean view is important to you, book it! Don’t assume that you’ll be able to upgrade to one when you arrive.
If availability allows, you will be offered an upgrade to the next category up within the same type. A standard room may be upgraded to a room with an ocean view and a balcony, but a standard room wouldn’t be upgraded to a suite.
What if I called the hotel and they didn’t know what Signature amenities I was referring to?
If you have any questions about the Signature amenities or your reservation, always be sure to contact the front desk directly. If you “press one to speak with reservations,” you’re often transferred to a call center. Most of these call centers handle bookings for hundreds of hotels and are unaware of any extra amenities or how to modify an existing reservation.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to reach out to Luxury Link via support@luxurylink.com. We’ll touch base with the Signature key contact to assist however we can.
Can I take part in Signature amenities if I book a different rate?
In order to enjoy the various amenities mentioned, be sure to book the rate titled Signature Perks Package on Luxury Link. Booking a different rate, like Flexible or Advance Purchase, will cause you to lose out on the amenities described.
The Signature Perks Package is the best way to feel like an Elite guest during vacation. So next time you’re booking your room on Luxury Link, be sure to keep an eye out for that green Signature Perks Package icon.
