SONESTA CREDIT CARD REVIEW 2022! (Sonesta World Mastercard Benefits & More)
Mark Reese // Credit & Finance
•February 5th, 2022
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Never heard of the Sonesta World Mastercard? Most people haven’t! But it’s got 1 amazing benefit that’s arguably BETTER than what Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and others offer! Click “Show More” to see Ad Disclosure.
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CARD ISSUER: Bank of America
WELCOME OFFER (Feb. 2022)
Earn up to 95,000 bonus points, broken down into 3 tiers:
1. 60,000 bonus points after spending at least $1K in purchases within the first 90 days
2. 5,000 additional points after adding an authorized user within the first 90 days
3. 30,000 bonus points on your Account Anniversary, if you spend at least $7,500 in purchases every year (this is actually an ongoing annual benefit, see below)
The approximate value of this welcome offer is as follows:
- 60K points = $420 (avg.)
- 65K points = $455 (avg.)
- 90K points = $630 (avg.)
- 95K points = $665 (avg.)
ANNUAL FEE = $0 Introductory in Year 1 | $75 each year thereafter
EARN SONESTA POINTS
- 3X Sonesta*
- 2X Airfare*
- 2X Car Rentals*
- 2X Dining
- 1X Other Purchases
* Must book directly in order to qualify; 3rd-party portals not eligible
WHAT ARE SONESTA POINTS WORTH?
Note: Loyalty program is called Sonesta Travel Pass
- Points only redeemable with Sonesta (no other travel partnerships at this time)
- Avg. point value = 0.7¢ each
- Example: (95,000 Points x $0.70) ÷ 100 = $665.00 towards hotel stays
SONESTA BRANDS
- Royal Sonesta
- Sonesta Hotels and Resorts
- Sonesta Select
- Sonesta ES Suites (extended stay)
- Sonesta Simply Suites
- Sonesta Posadas Del Inca (Peru)
- Sonesta Cruise Collection (Nile River)
View Sonesta Hotel Portfolio Here
https://www.sonesta.com/us/massachusetts/newton/sonesta/hotel-portfolio
SONESTA HOTEL LOCATIONS (Searchable map & scrollable list)
https://www.sonesta.com/destinations
HOW TO REDEEM SONESTA POINTS
Helpful Link: https://www.sonesta.com/travel-pass/how-to-redeem-points
There are 2 main options for redemptions:
1. Redeem Points Online: Begin your redemption by competing the online redemption request form. To locate this…
- Sign into your Sonesta account
- Click on Member Rewards at the top right
- Choose Redeem Points from drop-down menu
- Click the Redeem Points Online button
2. Call to Redeem: Call Sonesta toll free (U.S.) at 1.855.622.2160 or direct dial 1.617.658.0078
SONESTA AWARD CHART (As of Feb. 2022)
View Online by Region: https://www.sonesta.com/travel-pass/hotel-tiers
SONESTA WORLD MASTERCARD BENEFITS
- Anniversary Bonus: Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $7,500/yr. on the card each account anniversary year.
- Elite Member Status: Automatic top-tier ‘Elite’ member status each year you keep the card open & in good standing.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
SONESTA ELITE MEMBER BENEFITS
View Sonesta Elite Tiers & Terms here: https://www.sonesta.com/travel-pass/member-benefits
Some of the ‘Elite’ tier benefits include:
- Complimentary upgraded WiFi
- 5% off across all locations worldwide
- Express check-in and check-out
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Priority self-parking
- $15 Sip ‘n snack credit
- 15% discount on dining & resort amenities
- Complimentary room upgrades
- Choice of welcome amenity
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage
- Discounted suite upgrades
- Complimentary club lounge access (or continental breakfast daily)
INSURANCE & PROTECTIONS
- $0 Liability Guarantee
- FICO Score Program
- Overdraft Protection when you link your Bank of America deposit account
SHOULD YOU GET IT?
YES if you…
- Stay in hotels when traveling
- Travel to locations with Sonesta properties
- Want free hotel nights & don’t have brand loyalty
- Want to earn $420+ towards a trip with a small spend requirement
- Value the top-tier Elite benefits
- Will spend $7,500/yr. to earn the 30K anniversary bonus
NO if you…
- Prefer homestays (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
- Prefer hotel chains with a large footprint
- Prefer travel rewards that are more flexible
- Prefer cash back
- Don’t care about elite status
- Want strong travel insurance protections
- Don’t want to redeem points via phone or online form (may have a delay for review)
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