Chase unveils ‘The Edit,’ new luxury hotel program

Carissa Rawson

BLUEPRINT

Published 10:42 a.m. UTC Dec. 7, 2023

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Those who hold high-end travel credit cards are probably familiar with the luxury hotel programs they offer. American Express sports Fine Hotels and Resorts, Capital One relies on its Premier Collection and Chase previously had the Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection (LHRC). Now, Chase is revamping its offering under a new name to include new booking options and a more curated version of its existing program. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for 2024.

Dubbed “The Edit by Chase Travel,” this program will look fairly similar to Chase’s existing LRHC, which currently features more than 1,000 properties.

This means that guests booking with The Edit will be able to receive the same amenities they’ve already come to expect, such as complimentary breakfast, property credits and room upgrades.

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Although there’s no set launch date, Chase’s press release notes that The Edit will become available in early 2024. Historically, the Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection has been available to customers with a variety of Chase credit cards, including the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and most of United’s co-branded credit cards. The same will be true for The Edit — with one exciting new possibility.

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Earn 5x total points on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining. Earn 1x points on all other purchases.

Editor’s Take

Pros

Up to $300 annual travel credit and Priority Pass Select lounge access.
Redeem points for 50% more value to book travel through Chase’s portal.
Transfer points 1:1 to partners such as United Airlines and World of Hyatt.

Cons

High annual fee.
Not ideal if you aren’t interested in transferring points.
May not qualify if you’ve applied for 5 or more credit cards in the last 24 months.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the most premium travel credit cards available. It charges a hefty annual fee, but in exchange comes with an up to $300 annual travel credit, a top-notch list of travel partners you can transfer points to, a Priority Pass Select airport lounge membership (enrollment required) and a long list of travel benefits and protections.

Card Details

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s $900 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
$300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.
Earn 5x total points on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards®. For example, 60,000 points are worth $900 toward travel
1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide after an easy, one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select and up to $100 application fee credit every four years for Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck®
Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more
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Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders will be able to book stays with cash or, for the first time ever, redeem their Ultimate Rewards® for hotel stays with The Edit. As it stands, Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders are able to redeem their points at a value of 1.5 cents each towards hotel bookings through the Chase travel portal. Presumably, they’ll also be able to receive 1.5 cents in value per point when redeeming via The Edit.

This is great news for those who prefer the flexibility of redeeming their points through the travel portal rather than relying on transfers to hotel partners for stays. (Sapphire Reserve cardholders can transfer points at a 1:1 rate to IHG Rewards Club, Marriott Bonvoy and World of Hyatt.)

The Edit is also orienting itself towards more customized travel, with guests able to filter properties based on their less-tangible features. This includes hotels well-suited to families and those looking for spa retreats, among other options.

We expect to see more information come to light about The Edit before its launch in 2024, but so far, what we’re seeing looks like good news for Chase cardholders!

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Carissa Rawson

BLUEPRINT

Carissa Rawson is a credit cards and award travel expert with nearly a decade of experience. You can find her work in a variety of publications, including Forbes Advisor, Business Insider, The Points Guy, Investopedia, and more. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her in your nearest airport lounge sipping a coffee before her next flight.

Robin Saks Frankel

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Robin Saks Frankel is a credit cards lead editor at USA TODAY Blueprint. Previously, she was a credit cards and personal finance deputy editor for Forbes Advisor. She has also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including NerdWallet, Bankrate and HerMoney. She's been featured as a personal finance expert in outlets including CNBC, Business Insider, CBS Marketplace, NASDAQ's Trade Talks and has appeared on or contributed to The New York Times, Fox News, CBS Radio, ABC Radio, NPR, International Business Times and NBC, ABC and CBS TV affiliates nationwide. She holds an M.S. in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University. Follow her on Twitter at @robinsaks.