Citi Invites Its Cardholders to Upgrade with Hotel Privileges

Premium Access to Luxury Hotels and Benefits Around the World Now Available Across Europe, the Middle East & Africa from Citi Cards

LONDON--()--Citi (NYSE: C) announces Hotel Privileges, a programme designed to give Citi card members access to tangible benefits at top hotels including best available rates and services such as complimentary breakfast for two, free internet and late check-out – simply for being a Citi customer.

Hotel Privileges provides special access to more than 1,000 luxury hotels around the world including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Raffles, Swissôtel and many more.

“This is the first time we’re launching a programme like this anywhere in the world. We’re very pleased to offer our customers such a rich set of benefits as we further define the world of rewards and privileges,” said John Denhof, Head of Cards at Citi for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “It’s a VIP upgrade and is now one of the many benefits to having a relationship with Citi.”

“We encourage our customers to take advantage of these great benefits,” he added. “They simply need to visit the Hotel Privileges site at https://hotelprivileges.com then choose a hotel or destination, type in the first six digits of their Citi card to receive special discounts and exclusive services.”

Hotel Privileges is available to all Citi debit and credit card customers in Bahrain, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. It will soon be available to customers in more countries throughout the world.

Hotel Privilege Benefits

Each offer includes a combination of:

  • Best available room rates at time of booking
  • Free room upgrades, where available
  • Free late room check-out
  • Complimentary breakfast for two per Cardholder per stay
  • Free in room Wi-Fi access
  • $50 - $100 spa vouchers per Cardholder per stay
  • Automatic enrolment to any Hotel Partner loyalty programs

Citibank World Privileges

This new offering follows Citibank World Privileges, a world of preferential treatment and benefits, available to Citi card members at www.citiworldprivileges.com. The largest reward programme of its kind, Citibank World Privileges has more than 6,000 offers worldwide from fine restaurants and spa centres, to airlines and luxury shops.

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Contacts

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Adam Castelani
+44 (0)20 7986 5608

Contacts

Media Contact:
Citi
Adam Castelani
+44 (0)20 7986 5608