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The best credit card for hotels in Ireland.

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Why this card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card for hotels in Ireland.

Ireland has the Marriott Renaissance Dublin, Westin Dublin, Powerscourt Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), and Adare Manor (on FHR, no chain points). Hilton has the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham and a few Curio properties.

Annual fee

$250

Best earn rate

6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Gold elite status, 50,000-point free night cert annually

Signup bonus

Currently around 85,000 to 155,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Westin Dublin and Renaissance Dublin both price around 40,000 to 50,000 points a night against $300 to $450 cash. The 50K free night cert covers either. Gold elite status gives you 2 PM late checkout, which helps when your flight home from Dublin is in the evening. Reasonable annual fee for a card that pays for itself on a single Dublin city break.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: American Express Platinum.

Adare Manor and Ashford Castle are both on Fine Hotels and Resorts. Upgrade plus breakfast plus $100 property credit on a $1,200 cash room at Adare Manor is a meaningful discount. If your Ireland trip centers on a country estate stay, FHR is the play.

American ExpressAnnual fee $895

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecMarriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmerican Express Platinum
Annual fee$250$895
Best earn rate6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Gold elite status, 50,000-point free night cert annuallySee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently around 85,000 to 155,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Driving in Ireland means narrow rural roads, stone walls, and the rental car insurance trap. Many US cards do not cover Ireland for primary rental coverage because of the country's restrictions. Pay for the rental car's collision damage waiver directly through the agency, or use Chase Sapphire Reserve which does cover Ireland.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Ireland?

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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card from American Express. Westin Dublin and Renaissance Dublin both price around 40,000 to 50,000 points a night against $300 to $450 cash. Annual fee is $250.

How many points do you need for a free night in Ireland?

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Roughly 45,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Ireland. Cash rate is around $280 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the American Express Platinum a better choice for hotels in Ireland?

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Adare Manor and Ashford Castle are both on Fine Hotels and Resorts. Upgrade plus breakfast plus $100 property credit on a $1,200 cash room at Adare Manor is a meaningful discount. If your Ireland trip centers on a country estate stay, FHR is the play. Annual fee is $895.