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The best credit card for hotels in Paris.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Paris.

Paris is the rare city where Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton all hold strong luxury inventory. Hyatt has Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome at the high end, Marriott has the Park Hyatt's old SPG neighbors, and Hilton has the Conrad and Waldorf footprint.

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, plus an annual free night at a lower-tier property

Signup bonus

Up to 60,000 points after spend over the first year

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome is one of the most expensive hotels in the city in cash terms. On points it costs 45,000 a night, which is a steep but defensible trade for a $1,500-plus cash room. The Hyatt card earns 4x on the brand and tops you up with elite night credits each year. Pair it with a Chase Sapphire Preferred and you can earn the bulk of a redemption by transferring Ultimate Rewards across at 1 to 1.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: American Express Platinum.

Most Paris luxury properties (Le Bristol, Plaza Athenee, Crillon, George V) are on Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts. That gets you upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast for two, and a $100 property credit. If you are paying cash for a non-chain luxury hotel, the Platinum recoups its fee in a single Paris trip.

American ExpressAnnual fee $695

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardAmerican Express Platinum
Annual fee$95$695
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, plus an annual free night at a lower-tier propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusUp to 60,000 points after spend over the first yearVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Paris hotel pricing is brutally seasonal. Late January through mid-March and most of November are the months where points stays look most efficient against cash. Fashion Week weeks (late February and late September) blow up both cash and points rates because hotels add peak surcharges.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Paris?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome is one of the most expensive hotels in the city in cash terms. Annual fee is $95.

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

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Roughly 45,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Paris. Cash rate is around $420 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

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

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Most Paris luxury properties (Le Bristol, Plaza Athenee, Crillon, George V) are on Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts. That gets you upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast for two, and a $100 property credit. If you are paying cash for a non-chain luxury hotel, the Platinum recoups its fee in a single Paris trip. Annual fee is $695.