“Amex Leaders Club Transfer Test: Booking a $1,100 NYC Hotel Night for 48,000 Points” — what this page in the network covers. American Express recently added Leaders Club, the loyalty program of Leading Hotels of the World, as a transfer partner, and one points enthusiast put it to the test in New York City. By transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Leaders Club and redeeming them for a stay, they booked a hotel night that would have cost $1,100 for about 48,000 points. That works out to a value of roughly 2.3 cents per point, well above the typical baseline of 1 cent per point.
The test highlights how Leaders Club can unlock high-end properties, including many in the Leading Hotels of the World portfolio, that may not be available through other transfer partners. While the program is still relatively unknown, it could be a sleeper hit for travelers seeking luxury stays with flexible points. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.