We are staying at Regent Taipei end of November for roughly 2 weeks and was very worried about the hard bed haha, this video really helped. Hotel has said they can add another mattress topper if needed.
@PingPingTravel2 күн бұрын
Oh, glad that it was helpful! When I was checking in, one guest was at the front desk complaining about the bed. He claimed that he had a softer bed the first time he came about a month ago about a month previously. I think that his bed came with a mattress topper. Regardless, it is a good hotel in a great location, and location, location, location!
@HenryHuang-s3o2 күн бұрын
@@PingPingTravelyeah definitely. My family lives in Beitou and this is much closer than other options I considered like grant Hyatt (due to amazing points redemptions). Can’t wait to see the andaz and park Hyatt Taipei though.
@PingPingTravel2 күн бұрын
Oh, yes. I cant wait for those 2 hotels myself. I'm thinking 2027!
@piercechan14 күн бұрын
Hey there, any updates on opening dates for park hyatt and andaz in taipei? Thanks!
@PingPingTravel14 күн бұрын
Hi hi!Unfortunately no real news. I passed by there recently and saw that they are just putting the building window tiles on the top part of the building, so it isn't even watertight yet. 2025 is a dream. 2026+ is most likely. But Andaz Taichung will open, I guess Summer 2025.
@akanda_omo17 күн бұрын
First to comment
@PingPingTravel17 күн бұрын
Haha, thank you! But I don't have many viewers/subscribers, so you may just be the only one to comment! Hope that you can have fun travels.
@akanda_omo17 күн бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos. They bring a new perspective to the points and miles game
@PingPingTravel17 күн бұрын
Wow, I am really honored to have you say that. Truly. Thank you for your comment. I will try to push out more interesting content in the future. Have a good day!
@iGimmie26 күн бұрын
I won't lie, I am NOT a fan of Kimpton beds BUT. I've always gotten atleast a 1 category upgrade at everyone I been to as platinum in the 2 times I went. One in charlotte and one in Georgia. Was more then I ever got at as a Platinum in Marriott.
@PingPingTravel25 күн бұрын
Haha, I am not a fan of Kimpton in general. The design seems to be very non-functional for me. I do not remember the beds. But glad for you to get upgraded more often than not. The same goes for me. I almost always get upgraded as an IHG platinum member overseas.
@riosafado29 күн бұрын
just applied Barclay Hawaiian for 70K and approved 🎉😃
@PingPingTravel29 күн бұрын
Wow! Great job. I'm tempted to do the same also. 70K Alaska Air miles will go a looong way in your future trip~~~
@InvestingBookSummariesАй бұрын
I get the idea and that is true about opportunity cost. But even with that upfront fee accounted for with opportunity cost it’s still worth it for people who were going to spend that money anyways. Especially with per diem jobs buying flights and hotels on your own card and getting reimbursed from your job. Or just people who travel a lot on high incomes. But yes worth discussing.
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Oh, yes. I totally agree. Worth it for some people. I just like to discuss that it is a bit more complicated than X < Y.
@edwardibarra7858Ай бұрын
What's your take on the current Capital One Venture CC offer? They are offering $250 travel credit for the first year
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Good question. It is well worth the fee if you have a lot of non-category spend like myself. It is one of the select few cards in the world that provides 2% back on anything and with transfer partners. Combine that with no foreign transaction fee (very few cards have this) and unlimited 2% earnings (unlike the Amex Blue Business Plus), then it is #1.
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Also, I tried re-applying for this card recently to no success. CapitalOne is very finicky with their approval process. I made a video about this earlier.
@Gavanater7Ай бұрын
I get the value for free because I'm military and don't have to pay annual fee so this isn't applicable to me
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Sounds great. There are exceptions to every rule! I believe that you can also get the CSR and VX the same way.
@ScarmansАй бұрын
This is interesting. Not a lot of people analyse credit cards like this. Great content!
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Glad that you think so! Happy to provide another perspective on the wild world of credit cards, especially the premium ones.
@jimmyjames6492Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info + video!
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Very welcome. Glad to provide a different insight to all what is said online.
@AnthonyVentureАй бұрын
Oh wow I didn’t know Taoyuan and Macau were only 1.5 hour flight away! Very cool to know all the differences between international and domestic travel! A whole pizza on the plane 😂😂😂 Hahaha you noticed the weird toilet, or at least weird for me! Can’t wait to get to Asia man, I really need to. Good stuff Ping, loved learning about this!
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Many countries here are very close to each other so you visit multiple countries on one go when you visit! The Strip in Macau is comparable to Vegas. I do recommend it! (in addition to all of the cultural things to do).
@elrubeno2000Ай бұрын
cost ?
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
It was about USD $70/night or 14,000 Hilton points when I stayed. Well worth the cost. Free breakfast if you are a Gold card member. Breakfast was GREAT!
@ebshihАй бұрын
This is interesting! I hadn't realized Taichung has an Andaz planned, since all the news I heard was focused on Taipei Park Hyatt and Andaz
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Haha, thank you! There will also be a Hyatt planned in Kaohsiung. I'll be making a video of that in the future. Hyatt is definitely expanding fast in Taiwan. 2025 awaits us!
@bobpeterson9207Ай бұрын
WTF, i got my card like 2 weeks ago and getting an Annual fee Now? Shouldn't it be a YEAR after you get it?
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Good question. Your annual fee will post in about two weeks after getting your card (as you said), but the annual fee is due immediately (within first billing cycle). This is to stop people from using all of the benefits (such as the $300 travel credit) before paying all of the $550 annual fee. I think I know where you are coming from, though. It is a bit different when it comes to hotel cards. With them, the annual fee is due immediately, but the free night (Hilton, Marriott, IHG) only comes after (10 weeks later) you pay the 2nd annual fee (one year after getting the card). Let me know if this helps or you have other questions.
@raymondwoo2648Ай бұрын
Very nice video! Thank you for also letting us see the hotel’s neighborhood- very helpful indeed. Thank You so much!
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
You are welcomed! It is a nice neighborhood with plenty of nice restaurants around. The hotel itself is very charming. I'm going again in a month or two~
@akanda_omoАй бұрын
Both Capital One and Bank of America are inquiry sensitive. You might want to wait 12 months between applications.
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Thanks for the tip and your comment. I think I will have no choice. Will try again.
@sgtusa90Ай бұрын
GOOD VIDOE Buttt >>>> I ( WE ) HEARE " ANYTHING About The COST $$$ " ?????
@PingPingTravelАй бұрын
Thank you. I paid about $70 USD per night. I think it was about 14,000 Hilton points per night also if using points.
@Wai7552 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I will be checking in this hotel in two months
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Oh, please post back of what room you got! I think that the balcony rooms might be decent. Location is excellent.
@callmeNeno2 ай бұрын
Run from Capital One ☝️ odd approval process
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Most definitely! I really don't understand. Capital One has the most unusual and unpredictable approval process. Thanks for commenting!
@callmeNeno2 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel Capital One , Citi and US bank are fishy . Very questionable & odd .
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Oh, I have only heard about that for Capital One. I don't have any citi and US bank cards, but Citi cards are certainly tempting.
@theelpuma572 ай бұрын
I did that 4 times same thing then I did it throw a Facebook ad and bam 💥 right away me I have the venture card with the $250 extra bonus
@theelpuma572 ай бұрын
Also 5/24 5/6 lol and zero history with captain one
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
@@theelpuma57 Wow, wow. You have inspired me to try again! I'll post back if I receive some happy news. haha
@AnthonyVenture2 ай бұрын
Unreal, I didn’t get pre-approved either. They only preapproved for the Venture One 😂 We’ll never get these cards Ping haha.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Ahaha, true true. I'm going to try again later on though!
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
I have the Venture Card, I was able to product change from the Quicksilver after 8yrs. Its not a great card, I'll probably product change back. I only did it for the channel.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
HAHA, you are a true credit card person if you get a card just for the channel to live and learn how good it is! I will use it (if I am ever approved for it) as a supplemental card, and not my main travel card. I may apply for the X version later.
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
Man, I bought a $50 iPhone se just to get the physical Apple card for the channel because I'm an Android user hahaha
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
@@SledgeIncTeam Wow. That is crazy. You may not use Apple products, but you have to admit that the Titanium card is certainly nice! haha
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
@PingPingTravel I've never actually carried it hahaha. My Amex Platinum is my favorite looking card and I don't carry that one either
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
@@SledgeIncTeam The Platinum is indeed a good looking card.
@riosafado2 ай бұрын
Would you consider Chase Air Canada?
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
For sure! They have great point redemptions via EVA airlines. I may consider myself a bit later on since I don't qualify for the Venture card. Haha.
@akanda_omo2 ай бұрын
Try the pre-approval tool for the Venture X (the algorithm is different). I’m sure you can find the link somewhere online. My wife got the Venture X even though she was not pre-approved for the Venture rewards credit card. Best of luck.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your recommendation. I will do just that and make a video if approved or not approved. Capital One is very finicky and I think that hurts their bottom line.
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
Smart Move, using the points to pay the annual fee.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks. It was pretty much my only option without a retention offer. Hehe
@Hemitris2 ай бұрын
it's actually one of the worst ways to use your points
@antediluvianclockwork97692 ай бұрын
@@Hemitris unless you don't want to book anything through their platform
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
@@antediluvianclockwork9769 💯
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
@Hemitris maybe for you, but it worked for him
@AnthonyVenture2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for sharing my Mastercard Luxury Hotel research video 😂 Yeah that’s kind of what I came to over time, FHR and Lounges, but as you may have seen, I have also ended up in a similar thought process to you where I can replace FHR fairly easily. And Lounge access, as per Jacob’s Points and Profit, Priority Pass is powerful abroad. And he travels more than anyone I have ever met aside from maybe Shaun Lane haha. So I agree with being able to replace the Platinum with some cheaper options for sure in this case. I liked the way you laid it all out Ping!
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks for your compliments. Means a lot coming from you. And your research in using your Mastercard for the luxury hotel has inspired me to do the same in the future.
@aryankhalili91412 ай бұрын
Bro, money transfer is not 0% bro!!!! Are you high?
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Sorry, but I am confused as to where I said anything about money transfers? The APR itself is 0%. Maybe I was a bit unclear, but I said that I personally pay off 1% of the total bill and keep the remaining 99% into a mutual fund/savings account. I do this month by month.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Of course, I am assuming that I have the 99% already in my savings account. Sometimes I don't because clients for my small business need to pay on time.
@dsalmon14492 ай бұрын
This is pretty terrible logic. American Express is a domestic (US) company. The majority of travel from people in the United States is domestic travel. If you're a US card manufacturer and you cater to those customers that's just a sound business strategy. Yes American Express acceptance can be difficult to find overseas whereas Chase is usually accepted everywhere since it is a Visa. Yes the line at the end of the video is true, "travel is not just limited to the US, it is international". American Express doesn't care about the international Travelers as much or it is far more expensive to cater to them. They cater to domestic travelers. That does not mean the card is not a travel card even if one has a preference for cards that help with international travel or frequently travels internationally. That's the beauty of credit cards. Some work for your situation and others don't. When I was in college I shopped at Costco. I couldn't use American Express. Now I don't shop at Costco and I can use AE for grocery spend. Not every card is good for every person. The Platinum is expensive at $695 but there are plenty who can justify it. It's okay to not pay that as well. Nothing wrong with that either
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Yes, I totally agree. Different cards for different folks, and this is why I said in the very beginning of the video that this is my opinion only. Also, Visa and Mastercards are also domestic (US) companies.
@dsalmon14492 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel They are but they don't specifically cater to Americans at the same rate as American Express. They aren't going after exclusivity. Big difference. I respect your opinion. I think the Platinum is overhyped in the space. i just don't think one's opinion can say it isn't a travel card. That's factually incorrect.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
@@dsalmon1449 Agreeing to disagree is all part of what makes KZbin and free speech great. The Platinum may be a travel card to some, but not for my traveling needs. Hope we can agree to this.
@dsalmon14492 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel Its okay. its not a travel card that fits my needs at this time either
@9to5Abroad2 ай бұрын
Dude, he is right
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Everyone has their own opinions.
@JacobsPointsAndProfit2 ай бұрын
Right now I'm trying to learn more about how to use 0% APR cards to my advantage. Thanks for sharing!
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I had no idea myself until just a few months ago. It is always good to learn and to only pay 1% of the total bill every month. I absolutely love it. Thanks for commenting!
@smksg422 ай бұрын
I gave back the Amexco 15 years ago. It was expensive, not just the card also transaction fees and very little acceptance in Easter Europe. Until 2years ago a VISA or Mastercard covert nearly all, just cash withdrawal was expensive. But 2 years ago all changed. Now I have VISA and Mastercard for the western countries, a Union Pay (that is the new VISA you get through most places) and I got also a MIR card for Russian (works in most former СССР countries). Some one who stays in the Anglo sphere can go with Ameco, otherwise get a Visa and a Unionpay card.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
That is great feedback. Yeah, some countries may be more accepting of Unionpay and others. My wife uses a UnionPay card in some places where I live because they don't accept anything else. Discover is another card which has great acceptance in just certain countries. Thanks for commenting!
@fwoodbridge2 ай бұрын
Priority Pass access is also offered by Amex Platinum membership, genius.
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Correct. I also went over that in my video saying that it is also offered by Capital One and Chase Sapphire Reserve cards, both of which are a lot less than $695 fee by the Platinum. Thanks for commenting.
@LeeAnne6522 ай бұрын
Try the hotels in Europe(at least 4*) which maybe little better😂
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I am sure that hotel food in Europe will be better than the US, but I may be inclined to try the local bakery around the corner from the hotel instead for breakfast. Eating where the locals eat is always a good idea. Thanks for commenting.
@JacobsPointsAndProfit2 ай бұрын
I felt this way on my last trip to Asia. The local food sometimes would be $2-3 per meal so I felt like it was weird to eat the hotel breakfast
@PingPingTravel2 ай бұрын
Right! cheaper price and better and more authentic food! thanks for commenting
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
Citi Strata is 3x , you can move 75K bonus to Eva Air.
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Oh, I had forgotten about that. The Strata is a very powerful card and I really want to get it, but that would involve me creating an account with another credit card issuer beyond Chase and Amex. I do also have a CapitalOne account but currently no credit cards from them. But the Strata with 3x groceries including international groceries will certainly kill the current Marriott credit card. Thanks for commenting!
@kingsamvisuals3 ай бұрын
The ink cash and unlimited have FTF so using with international vendors is pointless.
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Very true and I will explain this in my future videos also. Luckily, most of my transactions are US bound. But all of my travel is foreign bound. Thanks for commenting.
@SledgeIncTeam3 ай бұрын
I can see IHG being number 1. They are very good at treating their status members well. You gave to have at least Marriott Gold status for their hotels to be worth it. I've never stayed in a Regent but I have stayed in Intercontential properties and I'll be staying in a Kimpton soon
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Yeah, Marriott Gold is the lowest tier that has any actual value. I'm glad that Chase/Marriott has the matching for that if I stay X number of nights. I am personally not a fan of Kimpton, because at least the one I stayed it, the hotel room itself is missing 2 doors! The room only has one sliding door that slides between the toilet and the shower and there is no door itself for the bathroom! Hopefully your Kimpton is better.
@jackwang60492 ай бұрын
Honestly, I don’t think it’s a fair comparison unless you have top tier status. With mid-level tier status and how each program inflated their status. The status level that was provided from the cards in the video simply doesn’t offer enough values. For Hyatt - Globalist or bust, the program point are extremely value when redeeming. Hilton - Aspire card is the best card and highest status and easy to earn points. Marriot - It generally just sucks from earning points and having status recognition. If marriot didn’t have the most properties and really good high end ones. They don’t even have a play here. IHG - Not much experience here other than Holiday Inn… I generally skip this chain
@SledgeIncTeam2 ай бұрын
@jackwang6049 I have Hilton Diamond Status with the Aspire,Marriott Gold Status and IHG Platinum Elite Status. Even with just having Marriott Gold Status, they treat you well. Especially at upper tier properties. Having Status has definitely improved my stays
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
Question: Should we book boutique hotels(in Vietnam) using CSR portal or directly thru hotel's email ? thank you !
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Good question! You can book through the CSR portal and get 50% point boost if you have the CSR. Alternatively, you can book directly through the boutique's hotel's website. However, should you decide to do so, I suggest you find the email of the hotel and ask them if they have any special deals for you. You will quite often find out that they will offer additional services for the same fee or even for a reduce fee. Think of one hour free massage and/or free breakfast and/or free taxi shuttle from the airport to the hotel. I've done it before and they will treat you like a king if you go through this route. Only issue is that there is less security because they have direct access to your credit card number vs the Chase portal. But some people like myself don't mind for the extra benefits and I've never had an issue myself. Good luck!
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Which city do you plan on going? I absolutely love Vietnam and I really want to spend 1-2 months traveling from north to south in the future.
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel Maybe next year, IHG currently has a 5 nights signup bonus, thinking about use that in Vietnam! Cities interested: Saigon, Danang, Phu Quoc
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Yeah, I saw that. I would totally go for the bonus, but I already have the IHG card. I've been to the first two cities before and there are some nice IHG properties in the area. Phu Quoc along with going to Saigon again is something that I want to do next in the near future.
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel Regent in Phu Quoc looks stunning. Check it out!
@HenryHuang-s3o3 ай бұрын
Great update, sad the hyatt regency partnership was terminated. Any update on Intercontinental Taipei and Park Hyatt / Andaz Taipei ?
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Unfortunately, I have not heard anything in the grapevines about this besides a few months ago, there was some announcement that about 1 billion TWD was lost due to some sort of corruption. As a result, it seems that construction on the building slowed down considerably. I went past that area a few months ago and I still saw some welding going on, but progress is indeed slow. I really want it to open in 2025, but that seems like it will be a stretch now.
@HenryHuang-s3o3 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel thanks for the reply! Which one were you referring to ? Intercontinental Taipei Dome or Park Hyatt / Andaz Taipei ?
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the confusion. I haven't heard of any news for all 3 hotels, but the 1 billion TWD loss was for the building that houses the 2 Hyatt hotels.
@HenryHuang-s3o3 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel Ah I see, thanks for clarifying.
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
what r your favorite personal cards ?
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Favorite card and the only card in my wallet is the Chase Sapphire Reserve. I do a lot of traveling and dining. What is your favorite personal credit card and how do you use it?
@SledgeIncTeam3 ай бұрын
BBP and Hilton Biz are my two favorite Biz cards
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
I am really thinking of getting the Hilton Biz because 5x everything. With my business spend, that could really be useful. The personal Hilton card, yes, gives an unlimited free night a year, but it is just once a year. With the 60% boost in points (3x to 5x), I think I can eek out several nights a year with the Hilton Biz at admittedly cheaper Hiltons (non Conrads/Waldorf Astorias), but I am OK with it. I prefer mid-tier hotels. Thanks for commenting! Means a lot from my first subscriber ever. haha!
@SledgeIncTeam3 ай бұрын
@PingPingTravel that 5x is great. Plus for me, I got the $95 AF for another year. But I also have the Aspire. I'll always be here to support 🫡
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Haha, many thanks! Yeah, I would totally keep that card for $95 AF also.
@RosemarieTeasdale3 ай бұрын
new airplane seats is tiny enough for small individuals if !!!! experience it last may but i like the food
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
haha, yes, the food may be a deal breaker for some. I would say that Starlux Airlines' food is top notch and sometimes even looks like business class food.
@riosafado3 ай бұрын
I agreed with South Korea, people was plain rude, boring culture.
@PingPingTravel3 ай бұрын
Haha. Thanks for your comment. South Korea, to me, only has Seoul and no other cities worth going to. Japan, on the other hand, has many different cities that I want to visit. The food in SK is better though. Hope you can watch my Vietnam videos in the near future. Be interested in seeing what you think.
@martyzeenyc12104 ай бұрын
It’s important to note that the conversion rate between HK Amex points and airline points (Asia Miles for instance) is a lot lower than that of US/Canada Amex cards. My Canadian Amex points convert to 0.75 Asia Miles but it’s 1/18th conversion for HK Amex.
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
Very true. Thanks for the note. It shows how use(less) MR points can be sometimes.
@piercechan4 ай бұрын
Hey alumni, I just booked it today for 12k points, I am getting out of this horrible airbnb I just checked into. How do you like it compared to GH?
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
Haha, funny. Personally, the hotel is not my style and I would not stay again. The room at the GH that I stayed at smelled, so I'm 0/2 at these 2 Hyatts. But for the same number of points (12,000), GH would be preferable. If you can wait a week or 2, the Texas Roadhouse on the 1st floor will be open for hotel breakfast. Let me know how your stay goes! Good luck!
@piercechan4 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel i have also decided I will not stay again. The hotel is very dark and the split bathroom with shower by window is just odd. For $12k it is not bad, just wish the hyatt place was closer!
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
I totally agree with the Hyatt Place comment. I guess that I got a different bathroom than you because that was not my experience, but the water pressure was not acceptable to me. I am really wishing for the Hyatt Centric in Taipei to open up soon. I guess by 2025!
@kronix10953 ай бұрын
@@PingPingTravel For a first time traveler to taiwan, which hotel out of the three taipei hyatts would you recommend?
@kronix10953 ай бұрын
@@piercechan For a first time traveler to taiwan, which hotel out of the three taipei hyatts would you recommend?
@SledgeIncTeam4 ай бұрын
Nice
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
Thanks. It is not my kind of hotel, though. But it is in a convenient location.
@cynga60674 ай бұрын
Where exactly is it? Thanks
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking! The address is in the description and pasted here: 1 Sunning Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
@PingPingTravel4 ай бұрын
It is on Hong Kong island in Causeway Bay district, 2nd floor.