NEW Chase Sapphire Lounge | Huge MGM x Marriott Bonvoy Updates

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[@catlike1]

Chase is doing really well with the lounges. The Boston one is quite nice and the food selection surprisingly good. There was a long waitlist to get in when I was traveling during the Winter/Christmas holidays. As a Reserve card holder, I did get expedited, so only had to wait 15 minutes. Now they have HK, Boston, NYC Laguardia, and NYC JFK. And on their road map are Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and San Diego. They seem to be moving quite quickly.

[@tristiansilva9638]

I JUST WANT A LOUNGE IN EWR ALREADY

[@Clementinee]

🎲 We definitely got Bonvoyed with this system!! I was expecting for Marriott Platinum to status match to MGM Gold. The Sapphire lounges offering cooked-to-order food for no additional cost is huge! 🎲

[@fastturtlex5]

I’m also super disappointed with the status match program. I can hope that they will reconsider but that probably won’t happen. 😢

[@Elricky124]

Bring Hyatt matching back :)

[@bonwatcher]

🎲 Chase made the right decision to limit lounge access to only Sapphire Reserve cardholders and it looks like a swank lounge. However, Marriott is so tight with status level that they're squeaking. I have MGM platinum, but Marriott only matches over to Bonvoy gold which I already get through Amex platinum. If they only knew how much spend/gambling is needed to go from the bottom to platinum. Multipliers make it easier to keep status once there, but rising from the bottom is quite difficult.

[@JacksonWelch]

We need more on field reporting from sebby!

[@CrazinWill]

🎲 the MGM x Marriott is such a joke compared to the previous MGM x Hyatt partnership, it’s not even worth chasing after benefits unless you are ambassador elite or Noir. At least when it was MGM x Hyatt you got good benefits (mLife Gold for explorist which was feasible at 30 nights)

[@skaie.]

🎲 I was just at the Sapphire Lounge at LGA earlier today! It’s beautiful, there’s a QR code system at nearly every bottom floor table where you can order food, beverages, and alcohol delivered directly to your table. Espresso machines are the nice Eversys ones, Olipop and other Coke product canned soft drinks. Can confirm the Sapphire burger is delicious 👌🏼They also let me in even though my flight was 3+ hours from time of entry, and they swipe your priority pass that’s linked to the CSR, no need to flash the CSR itself. Beware the bathroom toilets have weak flush though…

[@LK_EBM]

Really sad to hear about the bad partnership between MGM and Marriott. Guess I'll be staying mainly at Caesars property

[@WDWMachine]

🎲 I’ve been to a number of Centurion lounges and the Sapphire lounge in Boston blows them all away. The food is way better and in addition to the buffet they also have made to order options. The Centurion lounges feel like a cafeteria where they herd you in and are way overcrowded. I have actually decided to downgrade to a Gold card because the multipliers are better for my spend and for me the Sapphire is a better value for my travel card.

[@wonderhoss]

🎲 I dont fly through LGA, but the Chase lounge in Austin TX is super super tiny. LGA lounge looks awesome. I still use CSR as my primary card because of comps of 3x points, Lyft Pink & $300 travel credit. I go to Vegas 4-5 times per year, and not shocked Marriott status wont match with MGM. MGM is getting a bit too crusty with their rewards. In 2024, you earn lesser points for gambling/spending at MGM properties, ranking up to MGM Rewards gold has now a 75,000 tier credits limit, and with making resort fees now $45-50 at most properties, MGM shows they care more about their stock price quarterly revenue than actual customer service. Half of their Vegas hotels are kinda run down now. Its a casino, I get it, it is designed to make money off entertainment. However, I was sad to see Hyatt/MGM partnership end. I would earn points at Hyatt properties for MGM stays which was a huge perk. I was debating getting a Marriott CC just to get enhanced status for them and MGM, but since status match is a no go, there's no point to get one.

[@antonh1709]

I wonder if we can visit the lounge upon departure only, or up in arrival as well?

[@chrisbrown8748]

I’ve flown out of New York dozens of times as a Philly resident but I’ve not once flown out of LaGuardia.

[@goldfish3858]

The renovated LGA is so beautiful, it’s my top choice over JFK because LGA has a lot of Delta traffic, which is who I fly with all the time. LGA is so beautiful, so excited for the Sapphire lounge too, albeit still smaller than JFK but i love it a lot

[@corgifluff3681]

My husband and I will be flying out of LGA in a few weeks so we'll definitely be checking out the new Sapphire Lounge! 😀 Might as well stop by the Centurion Lounge too since that's nearby too

[@hubbiemid6209]

What do u think the optimal EWR strat is? since its a united hub then maybe their cards arent worth since lounges r crowded and upgrades r rare? Maybe that’s backwards but i’d like to know what u think!

[@Zenwind]

Don’t forget you can also bring unlimited guests to a sapphire lounge with the Ritz Carlton. I brought in 5 guests once when our flights got delayed for hours out of Boston. Also have 8 people as AU on my Ritz card who also have their own, unlimited members priority pass membership with no additional fee

[@rmknicks]

I product changed my Preferred to the Reserve upon learning of the Sapphire lounge at JFK. I only fly domestic with Delta so I'm super stoked about this

[@FinancialAdvisoryUSA]

The best way to get a late check-out in Vegas is to book directly for one additional day and then check out a day early by 6 pm. That way, housekeeping will not bother you and you will not get charged for the additional day.

[@Prounounced]

Are those Bellagio gardens recent? I guess they swapped away from the Christmas getup they had when I was there over the holidays

[@AskSebby]

Yup, on display now.

[@mfyout00b]

🎲 Haha I really enjoyed the Field Sebby part 12:53 . Looks like you’re having fun creating this content. I look forward to seeing Field Sebby in more of your videos! # to answer your questions 1) The lounge doesn’t interest me since I don’t foresee myself passing thru that airport in the short to midterm future. 2) Chase’s attempt to become a bigger player in the credit card issuer lounge space will not likely result in them becoming the top of the competition, but time will tell how high they climb. 3) I’m not very interested in the MGM x Bonvoy partnership since I’m not a gambler, nor do I travel to destinations with lots of MGM properties such as Vegas, and I don’t typically interact with the Bonvoy program.

[@caesaralvarez7055]

🎲 I cracked up watching the field Sebby portion of the video and really enjoyed the ending clip, great music selection - i have the csp and will upgrade to csr for travel later this year and next

[@jm4020]

Looks like my future Vegas stays will be mostly Caesars. Since MGM nerfed their rewards system and now the Marriott change, I can no longer reach Gold organically like I used to. Oh well, we adapt and move on.

[@macroberlitz]

Thanks Sebby - re: Alaska, you said 'you were going to reapply'. I already have an Alaska card (Personal as well as Business), can I get another personal card and also get the bonus and another companion pass?

[@remyd8767]

The new York one looks amazing, not like the claustrophobic one in Boston. Does it have a kid play room?

[@ThatsPrettyCool87]

Morgan Library in NYC i highly recommend. Awesome place

[@Selltheteam510]

On the Alaska card, idk if it’s an official downgrade path, but I had the card for 4 years and didn’t use it or get value from it so I finally called to cancel in November. They told me I was eligible to product change to their no annual fee travel card and gave me $150 after spending $1500 for not cancelling the account. I’m not going to use their travel card but it lets me keep the account open and not lose the credit limit.

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

Great coverage multiple location! Great job Seb!

[@giuseppijimi]

Sebby can you do a video about different airline programs but in the "tier list" format. Maybe for each region as well?

[@sdallnct]

When does MGM/Marriott start? While terrible, I’m currently Ambassador and already have 3 trips booked to Vegas. Hate, hate resort fees. Also, any word on if it would make sense to use Marriott points or certificates for MGM stays? I’m guessing not, but have seen decent point value redemption at JW and Weston.

[@Hookandlateral1]

🎲can't believe you didn't mention the wyndham biz card at the end. Seems like a no brainer if you go to Vegas now with these changes

[@FJF2007]

Pretty bummed that MGM is no longer partnered w Amex for FHR. Vegas FHR options are now very lackluster imo.

[@headlibrarian1996]

I thought FHR was only for cash stays, so dumping it seems odd to me.

[@stephaniehwang3090]

Vegas Sebby clip 😂😂😂 was hilarious

[@triton113]

Ive been eyeing the Ritz Card....might have to do a PC to get access to the chase lounges

[@tonypierno]

I'm Bonvoy Platinum and so I already usually get free lounge access and free breakfast (sometimes in the lounge). This new "benefit" of $15 per night at the MGM hotels being added to Bonvoy program is clearly inferior to what I would usually get at a hotel participating in the Bonvoy program. $15 wouldn't come close to covering breakfast in any of these hotels. Hey Sebby, I loved your new local correspondent! Hire that guy!

[@l.a.rivasesq.8841]

I’m sure that you know that people who hold the Chase Ritz-Carlton can also enter the Sapphire Lounge by the Club but, with unlimited guests.

[@kderoque]

MGM removed their Vegas properties from FHR when I looked recently

[@AskSebby]

👀 Interesting! I'll look into it.

[@godzilla7147]

This is correct

[@mattleathen445]

Can confirm. Bellagio shows up as a standard hotel in my search. Bummer. Glad I got to use the credit last summer to experience their rooms.

[@IceIcelce]

Bonvoyed once again!

[@AskSebby]

😂

[@nippolitica]

I applied for and was approved for the Alaska Card. I haven't had it in close to twenty years. I wasn't able to get 70K, but rather got 60K + Instant Companion Fare upon completion of the $3000, which I think is pretty decent. I have a use case (Hawai'i, possible improved benefits if Alaska is allowed to merge with Hawaiian), so I think this was a good get, given my mother can use it, and that has to be worth at least 10K points. The MGM/Marriott partnership is dumb. 🎲

[@jeremycain2491]

🎲 Sapphire lounge at LGA looks really nice! I think Chase would do well if it added a perk to JP Morgan Reserve: FREE entrance (capped or unlimited visits) to the premium suite within the lounge. This would put pressure on Amex to do something more for Amex Centurion cardholders than what they currently do. If you have an Amex Centurion or JP Morgan Reserve, the banks need to ensure you get premium value from those cards.

[@clausellray3949]

Hey Sebby great video question do you know if you can get into the Chase Lounges w/three Ritz Carlton card? Keep the content coming

[@jmhughes3632]

list of lounges?

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

If I have the BAC Alaska card, can I apply and get another one?

[@abdalla2016]

The Vegas sebby skit was amazing 😂

[@EthanPatrick_CreditCards]

I personally stayed so many nights at MGM properties because of the Hyatt partnership. Too bad we got Bonvoyed I guess!

[@djxjam2daz]

Damn, bro... why'd you post this so late? The lounge opened 2 days ago and I was at LGA 2 days ago. 🤦‍♂️ Missed it.

[@dw4421]

🎲 1. Looking good so far for the Reserve Lounges! I can’t wait for them to expand out in the next few years or so! This is definitely something they took too long to do but finally I guess. 2. It seems like they can but it’s gonna take some time (unless they are super aggressive in opening the next set of lounges. We need more in the west coast 3. Bad changes. When I heard it was a one way street for the status match, I was instantly turned off. Say less fam. We done looking

[@catlike1]

They now have 4 lounges (Hong Kong, Boston, NYC Laguardia and NYC JFK). Their website lists Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and San Diego as "Coming Soon." The JFK lounge was a surprise, and it was not listed on their website as one to expect. Seemed to come out of the blue. Maybe they were still negotiating to take over Etihad's lounge and couldn't make it public until the deal was sealed.

[@Charlie-zz7kr]

Did they take DFW off?😢

[@aysjelow7168]

For half a second I thought we were going to see a Vegas Debby out there in the wild 🎲

[@NightxPhantom]

🎲 Vegas developments are disappointing especially with the lack of membership status match and no free self parking going forward. May have to take my business to Caesars, or use FHR for more special trips… Can’t wait to explore the new Chase lounges in person!

[@rasjahson6261]

Great video as usual. Have fun. 👍🏿✌️

[@AskSebby]

Thanks! :)

[@geraldfineman3783]

For Chase to take the #1 spot, they are going to need more lounges and/or more amenities attached to the CSR. Amex Platinum still gives the traveler more. In the lounge game alone you get Centurion, Delta *, and Priority Pass. The trade off would be if you tend to only fly through airports that have the Chase lounges and Priority lounges. Curious to see the response from Amex to the other players. Will they choose to become more elite, raising prices, adding benefits, etc, or continue to lay low as the big dog.

[@Joshua045]

Glad to see more competitors to the amex centurion lounges. Hopefully provides amex more incentives for the platinum card and/or less people in the delta/centurion lounges and / or improving the lounge to compete. More competition is always a good thing. 🎲

[@PrayEachDay]

I wish Chase would put a sapphire lounge at SFO since they invest so heavily in SF (such as Chase Center). But I’m guessing the United partnership won’t allow them to do it 😢

[@DaveMartinez-o1s]

MGM gold to marriott silver That's pretty much useless. I get gold with my platinum card alone. This is a bummer. Thanks for the video

[@basilhamed3039]

Would the priority pass card associated with venture X for example let you go in sapphire lounge once in a calendar year plus two guests or just yourself ? I wanted to clarify that . Thanks 😊

[@rmknicks]

Just yourself

[@basilhamed3039]

@@rmknicks thanks

[@mikesmigielski7273]

🎲 Marriott used to offer double night bonus credits during Q1 over the last 2 years which enabled me to get to Titanium quite easily. I wonder what happened. Great Vegas shots!

[@fulim226]

I guess i wont be getting the brilliant card. I'll just stick with the regular bonvoy 🎲 Dang Seb! You be living that life in Vegas!

[@sohelali1426]

I think you made a mistake about the amount of guests you can bring in with the Ritz Carlton. It is unlimited guests.

[@Lzrtetech]

I wonder if i can go to the lounge even though my flight is on terminal a

[@malakabdi6663]

How far does your status get you with platinum at mgm properties

[@FinancialAdvisoryUSA]

It depends. Overall, having a good casino host beats any status you may have.

[@Jakebricks140]

cant find the dice emoji, but I am titanium with marriot, live in NJ near borgata... all I can say is what a massive disappointment the bonvoy mgm partnership is after all this hype.... Titanium doesnt even get me free parking at borgata... thats just WILD

[@jesusgutierrez3595]

All the more reason to get the Marriott brilliant card. Platinum status is nice

[@melnagai]

🎲 Looking forward to more Chase lounges!

[@daveek9023]

Love the random Yes Sir! Woo! 😂

[@AskSebby]

Glad someone caught it :)

[@daveek9023]

Legit had to rewind to make sure that's what I heard! 😂 Great video, as always

[@gainesville323]

🎲 The MGM x Marriott Bonvoy partnership sure is underwhelming (and borderline disappointing) especially since I accumulated Vegas loyalty points through MGM’s mobile games to earn comps for when I decide to travel to Sin City. Oh well, I guess I’ll status match IHG Platinum to Wyndham Diamond to Caesars Diamond instead 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chriscarter8349]

Thanks!

[@AskSebby]

Thank you! :)

[@TadPerez182]

Will we hear from Vegas Sebby during the Superb Owl in February?

[@AskSebby]

Nah, too crowded.

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

W Vegas Sebby

[@mattg7953]

🎲 I think ritz Carlton cardholders actually get unlimited guests at Chase lounges which is pretty crazy

[@JasenSalas]

🎲 Can we have a video of how to use the Alaska miles for JAL first class? As always great video Sebby!

[@TheBlinkisback09]

🎲 Hyatt will always be superior to Marriott! Sapphire lounges sound promising, already been thinking of upgrading CSP to CSR this year (platinum renewal is in June when I'll probably cxl)

[@Charlie-zz7kr]

Did Chase take DFW off their list for a sapphire lounge?😢

[@ylsdg]

Not sure if it is just me, but all MGM properties have seemed to pull out of both FHR and THC for 2024😢

[@mattleathen445]

Not just you.

[@robertcarter5923]

🎲 I like my Chace Sapphire card- I recently bought a round trip ticket- NYC to Uzbekistan, from their site and i didnt get any points or a discount. What did I do wrong? Thanks Do you ever go to NYC to meet with your fans?

[@bobv5806]

The MGM - Marriott partnership seems they wanted to work together by neither one wanted to give anything away. Maybe we'll see more of these partnerships in the future and the competition will result in better terms for the consumer.

[@sha2596]

I have been so wishy washy on my Amex Platinum vs the Sapphire Reserve. I’m about to downgrade my current CSP to get the CSP bonus again, but may upgrade to CSR and downgrade my Amex depending. If Amex would add LifeTime Fitness benefits instead of or along with Equinox I might be swayed to stay because I love using FHR and the Sak and Airline perks, and the Centurion Lounge. But Chase is bringing a lounge to PHL which means I could have my pick of that new one and Centurion! Decisions decisions!!🎲🎲

[@papertowel2458]

I'm not first, but I am first to call our lord and savior Sebby, daddy.

[@AskSebby]

🥇 You are first!

[@TheSemtex22]

Damn didn’t know this turned into garand thumbs channel 😂

[@mikechopek2682]

🎲 need to step up our points game. We get decent value, but I know we can get more out of it😊

[@rickygonzalez8737]

Sebby you always come to the table with excellent content! 🔥

[@AskSebby]

🙌

[@itsmekenlai]

🎲 I think the matching scheme makes sense TBH even though I myself lose out on it as a Marriott member. Imagine the number of plats getting resort fee waived, mgm would lose out on a major profit driver. Chase lounges look nice and give Amex some competition which is always good.

[@JazzyMarineVet]

Rolling a ...... 7🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲. Excited to see new lounges, built from the ground up. Rather than simply refurbishing the antiquated ones

[@marcppparis]

I’m Lifetime Platinum Bonvoy and Hilton Diamond. I see more Resorts world stays in my future. To hell with MGM

[@m9a3n8g7o]

1:56

[@be7967]

Without a Bonvoy Platinum to MGM Gold status match, folks like myself will be staying at Caesars properties a lot more often.

[@Mcfly868]

hmmm. are you talking slower or am I on 75% speed?

[@zacharyraper2920]

This was proved to be false, or rumored, long ago. It originated from an email in 1999. It wasn’t true then and still isn’t true now.

[@bjyamabj9591]

🎲 great meeting you at Sushi Mitsukawa. The Marriott-MGM is trash for Bonvoy (we are Bonvoy Titanium, lifetime Plat) the Hyatt match started as globalist=MGM Noir which was renew until 2023. See you in Vegas

[@AskSebby]

Great meeting you as well!

[@ezioaltairac]

All Delta fortress hub consumers should be happy about the merger ruling. Spirit has a considerable amount of gates at both Atlanta and Detroit.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Why would JetBlue not buying Spirit matter? Presumably they would become JB gates, still competing with Delta.

[@bubblewhip382]

🎲 The bank lounges should serve holes in priority pass like LAX ORD and PHX

[@AskSebby]

ORD needs it 😅

[@chijason6630]

@@AskSebby Seriously. No Chase, Capital One, or Amex lounges at O'Hare, and the only Priority Pass lounge is in Terminal 5 (International flights & Delta/Southwest). The Priority Pass lounge is dingy, and often closed to cardholders. In addition, there are no Priority Pass restaurants at O'Hare either. At least Chicago Midway Airport is finally getting a lounge in Fall 2024, and Priority Pass will be accepted!

[@ziggy29]

I would add PDX as well. It’s a desert in this regard.

[@bubblewhip382]

PDX at least has Priority Pass Restaurants. @@ziggy29

[@rebeccali9469]

🎲🎲🎲 I have Bonvoy Titanium status, and I still find the MGM x Marriott program a total disappointment. Did you enjoy the X Pot?

[@AskSebby]

Love X Pot, usually a splurge whenever we visit.

[@dpc.509]

🎲 yay!!!

[@patrickli804]

Can't MGM at least give us free parking!

[@scottgoldwater]

🎲 I think I'm going to stop going to MGM hotels and stick with the Nobu at Caesars. I have Caesars diamond through the Wyndham Rewards Business card.

[@kimoc.4163]

Bonvoyed 🎲🎲

[@wojomojo]

What is LHC? 🎲🎲🎲

[@yarbjamel6132]

Can I use capital one venture x to chase sapphire lounge

[@twistedjustice81285]

Yes but only 1 time per year with that Priority Pass

[@torrencesorrell5441]

⁠@@twistedjustice81285with guests as well or just primary holder?

[@curmudgeonextraordinaire1884]

Looks like Chase is giving Amex a run for its money in the lounge space. A cheaper AF and more liberal guest policy.

[@H_Kim]

No MGM gold match... I guess Caesars will be the winner then lol

[@blitzsama]

🎲🎲🎲 i’m glad i have a hilton surpass. Thanks for another great video!

[@DJOctober]

Vegas Sebby is just trying to protect the people! He got cut off due to dropping too much knowledge! Will Vegas Sebby be reporting on the Business Channel too? Love your content. - Ivan

[@AskSebby]

😂 Maybe Vegas Sebby will make an appearance in the future!

[@ChrisJusticeHK]

HKG Chase Sapphire is nothing close to what the new lounge looks like…HKG is very ordinary, actually. AmEx HKG Centurion lounge is better, but still nothing special. Best HKG lounges are Cathay Pacific Business and First. Cathay Gold status (Sapphire in OneWorld), gets access to the HKG Cathay lounges. I will be in BOS and LGA next month, so I'm looking froward to trying these two lounges. 🎲