SONESTA CREDIT CARD REVIEW 2022! (Sonesta World Mastercard Benefits & More)

[@MarkReese]

💥 *UPDATE 4.23.2023:* The Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program has been revamped & the credit card now comes with Gold Status. See the new rewards tiers & benefits here: www.sonesta.com/travel-pass

[@LukesPointsandMiles]

If Mardi Gras is on your bucket list, grab this card. They have a Royal Sonesta on Bourbon St. I can’t imagine what the cash price is for that week.

[@MarkReese]

Indeed! Super nice property in the perfect spot! 📍

[@BBQXXX69]

When a brand no one has heard of has a better looking non embossed card than the Hilton Aspire.

[@MarkReese]

...it ends up on my Wishlist 😁👌

[@Xtremeproducts]

Once the shades comes out you know it’s serious

[@MarkReese]

Because I (seriously) want this card 😎👌

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@MarkReese keep us posted

[@planetholly8]

I’m pretty impressed with your Spanish there Mark! I have a joke when friends are running out of cards to apply for… there’s always Sonesta 🤣. It actually seems like a decent card. I wonder what their 10,000 point a night properties are like . If they are decent and can get 3 nights for every renewal, that’s really good.

[@MarkReese]

Thank you! 😃🇨🇴 Hahaha _excellent_ joke for those friends in the "what should I apply for" dilemma 😂

[@dasheight203]

I’ve known about and have stayed at Sonesta’s for the past couple of years. They will be a monster. They are buying up properties all over the world. This card is a must for me. Thank you for the review

[@MarkReese]

Awesome to hear that! 💯

[@ayamaikarim]

I know about this hotel since living in Cairo in the 80's, whenever I go on road trips to L.A , I usually stay at Sonesta Hotel in Irvine in Orange County, my wife belongs to Sonesta Travel Pass. Unfortunately I can not apply for this card though It is issued by my own bank which has denied me a visa in the past unless I do not apply for a credit in 24 months which is impossible since I am not done with American Express, my next stay in Irvine will be with Hilton since I have Hilton Honors American Express Card.

[@MarkReese]

Awesome! I've driven past the Sonesta Irvine many times & remember when it used to by a Wyndham 😃👍 Enjoy the upcoming Hilton stay!

[@CameronCreekmore]

Tfw Mark whips out the accent at 4:29 😳

[@MarkReese]

Naturally 👌

[@Xtremeproducts]

2nd 🥈 here. Never heard of it until now.

[@MarkReese]

Time to learn something new!

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@MarkReese I’m willing to learn

[@RickyBobbyGetEm]

Great video! And even better Spanish 😏😏

[@MarkReese]

Thanks! 🇺🇸+🇨🇴

[@azan-183]

Great video! I saw a Sonesta hotel in LA! Also, just a suggestion, but it might be a good idea to get a good lip balm! Bank of America really needs to improve their portfolio. It is an interesting card if they have locations at popular destinations!

[@MarkReese]

Awesome! Lip balm doesn't work for me; makes the issue worse. Problem = climate; I'm moving soon.

[@azan-183]

@@MarkReese oh okay! How do you think BofA should expand their credit card portfolio?

[@MarkReese]

@@azan-183 - By starting over 😂

[@azan-183]

@@MarkReese 🤣

[@MissEnglish123]

Excellent video Mark, very interesting 🧐, I luv to hear about new cards even though the card is not new 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MarkReese]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adamgarrettJn15]

Solid video. Totally an underrated card and has been on my list of cards to get since 2019.

[@MarkReese]

Awesome! I've got it on my list now too!

[@faithful360]

Mark - always enjoy the reviews and I've been aware of this card for about a year now but their footprint is just to small as you pointed out and that raised a follow up thought on my part - since Hyatt's footprint is almost as dinky why in the blue hades are their requirements through the roof for loyalty? I get they have typically great service (although as a Titanium with Marriott I find my service has always been top notch) but shouldn't they do a little more to create some attraction? Like lower requirements, better perks at the mid tier etc.

[@MarkReese]

I agree. Hyatt's mid-tier Explorist is...awful 😂 I'm an Explorist now and find 0 value in it over Discoverist.

[@ColoringKaria]

This is a great video thank you!!!

[@MarkReese]

You're welcome!

[@spacecowboy801]

What a coincidence, I'm currently at a Sonesta hotel. 🤠

[@MarkReese]

Best timing ever! 💯

[@SolidLiquidFox]

Never heard of this card. Good info. The way to redeem points screams not the best IT....even misspelled words!

[@MarkReese]

Agreed on both 😂👍

[@happy30311]

One of the best hotel I’ve stayed at.

[@MarkReese]

Which one? 😃

[@MarkReese]

Have you stayed at a Sonesta property? 😯

[@richardshufflebottom4011]

Never have

[@omarsfo1]

Yes , it was a small company who start taking over a lot of IHG properties, like holiday inns, crown plazas and Royal Sonesta took over Intercontinental hotels back in December 2020

[@MarkReese]

@@omarsfo1 - Indeed! Some IHG + Marriott properties moved over to Sonesta over the past couple years.

[@mikebell958]

I just found a few Sonesta hotels in my city. I see two and three star hotels. I'll read reviews, and I might stay at one for a night.

[@MarkReese]

Awesome! 👊 They also offer a status match in case you want to level up before going.

[@mikebell958]

@@MarkReese I did my research, and I would not stay at any of the Sonesta hotels in my city. No No NO

[@MarkReese]

@@mikebell958 - Fair enough 😂✌️

[@bmcutty]

Bad experience with Sonesta. Booked through the amex hotel collection. Sonesta would not allow me to earn points for the stay. Every other time I have used fhr or the hotel collection I have earned points. Will not stay with them again.

[@MarkReese]

Bummer, thanks for sharing 👍

[@lewis20002000]

Thanks Mark, I am going to go for it in about a year after my present CC plans. I love small programs that actually put the money into trying to give you a good deal instead of put money into advertising, but the program is BS( the black luxury card).

[@MarkReese]

Haha that Mastercard Black Card is a joke 😂

[@lewis20002000]

@@MarkReese Bro, I exposed a guy's post trying to pump that card. I usually don't get into arguments on social media, but I couldn't help it. My post started getting attention and he just stop.

[@MarkReese]

@@lewis20002000 😂👍

[@second.hypnosis]

Royal sonesta hotel in Chicago I've been there

[@MarkReese]

Awesome! 💯

[@kingnippanderica]

Hey Mark I think you should think about starting a discord channel .. Just My Opinion Hope you take it into consideration. Now I’m gonna continue to watch the video 😂💯

[@MarkReese]

Thanks for the suggestion King Nipp & Erica!

[@maritestaylor8458]

Fab video sir.

[@MarkReese]

Thank you!

[@mynextpair1913]

Hmmm… I hear a Spanish accent. Do you speak Spanish Mark? Sounds like a Central American accent. Maybe I’m wrong.

[@MarkReese]

Yes, not fluent, but very competent. My accent is self-taught and is a blend of Spain + Colombia + occasionally Cuba when I'm feeling more exotic ✌️

[@mynextpair1913]

@@MarkReese That’s Awesome! Keep up the good work.

[@MarkReese]

@@mynextpair1913 - Thank you!

[@mitchell.9632]

Have you tried a retention offer on this card Mark?

[@MarkReese]

No, I don't have this card.

[@mitchell.9632]

@@MarkReese Guess that first part where you mention having elite status threw me off. Though everyone gets that as mentioned. And to think I just watched the 41 credit cards video (though those are just the active and do not include cancelled ones [where you might tried for an offer]).

[@MarkReese]

@@mitchell.9632 👍

[@6beene]

WHAT TYPE OF CREDIT SCORE DO YOU NEED/ WHICH BUREAU DO THEY PULL FROM. GREAT VIDEO.

[@MarkReese]

Credit score is not published. Bureau can vary based on location.

[@similienr]

Nice video

[@MarkReese]

Thanks 💯

[@ritacristobal1285]

Present😊😊😊

[@MarkReese]

🙌💯

[@drrob001]

Never heard of this card

[@MarkReese]

Now you have! 🙌

[@AffectionateArcticWolf-up5xn]

BofA sucks

[@MarkReese]

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