{"id":219916,"date":"2025-08-02T21:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=219916\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:19:45","slug":"the-reserve-by-citi-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/the-reserve-by-citi-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reserve by Citi Travel Is Here \u2014 These Are the Benefits You\u2019ll Get on Each Booking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Citi just launched its new ultra-elite credit card, the <a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataElite?var2=ccid~242\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4347&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), and with it, a curated luxury hotel collection is coming to light as well. Akin to <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/the-edit-by-chase-travel\/\">The Edit by Chase<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/home-away-from-home\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Away from Home by Bilt<\/a>, or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-fine-hotels-and-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts<\/a>, it was only a matter of time before Citi waded into the market. Enter The Reserve by Citi Travel.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what to know about this program, what benefits you get \u2014 and which cardholders are eligible to make these luxe reservations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">What Is The Reserve by Citi Travel?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefits_You_Get_Through_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">Benefits You Get Through The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Use_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">How to Use The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Cards_Are_Eligible_for_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">What Cards Are Eligible for The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">What Is The Reserve by Citi Travel?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Reserve by Citi Travel is a collection of exclusive hotels. Properties range from 4.5 to 5 stars and include both major hotel chains and boutique, independent hotels. When you book your stay at one of these properties through Citi Travel, you\u2019ll enjoy additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p>When running a few searches of my own in some of the largest cities in the country and other international destinations, not many hotels came up in my results. It does look like so far the collection is rather small, but Citi's intention is to continue to grow it, obviously.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from The Reserve hotels, other properties are listed under The Hotel Collection. These are a relative step down, including 4-star hotels and resorts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_205453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205453 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-Resort-Featured-Paolo-Nicolello-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Aerial photo of a resort in Bali, Indonesia.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-Resort-Featured-Paolo-Nicolello-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-Resort-Featured-Paolo-Nicolello-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-Resort-Featured-Paolo-Nicolello-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-Resort-Featured-Paolo-Nicolello-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Paolo Nicolello\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits_You_Get_Through_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">Benefits You Get Through The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bookings made through Citi Travel under The Reserve rates include the following in-property amenities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breakfast for two guests daily<\/li>\n<li>Free Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>$100 experience credit (varies by property)<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in when available<\/li>\n<li>Late check-out when available<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary room type upgrade based on availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219933\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/62\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219933 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-300x21.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Citi's website showing The Reserve benefits\" width=\"900\" height=\"62\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-300x21.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-1024x70.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-768x53.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-1536x105.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Banner-2048x140.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Citi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Needless to say, an often overlooked angle is that programs like The Reserve allow you to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hotel-collection-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">enjoy elite-like perks at hotels<\/a> that either don\u2019t have a loyalty program or where you don\u2019t hold elite status. Additionally, when booking through The Reserve using your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points-earning Citi card<\/a>, you\u2019ll earn additional points that can be redeemed for future travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hotel-collection-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit Card Hotel Collections That Offer Elite-Like Benefits Without Needing Elite Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Use_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">How to Use The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Reserve hotels are bookable through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Travel<\/a>, just like any other property within the portal. Just make sure you're looking for hotels tagged as part of The Reserve.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219931\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/376\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219931 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-300x151.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot from Citi's website showing properties designated as The Reserve collection\" width=\"750\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Reserve-Hotels-Boston-2048x1028.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Citi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Once you narrow down your results and select a property, make sure you're choosing a The Reserve rate. That way, you'll receive those additional exclusive benefits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219932\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/358\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219932 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Citi's website showing a The Reserve eligible rate\" width=\"750\" height=\"358\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-1536x732.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fairmont-Boston-The-Reserve-Rate-2048x976.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Citi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>At checkout, you\u2019ll have the option to pay for your stay using ThankYou points, cover just part of it with points, or pay entirely with your card.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Cards_Are_Eligible_for_The_Reserve_by_Citi_Travel\">What Cards Are Eligible for The Reserve by Citi Travel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Reserve benefits are only available to <a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataElite?var2=ccid~242\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Elite<\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), and <a data-ccid=\"10\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-prestige\/\" =_blank>Citi Prestige<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (no longer open to new applicants) cardholders. The Citi Strata Elite is the latest entrant into Citi\u2019s premium credit card lineup.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have the <a data-ccid=\"10\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-prestige\/\" =_blank>Prestige Card<\/a>, remember that you can get a 4th night free on hotel bookings through Citi Travel up to twice a year. This can help you save substantial money on your travels, on top of all the new and existing benefits offered through Citi Travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/100\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219934 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-300x33.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Citi's website showing 4th night free benefits.\" width=\"900\" height=\"100\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-768x85.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-1536x170.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Citi-Travel-4th-Night-Free-2048x227.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Citi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While The Reserve collection is still new and doesn\u2019t have too many properties in most places, it\u2019s great to have access to additional perks. With barely any extra effort on your part, if it helps you book unique and exciting properties and enjoy perks you wouldn\u2019t otherwise have access to, it\u2019s a clear win for travelers. If you hold a <a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataElite?var2=ccid~242\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Elite<\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Premier<\/a>, or <strong>Prestige Card<\/strong>, make sure to check Citi Travel before booking your next getaway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"242\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CardArt-CitiStrataEliteCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CitiStrataElite?var2=ccid~242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4347&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening. <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening. <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$595<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card is Citi's premier rewards card, delivering top-tier travel and dining rewards and standout perks like a $300 annual hotel credit and no foreign transaction fees. From Friday night dinners to weekend getaways, the elevated earnings on hotels, air travel, and CitiNights\u2120 purchases make this a powerhouse option for frequent travelers looking to maximize every dollar spent.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 75,000 bonus Points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/li><li>Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com and 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com<\/li><li>Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights\u2120 purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time<\/li><li>Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li><li>Up to $300 Annual Hotel Benefit: Each calendar year, enjoy up to $300 off a hotel stay of two nights or more when booked through cititravel.com.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>12X \u2013 Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com.<\/li>\r\n<li>6X \u2013 Earn 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com.<\/li>\r\n<li>6X \u2013 Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights\u2120 purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time.<\/li>\r\n<li>1.5X \u2013 Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiStrataElite\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-6ed8a1058#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citi\u2019s new Reserve by Citi Travel offers luxury hotel bookings with elite-like perks such as early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and property credits. 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