Fairmont President's Club - 2012 FPC Benefits

So Thursday is the start of the 2012-2013 FPC benefit year.

As a renewed Platinum, I haven't received anything yet, or seen any information about program changes.

Has anyone else received their kit or seen or heard anything?

None.. My biggest curiousity is if FPC Platinum will receive once again Passions.

I noticed on the scheduled list of benefits, Passions Benefits are no longer listed, but for those early qualifying FPC Platinum lately were able to choose from last years certificates.

Or maybe Kingdom Holding is going to buy Red Roof Inn and merge the brands ending any Lifetimer's benefits.

The 4 additional benefits for Platinum members are now available for selection under the 'My Benefits' tab.

Looks pretty much the same. Can't remember if the chef's hat/apron and fairmont robe were available last year.

Looks like they extended all remaining unused certs (both Plat & Plat Passions certs) for an extra month thru 3/31/12. And as the above poster mentioned, if you click "Benefits", you can now pick 4 new 2012 Plat Passions choices!!! Most of the choices are the same, although there are a couple new choices such as a robe, or kid's robe, or a chef's hat & apron, or some music downloads, some new book selections, and the Willow Stream Spa treament seems to have been modified as the foot option is now a "deluxe executive foot grooming".

And in a positive note, my wife who never picked her Plat Passions last year, but managed to jump in and make 2011 choices when they came available again about a month ago.....................well she also has the option to choose 2012 Plat Passions now. So seems she very well may get 2 rounds of golf this year!!!!! Yay!!!!! Especially since she doesn't play golf so she will have to give them to her husband to use!!!!! :p

FWIW, here are the 2012 Plat Passions options (and T&Cs):

Members of Fairmont President’s Club who earned Platinum status during the 2011 member year will be given an opportunity to select four additional benefits on top of the core program benefits that they enjoy today. Members who achieve Platinum status mid-year will be given an opportunity to select their additional benefits in March 2013.

Members will have from March 1, 2012 through until May 31, 2012 to select their benefits. All benefit selections must be completed by May 31, 2012. After this time, benefit selections will be closed for the year.

There will be a limit of one item extended per benefit. For benefits with multiple options, Platinum Members will be required to select one item to receive.

Once benefits have been selected, they cannot be changed for any reason.

Items are subject to availability. Select sizing and colors available at time of selection may vary.

Benefits are subject to change without notice. In the event that items selected are damaged during shipping, the member will have up to 30 days from delivery date to make a claim. Where claims are honored, a replacement of the same item will be shipped. Where the same item is no longer available, a substitute will be provided. Members to contact Fairmont President’s Club Platinum Desk at GRC 1-866-940-8061 (U.S./Canada), 1-506-387-1839 (International), to inquire about a replacement.

No returns, exchanges or substitutions of selected benefits (or options available within a benefit) will be permitted.

Unless otherwise noted, the Platinum Member may transfer their benefit to immediate family, meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.

Delivery of selected benefits may take anywhere from six to eight weeks.

The terms and conditions noted within this document are in addition to the regular program terms and conditions already in effect. For more information on Fairmont President Club program terms and conditions, please click here. Active/Retired employees of Fairmont are not eligible to receive Platinum benefits.

General terms and conditions are applicable to all benefit selections, unless otherwise stated.


Music Download Card
Terms and Conditions:
• All songs are in English only.
• Download card will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont and EMI reserve the right to deny any gift cards they believe have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Download card is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Download card has no cash surrender value.
• Download card will expire on December 31st, 2012
• Download card is available only for the song selections available through www.soundrewards.ca/fpc and cannot be used on any other EMI download site
• Download card entitles user to download 50 free songs.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Selection of Entertainment Books
Terms and Conditions:
• Select books may be in soft cover
• All book titles are available in English only.
• Members may only select one book title.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Fairmont Photobook $25 USD Gift Card
Terms and Conditions:
• Gift card is valued at $25.00 USD
• Fairmont Photobooks webpage is available in English only
• Gift Card will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any gift cards it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Fairmont Photobooks start at $19.99
• Any remaining balance after the $25.00 USD gift card has been applied to the Fairmont Photobook purchase is the responsibility of the member redeeming the card.
• Gift card has no cash surrender value.
• Gift card will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
• To successfully download the required software, system requirements for Windows include Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (32 and 64 Bit), 512 MB RAM minimum, and 250MB hard drive space minimum
• To successfully download the required software, system requirements for Macintosh include Mac OS 10.5.8+ with Java installed (links to Apple Software updates), 512MB RAM minimum, and 250MB hard drive space required for full installation
• For complete terms and conditions for Fairmont Photobooks, visit http://www.fairmontphotobooks.com/legal.html
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Authentically Local Experience
Terms and Conditions:
• Certificate entitles the holder to one Authentically Local Dish for lunch or dinner served in the hotel’s all day dining restaurant.
• Restaurant availability is at the discretion of the redeeming hotel and is subject to change without notice.
• Alcohol is not included in the certificate.
• Taxes and Gratuities included in certificate.
• Certificate cannot be used in conjunction with any other package or special offer.
• Does not apply to in-room dining.
• Original certificate must be presented to the server upon being seated.
• Certificates are only transferrable to immediate family meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.
• Certificates will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Certificate has no cash surrender value.
• Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Certificate expires on February 28, 2013
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

FPC Chef Hat & Apron
Terms and Conditions:
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Fairmont Tea Box
Terms and Conditions:
• Tea assortment cannot be changed for any reason
• Tea box includes an assortment of Wellness Teas, Black Teas, Herbal Teas, and Green Teas.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Charitable Gift Card
Terms and Conditions:
• No Tax receipts will be issued.
• Charitable gift cards expire March 1st, 2013
• For complete Network For Good Terms & Conditions, visit http://www1.networkforgood.org/privacy
• For complete Canada Helps Terms & Conditions, visit http://www.canadahelps.org/InfoPages/AboutUsTermsOfUse.aspx
• For complete Global Giving Terms & Conditions, visit http://www.globalgiving.org/aboutus/terms-of-service.html
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Leadership & Business Books
Terms and Conditions:
• All books are available in English only.
• Select books may be in soft cover.
• Members may only select one book title.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Give & Get Back
Terms and Conditions:
• Please allow 2-4 weeks after volunteer day for stay/room night credit to appear on Fairmont President’s Club profile.
• Charitable organizations considered must be in line with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ charitable donations criterion and will exclude groups that do not hold current government approval of their charitable status, are affiliated with endowments, debt reduction campaigns, political parties or candidates, religious organizations, private schools, advocacy or special interest groups or service clubs.
• A minimum 3-hour volunteer hour requirement will apply for each stay credit
• Members must send an official volunteer letter from the charitable organization to fpcvolunteer@fairmont.com.
• The official volunteer letter must have all of the following information in order to qualify for review: member name, charitable organization name, registered charity number, volunteer date and the number of volunteer hours.
• One stay credit (equaling one room night) will be awarded to the member’s profile
• A maximum of two stay credits (equaling two room nights) permitted per member.
• Stay credits will appear on the Member’s profile four to six weeks from the date of submission of the volunteer letter for.
• In order for stay credits to count for the current membership year, they must be completed by no later than December 31, 2012
• This benefit is not transferable to any party other than the selecting member him/herself, nor is it transferable to any immediate family member who may be a Fairmont President’s Club member.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Adopt an Animal through World Wildlife Fund
Terms & Conditions:
• Members may only select one animal to adopt.
• Tax receipts are not available on this item.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

Complimentary Willow Stream Spa Treatment
Terms and Conditions:
• Certificate entitles the holder to a complimentary 45 minute Classic Manicure or Pedicure Treatment experience at any Willow Stream Spa location.
• Original certificate must be presented upon check-in at the spa.
• Certificate use is subject to availability. Members are encouraged to call ahead to avoid disappointment.
• Member may be required to identify himself/herself as a Platinum member when redeeming the certificate by presenting his/her Fairmont President's Club membership card.
• Certificate does not apply to any in-room spa treatments.
• Certificate cannot be used in conjunction with any other spa promotions or offers.
• Certificates are only transferrable to immediate family meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.
• Certificates will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Certificate has no cash surrender value.
• Certificate expires on February 28, 2013
• For a complete listing of Willow Stream Spas, please visit www.willowstream.com.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

$25 Willow Stream Spa Gift Certificate
Terms and Conditions:
• Certificate entitles the holder to $25 USD off any 60-minute body treatment, facial or massage experience at any Willow Stream Spa location.
• Original certificate must be presented upon check-in at the spa.
• Member may be required to identify himself/herself as a Platinum member when redeeming the certificate by presenting his/her Fairmont President's Club membership card.
• Certificate use is subject to availability. Members are encouraged to call ahead to avoid disappointment.
• Certificate does not apply to any in-room spa treatments.
• Certificate cannot be used in conjunction with any other spa promotions or offers.
• Certificates are only transferrable to immediate family meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.
• At hotels where the local currency is not USD, the hotel will calculate the daily rate of exchange when the original certificate is presented.
• Certificates will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Certificate has no cash surrender value.
• Certificate expires on February 28, 2013
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions
• For a complete listing of Willow Stream Spas, please visit www.willowstream.com.

Fairmont Robe
Terms and Conditions:
Fairmont Bathrobe (adult)
• For complete benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions
• The Fairmont Waffle Robe is made from 100% cotton
• Robe measures 30” across shoulders, 54” centre back, and 30” sleeve length.

Children’s Fairmont Robe
Terms and Conditions:
Fairmont Bathrobe (child)
• For complete benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions
• The Fairmont Kid’s Shawl Collar Robe measures 36” across chest and 34” centre back

Complimentary Round of Golf
Terms and Conditions:
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions
• Certificate entitles the holder to a complimentary round of golf at any Fairmont Managed golf course.
• Certificate is subject to availability at time of reservation.
• Complimentary Round of Golf may not be redeemed without advanced notice; Platinum member must identify him/herself and the intent to use the certificate when booking a tee time.
• In the event of a cancelled or no show tee time, the complimentary certificate will be voided and considered as forfeited to cover any associated penalties.
• Certificates are only transferrable to immediate family meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.
• The original certificate must be presented at the Golf Clubhouse upon arrival to receive complimentary round of golf.
• Certificate is valid for one round of golf.
• Certificate cannot be used in conjunction with any other package or special offer.
• Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Certificate has no cash surrender value.
• Certificates will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Certificate expires on February 28, 2013.
• For a complete list of Fairmont Managed golf courses, please visit www.fairmontgolf.com.

Complimentary Golf Lesson with a Pro
Terms and Conditions:
• Certificate entitles the holder to a complimentary golf lesson with a pro at any Fairmont Managed golf course.
• Certificate is subject to availability at time of reservation.
• Golf Lesson may not be redeemed without advanced notice; Platinum member must identify him/herself and the intent to use the certificate when booking a lesson.
• In the event of a cancelled or no show golf lesson, the complimentary certificate will be voided and considered as forfeited to cover any associated penalties.
• Certificates are only transferrable to immediate family meaning: Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.
• The original certificate must be presented at the Golf Clubhouse upon arrival to receive complimentary golf lesson.
• Certificate is valid for one golf lesson only.
• Certificate cannot be used in conjunction with any other package or special offer.
• Certificate is non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Certificate has no cash surrender value.
• Certificates will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• Certificate expires on February 28, 2013
• For a complete list of Fairmont Managed golf courses, please visit www.fairmontgolf.com.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions.

National Geographic Traveler Magazine Subscription
Terms and Conditions:
• Subscriptions will be issued in English
• Subscription will be void if listed or advertised for sale or auction on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, or other similar means. Fairmont reserves the right to deny any certificates it believes have been resold, transferred or conveyed contrary to this provision.
• By selecting this benefit, the Member is agreeing to receive information, either by email or mail, directly from National Geographic
• 1 Year Subscription will have 8 issues.
• Member will receive the base subscription of eight (8) issues and no additional promotional items
• Subscription has no cash surrender value in the event of a cancellation of subscription.
• This benefit is not transferable to any party other than the selecting member him/herself, nor is it transferable to any immediate family member who may be a Fairmont President’s Club member.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions

$25 Ski Gift Card/Voucher
Terms and Conditions:
• When a member uses their ski hill gift card or certificate, they are entering into a direct agreement with that ski hill. Neither Fairmont Hotels & Resorts nor Fairmont President's Club will have any influence on, or be held accountable for, any part of that agreement.
• Members may only select one ski hill.
• Gift card/Certificates are non-refundable if lost, stolen or destroyed.
• Gift Cards/Certificate have no cash surrender value.
• Members are bound by all terms and conditions as indicated by the ski hill.
• For general benefit terms and conditions, see General Benefit Terms & Conditions
• Gift card/voucher is subject to the ski resorts terms and conditions please see below for each ski hills website:
Lake Louise Ski Area: www.skilouise.com
Mount Norquay: www.banffnorquay.com
Le Massif: www.lemassif.com/en/accueil
Marmot Basin: www.skimarmot.com
Mont Sainte-Anne: www.mont-sainte-anne.com
Stoneham Ski Hill: www.ski-stoneham.com
Mont Grand-Fonds: www.montgrandfonds.com/english.aspx
Telluride Ski Resort: www.tellurideskiresort.com

Looks like they extended all remaining unused certs (both Plat & Plat Passions certs) for an extra month thru 3/31/12. And as the above poster mentioned, if you click "Benefits", you can now pick 4 new 2012 Plat Passions choices!!!

I didn't use 2 of my 2011 Passions:
A Meal
A Spa Treatment
2011 Passions are no longer listed in my certificate page. My 2 unused certs from 2011 are still showing (1 month bonus).
(I think the above two were canceled based on a hard printed date?)

I do like the Chef Hat and Robe Options! Cool Book Choices too.

I didn't use 2 of my 2011 Passions:
A Meal
A Spa Treatment
2011 Passions are no longer listed in my certificate page. My 2 unused certs from 2011 are still showing (1 month bonus).

I do like the Chef Hat and Robe Options! Cool Book Choices too.

That's odd. Maybe I just got extremely lucky, but all of the certs I didn't use last year (including Plat Passions certs) were extended until 3/31/2012, and are listed along with my new set of certs that expire 2/28/2013.

Arts and Entertainment
-Books: OnStage Offstage (Reviews explain it to be more of a coffee table picture book)

Food and Drink
-Hat and Apron (How can I resist!)

Leadership
-Books: Thinking Fast and Slow (Was a toss up, but O'Leary is a jerk, so no to his fluff)

Spa
-Robe (Always wanted this!)

Sports
-Unsure (Why no Whistler Ski Cert!, I don't need a magazine, I don't golf, last year I got the duffle) Any Ideas?
(So Fairmont has a multitude of Ski Destinations, all EXCEPT Whistler, get a giftcard, what gives?)

Most hard goods seem to have a value of $20-$30
The golf and spa offerings are worth a bit more if you can take advantage.
My 2011, Meal and Spa certs went unused :(

Looks like they extended all remaining unused certs (both Plat & Plat Passions certs) for an extra month thru 3/31/12. And as the above poster mentioned, if you click "Benefits", you can now pick 4 new 2012 Plat Passions choices!!! Most of the choices are the same, although there are a couple new choices such as a robe, or kid's robe, or a chef's hat & apron, or some music downloads, some new book selections, and the Willow Stream Spa treament seems to have been modified as the foot option is now a "deluxe executive foot grooming".

And in a positive note, my wife who never picked her Plat Passions last year, but managed to jump in and make 2011 choices when they came available again about a month ago.....................well she also has the option to choose 2012 Plat Passions now. So seems she very well may get 2 rounds of golf this year!!!!! Yay!!!!! Especially since she doesn't play golf so she will have to give them to her husband to use!!!!! :p

Me too :)
2 sets of certificates for 2012, thanks Fairmont !

I am pretty excited to have the Fairmont adopt a penguin for me. My wife already wants to know if we get to name it, so I think the passions are much improved.

Seems like all the certs have been extended to 03/31/2012.^

I like the bathrobe option. Just wondering whether it´s the very nice better-quality fluffy robe found at some hotels and the Gold floor or the average-quality one.

Seems like all the certs have been extended to 03/31/2012.^.

Were your Passions (Meal or Spa extended)? Mine were not. I wonder if that could be fixed with a call.

Slightly OT, but can an expiring certificate be applied to a stay post 3/31/12?

Were your Passions (Meal or Spa extended)? Mine were not. I wonder if that could be fixed with a call.


I´d already used my local food experience cert and hadn´t selected the spa cert, my round of golf and Fairmont Moments cert were automatically extended, but I doubt I´ll be able to use either cert in March.:( If you have an upcoming stay in March, I´d politely ask the Plat desk whether there´s anything they can do.


Slightly OT, but can an expiring certificate be applied to a stay post 3/31/12?

Unfortunately no. The cert still needs to be valid when you redeem it.

Unfortunately no. The cert still needs to be valid when you redeem it.

Thanks Jasper.

BTW FYI:
I was told Comp Night availability at The Plaza is "filled" until November 2012.
I have booked it at The Savoy instead.

I was told Comp Night availability at The Plaza is "filled" until November 2012.


Total nonsense...

Total nonsense...

I guess everyone called at 1am today and booked it? ;) How is that possible, Am I Right? I know that Plaza is restricted and I think, AMEX Rewards and Ovations (http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/ovation) Program pulls from the same pool, but that is extremely limited nonavailability.

Has anyone else received their kit or seen or heard anything?

Asked this morning on Twitter:

2012 status emails should be coming out this week, with membership kits being delivered within 6-8 weeks.

https://twitter.com/#!/FairmontHotels/status/175238273193623553

Thanks Jasper.

BTW FYI:
I was told Comp Night availability at The Plaza is "filled" until November 2012.
I have booked it at The Savoy instead.

This morning at about 3AM EST I was able to snag an August Plaza booking with my free night. However my first choice (July) wasn't available, and the agent said July and Septemeber were already capped, but August and October still had some availability. Assuming there are only 10 award rooms per night at each of these hotels, seems plenty of other Plats called this morning to try to book the Plaza right at the opening of our new Plat certs.

BTW, what months did they have available for Savoy when you checked?

BTW, what months did they have available for Savoy when you checked?

Crazy, I didn't know March 1, was a race to use certs at Plaza/Savoy. Oh well. Savoy in September. I didn't ask, but other dates are open according to plat desk.

Pictures of my 2012 Passion Picks (http://i.imgur.com/VYUbl.jpg)
OnStage OffStage
Apron (Picture shows Black)
Robe
Adopt a Caribou

It is great that FPC has extended the life of unused 2011 certificates till March 31, 12.

I still have 3 of them unused in my profile but tossed all the paper certs since I did not know about the extension past Feb. 29 till today.

Can I still use those for my stay at Royal York this month?

It is great that FPC has extended the life of unused 2011 certificates till March 31, 12.

I still have 3 of them unused in my profile but tossed all the paper certs since I did not know about the extension past Feb. 29 till today.

Can I still use those for my stay at Royal York this month?

Yes, you should be able to redeem the certs electronically.
It´s definitely no problem with the room/suite upgrade and free night, and with advance notice I´d think the same applies to the Passion certs.

The 4 additional benefits for Platinum members are now available for selection under the 'My Benefits' tab.

Looks pretty much the same. Can't remember if the chef's hat/apron and fairmont robe were available last year.

Looks like they extended all remaining unused certs (both Plat & Plat Passions certs) for an extra month thru 3/31/12. And as the above poster mentioned, if you click "Benefits", you can now pick 4 new 2012 Plat Passions choices!!! Most of the choices are the same, although there are a couple new choices such as a robe, or kid's robe, or a chef's hat & apron, or some music downloads, some new book selections, and the Willow Stream Spa treament seems to have been modified as the foot option is now a "deluxe executive foot grooming".

And in a positive note, my wife who never picked her Plat Passions last year, but managed to jump in and make 2011 choices when they came available again about a month ago.....................well she also has the option to choose 2012 Plat Passions now. So seems she very well may get 2 rounds of golf this year!!!!! Yay!!!!! Especially since she doesn't play golf so she will have to give them to her husband to use!!!!! :p

Its great that FPC is once again running their passion certs promo.. but perhaps, FPC and the hotels will let loose their grip not to upgrade a check in for the most part?

Unfortunately my 2011 Passion certs did not get extended, and dissappeared last night off of the system. The upgrade extensions to March 31st, 2012 is first class.^

Slightly OT, but can an expiring certificate be applied to a stay post 3/31/12?
Absolutely.

I just had a suite upgrade, a free night, and all four spa/dining certs on my wife's account and one spa/dining cert on mine extended until our stay in Singapore in April.

Over the last couple of years I have also had upgrade certificates extended so it's not a new thing.

Call the Platinum desk and ask.

Absolutely.

I just had a suite upgrade, a free night, and all four spa/dining certs on my wife's account and one spa/dining cert on mine extended until our stay in Singapore in April.

Over the last couple of years I have also had upgrade certificates extended so it's not a new thing.

Call the Platinum desk and ask.

If the exception is made, I think FPC would have to extend the date the certificates are on profile, keeping in mind the date of the reservation.

I was able to use certs post expiry, but the cert had to be extended to accomodate. The changeover actually had the expiry knocked back a couple of weeks, and had to be reissued to accomodate the dates of the reservation in which the cert will apply.

Made Platinum for first time! :cool: Was Premier from Mar 2009 until Mar 2011.
However, I believe I was comped Platinum. I did not stay 10 stays or 30 nights.
I did stay about 20 nights at 3 different properties last year and including Jan/Feb of this year.

Made Platinum for first time! :cool: Was Premier from Mar 2009 until Mar 2011.
However, I believe I was comped Platinum. I did not stay 10 stays or 30 nights.
I did stay about 20 nights at 3 different properties last year and including Jan/Feb of this year.

Congratulations!:cool:

Its a tradition of FPC that if a member is close, then the member would be bumped to a close elite level. The membership is to promo loyalty of the hotel chain. In this day and age with the globabl economy slumping, if you're spending 20 nights a year at Fairmont, your business is desired.

Don't forget to select those Passion Benefits. The sooner you select, the sooner you can burn the certs. I don't see these benefits advertised anywhere.. but if you surf your electronic profile under preferences, eventually you'll be taken to the Passion Benefits screen.

I think this year I'll select the same.. Round of Golf, Golf Lessons, spa treatment manicure or pedicure, and authentically local food experience. What's interesting is that there is a business leadership book selection this year, and you can get a Fairmont robe. The Fairmont robe is making me rethink the authentically local food experience.

Don't forget to select those Passion Benefits. The sooner you select, the sooner you can burn the certs. I don't see these benefits advertised anywhere..

Actually, I received an email yesterday which invites me to select my passion benefits...

Actually, I received an email yesterday which invites me to select my passion benefits...

Cool. My wife and I didn't get our e-mail yet. This is pretty inconsistent of FPC. Even the mailouts are hit and miss on the offers.

Just wondering how you get your Passion selections? Do you get one at your next visit, do they send you them (robes for example)? Sorry, no idea how this aspect of FPC works.

Just wondering how you get your Passion selections? Do you get one at your next visit, do they send you them (robes for example)? Sorry, no idea how this aspect of FPC works.

Yes, the items are sent to the address you have on file in your FPC profile.
Note it can take a few months for the stuff to arrive.

The box will also include the certificates (spa/local dining/etc.) if applicable, though those will also show up in your FPC profile and you should be able to redeem them electronically if needed (though it may be a little more hassle than just redeeming the paper cert)

Congratulations!:cool:

Its a tradition of FPC that if a member is close, then the member would be bumped to a close elite level. The membership is to promo loyalty of the hotel chain. In this day and age with the globabl economy slumping, if you're spending 20 nights a year at Fairmont, your business is desired.

Don't forget to select those Passion Benefits. The sooner you select, the sooner you can burn the certs. I don't see these benefits advertised anywhere.. but if you surf your electronic profile under preferences, eventually you'll be taken to the Passion Benefits screen.

I think this year I'll select the same.. Round of Golf, Golf Lessons, spa treatment manicure or pedicure, and authentically local food experience. What's interesting is that there is a business leadership book selection this year, and you can get a Fairmont robe. The Fairmont robe is making me rethink the authentically local food experience.

Since Oct 2008 I've spent about 10 weeks living at Fairmonts in Canada. Work purposes, save one week. Likely have another 1-2 weeks coming up in April. ^

Took a while for me to find the benefits selection online,

Since Oct 2008 I've spent about 10 weeks living at Fairmonts in Canada. Work purposes, save one week. Likely have another 1-2 weeks coming up in April. ^

Took a while for me to find the benefits selection online,

Toronto Airport Centre? I'm surprised you didn't get on the Aeroplat Plat5 promo any sooner if you are staying at Fairmont as much as you have.

The Passion benefits selection still alludes me.. its only when I fiddle around the preferences section that the screen pops up for me.

The Passion benefits selection still alludes me.. its only when I fiddle around the preferences section that the screen pops up for me.

Once you have logged in, choose "My Benefits" - top left hand corner, beside "Introduction".

Selections for 2012:

Elvis 1956

Chef Hat & Apron

Adopt a polar bear

Robe

Toronto Airport Centre? I'm surprised you didn't get on the Aeroplat Plat5 promo any sooner if you are staying at Fairmont as much as you have.

The Passion benefits selection still alludes me.. its only when I fiddle around the preferences section that the screen pops up for me.

I don't use AMEX as it's a charge card. Plus, Aerogold VISA sends 0.0% or 1% balance transfer cheques to me, all the time, which I take advantage of. 'Free' money for 5-6 months at a time.

The picks were cetainly nice but nothing knocked me over as something I really need (eg. I own Kevin O'Leary's book) but I chose Local Food, Music Download, Nat. Geographic, and Teas (will re-gift these!)

Considered golf lesson for next trip to Whistler, but not really into golf - played a few x.

Made the following four selections:

- bathrobe
- authentically local food experience
- "adapt a polar bear"
- chef´s hat (perfect gift for a family member:D)

I don't use AMEX as it's a charge card. Plus, Aerogold VISA sends 0.0% or 1% balance transfer cheques to me, all the time, which I take advantage of. 'Free' money for 5-6 months at a time.

The picks were cetainly nice but nothing knocked me over as something I really need (eg. I own Kevin O'Leary's book) but I chose Local Food, Music Download, Nat. Geographic, and Teas (will re-gift these!)

Considered golf lesson for next trip to Whistler, but not really into golf - played a few x.

I pay my balances off each month and don't carry a balance. I guess you could do well with the 0% or 0.9% transfers. Sp

The impressive Passion selections are the round of golf because that could run over a couple hundred bucks a round. The golf lesson is a nice touch, as well as a spa treatment.

The robe this year is intriguing.. and its the light waffly type ones that you would find in Hawaii.

Perhaps I'll just wait until Hawaii where I've had a chance to wear one to see if I could use it at home before finalizing the 4th selection. Its one size fits all, and that could be a problem as I'm 255lbs 6'5".:D

I snagged a free night for this month at the plaza I will probably cancel it so if anyone wants it before I cancel pm me

Does anyone have any experience with this reward? Is it adaptable to a vegetarian?

TIA

Does anyone have any experience with this reward? Is it adaptable to a vegetarian?

TIA

We redeemed two food experiences cert.. you can request to the chef something customizable. If worried, you can call ahead of time.

We redeemed for a lobster dish at Mayakoba, and a Harry Potter special evening buffet at the Jasper Park Lodge.

Does anyone have any experience with this reward? Is it adaptable to a vegetarian?

TIA

This benefit has only existed since last year, and most hotels are still quite inexperienced with this benefit.

Basically hotels have taken two different approaces:

1) allow guests to choose any main course off the menu
2) have one or several dedicated "local food experience" dish(es) you can choose from (sometimes it´s on the menu, sometimes you´ll have to ask)

That being said, I´m sure the hotel will be very accommodating if you tell them you´d like to have a vegetarian dish.

Does anyone have any experience with this reward? Is it adaptable to a vegetarian?

TIA

MG, nope. It simply must involve a deceased animal of some kind! ;)

Anyone's kits arrive yet?

Anyone's kits arrive yet?

Be patient.:p

Last year it took half a year until I received my packagee, guess they´ll do a little better this year...

Be patient.:p

Last year it took half a year until I received my packagee, guess they´ll do a little better this year...

6-8 weeks from the beginning of March supposedly.

Anyone's kits arrive yet?

Probably similar to last year.. but the kit is moot, as the entire program seems to be designed to run online. Online you can make your Passions selections and keep track of unused certificates.

Important.. all FPC members can use certificates now and do not have to wait for the kit. Go to www.fairmont.com and login.

A question to the gurus (non-suspended ones :o ;) ): if new certs have not yet arrived by mail can one still use them by calling in? If you wish to use a room upgrade cert?

A question to the gurus (non-suspended ones :o ;) ): if new certs have not yet arrived by mail can one still use them by calling in? If you wish to use a room upgrade cert?

I have booked rooms using my new certificates (which have not arrived yet) and was told I did not need them in hand to use them. We shall see.

A question to the gurus (non-suspended ones :o ;) ): if new certs have not yet arrived by mail can one still use them by calling in? If you wish to use a room upgrade cert?

Absolutely no problem. FPC / the hotel can easily redeem the upgrade and free night certs electronically. I don´t think I handed in a paper cert in over a year.

In theory, you can also redeem the Passion certs electronically, however that can be slightly more challenging as the restaurant/golf course may not have access to your FPC profile and may not even know what cert you´re talking about.

Long story short: You won´t have any issues with your upgrade.

No kit yet.... anyone else get theirs?

Just received mine today. the kit contains all certs, luggage tags, plat card and a nice 1GB usb key.

Just received mine yesterday also. The 1GB Key looks really good.

Just received mine yesterday also. The 1GB Key looks really good.


No love yet our west in BC.. better luck next week I guess :cool:

I have received mine today - looks very classy. Thanks, Fairmont. ^

I have booked rooms using my new certificates (which have not arrived yet) and was told I did not need them in hand to use them. We shall see.

I had not received certs prior to 2 separate Fairmont stays last week in Vancouver. Asked for room u/g using certs electronically. Received u/g for both rooms on a complimentary basis:cool:^

Got mine today, very nice kit!

Plat kit arrived in DT Vancouver, BC today.

The key is nice, I just wish it was 64gb :) <sarcasm> Gosh Fairmont what cheapos </sarcasm>

Plat kit arrived in DT Vancouver, BC today.

The key is nice, I just wish it was 64gb :) <sarcasm> Gosh Fairmont what cheapos </sarcasm>

Any pictures?

Also, are luggage tags still included with the kit?

Any pictures?

Also, are luggage tags still included with the kit?

Yes they are. same as last year. Ill take a photo shortly and post it

Received mine today. Same stuff as before.

A 1GB USB "key"? Really, 1GB? That's sooo 2010.

The same "key" flash drives in 4GB is only 18 bucks. http://ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=LaCie+iamaKey+

Had dropped off of Premier, but hit 10 nights in late April. Not sure when the nights posted, but my account shows the 10 nights now. It still shows me as a club member though. Shouldn't I become Premier and get benefits this year?

Edit: Read through the FAQ. Blown away they don't "officially" award status right away anymore. Didn't even think to check since my experience 4 years ago. Will give it a month or so to see if anything happens automatically. If not will write customer service. I can't think of another loyalty program that does not confer benefits immediately. Really cheapens the program IMO.

Had dropped off of Premier, but hit 10 nights in late April. Not sure when the nights posted, but my account shows the 10 nights now. It still shows me as a club member though. Shouldn't I become Premier and get benefits this year?

Edit: Read through the FAQ. Blown away they don't "officially" award status right away anymore. Didn't even think to check since my experience 4 years ago. Will give it a month or so to see if anything happens automatically. If not will write customer service. I can't think of another loyalty program that does not confer benefits immediately. Really cheapens the program IMO.

If I were you, I wouldn't just wait and hope for them to automatically change the status early. It can't hurt to give them a call or send an e-mail.