Jasper2009

1) Unless it is by a few days/weeks, I doubt it. ( FWIW, it is more likely to have upgrade certs extended than free night certs, and usually only if you have Plat status and/or are planning to use the certs for a specific stay in the near future)

2) Certs need to be valid at time of check-in.

moretimeoffguy

Thanks mahasamatman and Jasper. Still assuming 12 month expiration from deposit of free certs into my FPC account. Anyone know otherwise? AFAIK, Marriott is the only major chain offering free night certs as a sign-up bonus that expire in less than 12 months.

Jasper2009

Yes, Fairmont Chase free night certs are valid for 12 months.

longleaf

I'm new to Fairmont and a little confused by this.

I just applied for the Fairmont credit card and received two $25 dining certificates and two upgrade certificates that expire on Feb 2017.

If i wait to stay in summer of 2017 at a Fairmont property will they issue me 2 new dining certificates and 2 new upgrade certificates if i continue to hold the credit card in march 2017? If so, does it matter if i use the certs this year as well (are they a recurring benefit each year)?

Jasper2009

Correct. (My above post was more about whether FPC will continue to exist at all since it's quite likely it'll eventually be discontinued / merged with the Accor program. But at this point is very much seems like FPC will continue to exist for at least another year.)

mahasamatman

Yes. The card confers Premier status, which comes with these benefits. If you also meet the qualifications for Premier status on its own, there are additional benefits as well (another $50 in dining certificates plus a Gold upgrade certificate).

moretimeoffguy

Can you still test drive a BMW (or was it a Mercedes) to get a free dining cert?

mahasamatman

(It has nothing to do with the credit card, but) If you've already registered, you have three more days. Otherwise, not this time around.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/fairm...ing-bmw-2.html

moretimeoffguy

Thanks mahasamatman. Hopefully there will be other opportunities in the future.

eastbysouthwest

Trying to decide whether to keep the credit card (annual fee due this month). I was/am Fairmont Premier prior to getting the credit card, so I don't see much benefit in keeping it.

One possible exception is the Fairmont Gold floor upgrade certificate I received at signup because I was already Premier; unfortunately it expired before I could use it. Will Chase give me another Gold upgrade certificate if I renew the card?

Also, any thoughts on the value of the certificate? The Gold floor is certainly nice, but was often unavailable at the dates and properties I wanted (granted, these were peak dates). Also, you have to book a Deluxe room to use the certificate, which can be a significant premium over a standard room.

TTT103

I am contemplating keeping the card, as well. The annual fee just billed, and Chase did not have any retention offers for me; however, I did spend over $12K last year, so earned a free night. I'll likely pay the annual fee this year, take advantage of the free night, and then cancel. My guess is that they may revoke the free night if I cancel to avoid the fee, so it's well worth the fee for a night at The Plaza.

mahasamatman

You only get the Gold Updgrade (and the additional $50 in F&B certs) if you earn Premier along with having the card.

nock

If I booked a Fairmont through the Chase Luxury Hotels and Resorts website (using Chase Sapphire Preferred card), can I pay using my Fairmont card or not? I got some benefits by using the non-Fairmont website (free breakfast, spa coupon), so if those would be negated then I'll just pay with the Sapphire.

Brendan

I had the Fairmont Visa in 2012--13, spent my $12K, got my free night posted, booked it, then cancelled to avoid the AF with no ill effects. I had done the same with the Marriott & IHG cards. The free night always arrives a few weeks BEFORE the AF is billed to enable this !

8tracks

I'm thinking about getting this card for a trip to Quebec City. I will be there the weekend before Valentine's day and would love to stay at Le Chateau Frontenac. The Fairmont 2016 blackout dates page shows "January 1; February 12-13; December 24-26, 31, 2016" for this property. Valentine's Day fell on a Sunday this year and the preceding Fri & Sat were blacked out. Some properties list 2017 dates on this 2016 page, but there are no 2017 dates listed for this property. Is there any way to confirm if 12-13 Feb, 2017 will be blacked out?

Also looking at what's currently available I see both "Fairmont Room City View" and "Fairmont Room River View". If these dates are not blacked out would I be able to book either of these rooms with the Visa certificates?