Fairmont Chase Signature Card
#436
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#437
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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I have 15,000 points in two cards. If I redeem for two $150 gift cards in total...I assume I can use these towards my Fairmont stay folio? May I also assume that these gift cards have a long expiration life?
Not sure it makes sense to wait to hit 25k for a night in standard room...
Am I on the right track?
Not sure it makes sense to wait to hit 25k for a night in standard room...
Am I on the right track?
#438
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I have 15,000 points in two cards. If I redeem for two $150 gift cards in total...I assume I can use these towards my Fairmont stay folio? May I also assume that these gift cards have a long expiration life?
Not sure it makes sense to wait to hit 25k for a night in standard room...
Am I on the right track?
Not sure it makes sense to wait to hit 25k for a night in standard room...
Am I on the right track?
I havent seen the GCs from the CC yet, but if they are the same as the GCs you can purchase or redeem via other CC affiliations (which I assume), they dont have an expiration date at all afaik (at least any GCs Ive had didnt have one).
Saving for an ovation cert makes sense if you think you can get >$250 of value from redeeming an ovation cert (which certainly is possible during high season at some of the A properties).
#439
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
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Couple questions. If this is the wrong place just shoot me a heads up.
The "breakfast 25$ certificates" are these just like the other regular "spa/restaurant" certificates in peoples experience, or are they really just for bfast, and single cert per visit use only?
Also, can one use more than 1 free night cert on a multiple night stay?
The "breakfast 25$ certificates" are these just like the other regular "spa/restaurant" certificates in peoples experience, or are they really just for bfast, and single cert per visit use only?
Also, can one use more than 1 free night cert on a multiple night stay?
#440
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Plat, 1 MM; SPG LT Plat (RIP); Marriott LT Titanium; Fairmont Plat (RIP), DL Kryptonium Medallion
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Couple questions. If this is the wrong place just shoot me a heads up.
The "breakfast 25$ certificates" are these just like the other regular "spa/restaurant" certificates in peoples experience, or are they really just for bfast, and single cert per visit use only?
Also, can one use more than 1 free night cert on a multiple night stay?
The "breakfast 25$ certificates" are these just like the other regular "spa/restaurant" certificates in peoples experience, or are they really just for bfast, and single cert per visit use only?
Also, can one use more than 1 free night cert on a multiple night stay?
Yes, you can book a two-night stay using two free night certs.
#441
Join Date: May 2010
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Could anyone tell me how to check the award night availability? Thanks.
#442
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#444
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However, I would definitely contact FPC or the hotel to check whats included when using a free night cert there. Technically a free night cert only covers accommodation and I do seem to recall that using a free night cert there isnt nearly as valuable as one may think as one has to pay separately for the meal plan, entrance fees, tips and maybe something else I forgot.
#445
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 107
With the exception of the Savoy and the Plaza there are no capacity controls, the only restriction is when the dates are blacked out see list here which is not the case.
However, I would definitely contact FPC or the hotel to check whats included when using a free night cert there. Technically a free night cert only covers accommodation and I do seem to recall that using a free night cert there isnt nearly as valuable as one may think as one has to pay separately for the meal plan, entrance fees, tips and maybe something else I forgot.
However, I would definitely contact FPC or the hotel to check whats included when using a free night cert there. Technically a free night cert only covers accommodation and I do seem to recall that using a free night cert there isnt nearly as valuable as one may think as one has to pay separately for the meal plan, entrance fees, tips and maybe something else I forgot.
#446
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Free Stay Certifcate
I received two free nights with the Chase Fairmont Visa . . . the T&C say one night with breakfast. I want to use them at the Fairmont Masai Masa, where the standard rate includes all meals and safari. Will my free stay certificates from the Visa include all meals and that safari, or should I plan on budgeting in additional money?
#447
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I received two free nights with the Chase Fairmont Visa . . . the T&C say one night with breakfast. I want to use them at the Fairmont Masai Masa, where the standard rate includes all meals and safari. Will my free stay certificates from the Visa include all meals and that safari, or should I plan on budgeting in additional money?
However, I would definitely contact FPC or the hotel to check whats included when using a free night cert at the Masai Mara. Technically a free night cert only covers accommodation and I do seem to recall that using a free night cert there isnt nearly as valuable as one may think as one has to pay separately for the meal plan, entrance fees, tips and maybe something else I forgot.
Last edited by Jasper2009; Apr 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm
#449
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 107
I can comment on this. I was interested in staying at this porperty as well and contacted both Fairmont and the hotel. Here's their response.
The Fairmont Complimentary Night Certificate is valid for room and tax only. Other charges are as below:-
- Full board meals are US$ 90 per person per night
- Game drives are US$ 60 per person per game drive per night (2 optional game drives offered at 0630hrs and 1530hrs respectively)
- Park fees are US$ 70 per person per night.
The Fairmont Complimentary Night Certificate is valid for room and tax only. Other charges are as below:-
- Full board meals are US$ 90 per person per night
- Game drives are US$ 60 per person per game drive per night (2 optional game drives offered at 0630hrs and 1530hrs respectively)
- Park fees are US$ 70 per person per night.
#450
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Regarding the above, I had no issue combining mine and my wife's two free nights into one reservation and then applying a single suite upgrade for the 4 nights at the Kea Lani. I did not know that technically this was bending the rules a little bit. Thanks for the info... ^