Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Jul 20, 2015, 5:19 pm
#1126
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 498
New to this card. I read a few pages, and noticed the 2 free nights points fairly quickly. Do they post before the $3k min spend is met? If I have a plan to book 3 nights in the middle of August, will I be able to book the room now with my credit card, then have them change 2 of the nights to free with the certs once they appear? I plan to apply asap if this can happen quick enough. Thanks
Jul 22, 2015, 1:47 pm
#1127
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
New to this card. I read a few pages, and noticed the 2 free nights points fairly quickly. Do they post before the $3k min spend is met? If I have a plan to book 3 nights in the middle of August, will I be able to book the room now with my credit card, then have them change 2 of the nights to free with the certs once they appear? I plan to apply asap if this can happen quick enough. Thanks
My experience: I applied in mid-June (just after the AF was waived), met the minimum spend the first week of July before statement close.
* Fairmont account was upgraded to Premier very quickly of being approved for the card (within a week?). 3rd night free, room upgrade and suite upgrade certificates posted at that time
* I have not yet received my two free night certificates from Chase. T&C say 4-6 weeks from meeting the minimum spend.
* I have a trip booked for Labor Day, and because I'm under the 6 week limit I feel comfortable with that.
My recommendation:
It's a little too close for comfort. You might make it, but given that it will take a week (or more) to get approved and receive the card, plus a few days to a week to make the minimum spend - you're already out to August 5-10 or so. I wouldn't plan on receiving the certificates in less than a week. It could happen, and as long as you've got alternate plans (and will still use the Fairmont certificates another time) you could certainly try it, but I wouldn't in your place.
Jul 22, 2015, 4:13 pm
#1128
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
One interesting data point as an FYI - even though I applied for the card after the AF was waived (and nowhere in the T&C was breakfast included as a benefit), I still got 4 $25 Fairmont breakfast certificates from Chase.
That is in addition to the 2 $25 dining/spa certificates from Fairmont for being a Premier member.
That is in addition to the 2 $25 dining/spa certificates from Fairmont for being a Premier member.
Jul 23, 2015, 10:33 am
#1129
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Boston
Posts: 130
So a few posts have mentioned this in the thread (most recently around page 70 for Bermuda Southampton) about having more than 2 adults in a free night room.
My wife and I recently signed up each for the fairmont card. We wanted to do a trip to the Southampton Bermuda with her parents, 4 adults (obviously the terms say 2). I see that they do have 2 queen fairmont rooms available. When doing a cash booking it is 30$ extra a person at the hotel over the double occupancy rate for the same room. Can I expect them to allow 4 people on a free night and charge that extra $60?
It also states in the fairmont terms for all certificates:
"Charges for additional adults (i.e., over two adults) in the room may apply. "
I am fine with getting charged the extra for the adults, I just want to be sure that we wont have a problem when getting there. Anyone have actual experience with having 3+ adults at fairmonts on reward nights?
Thanks all.
-Bill
My wife and I recently signed up each for the fairmont card. We wanted to do a trip to the Southampton Bermuda with her parents, 4 adults (obviously the terms say 2). I see that they do have 2 queen fairmont rooms available. When doing a cash booking it is 30$ extra a person at the hotel over the double occupancy rate for the same room. Can I expect them to allow 4 people on a free night and charge that extra $60?
It also states in the fairmont terms for all certificates:
"Charges for additional adults (i.e., over two adults) in the room may apply. "
I am fine with getting charged the extra for the adults, I just want to be sure that we wont have a problem when getting there. Anyone have actual experience with having 3+ adults at fairmonts on reward nights?
Thanks all.
-Bill
Jul 23, 2015, 4:05 pm
#1130
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
So a few posts have mentioned this in the thread (most recently around page 70 for Bermuda Southampton) about having more than 2 adults in a free night room.
My wife and I recently signed up each for the fairmont card. We wanted to do a trip to the Southampton Bermuda with her parents, 4 adults (obviously the terms say 2). I see that they do have 2 queen fairmont rooms available. When doing a cash booking it is 30$ extra a person at the hotel over the double occupancy rate for the same room. Can I expect them to allow 4 people on a free night and charge that extra $60?
It also states in the fairmont terms for all certificates:
"Charges for additional adults (i.e., over two adults) in the room may apply. "
I am fine with getting charged the extra for the adults, I just want to be sure that we wont have a problem when getting there. Anyone have actual experience with having 3+ adults at fairmonts on reward nights?
Thanks all.
-Bill
My wife and I recently signed up each for the fairmont card. We wanted to do a trip to the Southampton Bermuda with her parents, 4 adults (obviously the terms say 2). I see that they do have 2 queen fairmont rooms available. When doing a cash booking it is 30$ extra a person at the hotel over the double occupancy rate for the same room. Can I expect them to allow 4 people on a free night and charge that extra $60?
It also states in the fairmont terms for all certificates:
"Charges for additional adults (i.e., over two adults) in the room may apply. "
I am fine with getting charged the extra for the adults, I just want to be sure that we wont have a problem when getting there. Anyone have actual experience with having 3+ adults at fairmonts on reward nights?
Thanks all.
-Bill
Two people check in, Two people "explore the grounds." It's a huge resort, they wont know.
Jul 23, 2015, 9:53 pm
#1131
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Plat, CC Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Choice Plat
Posts: 306
Jul 24, 2015, 6:05 am
#1132
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
Jul 24, 2015, 4:25 pm
#1133
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 498
You *CAN* book the rooms (including upgrades) now, before you have the certificates. As long as you have the certificates before your stay, you'll be ok.
My experience: I applied in mid-June (just after the AF was waived), met the minimum spend the first week of July before statement close.
* Fairmont account was upgraded to Premier very quickly of being approved for the card (within a week?). 3rd night free, room upgrade and suite upgrade certificates posted at that time
* I have not yet received my two free night certificates from Chase. T&C say 4-6 weeks from meeting the minimum spend.
* I have a trip booked for Labor Day, and because I'm under the 6 week limit I feel comfortable with that.
My recommendation:
It's a little too close for comfort. You might make it, but given that it will take a week (or more) to get approved and receive the card, plus a few days to a week to make the minimum spend - you're already out to August 5-10 or so. I wouldn't plan on receiving the certificates in less than a week. It could happen, and as long as you've got alternate plans (and will still use the Fairmont certificates another time) you could certainly try it, but I wouldn't in your place.
My experience: I applied in mid-June (just after the AF was waived), met the minimum spend the first week of July before statement close.
* Fairmont account was upgraded to Premier very quickly of being approved for the card (within a week?). 3rd night free, room upgrade and suite upgrade certificates posted at that time
* I have not yet received my two free night certificates from Chase. T&C say 4-6 weeks from meeting the minimum spend.
* I have a trip booked for Labor Day, and because I'm under the 6 week limit I feel comfortable with that.
My recommendation:
It's a little too close for comfort. You might make it, but given that it will take a week (or more) to get approved and receive the card, plus a few days to a week to make the minimum spend - you're already out to August 5-10 or so. I wouldn't plan on receiving the certificates in less than a week. It could happen, and as long as you've got alternate plans (and will still use the Fairmont certificates another time) you could certainly try it, but I wouldn't in your place.
Looking at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Bermuda. Worth the money??
Also might be worth it for the suite upgrade certs, as that seems to make it a little better if I can use those.
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Jul 30, 2015, 9:45 am
#1134
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2
Hey Guys,
Didn't see this posted so just wanted to share I recently signed up for the Fairmont card with no mention of the free breakfast benefit. I received my 2 free night certificates along with four $25.00 breakfast vouchers, so that was a pleasant surprise!
Didn't see this posted so just wanted to share I recently signed up for the Fairmont card with no mention of the free breakfast benefit. I received my 2 free night certificates along with four $25.00 breakfast vouchers, so that was a pleasant surprise!
Jul 31, 2015, 2:04 pm
#1135
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: valencia ca
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 244
I am planning to stay 2 nights at lake lousie, approved on 7/15, billing cycle ends at 8/15. can i apply suite upgrade on free nights? i am also staying 2 nights at banff, and jasper (paid stay)
Aug 2, 2015, 10:58 am
#1136
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2
How long did it take to receive free night certificates? did chase mail these certificate to your home?
I am planning to stay 2 nights at lake lousie, approved on 7/15, billing cycle ends at 8/15. can i apply suite upgrade on free nights? i am also staying 2 nights at banff, and jasper (paid stay)
I am planning to stay 2 nights at lake lousie, approved on 7/15, billing cycle ends at 8/15. can i apply suite upgrade on free nights? i am also staying 2 nights at banff, and jasper (paid stay)
Aug 2, 2015, 10:43 pm
#1137
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: BOS
Programs: B6/Mosaic/AF/VX/AS Gold Hertz PC HH Dia. AMEX Plat SPG/Marr Gold Nat. EE FPC Plat
Posts: 833
If you have never been to Bermuda, it is not like the Caribbean. The climate is cooler and can be more humid. I was there in October and the weather was gorgeous and not too hot. I'd definitely consider Bermuda for a short getaway.
Aug 3, 2015, 9:48 am
#1138
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 754
Yes you can use the upgrade certs on the free nights. We used ours in Maui to move from Mountain View to Partial Ocean View.
Aug 10, 2015, 8:24 pm
#1139
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 2
Hello all, Anyone know if we can combine 3rd night free certs with 2 complimentary night certs?
Aug 10, 2015, 8:35 pm
#1140
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
From the T&Cs, , under "Premier Third Night Complimentary Certificate"
"Certificate may only be used when the member pays for the first two nights of a three-night stay at one property. Certificate may not be used in conjunction with an FPC Platinum Complimentary Night certificate or any other Fairmont or third-party promotions or packages."