The Ultimate Guide to Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Oct 13, 2015, 5:38 pm
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Usually FS is good about housekeeping. Think folding clothes, arranging sunglasses, leaving wipes for the iPad and laptop, replacing tooth paste. Thoughtful. All departments probably need time.
Good thing is if you stay in another year or so, you'll be surprised in a good way how far they've come.
Good thing is if you stay in another year or so, you'll be surprised in a good way how far they've come.
Oct 15, 2015, 10:04 am
#78
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Four Seasons Beijing currently has a number of offers available:
MasterCard offer:
Stay 2 or more nights in a Club room or a suite until 31 December 2015 and enjoy a 20% discount on the room rate. Reservations need to be made using a MasterCard directly with the hotel. For details, see http://www.pricelessbeijing.com/cont...otel2015.html#
Virtuoso offer:
Get the 4th night free on stays until 31 December 2015. You will also receive standard Virtuoso rate amenities (free room upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast and USD100 food & beverage credit). Book through a Virtuoso travel advisor. For details, see http://www.virtuoso.com/promotions/1...g#.Vh_NrGvWGVc
Edit: Alitrip offer
Alitrip.com (the travel website that is part of the Alibaba/Taobao group) has an offer for stays until 31 October 2015. Book a room at a flat rate of RMB 1508 per night (valid for both weekdays and weekends; breakfast not included). For details, see https://tuan.alitrip.com/detail.htm?...id=45508460744 (please note that the website is only available in Chinese). Note also that you need to phone after making payment online to finalise your booking - not sure if Customer Services can speak English.
Taobao offer
A travel agency has advertised on Taobao a rate of RMB 1550 per night for a club room (including breakfast for 2). For details, see http://kezhan.trip.taobao.com/item2....te=main#detail (webpage only available in Chinese). To make the booking, you need to phone the travel agency - not sure if they speak English and how reliable they are, though the travel agency appears to have good ratings on Taobao and has been on Taobao since 2010.
MasterCard offer:
Stay 2 or more nights in a Club room or a suite until 31 December 2015 and enjoy a 20% discount on the room rate. Reservations need to be made using a MasterCard directly with the hotel. For details, see http://www.pricelessbeijing.com/cont...otel2015.html#
Virtuoso offer:
Get the 4th night free on stays until 31 December 2015. You will also receive standard Virtuoso rate amenities (free room upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast and USD100 food & beverage credit). Book through a Virtuoso travel advisor. For details, see http://www.virtuoso.com/promotions/1...g#.Vh_NrGvWGVc
Edit: Alitrip offer
Alitrip.com (the travel website that is part of the Alibaba/Taobao group) has an offer for stays until 31 October 2015. Book a room at a flat rate of RMB 1508 per night (valid for both weekdays and weekends; breakfast not included). For details, see https://tuan.alitrip.com/detail.htm?...id=45508460744 (please note that the website is only available in Chinese). Note also that you need to phone after making payment online to finalise your booking - not sure if Customer Services can speak English.
Taobao offer
A travel agency has advertised on Taobao a rate of RMB 1550 per night for a club room (including breakfast for 2). For details, see http://kezhan.trip.taobao.com/item2....te=main#detail (webpage only available in Chinese). To make the booking, you need to phone the travel agency - not sure if they speak English and how reliable they are, though the travel agency appears to have good ratings on Taobao and has been on Taobao since 2010.
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Oct 17, 2015, 5:04 pm
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Nov 29, 2015, 7:50 pm
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Dec 8, 2015, 5:28 pm
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I have a upcoming stay at a FS and received an email to check out their newly updated app.
I booked through FHR so I'm hoping for a room upgrade. Anybody know if checking in early via the app will affect the chances of the upgrade?
Looks like you can make spa reservations, order room service, request valet parking etc via the app too.
I booked through FHR so I'm hoping for a room upgrade. Anybody know if checking in early via the app will affect the chances of the upgrade?
Looks like you can make spa reservations, order room service, request valet parking etc via the app too.
Dec 22, 2015, 4:35 pm
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No one answered the previous poster, but I just thought I'd check to see if anyone has recent experiences. Do we know if checking in with the mobile app provides any advantages or disadvantages? Does it really save any time (given that I'll still have to go to the front desk to get keys)? Does it have any effect on upgrades?
Dec 22, 2015, 8:17 pm
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No one answered the previous poster, but I just thought I'd check to see if anyone has recent experiences. Do we know if checking in with the mobile app provides any advantages or disadvantages? Does it really save any time (given that I'll still have to go to the front desk to get keys)? Does it have any effect on upgrades?
Dec 23, 2015, 2:41 am
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How Four Seasons is fighting back against Airbnb
Dec 23, 2015, 1:54 pm
#86
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No one answered the previous poster, but I just thought I'd check to see if anyone has recent experiences. Do we know if checking in with the mobile app provides any advantages or disadvantages? Does it really save any time (given that I'll still have to go to the front desk to get keys)? Does it have any effect on upgrades?
For AMEX guest, I would say you are part of VIP guests. Normally your room is pre - assigned before your arrival. Therefore you may already got upgraded, or due to operation they are unable to offer you a upgrade.
I recommend if you don't need a 4 pm guarantee late check out, inform the hotel in advance. It will increase the chance for you to get an upgrade.
The advantages of Mobile App it's not only for C/I. You are able to use those functions if you prefer to C/I at desk. I used it several times, for ex - ordering room service through app, requested fill up ice bucket while I am on the way back to my room. I found it's very convenience for me. Highly recommend to use the App.
Feb 10, 2016, 5:53 pm
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No where on my 2016 update from Toronto Corporate. The new Ritz should be your go to I guess. Careful what view you request!
Feb 11, 2016, 3:37 am
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Feb 11, 2016, 4:15 am
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