It seems Aeroplan Distinction status comes with some benefits when staying at Fairmont hotels:
PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Distinction members will receive special treatment, based on their Distinction level, when they book a stay directly with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts using their exclusive Fairmont Distinction Promotional Code.* Enjoy a luxury hotel experience along with extra benefits according to each Distinction level:
dSilver members receive:
Room upgrade at check-in (when available)2
Daily complimentary breakfast3
dBlack members receive:
Room upgrade at check-in (when available)2
Daily complimentary breakfast3
$25 hotel credit5
dDiamond members receive:
Room upgrade at check-in (when available)2
Daily complimentary breakfast3
$25 hotel credit5
Welcome amenity7
- need to use the promotional rate to receive benefits
- rate is equal to the "best available rate"
Terms and Conditions from the Aeroplan website:
*A stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights at the same hotel, regardless of the number of check-ins and checkouts. The price for this offer is equal to Fairmont’s Best Available Rate for the room-type booked for that date. All bookings must include your Aeroplan Number for each stay or provided in your Fairmont President’s Club profile. Offer does not apply to existing bookings. Advance reservations are required. This offer is subject to availability of rooms. Cancellation policies vary by property. Valid on bookings made between January 1 and December 31, 2014 for stays completed by January 15, 2015. Offer cannot be combined with other Fairmont promotions or offers. Offer subject to change without notice, including possible extensions of expiry date. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is responsible for the fulfillment of this offer. This benefit is not applicable when members redeem Aeroplan Miles for a stay at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Black-out dates vary by property, for a complete list please see www.fairmont.com/promotions/limited.
1.To be eligible for this offer, you must be a dSilver member, use the exclusive Promotional Code provided at http://www.aeroplan.com/your_aeropla...nctionBenefits and make your reservation directly with Fairmont.
2.Room Upgrade to next room category, is offered at time of check-in, and based on availability.
3.Complimentary breakfast excludes In Room Dining. Daily breakfast for two (2) includes a full American breakfast in the Hotel's main dining room.
4.To be eligible for this offer, you must be a dBlack member, use the exclusive Promotional Code provided at http://www.aeroplan.com/your_aeropla...nctionBenefits and make your reservation directly with Fairmont.
5.$25 hotel credit, per stay: dBlack and dDiamond members will receive (1) $25 hotel credit ($25 CDN at Canadian properties and $25 USD value at all other participating locations). Hotel credit has no cash value and cannot be applied toward the daily room rate, or for Third-party activities billed to the suite. Hotel credit cannot be applied to Fairmont Store or other retail outlet purchases within the property. Credit will be applied to applicable charges at check-out. No refunds will be issued if the dollar value of the promotion is not used. The credit will expire by checkout time the morning of the guest's scheduled departure date. Guests are responsible for paying any remaining balance due at checkout time for charges applied to the room that exceed the total credit during their stay.
6.To be eligible for this offer, you must be a dDiamond member, use the exclusive Promotional Code provided at http://www.aeroplan.com/your_aeropla...nctionBenefits and make your reservation directly with Fairmont.
7.Welcome Amenity varies by hotel.