Jan 11, 2015, 10:39 pm
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This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested the original 2004 - 2014 thread on the topic may be found here.
That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
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That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
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The Air Canada Forum Lounge Thread (2015)
Jun 27, 2015, 9:03 pm
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Yeg I find ok. YYZ is dependent on floor for me. Winnipeg is fine. I do like Montreal ,especially corner spot at Gold lounge looking down the street . All YVR hotels are good to me. PAC Rim, YVR, Waterfront and Hotel Vancouver in that order. Quebec City has a great bar over looking St.Lawrence.
Like Fairmonts ^
Like Fairmonts ^
The YUL one I have not stayed at myself, but based on my team's comments and from many others, I have naturally avoided that place.
The Quebec City formal dining room at the Fairmont. OMG. I usually detest gluten free bread, but that restaurant has the best gluten free bread in the whole world (that i've tried). (I can't do dairy and so they told me to try the gluten free one instead to be safe based on preparatory methods). Absolutely amazing. The Quebec City renoed rooms are similar to the YYC Fairmont. (and similar to the Waterfront too from what I could tell).
All in all, the Fairmont properties are more hit than miss, although a few properties I am still turned off by.
The service though, my gosh. ^^
So either a service recovery or personal stays are the only way I end up there...or the odd time I splurge with my own money on business travels (very rare...)
Jun 27, 2015, 10:35 pm
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Ah, I prefer renovated rooms. Like the renovated ones at the Fairmont YYC, Waterfront (or so I hear), newer ones like the YVR airport, and the one in Quebec City (renovated).
The Fairmont YEG is getting long in the tooth, the one at Toronto is appalling (one cannot pay me enough to stay there), the one in Winnipeg is OK (but they don't turn on the AC in fall/spring so on a hot day the chillers aren't on so they suck as it's hot) - the renovated rooms are OK though. The Fairmont YEG in spring/fall doesn't have this issue, for comparison sake because they leave their chillers on. The service at that property is awesome, and the chef at the Harvest Room is something else. The waiters there are awesome too, plus the staff = awesome. Greg the hotel driver is awesome. He'll drive me a block so I don't have to walk
The Fairmont in YUL - I refuse to stay there. Yuck. Rather stay at the Westin...the Hotel Vancouver = hell no. The Pac Rim = of course...the Banff, and Whistler ones I haven't been to in a while.
The Fairmont YEG is getting long in the tooth, the one at Toronto is appalling (one cannot pay me enough to stay there), the one in Winnipeg is OK (but they don't turn on the AC in fall/spring so on a hot day the chillers aren't on so they suck as it's hot) - the renovated rooms are OK though. The Fairmont YEG in spring/fall doesn't have this issue, for comparison sake because they leave their chillers on. The service at that property is awesome, and the chef at the Harvest Room is something else. The waiters there are awesome too, plus the staff = awesome. Greg the hotel driver is awesome. He'll drive me a block so I don't have to walk
The Fairmont in YUL - I refuse to stay there. Yuck. Rather stay at the Westin...the Hotel Vancouver = hell no. The Pac Rim = of course...the Banff, and Whistler ones I haven't been to in a while.
(actually, I could understand if you have children and want to have one romantic night away from them.)
Jun 27, 2015, 10:52 pm
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Oh. I live in the suburbs. The few times I have stayed at the Fairmont in Toronto is because I don't want to make the stupid commute in for a conference, say at the MTCC. That commute for me is brutal due to construction (Gardiner being a big one)
Jun 27, 2015, 11:53 pm
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buu buu all this hotel chatter and Hyatt is surprisingly neglected
Jun 28, 2015, 12:07 am
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Jun 28, 2015, 8:21 am
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Jun 28, 2015, 9:29 am
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Thank you for watching — and goodbye - Andy Wilman
It is with a very heavy heart that I post this article for the Top Gear fans on this board. Read this with a lump in my throat
Stolen from the Omni board.
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/...517ce77c7cf8c1
Stolen from the Omni board.
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/...517ce77c7cf8c1
Jun 29, 2015, 7:29 pm
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@sap
My frenchie friends did not want to dine and splurge in the "Golden Triangle", so my attempt at Miss Ko will have to wait... probably for a very long time. We ended up in the Montorgueil area by Chatelet les Halles. Had the strongest Trou Normand ever Had to neutralize that with a mojito 
My frenchie friends did not want to dine and splurge in the "Golden Triangle", so my attempt at Miss Ko will have to wait... probably for a very long time. We ended up in the Montorgueil area by Chatelet les Halles. Had the strongest Trou Normand ever
Had to neutralize that with a mojito
Jun 29, 2015, 7:39 pm
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@sap
My frenchie friends did not want to dine and splurge in the "Golden Triangle", so my attempt at Miss Ko will have to wait... probably for a very long time. We ended up in the Montorgueil area by Chatelet les Halles. Had the strongest Trou Normand ever Had to neutralize that with a mojito
My frenchie friends did not want to dine and splurge in the "Golden Triangle", so my attempt at Miss Ko will have to wait... probably for a very long time. We ended up in the Montorgueil area by Chatelet les Halles. Had the strongest Trou Normand ever
Had to neutralize that with a mojito Hopefully you had fun in Paris though!! Beautiful place! ^
Jun 29, 2015, 7:46 pm
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Jun 29, 2015, 8:03 pm
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I know the feeling, although you at least get to go to more exotic locations with better weather.
Me, not so much
Jun 29, 2015, 8:27 pm
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WOAH.
YUL has been voted best city in the world by the international pleb committee.
Show a little respect.
Jun 29, 2015, 8:29 pm
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Before I piss off everyone on the board, I was more referring to Nomad's LATTER comment. "I'm just jaded having been to every other [xxx] city at least 1,000,000 times"
Jun 29, 2015, 8:31 pm
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Yeah, it's like Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Fredericton, St. John's for me....
I know the feeling, although you at least get to go to more exotic locations with better weather.
Me, not so much
I know the feeling, although you at least get to go to more exotic locations with better weather.
Me, not so much
Jun 29, 2015, 8:33 pm
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(PS I grew up there, and I was there like 3 times in June)
If I had to pick a favorite city in Canada, don't get me wrong, it'd be Vancouver.Sadly, fewer jobs there. Although the density of yoga pants is JAW dropping (and eye watering). It's a beautiful sight (most of the time)