FHR now bookable online for Canada Amex Plat
Aug 13, 2014, 1:06 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Yah, looks like AMEX updated my Plat # correctly, as now I can see FHR online at https://travel.americanexpress.ca for Las Vegas
All FHR results are displayed first, before other results
All FHR results are displayed first, before other results
Aug 13, 2014, 2:37 pm
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Aug 13, 2014, 8:11 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Sample cities include Washington DC, Toronto, Seoul Korea, and even Las Vegas (more reasonable relatively, probably due to competition, cheapest is Bellagio at $180 CAD after tax + resort fee - $100 F&B credit)
We (RFD & FT'er) are totally not the crowd that AMEX target :P
I booked 1 night FHR rate at Fairmont Lake Louise in 2012 for $600+/night for a basic suite, but I got free upgrade to the best penthouse suite in the hotel @ $2000+/night plus free breakfast and dinner.
Did I feel like a King and privileged? you bet.
Would I really spend $600/night on a hotel again? doubtful.
Aug 14, 2014, 7:27 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, AMEX MR, Avios, Marriott, SPG, many more with negligible points
Posts: 171
I'm really tempted to splurge (after all, I paid for the Plat), but it's against every fiber of my (frugal) being. Especially when I can get FREE nights at an above average (but not exuberant) hotel just across the street.
I don't think FHR has much value for frugal individuals like me. Although, I suppose it would be great for something like a honeymoon or anniversary.
I don't think FHR has much value for frugal individuals like me. Although, I suppose it would be great for something like a honeymoon or anniversary.
Jan 21, 2015, 1:54 pm
#38
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,465
Couple of week ago I tried booking an FHR stay online, it showed up fine, but when I entered all info and clicked book, it gave me an error message. I called PTS and they told me FHR has to be booked by phone only in Canada.
May 11, 2015, 3:34 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2
FHR is bookable on the Canadian site, the agent gave you wrong info. You have to make sure you're logged in - I've just checked for Phoenix and loads of options 😄
May 11, 2015, 3:56 pm
#40
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,465
Another question: are the 3rd/4th night free offers available to Canadian Platinum cardholders?
Jul 23, 2015, 6:51 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YVR
Programs: AC, BA
Posts: 137
Free night promotions?
Does Canadian Amex Plat have access to the same FHR 3rd/4th night promotions as the US? I was browsing the Canadian FHR site and cannot find any special offers. Do you need to call in and specifically ask for these?
Jul 23, 2015, 10:51 pm
#42
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Call AMEX Travel Service to ask is the quickest/easiest way
Oct 30, 2015, 5:18 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
Canada FHR Access
I have a Canadian Amex Plat card and I used to be able to check the FHR hotels directly from the portal on the amex website, but I don't see the FHR hotels anymore. Is there another way to check prices and perks without actually having to call in? Thanks!
Feb 14, 2016, 11:27 am
#44
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 167
Fine Hotels and Resorts Program
As a us platinum member, when you log into the fine hotels and resorts web portal, do you see only the prices for the program or do they also show discount prices at the same properties without the fine hotel and resort benefits. A colleague recently booked a well known fine hotel and resort program through the Canadian platinum site and selected a rate and booked. She subsequently received an email from a third party and when Amex travel was contacted, they indicated they only certain rates at the same hotel are eligible. I found this very odd as I assumed a fine hotel and resort partnership would apply to any booking at that property through Amex travel.
Feb 14, 2016, 12:09 pm
#45
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Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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In the USA there is a separate FHR booking site:
https://www.americanexpressfhr.com
General booking here:
https://travel.americanexpress.com/home
In Canada there is an integrated site, but I do not know the details of how the rates are displayed.
Last edited by mia; Feb 14, 2016 at 3:33 pm