Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Apr 5, 2017, 8:37 pm
#1756
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The issue with the Rocky Mountain properties basically is that tour operators block most/all entry-level rooms, and sometimes availability is released closer in. So it's definitely worth checking availability on a regular basis, but it's unfortunately rather time-consuming.
Apr 9, 2017, 11:35 am
#1757
Join Date: Apr 2017
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anniversary nights
I've used my two free night certs from the card, and am hoping to earn two free nights at the Lake Louise property. The only way to do this is to hit $12k spend for one night, and then hope to have 35,000 Fairmont points for the second night, right?
If I used a rewards night and an anniversary night, can I then use the third free night certificate?
If I used a rewards night and an anniversary night, can I then use the third free night certificate?
Apr 9, 2017, 1:44 pm
#1758
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I've used my two free night certs from the card, and am hoping to earn two free nights at the Lake Louise property. The only way to do this is to hit $12k spend for one night, and then hope to have 35,000 Fairmont points for the second night, right?
If I used a rewards night and an anniversary night, can I then use the third free night certificate?
If I used a rewards night and an anniversary night, can I then use the third free night certificate?
Unfortunately no; you actually have to pay for the first two nights when using a 3rd night free cert.
Apr 9, 2017, 2:04 pm
#1759
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Booking two nights through the Chase UR portal would count as a paid stay, right? Thanks again.
Apr 9, 2017, 2:23 pm
#1760
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If those are paid nights (not using some form of points), yes. Btw, you'd generally book a 3 night stay and then apply the 3rd night (vs. booking two nights and trying to add the 3rd night free cert)
Apr 9, 2017, 3:35 pm
#1761
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I think he means booking a cash rate with UR points through Chase. It'll be a cash rate booking but through a TA. And hotels can't tell the difference whether it was booked with UR or credit card.
Apr 10, 2017, 10:08 pm
#1762
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,632
Hi, so I'm looking right now at a Fairmont in Europe where the paid rate is 3300 (!!!!!) EUR per night. But a "Fairmont" room is available. I saw upthread that the Chase free nights can be applied to a "Fairmont" room. Does that mean I can apply the free nights to those rooms that would otherwise cost me 6600 EUR (!!!!)? Just wondering. Thanks!
Apr 10, 2017, 11:16 pm
#1763
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Hi, so I'm looking right now at a Fairmont in Europe where the paid rate is 3300 (!!!!!) EUR per night. But a "Fairmont" room is available. I saw upthread that the Chase free nights can be applied to a "Fairmont" room. Does that mean I can apply the free nights to those rooms that would otherwise cost me 6600 EUR (!!!!)? Just wondering. Thanks!
Apr 11, 2017, 5:48 am
#1764
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Hi, so I'm looking right now at a Fairmont in Europe where the paid rate is 3300 (!!!!!) EUR per night. But a "Fairmont" room is available. I saw upthread that the Chase free nights can be applied to a "Fairmont" room. Does that mean I can apply the free nights to those rooms that would otherwise cost me 6600 EUR (!!!!)? Just wondering. Thanks!
Apr 11, 2017, 8:23 am
#1765
Join Date: Jul 2011
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EDITED.
Yes, it's a Fairmont Level room, but yes, it's not on the blackout list.
It's the Fairmont Monte Carlo around May 25-28 during the Monaco Grand Prix:
Initially I thought it was not on the blackout list, but I was looking under the "Hotels" section, not the "Resorts" section. Too bad.
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/limitedaccess/
Yes, it's a Fairmont Level room, but yes, it's not on the blackout list.
It's the Fairmont Monte Carlo around May 25-28 during the Monaco Grand Prix:
Initially I thought it was not on the blackout list, but I was looking under the "Hotels" section, not the "Resorts" section. Too bad.
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/limitedaccess/
Apr 11, 2017, 1:04 pm
#1766
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 70
Quick question. If I cancel my Fairmont Chase card, are my two free nights still good? Along with the suite upgrade certificate?
Apr 11, 2017, 6:09 pm
#1767
Join Date: Jan 2011
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EDITED.
It's the Fairmont Monte Carlo around May 25-28 during the Monaco Grand Prix:
Initially I thought it was not on the blackout list, but I was looking under the "Hotels" section, not the "Resorts" section. Too bad.
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/limitedaccess/
It's the Fairmont Monte Carlo around May 25-28 during the Monaco Grand Prix:
Initially I thought it was not on the blackout list, but I was looking under the "Hotels" section, not the "Resorts" section. Too bad.
https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/limitedaccess/
Apr 12, 2017, 6:31 am
#1768
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I was in a similar situation, as my annual fee billed after my first year. While I used my two free nights, I had earned my annual free night. With the elimination of the Fairmont Visa for new applicants, I was on the fence as to what to do with the card, as it may likely not be around in a year. However, I was told by others on FT that Chase or Fairmont will likely not claw back the free night. Given that a free night at the Plaza can be worth around $1K, I decided to just pay the annual fee. Why risk it.
Apr 12, 2017, 9:53 am
#1769
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Personally, I think this Fairmont CC is a hidden gem and a keeper. Really not sure why anyone would cancel the card, especially since it is DEAD, and thus unchurnable. The value you can get out of it is much greater than the $95 AF. I mean, the dining certs are already $50 (let's value it at $25). So to me I see the AF as $70 but you are getting 3rd nt free and suite upg cert (for 5 nts). If you are able to make use of it once a year (ideally) it would be pretty nice. Even if used every other year, the value saved definitely surpasses "$140". But to each and their own.
Apr 12, 2017, 9:58 am
#1770
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Personally, I think this Fairmont CC is a hidden gem and a keeper. Really not sure why anyone would cancel the card, especially since it is DEAD, and thus unchurnable. The value you can get out of it is much greater than the $95 AF. I mean, the dining certs are already $50 (let's value it at $25). So to me I see the AF as $70 but you are getting 3rd nt free and suite upg cert (for 5 nts). If you are able to make use of it once a year (ideally) it would be pretty nice. Even if used every other year, the value saved definitely surpasses "$140". But to each and their own.