Fairmont extending certificate dates
Jan 8, 2013, 12:08 pm
#1
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Fairmont extending certificate dates
I thought I recalled that last year Fairmont extended their Feb 28 deadline to use up certificates. Is this usual practice and we can expect it this year? Again, I'm not entirely sure if this did happen last year.
Jan 12, 2013, 2:44 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC
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I have no recollection of that but have had the platinum desk extend them on a case by case basis usually based on already having reservations in March and April.
Did this last year for our trip to Singapore, for example. Extended suite upgrade and dining certificates into April. Have also done this for the BSH in years past.
Did this last year for our trip to Singapore, for example. Extended suite upgrade and dining certificates into April. Have also done this for the BSH in years past.
Jan 12, 2013, 4:36 pm
#3
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FPC did indeed extend upgrade certs by one month last year, but it´s not something they have done regularly, so I wouldn´t count on it happening again.
However, as others have mentioned, FPC has usually been quite generous in extending certs by a month if you were a somewhat loyal customer and had an upcoming reservation. As usual no guarantees such a request will be honored, but it´s definitely worth asking.
However, as others have mentioned, FPC has usually been quite generous in extending certs by a month if you were a somewhat loyal customer and had an upcoming reservation. As usual no guarantees such a request will be honored, but it´s definitely worth asking.
Jan 16, 2013, 11:10 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: (SJC)
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I was able to use all of my 2012 certificates! (with the exception of 3 gold upgrades)
that was much fun!
Seattle - Room Up
PacRim - Visa Free Night + Suite + $100
Miramar - Free Night + Suite
Savoy - Visa Free Night + Room Up
Monte Carlo - $350
What to do with 3 Gold Ups...
I suppose I will use them at Whistler for Skiing.
With the new Visa Card I took a look at my annual Fairmont Spend.
($4110 over 28 room nights)
that was much fun!
Seattle - Room Up
PacRim - Visa Free Night + Suite + $100
Miramar - Free Night + Suite
Savoy - Visa Free Night + Room Up
Monte Carlo - $350
What to do with 3 Gold Ups...
I suppose I will use them at Whistler for Skiing.With the new Visa Card I took a look at my annual Fairmont Spend.
($4110 over 28 room nights)
Feb 11, 2013, 11:09 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*E50, SPG/Marriott Plat
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I still have a free night + suite upgrade + Authentically Local Food Experience. Sent a email to FPC to ask if it would be possible to use them beginning of March... They were all extended to the 15th March ^
Feb 12, 2013, 12:57 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CHI
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Nice, I still have all my Plat certs except for the free night (I used a suite upgrade in DC but the hotel didn't deduct it...) so I should probably call to get them extended, too.
Feb 19, 2013, 2:12 pm
#7
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 470
I was unsuccessful at getting a suite cert and the dining certs extended for a stay I have upcoming 3/31-4/4.
I am paying nothing for the room for the 4 nights at the Kea Lani, so perhaps that had something to do with it.
Oh well...
I am paying nothing for the room for the 4 nights at the Kea Lani, so perhaps that had something to do with it.
Oh well...
Feb 19, 2013, 2:22 pm
#8
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Also, the fact you were asking for the certs to be extended by more than one month may not have helped.
Feb 19, 2013, 5:16 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2012
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IME it's mainly based on the number of nights/stays you spent at Fairmnt hotels over the last years, in particular it seems that "regular" Premier?Platinum members get treated slightly better than members who got Premier /Platinum status for free, which does make some sense IMO.
Also, the fact you were asking for the certs to be extended by more than one month may not have helped.
Also, the fact you were asking for the certs to be extended by more than one month may not have helped.
Feb 21, 2013, 5:34 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Posts: 123
I was successful in extending exactly to 4/4 last year. HUCA
Feb 21, 2013, 7:41 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Marco Polo Gold, SPG Gold, Fairmont Platinum, Hilton Honors Gold, Kimpton Inner Circle Elite
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Successfully extended dining credits and free suite upgrade until the end of March as the Chateau Whistler had no availability for the dates I was trying to book in Feb and made a booking for March instead. Awesome!
Feb 22, 2013, 12:14 pm
#12
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 470
Are you guys Premiere/Elite by stays or in my case Premiere solely due to the credit card?
Are you guys calling or emailing? Wondering if I went about it the wrong way...
Are you guys calling or emailing? Wondering if I went about it the wrong way...
Feb 25, 2013, 7:41 pm
#13
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Concierge confirmed they extended certs last year, but I got denied when asking to extend the certs earlier this month. Perhaps I'll try again. I've got one suite upgrade remaining.
Feb 25, 2013, 8:31 pm
#14
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Feb 25, 2013, 8:44 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
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Try sending a e-mail, they agree to extend mine for 2 weeks. Will use free night + upgrade in Corner Suite at the Chateau Laurier the 2-3 March (better than let them expire).
