Can I extend the Suite night upgrade?
Nov 10, 2014, 11:26 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: UA - Platinum; Starwood - Platinum; Alaska - MVP75; IHG - Platinum; Hilton - Gold; Marriott - Gold
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Can I extend the Suite night upgrade?
I recently opened the Fairmont CC and got the signup bonus of 2 freenights and many more benefits. One such is "Suite Night Upgrade", which is valid only between Sep 20, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015.
We are planning to stay in Banff Fairmont in July, 2015.
My question is:
1. Can the 'Suite Night Upgrade' be extended to a later date?
2. Will they issue any other 'Suite Night Upgrade' after Feb 28, 2015?
We are planning to stay in Banff Fairmont in July, 2015.
My question is:
1. Can the 'Suite Night Upgrade' be extended to a later date?
2. Will they issue any other 'Suite Night Upgrade' after Feb 28, 2015?
Nov 11, 2014, 8:04 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 116
1. I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you asking if you can use it over multiple stays? if so no, it is up to 5 nights at a single stay. If you only stay one night and use your cert, then it is gone.
2. I get a new set of certs every year on March 1st. (3rd night free, room upgrade and suite upgrade)
2. I get a new set of certs every year on March 1st. (3rd night free, room upgrade and suite upgrade)
Nov 11, 2014, 8:10 am
#3
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
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I recently opened the Fairmont CC and got the signup bonus of 2 freenights and many more benefits. One such is "Suite Night Upgrade", which is valid only between Sep 20, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015.
We are planning to stay in Banff Fairmont in July, 2015.
My question is:
1. Can the 'Suite Night Upgrade' be extended to a later date?
2. Will they issue any other 'Suite Night Upgrade' after Feb 28, 2015?
We are planning to stay in Banff Fairmont in July, 2015.
My question is:
1. Can the 'Suite Night Upgrade' be extended to a later date?
2. Will they issue any other 'Suite Night Upgrade' after Feb 28, 2015?
Generally speaking upgrade certs cannot be extended, however FPC occasionally will extend certs for a few weeks on a case-by-case basis, espeically if you are a loyal guest.
Nov 11, 2014, 11:11 pm
#4
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: UA - Platinum; Starwood - Platinum; Alaska - MVP75; IHG - Platinum; Hilton - Gold; Marriott - Gold
Posts: 670
Thanks, you both answered my question.
Nov 12, 2014, 4:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Canada
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Fairmont Platinum
Posts: 371
As Jasper mentioned, they do make exceptions. Two years ago I manged to extend one by three weeks. But only with a confirmed booking at the time I requested the extension.
Nov 12, 2014, 6:51 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
FWIW, I had a suite upgrade certificate extended all the way until July of the following year in order to cover an upcoming reservation. (I had already requalified for Platinum on nights when making the request, so it was clear I would have another set of certs coming regardless.)
Nov 17, 2014, 12:05 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Early this year I was lucky enough to sweet-talk a Fairmont rep into extending my Suite Upgrade by 6 months! By noting that I had no reason to stay at a Fairmont in winter but had a vacation to Canada coming up in August 
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So reserve now for Banff & see what they say. Expect a NO, then resign yourself to using next year's Suite Upgrade there! If you're lucky enough to get a YES, use the new one for Jasper, Lake Louise, or Vancouver!
! So reserve now for Banff & see what they say. Expect a NO, then resign yourself to using next year's Suite Upgrade there! If you're lucky enough to get a YES, use the new one for Jasper, Lake Louise, or Vancouver!