Advice: where to burn my remaining certs?
#16
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i pick places where no practical alternatives are available - BSH, LL etc... i can easily find some decent upgraded options in Hawaii or AZ or CA with other chains but i can't imagine paying for suites at BSH any time soon... without those certs we will not be able to return and it's a major bummer...
#17
Join Date: Dec 2013
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i pick places where no practical alternatives are available - BSH, LL etc... i can easily find some decent upgraded options in Hawaii or AZ or CA with other chains but i can't imagine paying for suites at BSH any time soon... without those certs we will not be able to return and it's a major bummer...
#18
My wife and I had an incredible semi-last minute stay in Montreux Switzerland where we combined a suite upgrade and a 3rd night free. The suite upgrade books you into a suite that overlooks Lake Geneva and has a substantial balcony. It was relatively simple to get there/back from YVR.
#19
Join Date: Jan 2011
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My wife and I had an incredible semi-last minute stay in Montreux Switzerland where we combined a suite upgrade and a 3rd night free. The suite upgrade books you into a suite that overlooks Lake Geneva and has a substantial balcony. It was relatively simple to get there/back from YVR.
#20
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As I recall at Montreux, most guest rooms overlook the lake, and there are no suites that don't overlook the lake. So, any suite upgrade there is guaranteed to get a great view and balcony. Montreux was one of my favourite uses of upgrade and free night certificates. Beautiful hotel in a great location.
#21
Join Date: Feb 2000
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I loved my stay in Montreux a couple of years ago—probably my favorite Fairmont stay ever!
Last edited by rfrost; Jan 3, 2019 at 6:52 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2018
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I enjoyed Fairmont Montreux a couple of weeks ago. Really a great hotel with a great view. Enjoy the delicious breakfast!
#23
Join Date: Jan 2011
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You don't hear that very often! I will admit that the Queen E hotel has undergone a massive renovation, and it doesn't look like they overlooked any spaces in the upgrade. It has gone from being just an old hotel in a fantastic location showing some wear, to being a very updated place, but the new décor may not be to everyone's taste. It's certainly one of the best places to stay in Montreal. I wouldn't, however, say it was a favourite of mine place to burn an FPC certificate, since it's not one of the most expensive properties. It was always a hotel I'd just pay cash at, and save the certs for when visiting a more expensive location.
#24
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My apologies--I was typing on my phone and failed to notice that Autocorrect did it again! I am correcting my OP now to reflect taht I was adding my own experience about MONTREUX!!!!!
#25
Join Date: Aug 2006
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But where *are* the certs now?
Sorry to bother you all but um, wait . . .where are the certificates I knew I had at the end of 2018 but now cannot locate? Did I have to book using the cert before the end of year? Or am I merely not finding them on the website?
#26
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