Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Dec 26, 2016, 8:47 am
#1546
Join Date: Jul 2014
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The Fairmont, IHG and Citi Reserve are absolutely the best when it comes to getting the most out of your annual fee. Granted, both Fairmont and Citi Reserve require quite a bit of spending every year but even after that, I end up getting close to 6 cents per $ of spending, way better than anything out there right now. IHG is in a league of its own with no minimum spending requirement and $49 in annual fee.
Dec 26, 2016, 8:51 am
#1547
Join Date: Jul 2014
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CSR was one of the most brilliant piece of marking I have seen when it comes to credit cards. Create a buzz on Reddit and then with bloggers and within three months you have around 300,000 account openings. After 30+ years, Amex has around 1.4 million Platinum cardholders -- and I think that's a global number.
Dec 26, 2016, 5:30 pm
#1548
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 605
I had this card four years ago. If I reapply, will I be eligible for the signup bonus again? Also, does this have the Chase 5/24 rule? Thanks.
Dec 27, 2016, 6:11 am
#1549
Join Date: May 2005
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Dec 27, 2016, 7:42 am
#1550
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 74
So, my card anniversary isn't until April, but I want to stay in one of the hotels in the Canadian Rockies in late July, when demand is high. Since I won't get the free night cert for spending the 12k until later, should I try to make a regular reservation now and try to change it to a free night cert later? Does that work?
[Edited to add] And does that work the same way with the Ovation certs?
[Edited to add] And does that work the same way with the Ovation certs?
Dec 27, 2016, 8:17 am
#1551
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So, my card anniversary isn't until April, but I want to stay in one of the hotels in the Canadian Rockies in late July, when demand is high. Since I won't get the free night cert for spending the 12k until later, should I try to make a regular reservation now and try to change it to a free night cert later? Does that work?
[Edited to add] And does that work the same way with the Ovation certs?
[Edited to add] And does that work the same way with the Ovation certs?
2) For ovation certs, it usually works the other way around. You call in to make a brand-new reservation using your ovation cert. I unfortunately don't know whether it's possible to apply an ovation cert to an existing reservation (I believe no, but have no personal experience)
Dec 27, 2016, 9:00 pm
#1552
Join Date: Jul 2014
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1) Yes, in fact that's how it usually works. You make a reservation for a Fairmont room first and then call in to apply the free night cert (and you can apply the free night cert anytime between making the booking and check-in).
2) For ovation certs, it usually works the other way around. You call in to make a brand-new reservation using your ovation cert. I unfortunately don't know whether it's possible to apply an ovation cert to an existing reservation (I believe no, but have no personal experience)
2) For ovation certs, it usually works the other way around. You call in to make a brand-new reservation using your ovation cert. I unfortunately don't know whether it's possible to apply an ovation cert to an existing reservation (I believe no, but have no personal experience)
Dec 29, 2016, 3:15 am
#1553
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2) See the first few posts for information regarding ovation certs. IMO there's no "one great redemption", but using a Cat. B cert for one of the Rocky Mountain properties during peak season can offer great value, for instance.
Dec 29, 2016, 11:09 am
#1554
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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It never hurts to call the hotel directly, though I wouldn't get my hopes up.
The issue with those three properties is that tour operators often book / block all Fairmont rooms, so it definitely keeps checking availability regularly, especially within a few months of arrival when blocked inventory may be released.
The issue with those three properties is that tour operators often book / block all Fairmont rooms, so it definitely keeps checking availability regularly, especially within a few months of arrival when blocked inventory may be released.
I still find it stupid that they won't book somebody directly into a suite when using a free room cert. + suite upgrade.
Dec 29, 2016, 2:45 pm
#1555
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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!I just checked out of curiosity. Jasper has Fairmont Rooms available for several dates in August 2017. For some reason, no Wednesdays or Saturdays! Money price is C$699--799 a night.
Dec 31, 2016, 9:25 am
#1556
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 10
Wife and I want to use these in Europe. We aren't going until June 2018. But think wise to book lodging ~9 months in advance. Would like to use certificates from Fairmont, especially if we both get the card. Wondering how to use the certificates so they don't expire. If we book with the certificates within 12 months of them posting to our accounts, does that count? Or do we need to visit the property, at check-in, within 12 months of them posting to the account?
Wondering if I should hold off applying to this card. I would probably book next fall, 2017. But don't know if the certificates expire if they post to a new account in say, March 2017.
Wondering if I should hold off applying to this card. I would probably book next fall, 2017. But don't know if the certificates expire if they post to a new account in say, March 2017.
Dec 31, 2016, 9:48 am
#1557
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Welcome to FT, JoeBlack89!
The certificates must be valid at the time you check-in.
The certificates must be valid at the time you check-in.
Jan 1, 2017, 9:28 pm
#1558
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Does anyone know when does the $12,000 annual spend free night posts to Fairmont acct? I just noticed that the AF was billed to my Chase acct, but I do not see my anniversary free night post to my Fairmont acct... is there a lag?
Jan 1, 2017, 9:57 pm
#1559
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In my experience, it posts approximately 30 days after the card anniversary date, and is good for one year from that date.
Jan 2, 2017, 3:32 pm
#1560
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 96
Hi all,
Just a quick question about the visa free night certificates. Mine expire December 2, 2017 - can I use one for a one night reservation exactly on December 2, 2017?
Thanks!
Just a quick question about the visa free night certificates. Mine expire December 2, 2017 - can I use one for a one night reservation exactly on December 2, 2017?
Thanks!