Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Oct 20, 2013, 8:11 am
#646
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 31
Free nights Savoy
Hi I had a question about using the free nights certificates at the Savoy. I know they have strict capacity controls, but I'm looking at February and read that availability is possible then. What are my chances of being able to use the certificates then if I book in December and is there a way to check availability? Thanks!
Oct 20, 2013, 8:19 am
#647
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
Hi I had a question about using the free nights certificates at the Savoy. I know they have strict capacity controls, but I'm looking at February and read that availability is possible then. What are my chances of being able to use the certificates then if I book in December and is there a way to check availability? Thanks!
Oct 23, 2013, 10:43 pm
#648
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
I searched this thread as best I can, but I didn't see anything. I called FPC and they said Fairmont certs can not be applied to Raffles stays (Seychelles specifically). Is this the case, or should I HUCA?
Oct 24, 2013, 1:13 am
#649
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
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Oct 24, 2013, 1:15 pm
#650
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: (SJC)
Posts: 2,198
One could never use certs at non Fairmonts. Perhaps under a future unified program, but today that does not exist.
Oct 24, 2013, 1:27 pm
#651
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
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However, any certs related to the FPC program itself can only be used at Fairmont properties.
Oct 27, 2013, 7:26 am
#652
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Nov 3, 2013, 8:09 am
#653
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Ritz/Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, USAir Chairman, Aegean Gold
Posts: 227
Maybe the confusion is based on the fact that ovation certs can be used at Fairmont, Swissotel and Raffles properties and the points earnt with the Fairmont Chase CC can be redeemed for those ovation certs.
However, any certs related to the FPC program itself can only be used at Fairmont properties.
However, any certs related to the FPC program itself can only be used at Fairmont properties.
Has it been your experience that FPC Platinum benefits (other than certs) have been honored at Swissotel and Raffles properties?
Nov 3, 2013, 8:27 am
#654
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Do I get any benefits at Swissotels or Raffles hotels?
Yes, Premier and Platinum members both receive stay credit for stays at Swissotel and Raffles properties and receive the following benefits:
- room night credit towards membership status
- complimentary local calls and no service
charge on toll-free calls
- complimentary fitness center access (excludes spas)
- complimentary Room delivery of daily
national newspaper
- VIP Welcome Amenity
A full list of all benefits can be found here.
Yes, Premier and Platinum members both receive stay credit for stays at Swissotel and Raffles properties and receive the following benefits:
- room night credit towards membership status
- complimentary local calls and no service
charge on toll-free calls
- complimentary fitness center access (excludes spas)
- complimentary Room delivery of daily
national newspaper
- VIP Welcome Amenity
A full list of all benefits can be found here.
That being said, the few times I´ve stayed at Swissotel properties I´ve been treated fairly well, e.g. comp. room upgrade (though only to a slightly larger room or a room with a view) or a welcome drink or comp. late check-out.
Nov 3, 2013, 8:38 pm
#655
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Ritz/Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, USAir Chairman, Aegean Gold
Posts: 227
FPC Platinum benefits get very few benefits at Swissotel and Raffles properties: See my post in the Master FAQ:
The fact that Plat members don´t even get free internet access is usually is a deal-breaker for me.
That being said, the few times I´ve stayed at Swissotel properties I´ve been treated fairly well, e.g. comp. room upgrade (though only to a slightly larger room or a room with a view) or a welcome drink or comp. late check-out.
The fact that Plat members don´t even get free internet access is usually is a deal-breaker for me.
That being said, the few times I´ve stayed at Swissotel properties I´ve been treated fairly well, e.g. comp. room upgrade (though only to a slightly larger room or a room with a view) or a welcome drink or comp. late check-out.
Nov 3, 2013, 8:59 pm
#656
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: (SJC)
Posts: 2,198
(Praslin and Siem Riep) I assume they are all the same, it asks for room # and name.
Swissotels are not in convenient places for me to try, but I thought one could just sign up and login (like fairmont properties) separate of your booking. http://www.swissotel.com/circle/membership-benefits/
In fact as cumbersome as Fairmont's internet login is, SPG is way worse and non consistent. (Westin Dublin and Sheraton Frankfurt limited me to 3 devices and had lots of click through sites just to gain access)
Nov 9, 2013, 1:39 pm
#657
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Posts: 106
2 comp nights & breakfast valid for one year?
Are the two complimentary night certificates with breakfast still valid for one year after issue?
Nov 11, 2013, 9:37 am
#658
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Ritz/Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, USAir Chairman, Aegean Gold
Posts: 227
Nov 12, 2013, 8:12 am
#659
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, DCA, BWI
Programs: HHonors Dia, PC Plat, DL PM, SPG Gold
Posts: 267
I see that the Fairmont card grants the member Premier status and thus you get 1 suite upgrade certificate. Can you apply that towards the free nights you get with the card?
Thank you,
naroowal
Thank you,
naroowal
Nov 12, 2013, 8:44 am
#660
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: San Diego Area
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott Plat LT, HH Gold, IHG Plat, WoH Discvst, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,834
"Stay certificates may not be redeemed for, or used as credit towards, Fairmont Gold Rooms or Suites. Stay certificates may be used in conjunction with Fairmont President’s Club Platinum Room or Suite Upgrade Certificates but may not be used in conjunction with a Fairmont President’s Club Premier Complimentary Third Night certificate or any other
Fairmont or third-party promotions or packages." (Emphasis added.)
Last edited by jmd001; Nov 13, 2013 at 4:23 pm Reason: Clarification