Ovation Help
Feb 25, 2015, 9:45 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SJC
Programs: IC Spire Amb, RC Plat, Shangri-La GC, and more.
Posts: 148
Thanks Beantown, very helpful information!
Feb 28, 2015, 7:22 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Various Programs of Interest & LT Collector.
Posts: 1,483
A minor correction... There are 3 types of Ovations for each collection.
Fairmont Room, Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite or Gold Room.
From the lowest category of ovation certificate it is $75 to get to a junior suite. It is $150 for Gold Lounge or a Full Standard Suite (not Gold Lounge).
I haven't found it very worth while to pay for the Gold Lounge given the certificates already come with free breakfast for two.
Fairmont Room, Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite or Gold Room.
From the lowest category of ovation certificate it is $75 to get to a junior suite. It is $150 for Gold Lounge or a Full Standard Suite (not Gold Lounge).
I haven't found it very worth while to pay for the Gold Lounge given the certificates already come with free breakfast for two.
The key to maximizing the value of the certificates is to combine them with a paid upgrade. At most properties the Standard level awards will upgrade for $75 (typically to a gold level room or junior suite) and for $150 (typically to a suite). The Junior Suite level awards will typically be accepted for a gold level room, and will upgrade to a suite for $75.
If you call the special Ovations reservations number during business hours they can give you specific information on the upgrade options. Call 888-742-7488. The current list of properties and levels is here: https://www2.workingadvantage.com/do...ntListings.pdf
At the all-suite or residence properties you will get the lowest category room for a standard level award - however these can also be upgraded with a payment.
Over the years we have upgraded from a standard room (level B!) at Scottsdale to a Villa Room for $75 and a connecting Villa Suite for $150, a junior suite in Barbados for $150 (from a Level D award), and various high end suites in Mayakoba to name just a few of the properties where we had confirmed upgrades. It makes the certificates far more valuable - and the upgrade charge is posted by the corporate office a week or two before you stay, without any additional taxes.
If you call the special Ovations reservations number during business hours they can give you specific information on the upgrade options. Call 888-742-7488. The current list of properties and levels is here: https://www2.workingadvantage.com/do...ntListings.pdf
At the all-suite or residence properties you will get the lowest category room for a standard level award - however these can also be upgraded with a payment.
Over the years we have upgraded from a standard room (level B!) at Scottsdale to a Villa Room for $75 and a connecting Villa Suite for $150, a junior suite in Barbados for $150 (from a Level D award), and various high end suites in Mayakoba to name just a few of the properties where we had confirmed upgrades. It makes the certificates far more valuable - and the upgrade charge is posted by the corporate office a week or two before you stay, without any additional taxes.
Mar 1, 2015, 10:37 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
Does anyone know if you can upgrade an ovation cert to a higher collection? Like if I have some B certs, is there any way to pay extra to use them at a category C property?
Also, I see the Telluride question was asked above. Has anyone figured out if they are useable there?
Also, I see the Telluride question was asked above. Has anyone figured out if they are useable there?
Mar 1, 2015, 8:44 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Various Programs of Interest & LT Collector.
Posts: 1,483
Nope you can't... Wish we could....
It would be great if a Collection C standard booked into a Collection B Junior Suite or higher but I've asked about it a couple times and the consistent answer is no...
It would be great if a Collection C standard booked into a Collection B Junior Suite or higher but I've asked about it a couple times and the consistent answer is no...
Does anyone know if you can upgrade an ovation cert to a higher collection? Like if I have some B certs, is there any way to pay extra to use them at a category C property?
Also, I see the Telluride question was asked above. Has anyone figured out if they are useable there?
Also, I see the Telluride question was asked above. Has anyone figured out if they are useable there?
Mar 9, 2015, 12:24 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 343
A minor correction... There are 3 types of Ovations for each collection.
Fairmont Room, Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite or Gold Room.
From the lowest category of ovation certificate it is $75 to get to a junior suite. It is $150 for Gold Lounge or a Full Standard Suite (not Gold Lounge).
Fairmont Room, Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite or Gold Room.
From the lowest category of ovation certificate it is $75 to get to a junior suite. It is $150 for Gold Lounge or a Full Standard Suite (not Gold Lounge).
Mar 11, 2015, 10:58 am
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
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