Fairmont extending certificate dates
Jan 8, 2019, 12:58 am
#91
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO/LAX/SAN/LAS/DFW/JFK/LGA/EWR/MIA
Posts: 1,073
nice DP. can you give us more detail? was anyone plat? both legacy FPC accounts? did the agent say they were doing you a favor? meaning, exception vs "policy"?
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Jan 8, 2019, 8:25 am
#92
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Marriott LT Tit; Hyatt Explorist; Hilton CC Gold; IHG CC Plt; Hertz (MR) 5 star
Posts: 5,536
I've got a couple of $25 certs that expire at the end of Feb. I'd like to use them in San Fran later this month - I won't be staying at a Fairmont. How did you use them? Talk to the front desk first?
Jan 8, 2019, 9:05 am
#93
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: MB-LTT , HH-Diam., HGP-Expl.
Posts: 778
Yes. I stopped by the front desk and gave them my wife's and my account information before heading to the bar. On the way out, I stopped by the front desk to make sure that there wasn't a problem. It may take some creativity, like setting up a room reservation, to utilize the certificates, so it makes sense to give the front desk some time to decide how to handle it.
Jan 8, 2019, 9:27 am
#94
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
I suggest bringing a printout of your member profile showing your membership number and your certs, and then hand it over to your server. They will either know how to redeem the certs or they can contact the front desk. It's always a good idea to give them some time to deal with the certs (e.g. mention it while ordering your first round of drinks).
Jan 10, 2019, 12:03 pm
#95
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,906
add me to the list of vanishing certs accounts... the link was there a week or two ago for sure but now gone
Jan 14, 2019, 2:16 pm
#96
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
Gundam, both accounts were Legacy Fairmont. I was Premier, receiver was Plat. No mention of favo(u)r, exception, or policy, but the first attempt failed, so the rep had to do it another way.
Jan 14, 2019, 2:47 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,679
Jan 14, 2019, 3:10 pm
#98
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: MB-LTT , HH-Diam., HGP-Expl.
Posts: 778
I've used the certs a few times at Fairmonts without staying. No need to fake a stay. I have drawn from 3 different accounts to cover a meal (2 were present). Always just give the account #s to the waiter and they figure it out. I do call first to make sure they accept.
Last edited by rny321; Jan 16, 2019 at 8:23 pm
Feb 5, 2019, 11:00 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: AA (PPro/3MM/Admirals Club), AS, UA, Marriott (Gold), HHonors (Gold), Accor (Plat)
Posts: 2,602
It is definitely harder to find out what certs you have left at this point, but I have had no trouble redeeming them.
I’m going out in style with two nights (one comp) and a suite upgrade in Seattle and then three nights and a suite uograde at Waterfront Vancouver. Plus a three course meal with the dining certs.
I’m going out in style with two nights (one comp) and a suite upgrade in Seattle and then three nights and a suite uograde at Waterfront Vancouver. Plus a three course meal with the dining certs.
Feb 9, 2019, 7:16 am
#100
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
I have a bunch of FPC $25 dining certs left from my instant Premier status accounts awarded through Scotia Platinum AMEX. Will redeem them for brunches in the coming weeks
Feb 9, 2019, 11:45 am
#101
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
While I'll be leaving a couple of suite upgrades unused, I will blow the rest of my certs at the spa and two very good restaurants at the Scottsdale Princess.
Feb 12, 2019, 6:34 pm
#102
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,921
Using my last suite upgrade at the Fairmont DC, booked during 40% off sale using bonus gift card from annual sale 
Got offer to upgrade to Fairmont Gold suite for $75/night which I took since I have never experienced the Fairmont Gold floors. Figure the food and beverages pay for themselves for the both of us at the very least!
All in all, looking forward to our 'last' stay as FPC Platinum members at a hotel we have never been at before.
Got offer to upgrade to Fairmont Gold suite for $75/night which I took since I have never experienced the Fairmont Gold floors. Figure the food and beverages pay for themselves for the both of us at the very least!
All in all, looking forward to our 'last' stay as FPC Platinum members at a hotel we have never been at before.
