150 Canada - 3rd night free certificate (targetted)
Jul 2, 2017, 10:11 pm
#31
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That's what the FPC person told me. He said cert is only good for nonprepaid AND Fairmont level rooms. I have a prepaid signature room so they said no. He did say that upgrade certs would work though e.g. free night plus 3 nights in a Fairmont level room, plus suite upgrade would end up as a 4 night suite paying for only 2 nights.
FYI I booked directly on the Fairmont site.
FYI I booked directly on the Fairmont site.
But it's a moot point. The agent was definitely correct that free night certs can only be used for the Fairmont room category (with a very few exceptions), so you indeed can't use your free night certs for your stay.
Jul 3, 2017, 5:15 am
#32
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That's what the FPC person told me. He said cert is only good for nonprepaid AND Fairmont level rooms. I have a prepaid signature room so they said no. He did say that upgrade certs would work though e.g. free night plus 3 nights in a Fairmont level room, plus suite upgrade would end up as a 4 night suite paying for only 2 nights.
FYI I booked directly on the Fairmont site.
FYI I booked directly on the Fairmont site.
If it was me, I would contact the hotel directly and say I'd like to change my reservation to 3 nights and upgrade to Fairmont level so I could apply the cert and see if they would cancel the prepaid rate for you. But then again, I don't give up easily.
Jul 3, 2017, 5:40 am
#33
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If there are Fairmont rooms available for booking, and if there are upgrade rooms/suites available, I would perhaps call back and ask to downgrade to a Fairmont room, and then apply the 3rd night free and a room/suite upgrade to the booking.
Jul 3, 2017, 6:14 am
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Ah, my mistake. Didn't realize Signature room was superior. Guess I'm not that familiar with the Fairmont terminology.
I was lucky enough to upgrade my SIN reservation (with the free night) to a suite.
I was lucky enough to upgrade my SIN reservation (with the free night) to a suite.
Jul 3, 2017, 8:33 am
#35
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Same thing here as well at Fairmont Beijing, had already confirmed upgrade from Deluxe Room (no Fairmont rooms there) to Signature Suite on a 5 night stay later this week. I emailed FPC email desk and they applied the Canada 150 cert to the stay no problem. All this on a Fairmont Moments rate makes this a pretty good trip!
Jul 3, 2017, 9:03 am
#36
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Just received this as well. Also got the 3rd night free Holiday gift. I am only Club level, so not sure how they pick their "targets". My stays were either gold level or FHR bookings, so possibly that influenced it? Not sure I'll be able to use either one.
Jul 3, 2017, 9:16 am
#37
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Then why do I just receive this email from FPC stipulating it can only be used for Canadian properties?
In honour of Canada 150, we invite you to watch this special video and join in the celebrations across this great country with a complimentary third night on a three-night stay e-certificate eligible to be used at any Fairmont hotel in Canada—our gift to you as we mark this momentous occasion.
In honour of Canada 150, we invite you to watch this special video and join in the celebrations across this great country with a complimentary third night on a three-night stay e-certificate eligible to be used at any Fairmont hotel in Canada—our gift to you as we mark this momentous occasion.
Jul 3, 2017, 9:17 am
#38
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I just got an email announcing this gift:
"Dear Brendan,
As Canada marks its 150th birthday, we invite you to watch this special video and join in the celebrations with a complimentary third night on a three-night stay e-certificate, eligible to be used at any Fairmont destination in Canada—our gift to you to mark this wonderful moment in Canadian history."
So I hope that there are no nasty surprises in Singapore or elsewhere!
"Dear Brendan,
As Canada marks its 150th birthday, we invite you to watch this special video and join in the celebrations with a complimentary third night on a three-night stay e-certificate, eligible to be used at any Fairmont destination in Canada—our gift to you to mark this wonderful moment in Canadian history."
So I hope that there are no nasty surprises in Singapore or elsewhere!
Jul 3, 2017, 10:15 am
#39
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Yes, i just saw that in the email as well, I was happy with my rate and upgrded reservation before I received the certificate to be honest. Not sure how much I will push if they change their mind, we will have some stays at Canadian Fairmonts in the next couple of months anyways. Will keep the board posted.
Jul 4, 2017, 9:37 am
#40
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I got the email too; so perhaps you guys who got them to credit you for a 3rd night somewhere not in Canada lucked out. I have to wait to get my free night from the Visa Fairmont card until I can book...
Notice in the video that they call you by your first name and show a picture of the Fairmont Hotel you stayed in last.
Notice in the video that they call you by your first name and show a picture of the Fairmont Hotel you stayed in last.
Jul 4, 2017, 10:27 am
#41
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Didn't get any email, and in my account don't see any extra certifications 
, anybody was able to call in to get the certificate?
Will have a 2 night stay at fairmont beijing in the coming week, I don't mind extending for a free 3rd night!
, anybody was able to call in to get the certificate?Will have a 2 night stay at fairmont beijing in the coming week, I don't mind extending for a free 3rd night!
Jul 4, 2017, 12:13 pm
#42
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We have no idea how they determined whom to send this offer to; have you stayed in any Fairmont this year? Seems to be a bit random. But I think it's only for US/Canada members. If you are in Mauritius, then probably not. But I'd give them a call anyway.
Last edited by lbotez; Jul 4, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Jul 4, 2017, 2:08 pm
#43
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So ... it appears that FPC does not enforce this. I was just almost able to book the Singapore property with this cert but all the suites are booked on my desired dates.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
Jul 4, 2017, 2:14 pm
#44
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So ... it appears that FPC does not enforce this. I was just almost able to book the Singapore property with this cert but all the suites are booked on my desired dates.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
2) Officially no, but YMMV.
3) No. You actually need to pay for two nights when using a 3rd night free cert. You could therefore book a four night stay and only pay for two nights.
Jul 4, 2017, 2:17 pm
#45
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So ... it appears that FPC does not enforce this. I was just almost able to book the Singapore property with this cert but all the suites are booked on my desired dates.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
Some OOO questions:
1) If I used a 3rd night free cert, will that night count towards status?
2) If I used a free night cert, will that night count towards status?
3) If I stay 3 nights at a property, can I combine my free night and the 3rd night free certs so I only end up paying for 1 night?
Thank you.
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Okay. I went to Barbados recently; used 2 free night certificates, one 3rd night free certificate and paid for 2 more all in the same reservation. Not sure how they determine which nights were free, but I'm guessing you can probably choose if one night is more expensive than the other. However, the free nights don't give you any status. To use the 3rd night free cert, you have to pay for two nights. The other free night certificate doesn't count towards the first 2 nights; you need to use the "3rd night free" certificate with two paid nights. Also, when you get back you only get credit for the nights you paid for.
Last edited by lbotez; Jul 4, 2017 at 4:11 pm