Favourite Fairmont Suite Redemption
Dec 15, 2017, 10:21 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: YYC/YEG
Programs: Fairmont Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 47
Favourite Fairmont Suite Redemption
So it seems that after 2018 it'll be difficult to get a guaranteed suite upgrade. I was wondering what everyone favorite or "best" suite upgrade they received was.Please list Room type and Hotel.
Dec 15, 2017, 11:17 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 72
A Junior Casita Suite at the Scottsdale Princess.
An included bonus was that the TV was a Smart TV so I was able to access my Netflix account and watch movies without incurring a fee which some hotels charge for movies.
An included bonus was that the TV was a Smart TV so I was able to access my Netflix account and watch movies without incurring a fee which some hotels charge for movies.
Dec 15, 2017, 1:40 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
I can list almost every single suite at Banff Springs Hotel except the penthouse. I wish I remembered them all. One that sticks out is the huge one bedroom suite with a bar in it overlooking the river. I think it is X09/X11 combination. There are some very cool and unique suites in this hotel, and the VIP Concierge have always treated me very well here with suite upgrades.
Dec 15, 2017, 2:43 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Posts: 223
1. Turret Suite at the Banff Springs - the room itself isn't the biggest or best in the hotel but just the uniqueness of being at the top of the castle, the spiral staircase up to the bedroom, and of course the views up there made it pretty memorable.
2. Jasper Suite at the Chateau Whistler - this was actually a surprise, was confirmed in a normal one bedroom but was redirected to the Gold Floor check-in when I arrived.
3. Lake view suite at Le Montreux Palace
There were many others, but those are the first three that came to mind.
2. Jasper Suite at the Chateau Whistler - this was actually a surprise, was confirmed in a normal one bedroom but was redirected to the Gold Floor check-in when I arrived.
3. Lake view suite at Le Montreux Palace
There were many others, but those are the first three that came to mind.
Dec 15, 2017, 4:08 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: Westjet Platinum, Fairmont Platinum RIP, Accor Gold, Marriott Lifetime Silver, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,296
Oceanfront suite at the Fairmont Orchid!! Can't wait to go back!!! Here's two views from two different oceanfront suites!
Dec 15, 2017, 4:24 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: MB-LTT , HH-Diam., HGP-Expl.
Posts: 778
My favorite was Riviera Suite in Monaco. Other especially memorable ones were the Signature Suite at Mount Kenya and a Deluxe Suite in Bali.
For Gold floors, my favorite was the Fairmont Peace. My second choice was the Fairmont Beijing.
For Gold floors, my favorite was the Fairmont Peace. My second choice was the Fairmont Beijing.
Dec 15, 2017, 4:24 pm
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,927
Frontenac suite is like that at the Chateau Frontenac, curved walls are neat and great view on the river.
Dec 15, 2017, 5:06 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,732
I think this is still my favourite use of an upgrade certificate, at the Chateau Lake Louise...
Dec 15, 2017, 11:25 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: BOS
Programs: B6/Mosaic/AF/VX/AS Gold Hertz PC HH Dia. AMEX Plat SPG/Marr Gold Nat. EE FPC Plat
Posts: 833
Two different occasions:
1. Two free night cert with a suite upgrade stacked at the Grand delMar. Amazing property. Search this forum for my review. Basically, $3000 stay for free, but I spent $2500 on property.
2. Fairmont Princess Scottsdale: Upgrade to Gold+Suite for 2 nights. Wonderful experience. Excellent Spa. Awesome Gold Lounge staff.
My next stay will be in Boston with another Gold + Suite upgrade later this month. The Copley Plaza is the Fairmont I know best, having stayed there > 50 times in the past 25 years.
1. Two free night cert with a suite upgrade stacked at the Grand delMar. Amazing property. Search this forum for my review. Basically, $3000 stay for free, but I spent $2500 on property.
2. Fairmont Princess Scottsdale: Upgrade to Gold+Suite for 2 nights. Wonderful experience. Excellent Spa. Awesome Gold Lounge staff.
My next stay will be in Boston with another Gold + Suite upgrade later this month. The Copley Plaza is the Fairmont I know best, having stayed there > 50 times in the past 25 years.
Dec 16, 2017, 8:42 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
Checked into this suite last night on a suite upgrade certificate. . It’s pretty cool for a short stay.
Dec 16, 2017, 3:31 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC
Programs: Aeroplan, FPC Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold Elite, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 293
I can list almost every single suite at Banff Springs Hotel except the penthouse. I wish I remembered them all. One that sticks out is the huge one bedroom suite with a bar in it overlooking the river. I think it is X09/X11 combination. There are some very cool and unique suites in this hotel, and the VIP Concierge have always treated me very well here with suite upgrades.
Dec 16, 2017, 4:11 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
I LOVED my lake view suite in Montreux.
Dec 16, 2017, 8:16 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,732
Dec 18, 2017, 2:53 am
#14
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Posts: 10,068
As a regular user of the Suite upgrades at Banff Springs I will miss the uniqueness of the various suites I have been assigned over the years. Hoping to get back to the big Island one last time before FPC R.I.P.
Dec 18, 2017, 3:10 am
#15
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2,120
Nice to see that Montreux photo!! Am considering that combo in January.
My favourite was the Singapore upgrades to penthouse - managed it more than once. Fleeting happy memories now.
Most of the time I am travelling solo so the suite upgrade is overkill, however I will miss the option and other benefits.
My favourite was the Singapore upgrades to penthouse - managed it more than once. Fleeting happy memories now.
Most of the time I am travelling solo so the suite upgrade is overkill, however I will miss the option and other benefits.