[EXPIRED] FAIRMONT HOTELS - Employee Friends and Family Promotion
May 13, 2009, 3:41 pm
#812
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, TX -- AA Life Platinum; QF Life Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 5,462
Ah.. so much for double dipping.. I booked on fairmont.com via the cashbaq shopping portal; the points/$ showed up as pending for several weeks but now show up as being removed. 
May 13, 2009, 4:11 pm
#813
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
What services did the butlers perform for you?
We also had a nice stay at The Plaza this weekend. On check-in, the clerk commented that it was a Friends and Family rate, welcomed us, and even mentioned that we had a great rate of $239. This seemed odd to me since the rate is rarely ever mentioned to me during most check-ins at other hotels.
As reserved, we got a room on the south side above 58th St. It was a beautiful room, and my wife absolutely loved the design of the tiled bathroom.
The porter who took us to our room was very friendly and personable. He kindly bid us farewell when we encountered him again in the lobby when checking out. Of the staff members that we encountered, he was the highlight for us.
But we never saw a butler, never asked for one, nor heard a message regarding their services.
I had several minor disappointments during our stay, but the most frustrating one was this: On Sunday, we asked the concierge for a recommendation for a nearby deli for lunch. She directed us to one a couple blocks away, but we learned upon arrival that it is closed on Sundays. IMO, that was an unacceptable mistake at this property that prides itself on the fact that, "Each Concierge at The Plaza is a member of the 'Clefs d'Or,' an international concierge association."
Though I can't say that I was overwhelmed by our stay, I appreciate the relatively low rate and am glad to have had the opportunity to stay at this landmark property. Thanks, Fairmont!
We also had a nice stay at The Plaza this weekend. On check-in, the clerk commented that it was a Friends and Family rate, welcomed us, and even mentioned that we had a great rate of $239. This seemed odd to me since the rate is rarely ever mentioned to me during most check-ins at other hotels.
As reserved, we got a room on the south side above 58th St. It was a beautiful room, and my wife absolutely loved the design of the tiled bathroom.
The porter who took us to our room was very friendly and personable. He kindly bid us farewell when we encountered him again in the lobby when checking out. Of the staff members that we encountered, he was the highlight for us.
But we never saw a butler, never asked for one, nor heard a message regarding their services.
I had several minor disappointments during our stay, but the most frustrating one was this: On Sunday, we asked the concierge for a recommendation for a nearby deli for lunch. She directed us to one a couple blocks away, but we learned upon arrival that it is closed on Sundays. IMO, that was an unacceptable mistake at this property that prides itself on the fact that, "Each Concierge at The Plaza is a member of the 'Clefs d'Or,' an international concierge association."
Though I can't say that I was overwhelmed by our stay, I appreciate the relatively low rate and am glad to have had the opportunity to stay at this landmark property. Thanks, Fairmont!
May 13, 2009, 4:49 pm
#814
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DEN
Posts: 184
Nothing major. Just delivering ice, and getting some info on the hotel and services. We had 2 different ones, both very professional and helpful.
Strange you never saw one. When had arrived in our room (it was around 9:30PM - delayed flights) the bell hop gave us a tour of the room and the everything remote. After he had left we were unpacking and the butler knocked, introduced himself and offered us a complimentary drink (which would have been rude to turn down ^).
The bathrooms are impressive, albeit a bit much with all the gold. We also had a quiet room on the 58th St. side. It was probably the quietest hotel room I've stayed in. They get top marks just for that!
Strange you never saw one. When had arrived in our room (it was around 9:30PM - delayed flights) the bell hop gave us a tour of the room and the everything remote. After he had left we were unpacking and the butler knocked, introduced himself and offered us a complimentary drink (which would have been rude to turn down ^).
The bathrooms are impressive, albeit a bit much with all the gold. We also had a quiet room on the 58th St. side. It was probably the quietest hotel room I've stayed in. They get top marks just for that!
May 14, 2009, 12:15 am
#815
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada
Programs: Fairmont President's Club, Aeroplan, Airmiles
Posts: 352
Yeah, more often than not, you aren't allowed to combine rewards/cashback program with existing promos. That's too bad but it was worth a try!
May 14, 2009, 11:01 pm
#816
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, FPC, Delta Privilege Gold, Air Miles Gold
Posts: 152
May 16, 2009, 7:39 am
#817
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
Fairmont Chicago
Checked in last night for a 3 night stay and no questions asked and not a single comment on the AMAZING rate I got.^
The room, deluxeview King Rm, is very nice
Thanks nyx.t2t for all your help!!^^
The room, deluxeview King Rm, is very nice
Thanks nyx.t2t for all your help!!^^
May 16, 2009, 12:32 pm
#818
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada
Programs: Fairmont President's Club, Aeroplan, Airmiles
Posts: 352
Glad to help! 
Sounds like the F&F is more recognized now so check-in is going smoothly everywhere.
Sounds like the F&F is more recognized now so check-in is going smoothly everywhere.
May 17, 2009, 12:50 am
#820
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 2
Just got back from the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui
I successfully stayed 3 nights at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui using
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
May 17, 2009, 1:04 am
#821
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada
Programs: Fairmont President's Club, Aeroplan, Airmiles
Posts: 352
Did you stay in the Garden View Suite? I'm planning a stay there in October.
Anyway, glad to hear everything went well and there weren't any hassles.
Anyway, glad to hear everything went well and there weren't any hassles.
I successfully stayed 3 nights at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui using
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
May 17, 2009, 1:58 am
#822
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
I successfully stayed 3 nights at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui using
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
the NFAF code. My cost was $169 per night.
I checked in at front desk without any hassels.
No questions asked!
The Fairmont NFAF code works like a charm.
Please note my stay there was just last week.
May 17, 2009, 3:22 am
#823
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: South Oxfordshire
Programs: Yes please
Posts: 564
I have just made a reservation at the Fairmont Vancouver for August. In deference to the wishes of of our Fairmont colleagues I shall not say exactly how much I am paying but suffice it to say that, at well under Can $ 200 a night for a premium room it is exceptionally good value.
I do have one concern; the Fairmont web site booking agent was exceeeeeeeeeeeeedingly slow and actually stalled twice during the booking process. I have asked one of our Fairmont colleagues to check at their end to see that the booking has been completed successfully.
I do have one concern; the Fairmont web site booking agent was exceeeeeeeeeeeeedingly slow and actually stalled twice during the booking process. I have asked one of our Fairmont colleagues to check at their end to see that the booking has been completed successfully.
May 17, 2009, 3:28 am
#824
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
I have just made a reservation at the Fairmont Vancouver for August. In deference to the wishes of of our Fairmont colleagues I shall not say exactly how much I am paying but suffice it to say that, at well under Can $ 200 a night for a premium room it is exceptionally good value.
I do have one concern; the Fairmont web site booking agent was exceeeeeeeeeeeeedingly slow and actually stalled twice during the booking process. I have asked one of our Fairmont colleagues to check at their end to see that the booking has been completed successfully.
I do have one concern; the Fairmont web site booking agent was exceeeeeeeeeeeeedingly slow and actually stalled twice during the booking process. I have asked one of our Fairmont colleagues to check at their end to see that the booking has been completed successfully.
