Four Seasons Hotel Booking
Feb 14, 2018, 10:14 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Four Seasons Hotel Booking
Hello members,
I am looking at FS Toronto. The prices are very consistent for this month all $600 CAD.
Could you all advise me what is the best way to book a room at an FS property keeping cost in mind, the most budget friendly method.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Sincerely,
I am looking at FS Toronto. The prices are very consistent for this month all $600 CAD.
Could you all advise me what is the best way to book a room at an FS property keeping cost in mind, the most budget friendly method.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Feb 14, 2018, 11:11 pm
#2
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
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Either reach out direct to the hotel, or choose one of the FSPP members or Virtuoso members and book through them. Check with Wiki here: seeking Virtuoso travel agent recommendations (with Wiki)
Feb 15, 2018, 9:15 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: OSL
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If you book directly, remember to check the FS site for special offers for your dates closer to arrival and, if there is something, you can reach out to the hotel to change your reservation to the better rates. We have done this several times without any problems and saved a lot, like free nights etc. Maybe also the FS preferred travel agent are able to do this, but cannot answer that since we always book diretly. Also it might work to ask for specials upon booking by contacting the hotel, dependent on your relationship with the hotel/chain/GM.
Feb 15, 2018, 12:37 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
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My team does this automatically for all bookings at preferred partner properties (FS, Mandarin, Rosewood, Ritz and independents). We also encourage clients to communicate if they happen to find something better as opposed to playing "i gotcha". Agent, client and hotel is all one big partnership
Feb 15, 2018, 2:06 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
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Ditto'ing what ABG has said.
While what Musken shared is factual, you won't get the free breakfast for two or $100 credit (usually F&B or Spa, depending on the hotel in question) if you book directly. But to each, his or her own!
While what Musken shared is factual, you won't get the free breakfast for two or $100 credit (usually F&B or Spa, depending on the hotel in question) if you book directly. But to each, his or her own!
My team does this automatically for all bookings at preferred partner properties (FS, Mandarin, Rosewood, Ritz and independents). We also encourage clients to communicate if they happen to find something better as opposed to playing "i gotcha". Agent, client and hotel is all one big partnership
Feb 15, 2018, 3:16 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 139
I have never used Virtuoso, or anything like it, and have almost always booked directly. Sounds like I need to expand my horizons and try it out. Now I am thinking I would have been better off booking my upcoming stay in Paris through Virtuoso. Are their any downsides to using something like Virtuoso?
Feb 15, 2018, 3:35 pm
#8
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I have never used Virtuoso, or anything like it, and have almost always booked directly. Sounds like I need to expand my horizons and try it out. Now I am thinking I would have been better off booking my upcoming stay in Paris through Virtuoso. Are their any downsides to using something like Virtuoso?
Feb 15, 2018, 4:13 pm
#9
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Feb 15, 2018, 4:17 pm
#10
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I have never used Virtuoso, or anything like it, and have almost always booked directly. Sounds like I need to expand my horizons and try it out. Now I am thinking I would have been better off booking my upcoming stay in Paris through Virtuoso. Are their any downsides to using something like Virtuoso?
Few of the biggest advantage of booking through virtuoso is the assistance of a travel advisor. Depending on the occasion(i.e Birthday,anniversary,etc) they can directly communicate with the Hotel and this can enhance your stay.
Some of the guaranteed features are $100 USD hotel credit, complimentary breakfast (in most hotels) and room upgrade upon check-in subject to availability. Prices are similar if not the same with the hotel website.
I hope this helps.
Feb 15, 2018, 4:32 pm
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Either reach out direct to the hotel, or choose one of the FSPP members or Virtuoso members and book through them. Check with Wiki here: seeking Virtuoso travel agent recommendations (with Wiki)
Feb 15, 2018, 6:19 pm
#13
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- You're not calling an 800# and talking to whomever answers the phone who may (or may not) have expertise in what you're trying to book.
- You're working with your personal travel advisor whom you choose and who gets to know you and your preferences.
- Your Virtuoso advisor will (or should) email or phone his/her rep at your hotel, convey your preferences, and ask to have you prioritized for an upgrade.
- Your Virtuoso advisor may have other preferred hotel relationships (Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Dorchester Diamond Club, MO Fan Club, Shangri La Golden Circle, Peninsula PEN Club) which can be even more rewarding than Virtuoso or FHR.
- And ... your Virtuoso advisor can also make FHR bookings for you in those rare instances where it really makes sense (you need the 4 p.m. check-out) ... and still provide personalized service and VIP follow-up.
Feb 15, 2018, 7:23 pm
#14
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
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- You're not calling an 800# and talking to whomever answers the phone who may (or may not) have expertise in what you're trying to book.
- You're working with your personal travel advisor whom you choose and who gets to know you and your preferences.
- Your Virtuoso advisor will (or should) email or phone his/her rep at your hotel, convey your preferences, and ask to have you prioritized for an upgrade.
- Your Virtuoso advisor may have other preferred hotel relationships (Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Dorchester Diamond Club, MO Fan Club, Shangri La Golden Circle, Peninsula PEN Club) which can be even more rewarding than Virtuoso or FHR.
- And ... your Virtuoso advisor can also make FHR bookings for you in those rare instances where it really makes sense (you need the 4 p.m. check-out) ... and still provide personalized service and VIP follow-up.
In addition to this, depending on the destination etc, your Virtuoso advisor has likely been to the property and has done a site visit.
Feb 15, 2018, 7:46 pm
#15
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The OP should book through a Preferred Partner. Unless one already had contacts with the hotel (which sounds like it may not be the case) there’s no question that FSPP is the best and easiest way to get value added. And they can get value add IN ADDITION to virtually any published promotional offer on Four Seasons’ website.
Four Seaosns in particular has very strong ties with its top travel agencies, who are part of their business model. So, it can only help to book through a Preferred Partner, there is no downside.
Four Seaosns in particular has very strong ties with its top travel agencies, who are part of their business model. So, it can only help to book through a Preferred Partner, there is no downside.