Crisis discounts at highend hotels?
Dec 21, 2008, 4:47 pm
#91
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What is FHS/Virtuoso and Pref Partner?
What is FHS/Virtuoso and Pref Partner? Amex's Fine Hotel Rate was not applicable for the buy 2 get one free at the Four Seasons. What discount rates are there that could be applied?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dec 21, 2008, 5:18 pm
#92
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virtuoso is like FHR, see sticky.
FS preferred partner and RC STARS are top travel agents that receive benefits for their clients.
FS preferred partner and RC STARS are top travel agents that receive benefits for their clients.
Dec 21, 2008, 5:59 pm
#93
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Dec 21, 2008, 9:22 pm
#94
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FS Pref Partner
I am confused. So, consumer cannot join this? How do you find these agents?
Dec 22, 2008, 2:18 am
#95
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Alternatively, David_O and ajinlondon on FT are Virtuoso agents. PM one of them with your dates and they will let you know the Virtuoso rate and the special perks available. They can book for anyone, not just US residents.
Dec 22, 2008, 2:45 am
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Coming from Europe to Australia with the current exchange rate, there are nice discounts available.
As for LHW in Europe, the places (Ireland, France, Italy) we looked at for summer have no discounts at all.
As for LHW in Europe, the places (Ireland, France, Italy) we looked at for summer have no discounts at all.
Dec 22, 2008, 9:32 am
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as i said "benefits for their clients"
DavidO for example can get you virtuoso / FS preferred partner / RC STARS benefits.
FHR requires amex plat/cent.
DavidO for example can get you virtuoso / FS preferred partner / RC STARS benefits.
FHR requires amex plat/cent.
another upgrades summary
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....7&postcount=19
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....7&postcount=19
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Dec 22, 2008 at 9:38 am
Dec 23, 2008, 6:00 pm
#98
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I think you will know that these hotels are really in trouble when they stop being anti-smoker. I know smoking isn't good for you - but - as a smoker - I am starting to boycott even those hotels where the weather is warm and one can only smoke on the balcony (like FS Palm Beach). About 25-30% of all Americans smoke. And a larger % of Europeans and a much larger % of Asians. FWIW - I checked with the FS Seattle yesterday - it is practically giving away rooms - and it is 100% non-smoking. It can keep its rooms as far as I'm concerned. Robyn
Dec 24, 2008, 7:25 am
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I think you will know that these hotels are really in trouble when they stop being anti-smoker. I know smoking isn't good for you - but - as a smoker - I am starting to boycott even those hotels where the weather is warm and one can only smoke on the balcony (like FS Palm Beach). About 25-30% of all Americans smoke. And a larger % of Europeans and a much larger % of Asians. FWIW - I checked with the FS Seattle yesterday - it is practically giving away rooms - and it is 100% non-smoking. It can keep its rooms as far as I'm concerned. Robyn
Do they serve Diet Coke? if so, it could kill you just as fast, if not faster, thanks to Donald Rumsfeld's Aspartame - hello brain tumours. Maybe they should have rules for that, too - only allowed to drink it when loitering in the car park....
Don't you just love health legislation.
Dec 24, 2008, 7:30 am
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I am looking at going to the FS in North San Diego for spring break and may give this a shot to score an upgrade or a discount.
Dec 24, 2008, 8:22 am
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Dec 24, 2008, 10:01 am
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You mean you can't smoke outside at FS Seattle?
Do they serve Diet Coke? if so, it could kill you just as fast, if not faster, thanks to Donald Rumsfeld's Aspartame - hello brain tumours. Maybe they should have rules for that, too - only allowed to drink it when loitering in the car park....
Don't you just love health legislation.
Do they serve Diet Coke? if so, it could kill you just as fast, if not faster, thanks to Donald Rumsfeld's Aspartame - hello brain tumours. Maybe they should have rules for that, too - only allowed to drink it when loitering in the car park....
Don't you just love health legislation.
Dec 24, 2008, 9:19 pm
#103
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Crisis discounts at highend hotels?
I called the Reservation Manager at the hotel. Part of my issue was the price went up significantly when I changed my dates so they honored the previous price. I was unable to have breakfast included.
Dec 25, 2008, 4:36 pm
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I have no clue how diet coke came into the picture.
If you want to smoke, just go on the sidewalk or walk down the block. Most office buildings dont allow smoking.
Dec 26, 2008, 10:00 am
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The majority of North Americans are non-smokers. I, for one applaud hotels that are all non-smoking - Not only does this make good business sense, it keeps second-hand smoke away from those who do not wish to inhale it (children, non-smokers and even ex-smokers).
This being said - most luxury properties do have smoking floors. Perhaps smokers should pay more for their rooms (along the lines of the pet surcharge)...
This being said - most luxury properties do have smoking floors. Perhaps smokers should pay more for their rooms (along the lines of the pet surcharge)...