Lifetime Fairmont Platinum Status=Lifetime Free Nights In A Suite?

[Dan]

More from Ben:
-The offer is not transferable unless you selected the "gift" box when you bought it from Living Social.
-The $260.41 tax rate applies whether you paid for the deal or got it free.
-More info on enrolling in lifetime Platinum will be coming today or tomorrow.

[yare]

This is so wrong on many points.
-It's unfair to allocate the entire cost of the deal to the hotel room.  Is the Platinum status not worth anything?
-If I paid $0 why should there be tax on $2,000?  Think the hotel is actually going to remit that to the tax collectors?
-Living Social only gives Fairmont half of the money for the deal, so for people that paid $2,000 only half of that goes to Fairmont.  Why should the entire part be taxed?

If they let me transfer the night I have many charities that have asked for it.   Apparently charities don't pay the SF hotel tax and they can give you a tax receipt for the amount paid or the fair market value.

 

agreed.  but after the whole charade that played out last week with the mistake lifetime status... good luck getting them to deal with you on this one.   

[Dan]

In all seriousness now, Fairmont has just introduced a solid new annual benefit for Platinums!
You can pick 4 of any the following options for free!
This is in addition to the annual free night, $100 spa cert, and upgrade certs.

https://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/FPC/MembershipBenefits/TermsandConditions.htm

Members will have from March 1, 2011 through until May 31, 2011 to select their benefits. All benefit selections must be completed by May 31, 2011. After this time, benefit selections will be closed for the year.

Once benefits have been selected, they cannot be changed for any reason.

Unless otherwise noted, the Platinum Member may transfer their benefit to immediate family meaning:Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.

Arts and Entertainment:

1) Iconic Fairmont books: These books capture the rich and storied history of Fairmont’s destinations around the world. (choose one out of four books available: )
2) Savings at Eye Buy Art: Enjoy 20% savings at an online art gallery that represents an exciting new generation of emerging photographers, considered “the ones to watch”.
3) Savings on a Fairmont Moments Experience: Enjoy $100 USD off a Fairmont Moments Experience.

Food & Drink

1) Authentically Local Food Experience: Enjoy an authentically local food experience, prepared daily and delivered in true Fairmont style.
2) Collection of Fairmont Teas: A boxed collection of international teas from ‘Teas at the Fairmont’, featuring a relaxing blend of both classic and modern teas.
3) Fairmont Wine Set and Pairing Recipes: Everything you need to enjoy wines of the world, including food and wine pairing recipes prepared by Fairmont’s Master Sommelier.

Leadership & Philanthropy

1) Adopt An Animal Through World Wildlife Fund - Canada: Select from one of the five animals to adopt. Receive a stuffed animal and information on the endangered species research you have helped fund.
2) Donation to World Wildlife Fund Canada or National Geographic Society
3) Give And Get Back: Like to give back? So do we. Work for three hours with any registered charity and we’ll add a stay credit to your profile. Maximum of 2 stay credits per member.

Spa & Fitness

1) Willow Stream Spa Gift Certirficate: Receive a $25 USD gift certificate for use at your favourite Willow Stream Spa on your next 60 minute body massage, facial or body treatment.
2) Willow Stream Spa Treatment: Escape your fast-forward world to relax and recover with a 45 minute Willow Stream Classic Manicure or Classic Pedicure.
3) Adidas Fitness Bag: This adidas Striker Duffel Bag makes it easy to stay active and balanced during your travels.

Sports & Adventure

1) Complimentary Golf Lesson: Take a lesson from the pro at one of our Fairmont managed golf courses. Perfect for the beginner or experienced golfer.
2) Complimentary Round of Golf: Enjoy a complimentary round of golf at one of our prestigious Fairmont managed golf courses around the world.
3) Ski Resort Gift Card: Choose a $25 gift card or certificate from 11 ski hills, including such famous destinations as Whistler Blackcomb, Lake Louise, Sunshine Valley and more.

[E]

Give And Get Back: Like to give back? So do we. Work for three hours with any registered charity and we’ll add a stay credit to your profile. Maximum of 2 stay credits per member.

I wonder if you can give this away?

[Dan]

Got a call from the Fairmont telling me that corporate is still figuring out how to do the lifetime platinum and that they are just waiting on them.

Also they say the tax rate is based on the amount they get from Living Social, so it does seem like they were able to negotiate terms better than the normal 50/50 split. When I asked about the fact that I didn't pay anything for my package she still said the same tax rate as if I had paid would apply.

Also she said they are putting people into the Fairmont suite and if that's not available the Diplomat suite. She said that they normally go for $4,000/night.

[milzz]

My guess would be that b/c LS screwed up this deal and made it lifetime they are actually giving all the money to fairmont as compensation therefore fairmont can tax the whole $2000 would that make sense?

[Dan]

My guess would be that b/c LS screwed up this deal and made it lifetime they are actually giving all the money to fairmont as compensation therefore fairmont can tax the whole $2000 would that make sense?

I don't think so.
Anyway someone at Fairmont had to sign off on the deal before it went live.

[Bp]

Any update on this?

[sl]

Is there anything going on with this?

[Dan]

Just enroll in a FPC membership online and then call 877-232-7070 to get upgraded to Platinum for life!

I just called and now my account is showing Plat!

[Dan]

Now in my account online:
Certificate Name           Date Issued          Expiry Date   
$25 Dining Certificate    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
$25 Dining Certificate    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
$25 Dining Certificate    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
$25 Dining Certificate    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
Complimentary Suite Upgrade    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
Complimentary Room Upgrade    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
Complimentary Room Upgrade    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
Complimentary Suite Upgrade    07/03/2011    28/02/2012       
Complimentary Night                    07/03/2011    28/02/2012

[Bp]

Just enroll in a FPC membership online and then call 877-232-7070 to get upgraded to Platinum for life!

I just called and now my account is showing Plat!

Thanks,
called, two minutes latter it shows plat

[Bp]

By my it shows everything double, is this a mistake? Or pure luck?

$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Suite Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Night  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Night  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Room Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Room Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Room Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Room Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Suite Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Suite Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
Complimentary Suite Upgrade  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   
$25 Dining Certificate  07/03/2011  28/02/2012   

[Dan]

Thanks,
called, two minutes latter it shows plat

Congrats!
Time to update your elite programs!

[mow]

 took less then 2 min

I got only one 
$25 Dining Certificate   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
$25 Dining Certificate   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
$25 Dining Certificate   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
$25 Dining Certificate   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
Complimentary Suite Upgrade   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
Complimentary Room Upgrade   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
Complimentary Room Upgrade   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
Complimentary Suite Upgrade   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
Complimentary Night   07/03/2011   28/02/2012      
 

[yo]

im going to barbados for 4 nights in april does anyone mind putting there number on my room im staying at the fairmont and would love an upgrade

[mow]

dan what is the deal with giving/selling upgrades to other people can you , if you do can they mess u up by wrecking the room and any other reason not to

[Dan]

In all seriousness now, Fairmont has just introduced a solid new annual benefit for Platinums!
You can pick 4 of any the following options for free!
This is in addition to the annual free night, $100 spa cert, and upgrade certs.

https://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/FPC/MembershipBenefits/TermsandConditions.htm

Members will have from March 1, 2011 through until May 31, 2011 to select their benefits. All benefit selections must be completed by May 31, 2011. After this time, benefit selections will be closed for the year.

Once benefits have been selected, they cannot be changed for any reason.

Unless otherwise noted, the Platinum Member may transfer their benefit to immediate family meaning:Parent, adult child, spouse (including common law) and siblings.

Arts and Entertainment:

1) Iconic Fairmont books: These books capture the rich and storied history of Fairmont’s destinations around the world. (choose one out of four books available: )
2) Savings at Eye Buy Art: Enjoy 20% savings at an online art gallery that represents an exciting new generation of emerging photographers, considered “the ones to watch”.
3) Savings on a Fairmont Moments Experience: Enjoy $100 USD off a Fairmont Moments Experience.

Food & Drink

1) Authentically Local Food Experience: Enjoy an authentically local food experience, prepared daily and delivered in true Fairmont style.
2) Collection of Fairmont Teas: A boxed collection of international teas from ‘Teas at the Fairmont’, featuring a relaxing blend of both classic and modern teas.
3) Fairmont Wine Set and Pairing Recipes: Everything you need to enjoy wines of the world, including food and wine pairing recipes prepared by Fairmont’s Master Sommelier.

Leadership & Philanthropy

1) Adopt An Animal Through World Wildlife Fund - Canada: Select from one of the five animals to adopt. Receive a stuffed animal and information on the endangered species research you have helped fund.
2) Donation to World Wildlife Fund Canada or National Geographic Society
3) Give And Get Back: Like to give back? So do we. Work for three hours with any registered charity and we’ll add a stay credit to your profile. Maximum of 2 stay credits per member.

Spa & Fitness

1) Willow Stream Spa Gift Certirficate: Receive a $25 USD gift certificate for use at your favourite Willow Stream Spa on your next 60 minute body massage, facial or body treatment.
2) Willow Stream Spa Treatment: Escape your fast-forward world to relax and recover with a 45 minute Willow Stream Classic Manicure or Classic Pedicure.
3) Adidas Fitness Bag: This adidas Striker Duffel Bag makes it easy to stay active and balanced during your travels.

Sports & Adventure

1) Complimentary Golf Lesson: Take a lesson from the pro at one of our Fairmont managed golf courses. Perfect for the beginner or experienced golfer.
2) Complimentary Round of Golf: Enjoy a complimentary round of golf at one of our prestigious Fairmont managed golf courses around the world.
3) Ski Resort Gift Card: Choose a $25 gift card or certificate from 11 ski hills, including such famous destinations as Whistler Blackcomb, Lake Louise, Sunshine Valley and more.

You can pick your 4 bonus gifts under the "my benefits" tab.
What are you guys picking?

[sl]

You can pick your 4 bonus gifts under the "my benefits" tab.
What are you guys picking?

All three Sports, and the Fairmont moments.

[Dan]

All three Sports, and the Fairmont moments.

What are the moments?