Not sure if this is a targeted offer but the latest email from American Express is a great deal if you are planning any stays at Fairmont Hotels before the end of the year. The offer is similar to some we have seen from Amex in the past where they give a statement credit for spending a certain amount at a merchant (ie $10 credit for spending $20 at Tim Hortons).
This time the offer is for a $100 statement credit when you spend $500 or more in one transaction at a participating Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property between September 9, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Considering what most Fairmont Hotel’s charge this shouldn’t be too hard to achieve especially if that stay is for two or more nights and/or you include food, beverage or spa that are charged to your room. The list of eligible properties can be found here and include most if not all locations in Canada, three in Mexico and seventeen in the U.S.
The actual purchase requirements don’t specify a room type or specific rate which means you should be able to tie in either a Fine Hotels & Resorts offers via The Platinum Card from American Express or take advantage of one of the awesome resident rates at select locations (ie Alberta residents rate at the Fairmont Banff Springs or Chateau Lake Louise). In fact I successfully registered both my Gold Rewards Card and Platinum Card for these offers as I tend to book both types of these rates depending on my stay requirements. Platinum Card for the FH&R benefits and Gold Card for all other rates as it earns the 2x points on travel purchases. No matter what I know I will try to take advantage of this offer as I only require 1 more night to earn Platinum Status with in the Fairmont President’s Club program!
You can find out more about this offer and register your Amex card here.
Qualifying purchase for this offer:
To be
eligible for a $100 (CAD) statement credit, a purchase of $500 (CAD) or
more (after taxes) in one (1) transaction must be made at a
participating Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property during the offer
period and charged to the registered Card. Stay must be completed by
December 31, 2014. A qualifying purchase includes room cost and any
charges billed directly to the room. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
charges that do not appear on the hotel bill but were paid separately
during your stay with your American Express Card are not considered
qualifying purchases. A prepaid or deposit amount that may be required
at time of booking that is $500 or more (CAD), made in one (1)
transaction and charged to a registered Card is considered a qualifying
purchase. Bookings or transactions made through travel-related web sites
and any other channels that are not made directly with Fairmont Hotels
& Resorts do not qualify. Booking is subject to room availability.
Cancellation policies and charges vary by property and should be
confirmed at time of reservation. Advance reservations required.
American Express Gold Rewards Card
• Earn a Welcome Bonus of 25,000 Membership Rewards® points – our
HIGHEST Gold Rewards Card offer – just by making $500 in purchases in
the first three months of Cardmembership.
• No Annual Fee for the first year; $150 Annual Fee thereafter*
• That’s enough for a round trip flight to almost anywhere in North America
• Transfer your points to frequent flyer programs, or 1:1 to Aeroplan®* and Avios
• Earn double points on eligible travel and everyday purchases
• Charge any travel to your Card then pay for it with points
• 1 Free Supplementary Gold Rewards Card (a $50 value*) to help you earn points faster
• American Express is not responsible for maintaining or
monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full
details and current product information click the Apply now link.
• *As a Charge Card, the balance must always be paid in full
each month. 30% annual interest rate applies to balances not paid in
full.
Conditions apply
The Platinum Card from American Express
• 60,000
Bonus Membership Rewards Points when you
charge $1,000 in purchases to your Card in your first 3 months of
Cardmembership. Bonus is awarded as Membership Rewards points which
can be converted to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio.
• Platinum members are automatically enrolled in the Membership
Rewards FirstTM Tier and earn 1.25 points for every dollar in purchases
charged to the Card
• The Platinum Card gives you access to exceptional lounge
benefits such as Priority Pass, the Canadian Platinum Lounge Benefit,
Airport Club Program and access to the Cathay Pacific Business Class
lounges and oneworld® alliance airlines Business Class lounges.
• You will also have access to elevated status with many Hotel
& Car Rental loyalty programs, $200 Annual Travel Credit for
Travel Bookings through Platinum Card Travel Service, lodging benefits
at a collection of over 700 Fine Hotels & Resorts around the
world, access to special events and unique opportunities and a dedicated concierge team
• As a Charge Card, the balance must always be paid in full each month. 30% annual interest rate applies to balances not paid in full.
Conditions apply