Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status.

So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, and Marriott Platinum.

Overview of Fairmont Premier Status

So for this week, we will be taking a look at Fairmont Premier, which normally requires 5 stays or 10 nights with Fairmont.

How to Earn:

(1) 10 nights in a calendar year
(2) 5 stays in a calendar year

Benefits of Fairmont Premier Status

• 1 complimentary room upgrade certificate
• 1 complimentary suite upgrade certificate
• US $50 Fairmont dining (lunch & dinner) or Willow Stream Spa e-certificates
• 1 complimentary third night on a three-night stay
• Priority wait-list status
• Complimentary, in-room high-speed Internet access4
• Complimentary local calls and no service charge on toll-free calls
• Complimentary health club access
• Complimentary use of TaylorMade golf clubs at select hotels

Other Ways To Earn:

The Fairmont Visa card provides complimentary Fairmont Premier status each year just for having the card after the first year.

Bottom Line

Fairmont Premier status offers some good perks such as the one suite upgrade award and one room upgrade each year which is confirmed at booking. The third night free certificate can also be valuable. Other hotel perks such as free internet access and complimentary gym access are nice.

Earning Fairmont Premier isn’t that difficult if you stay with Fairmont much or their credit card gives the status automatically.

What’s your favorite Fairmont Premier perk?

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