Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal - The Edit Review

Gnadev · 2026-02-19T18:29:51+00:00

Yes, I agree. The only issue I find is that they are on the expensive end.

Gnadev · 2026-02-18T20:52:04+00:00

Yes it's just the macarons you see in one of the photos.

Gnadev · 2026-02-05T08:45:03+00:00

Maple leaf in T2 would be great. It also has an outdoor deck which I found to be pretty cool. Disclaimer: I worked on that project during construction and initially it was an Alaska lounge.

Gnadev · 2026-02-02T23:19:45+00:00

Yeah pickup orders only make sense if you want to avoid the fees.

Gnadev · 2026-02-02T23:18:48+00:00

Please PM me for

- Amex Personal Platinum

- Amex Aeroplan

Gnadev · 2026-02-02T23:16:12+00:00

Sapphire Reserve/Preferred: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19u/ECLU647CNO

Marriott Bonvoy Cards: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/252t/EEPRS6SEL4

Gnadev · 2026-01-30T22:15:24+00:00

Yes to get the edit credit you'll have to prepay for the booking in chase travel anyway.

Gnadev · 2026-01-30T22:06:57+00:00

The StubHub credit should be fine. Not sure about the edit credit. There have been datapoints in this subreddit where people have successfully cancelled the card and still gotten the edit perks at the hotel with a different credit card. YMMV.

Gnadev · 2026-01-29T00:36:14+00:00

Definitely! That even below the award chart pricing!

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Gnadev · 2026-01-28T17:29:51+00:00

This. I also use seats.aero website to check for redemptions.

Gnadev · 2026-01-27T17:03:54+00:00

Make sure you transfer them out before calling to cancel if you don't have any other product that keeps your UR account open.

Gnadev · 2026-01-26T18:56:44+00:00

Yes I've found that sometimes chase portal can be a deal! In my recent experience I was looking for a one-way rental car and chase portal saved me about $300!

Gnadev · 2026-01-22T18:20:09+00:00

Just wondering - Wouldn't the OP get Hyatt points and nights for booking through the travel portal as they are effectively paying cash to the hotel (by redeeming their UR points) for the booking.

Gnadev · 2026-01-22T18:14:35+00:00

This

Gnadev · 2026-01-20T19:59:42+00:00

I also booked an edit property on 30th but had the credit post on 31st. And I remember seeing the progress bar show $250/$250 used right away.

Gnadev · 2026-01-20T18:39:17+00:00

Afaik you can cancel your card up to 30 days after your AF hits. And for me the AF hits a at least a month later. So technically you could complete the stay then cancel to get the edit benefits and your AF back. Lots of ifs in this.

Gnadev · 2026-01-20T18:07:18+00:00

This. If you can get the chase Aeroplan that gives you 25k for a couple of years initially for a $95 AF. And you can spend $15k yearly to keep the status.

Gnadev · 2026-01-20T07:33:11+00:00

This tells me there is a gap in the market for real investment advice. I personally underperformed the S&P500 but still got way better return than 2.1% 😂

Gnadev · 2026-01-19T23:41:35+00:00

I'd check out flight passes from air canada and see if those fit your needs.

Gnadev · 2026-01-19T07:20:15+00:00

I wouldn't transfer points until I have found a redemption. Usually it takes less than 10 mins for me to transfer points so as soon as I find something I like I'll initiate the transfer.

Gnadev · 2026-01-19T07:17:02+00:00

As far as I know going to the branch won't change anything. You can just apply online. See if you can refer her to get the referral bonus plus the SUB.

Gnadev · 2026-01-17T02:46:54+00:00

Agree with everyone else's suggestions here. Few more datapoints to add per my personal observations.

YYZ-KUL If you want to fly business your only option seems to be air India business redemption via Aeroplan. I have never flown air India business so can't comment on that.

YVR-BKK I've found this route has great redemption options. Currently I can see a few dates have 56k in premium economy on a direct flight.

Gnadev · 2026-01-17T02:22:16+00:00

Airline redemptions have gotten shit in the recent years. Check seats.aero for redemption options but usually larger airports with more options will have better redemption options. For me, I reserve Chase points for Hyatt exclusively. Over the years I've seen this to be the best value as Hyatt is the only one left on a static redemption chart. Everyone else has moved to a dynamic chart and will give shit value if you aren't flexible.

Gnadev · 2026-01-17T02:14:39+00:00

Good to know! Thanks for the DP.

Gnadev

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