Club Carlson - Redeem your points and EARN 9,000 points

I'll be redeeming my freshly minted 50,000 points in January at the Radisson Blu in Chicago...and getting 9,000 points in the process! :-)

The ‘Redeem Points, Earn Points’ Promotion (“Promotion”) is available only to Club CarlsonSM members. To enroll in Club Carlson, visit www.clubcarlson.com/enroll. The Promotion is subject to all Club Carlson program rules and conditions (“Program Rules”).

To be eligible for the Promotion, members must register online for the Promotion at clubcarlson.com/redeempointsearnpoints (“Registration”), provide their Club Carlson number at the time of reservation or at check-in, and complete an Eligible Award Stay between December 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012 (“Promotional Period”) at participating Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson℠, Park Inn by Radisson® and Park Plaza® hotels worldwide (“Participating Properties”). An Eligible Award Stay is defined as an Award Stay which is paid for in full with Gold Points for one or more consecutive nights at the same Participating Property, regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs during that stay. Points + Cash award nights do not qualify for the bonus. Members who have registered for the Promotion and complete an Eligible Award Stay during the Promotional Period will earn 9,000 bonus Gold Points, with a maximum of five bonuses (up to 45,000 total bonus Gold Points) during the Promotional Period. Only one Club Carlson account may be credited for an Eligible Award Stay, and the corresponding bonus points awarded, if applicable. Bonus Gold Points will be credited to the Member’s account by February 15, 2012.

Members need to only register once during the Promotional Period in order to be eligible for the Promotion. Registration must be received in advance of the Award Stay or before check-out. In connection with the Registration, Club Carlson is not responsible for interrupted or unavailable network, server, or other connections miscommunications, failed telephone or computer hardware or software or telephone transmissions or technical failures, Internet Service Provider/network/website accessibility or availability, garbled or jumbled transmissions or other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; including without limitation the incompletely, incorrect, or inaccurate capture of Registration information.

Club Carlson reserves the right to add, modify, or discontinue the Promotion with or without notice. Subject to availability. Void where prohibited by law. By registering for and participating in the Promotion, you agree and consent to these terms and conditions.

I hope someone at Carlson made sure this couldn't be stacked with the 50% off weekend redemptions at EMEA hotels.

A night at a tier one property only costs 4,500 points on at least 6 weekend nights in December... and they will reimburse you 9,000?

I'll be redeeming my freshly minted 50,000 points in January at the Radisson Blu in Chicago...and getting 9,000 points in the process! :-)

how long did it take your 50,000 points to post in your account after your stay?

Do they have a list of Participating Properties?

Thank U!

if I stay 5 times at 5 different 9K point properties, does that mean I spend 45K points and then get back 45 K points? (essentially free)


Where do we find the participating property list?

Thanks

The promotion terms state all hotels worldwide. That means all Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites participate for this redemption rebate bonus offer.

I hope someone at Carlson made sure this couldn't be stacked with the 50% off weekend redemptions at EMEA hotels.

A night at a tier one property only costs 4,500 points on at least 6 weekend nights in December... and they will reimburse you 9,000?

figured it out, disregard

Do you know if we get the online booking bonus of 1,000 points when we make award reservation?

Thanks.

Making an award reservation online you dont get the 1000 points.

figured it out, disregard

where does it say EMEA isn't included?

According to Club Carlson all properties are participating in this promotion except

The Regent Singapore

The Regent Palms

The Regent Taipei

The Grand Formosa Regent Taipei

Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh.


Can we stay in a property for 4500 or 9000 points and get another 9000? :confused:

can we stay in the same property twice and earn the promotion twice? It would 2 non-consecutive stays. I've read and re-read the terms but I'm still unsure....

Yes you can i will have 4 different award stays during december in the same hotel

Can we stay in a property for 4500 or 9000 points and get another 9000? :confused:

You can do it up to 5 times for a total of 45000 bonus points. So basically you get 5 absolutely free nights at a category 1.

Will I get a room uogarde for award stays if I am a gold elite member?

maybe you get an upgrade, it changes from hotel to hotel, some is very genberous with upgrades another not ...@:-)

If I had two room reservations for the same night, is it possible to receive the 9,000 point bonus for each room?

If I had two room reservations for the same night, is it possible to receive the 9,000 point bonus for each room?

If the answer to the above is no, can I use my points to reserve a room for someone else registered for the promo, put their Club Carlson number on the reservation and have them get the 9k point credit?

Quoting the T&C from Post #1 above: "An Eligible Award Stay is defined as an Award Stay which is paid for in full with Gold Points for one or more consecutive nights at the same Participating Property, regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs during that stay."

The Radisson Orlando - International Drive is a Category 1 hotel. They charge a $10 resort fee. Paying the resort fee doesn't disqualify an award stay at that hotel from this promotion, does it?

Edit -- Just got off the phone with a very helpful Club Carlson rep. He assured me that paying the resort fee at this property, or any other property, does not disqualify the stay from qualifying for the 9,000 point refund. Good to go!

Quoting the T&C from Post #1 above: "An Eligible Award Stay is defined as an Award Stay which is paid for in full with Gold Points for one or more consecutive nights at the same Participating Property, regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs during that stay."

The Radisson Orlando - International Drive is a Category 1 hotel. They charge a $10 resort fee. Paying the resort fee doesn't disqualify an award stay at that hotel from this promotion, does it?

Edit -- Just got off the phone with a very helpful Club Carlson rep. He assured me that paying the resort fee at this property, or any other property, does not disqualify the stay from qualifying for the 9,000 point refund. Good to go!

I was thinking of booking at this location...did you end up staying here? experience/any issues with the promo?

Will I get a room uogarde for award stays if I am a gold elite member?

Worked for me once, second time it didn't. Pretty nice rooms anyway.

The clause in the T&Cs quoted by YourNameHere is there obviously to disqualify "Cash & Points" stays. The Resort Fee will not disqualify U. I suppose it would be treated as an incidental charge if charged at all.
Indeed, some Radissons such as the Blu of St. Martin, Caribbean, exempts award stays from the Resort Fee, because they believe that Free Should Mean Free! ^ :)

I was thinking of booking at this location...did you end up staying here? experience/any issues with the promo?

We'll be going there next week. When we get back, I can let you know how it went.

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Oh, you can count on the fact that they will charge you the resort fee. Orlando hotels that have such will always charge it.

I think you will be fine at that hotel - I was even thinking of booking there myself. Please post back with a recap if you can.

Question for anyone - If I book using the points and then I have to cancel (say, a week prior - plenty of advance notice) do I forfeit the points or will they get credited back to my account? Thanks for any answers.

Never mind! I just answered my own question by booking for Jan 22. The reservation clearly spells out that you can cancel and get your points back, as long as you don't cancel at the last minute:

Cancellation Policy:
Cancel today thru Jan 20 2012 = No penalty
Cancel Jan 21 2012 thru Jan 22 2012 = FORFEIT ALL Gold POINTS FOR THE ENTIRE STAY.

This is really nice, I'm thinking of alternating between the Park Plazas in Beijing next time I'm there and not only getting free nights but earning points from them. :D

Hey BillyBaloney @25, that's pretty cool! ^

So, if I read this correctly, I can book 5 consecutive nights at Radisson, Int'l drive for 45,000 points (which I'll get back) and $50 total resort fee?

Also hypothetically, can I have someone else use their 45,000 points under this promo and can I in turn stay for 10 days straight (check out after 5 days, then check in again) under this promo? Will the other person have any issues making the award stay for me from their account? TIA

So, if I read this correctly, I can book 5 consecutive nights at Radisson, Int'l drive for 45,000 points (which I'll get back) and $50 total resort fee?

Not consecutive nights.

Also hypothetically, can I have someone else use their 45,000 points under this promo and can I in turn stay for 10 days straight (check out after 5 days, then check in again) under this promo? Will the other person have any issues making the award stay for me from their account? TIA

You can certainly "alternate"nights with a friend 5+5 (via checking in and checking out everyday). That is, NO consecutive stays for anyone. However, your friend may make a booking by including you as an authorized person to his/her award stays so that you can check in. However, I am not sure how front desk will react if you check in 5 times as an "authorized" person when the main account holder is not around.

RM

You can certainly "alternate"nights with a friend 5+5 (via checking in and checking out everyday). That is, NO consecutive stays for anyone. However, your friend may make a booking by including you as an authorized person to his/her award stays so that you can check in. However, I am not sure how front desk will react if you check in 5 times as an "authorized" person when the main account holder is not around.

RM

I would say that there's a pretty decent chance that if you talk to management you can arrange for them to leave you in the same room for the 10 days. You might need to stop by the front desk each day to do a 'check out' and 'check in' but you don't need to actually vacate the room.

I've not done this with Carlson, but I have with other chains in similar situations. The property itself has no reason not to oblige -- they get reimbursed very well for award bookings, i.e. the cost of this is most likely all on corporate. Plus, I imagine it's easier to tidy / freshen a room than to to clean one from scratch.

Has anyone gotten the 9K points back from a stay yet?

You will get back the 9000 Points in the middle of february, the promotion runns until 31 of january

Will I get a room uogarde for award stays if I am a gold elite member?

I stayed at the Park Plaza BKK Soi 18 & got upgraded to a studio suite. Nice room. The manager at check-in (Mr Off) was also very professional and nice.

Thank you Radisson! An otherwise entirely unexciting stay at a category 1 airport Country Inn that I actually needed was 9,000 points. aka 0!

How often does the Category-1 list change? I'm planning ahead for January (9000 back) and want to make sure the hotel I'm eying doesn't get subbed out on the list too soon. Any ideas how long?

How often does the Category-1 list change? I'm planning ahead for January (9000 back) and want to make sure the hotel I'm eying doesn't get subbed out on the list too soon. Any ideas how long?

Would love to know, as I'm a new arrival, too. Up, down, seasonally? Thank you. :)

Quoting the T&C from Post #1 above: "An Eligible Award Stay is defined as an Award Stay which is paid for in full with Gold Points for one or more consecutive nights at the same Participating Property, regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs during that stay."

The Radisson Orlando - International Drive is a Category 1 hotel. They charge a $10 resort fee. Paying the resort fee doesn't disqualify an award stay at that hotel from this promotion, does it?

Edit -- Just got off the phone with a very helpful Club Carlson rep. He assured me that paying the resort fee at this property, or any other property, does not disqualify the stay from qualifying for the 9,000 point refund. Good to go!

I was thinking of booking at this location...did you end up staying here? experience/any issues with the promo?

Just checked into the hotel. First impression: very impressed. The folks at the registration desk are very friendly and helpful. First arrived a little past noon and rooms weren't ready yet. No problem, plenty to do while we wait. I tactfully asked if, being we were gold elites, there were any upgrades available. We were cheerfully upgraded to a business class room -- corner room on 4th floor with coupons for breakfast tomorrow and drinks tonight.

Came back around 5:00pm. Check-in was a snap. Again the lady who checked us in was very helpful. In fact, she ended up getting a luggage cart and helping us bring our stuff up to our room.

With a corner room we have a good amount of space. I'm typing on my laptop on the desk in an alcove facing east. Another window faces south and has a view of a very nice sunset right now. A closet has a safe with plenty of room for my full-size laptop and both of our tablets.

Oh, and the $10 per day resort fee is waived "since you're on an award stay." ;)

Looking forward to the next three nights here.

Thank you YourNameHere! I can't wait to get there myself!

Question - International drive is a very long road -- exactly where? is the Rad? What are the neighboring properties? Is it within walking distance to any dining? Thanks for any info!

Just checked into the hotel. First impression: very impressed. The folks at the registration desk are very friendly and helpful. First arrived a little past noon and rooms weren't ready yet. No problem, plenty to do while we wait. I tactfully asked if, being we were gold elites, there were any upgrades available. We were cheerfully upgraded to a business class room -- corner room on 4th floor with coupons for breakfast tomorrow and drinks tonight.

Came back around 5:00pm. Check-in was a snap. Again the lady who checked us in was very helpful. In fact, she ended up getting a luggage cart and helping us bring our stuff up to our room.

With a corner room we have a good amount of space. I'm typing on my laptop on the desk in an alcove facing east. Another window faces south and has a view of a very nice sunset right now. A closet has a safe with plenty of room for my full-size laptop and both of our tablets.

Oh, and the $10 per day resort fee is waived "since you're on an award stay." ;)

Looking forward to the next three nights here.

Thanks for your review..I'll be there next month to use the 9k promo. Are you staying 3 consecutive nights on award stay? I need to be there for about 5 days, but I was told the 9K promo doesn't apply to consecutive days...I guess i could use points and book a room every other day on my sister's account.

Thank you YourNameHere! I can't wait to get there myself!

Question - International drive is a very long road -- exactly where? is the Rad? What are the neighboring properties? Is it within walking distance to any dining? Thanks for any info!

It's about 1/2 a mile south of Sand Lake Rd (SR 482). Neighboring properties include Best Western, Comfort Inn, LaQuinta, StayBridge Suites. Tons of dining within walking distance. Regal Theater is about a mile south.

I'm taking a trip to Orlando for New Years (arriving Friday) and this morning managed to find the Radisson on I-Drive for 9k a night for 4 nights. Last week I had booked the first night there at 9k as the weekend was all booked. Went back and they opened up the rest of my dates.

I got the 50k after a one night stay in Buena Park, CA totalling roughly $120 all in. So now I'll get 4 nights PLUS 9k added to the remaining 17k in my account.

Very pleased with this whole thing as I originally was booked at Holiday Inn Resort on 535 (former Sunspree). Even with a discounted Disney fan rate it was coming out to over $430 PLUS resort fee. I'll take $free.99 plus resort fee any day.

I'm taking a trip to Orlando for New Years (arriving Friday) and this morning managed to find the Radisson on I-Drive for 9k a night for 4 nights. Last week I had booked the first night there at 9k as the weekend was all booked. Went back and they opened up the rest of my dates.

I got the 50k after a one night stay in Buena Park, CA totalling roughly $120 all in. So now I'll get 4 nights PLUS 9k added to the remaining 17k in my account.

Very pleased with this whole thing as I originally was booked at Holiday Inn Resort on 535 (former Sunspree). Even with a discounted Disney fan rate it was coming out to over $430 PLUS resort fee. I'll take $free.99 plus resort fee any day.


I hear ya...this promo is GREAT! I'll be in Orlando in Jan for 3 weeks on my dime and I just booked 5 nights at Radisson, I-drive and will get another 5 nights from my sisters account. Even if they charge resort fee (although it was mentioned here that they waived it) I'll end up staying 10 nights for $100. AWESOME!

I just hope they don't hate me for having to see me stay free for 10 nights within a 3 week span.

YourNameHere, thank you. It would seem you excelled in two material ways, at least: The waived resort fee and the breakfast coupons. I had the impression that as Golds, we wouldn't get free breakfast. Nice work.

YourNameHere, thank you. It would seem you excelled in two material ways, at least: The waived resort fee and the breakfast coupons. I had the impression that as Golds, we wouldn't get free breakfast. Nice work.

Thanks. Don't forget, we also got 2 drink coupons. ;)

Thanks. Don't forget, we also got 2 drink coupons. ;)

This is making me excited for my 3 night stay in late January! Thanks for the quick review

This is making me excited for my 3 night stay in late January! Thanks for the quick review

Unfortunately, it's not all roses. I can't really complain too much since it was free, but the breakfast buffet this morning was pretty bad. If I had to pay for breakfast, I'd rather go to Waffle House.

Unfortunately, it's not all roses. I can't really complain too much since it was free, but the breakfast buffet this morning was pretty bad. If I had to pay for breakfast, I'd rather go to Waffle House.

Ohhh thanks for reminding me..I totally forgot FL had Waffle House...love that place!!!

I'm considering this one for 9k points: http://www.countryinns.com/chesapeake-hotel-va-23321/vachecty

Thought it might be a good MLK weekend break, see Jamestown, Williamsburg, etc, if it's not too cold. My question: Can I book five rooms for one night and still get 45k back? I was thinking about bringing some friends.

I stayed at the Park Plaza BKK Soi 18 & got upgraded to a studio suite. Nice room. The manager at check-in (Mr Off) was also very professional and nice.

Thanks, I also got upgraded to a junior suite for my award stay.

In case anyone else is interested, I verified via clubcarlson on twitter that you can book five rooms for one night.

In case anyone else is interested, I verified via clubcarlson on twitter that you can book five rooms for one night.

Thanks, but in such an arrangement with five rooms for one night, how many award points does one get back? Also, assuming that the other rooms are for friends? This was asked earlier but I do not see a clear answer?

In case anyone else is interested, I verified via clubcarlson on twitter that you can book five rooms for one night.

Unfortunately, the phrasing of your question could have been misinterpreted to mean 5 non consecutive stays at the same hotel on different nights. The family reunion bit should have made your meaning clear, but one can never be too careful.

I'm taking a trip to Orlando for New Years (arriving Friday) and this morning managed to find the Radisson on I-Drive for 9k a night for 4 nights. Last week I had booked the first night there at 9k as the weekend was all booked. Went back and they opened up the rest of my dates.

I got the 50k after a one night stay in Buena Park, CA totalling roughly $120 all in. So now I'll get 4 nights PLUS 9k added to the remaining 17k in my account.

Very pleased with this whole thing as I originally was booked at Holiday Inn Resort on 535 (former Sunspree). Even with a discounted Disney fan rate it was coming out to over $430 PLUS resort fee. I'll take $free.99 plus resort fee any day.

Following up on my stay at the Radisson Orlando I-Drive 12/30 - 1/3...

This hotel was pretty decent. Not The Ritz but better than some other accommodations in the tourist area. They waived the resort fee at check-in without asking. Room was comfortable and wireless Internet had decent speed. Funny thing is that the room seemed larger than the standard rooms on Disney property. And the fact that it was free made it all the better.

Very convenient if doing Disney and the Universal area attractions as its halfway between both (without being in the middle of the I-Drive traffic that plagues the area between Kirkman and Sand Lake)

Following up on my stay at the Radisson Orlando I-Drive 12/30 - 1/3...

This hotel was pretty decent. Not The Ritz but better than some other accommodations in the tourist area. They waived the resort fee at check-in without asking. Room was comfortable and wireless Internet had decent speed. Funny thing is that the room seemed larger than the standard rooms on Disney property. And the fact that it was free made it all the better.

Very convenient if doing Disney and the Universal area attractions as its halfway between both (without being in the middle of the I-Drive traffic that plagues the area between Kirkman and Sand Lake)

I just finished a stay at this hotel and I was very pleased. The room was large and comfortable, the location was good and they waived the resort fee. However I found the internet unreliable except late at night (when everyone else was asleep). Room service was fine, but I skipped the free (with a voucher) continental breakfast after my first morning.

Overall I would say this hotel is better than some of the tier 3 and 4 Radissons I've stayed in recently (on low cash rates). It's almost like Club Carlson just randomly assigned tiers to their hotels.

It's because it is Orlando -- the competition among hotels in this area is very fierce, therefore you may wind up with a better room and rate than would normally be had elsewhere. I've never seen this Rad, but I'm sure that it is fine and especially from all of the positive reviews here.

The competition for this area (International Drive) would be the Kissimmee hotels, which are a little ways off. The lure would be the slightly cheaper rates, but the hotels are less quality (in general).

I just finished a stay at this hotel and I was very pleased. The room was large and comfortable, the location was good and they waived the resort fee. However I found the internet unreliable except late at night (when everyone else was asleep). Room service was fine, but I skipped the free (with a voucher) continental breakfast after my first morning.

Overall I would say this hotel is better than some of the tier 3 and 4 Radissons I've stayed in recently (on low cash rates). It's almost like Club Carlson just randomly assigned tiers to their hotels.

I stayed here two days ago-got an upgraded room without asking and resort fee was waived. (didn't get a breakfast voucher though) Not bad for a free stay or even a 9000 point stay (if there wasn't a promo going on) Internet was pretty fast (you need to change access point/SSID to get a better reception depending on where your room is)

I'll be maxing out this promo (redeeming 45,000 and getting 45,000) from a road trip from NJ - Texas.... staying at all category 1s in between. Here's where I explain: http://www.justanotherpointstraveler.com/2012/01/planning-in-progress-texas-road-trip.html

Just checked my account and the 9k points just posted for all 4 of my reward stays. I've very impressed with how quick Club Carlson has been with the point posting for this promo as well as the 50k promo.

Just checked my account and the 9k points just posted for all 4 of my reward stays. I've very impressed with how quick Club Carlson has been with the point posting for this promo as well as the 50k promo.

Wow, even though they said the points would be refunded in mid February I just got credited for my first two stays as well. Just in case anyone is tracking the sweeps, my third stay, Saturday 1/14/2012 has not gotten the refund yet.

I remain very pleased with Club Carlson. Almost as pleased as I am with AA, I hope Carlson isn't about to go bankrupt...

Just checked my account and the 9k points just posted for all 4 of my reward stays. I've very impressed with how quick Club Carlson has been with the point posting for this promo as well as the 50k promo.

Nice! What date(s) did you stay?

Nice! What date(s) did you stay?

OK, here are my data points: my stays were between 12/26 - 1/3.

Mine posted today, as well, for a New Year's Weekend stay...

Wow, even though they said the points would be refunded in mid February I just got credited for my first two stays as well. Just in case anyone is tracking the sweeps, my third stay, Saturday 1/14/2012 has not gotten the refund yet.

I remain very pleased with Club Carlson. Almost as pleased as I am with AA, I hope Carlson isn't about to go bankrupt...

Mine 36k for 4 stays posted too!! Well done club carlson!

Mine 36k for 4 stays posted too!! Well done club carlson!
have NEVER seen so many people being happy with a rewards program and you can add me too.

Great room in South America. Stayed two nights but only deducted miles for 1 night and gave me double STAY bonus resulting in an almost free 2 day stay in ROYAL Suite.
All miles have posted quickly and correctly including the 50.000 points.When you cancel the miles are added back to your account immediately.
What a pleasure to deal with. and this from a grumpy old man who will criticize anything 5* to CC - so far. Well Done.

Wow, even though they said the points would be refunded in mid February I just got credited for my first two stays as well. Just in case anyone is tracking the sweeps, my third stay, Saturday 1/14/2012 has not gotten the refund yet.

I remain very pleased with Club Carlson. Almost as pleased as I am with AA, I hope Carlson isn't about to go bankrupt...

Same here. My two stays (last week of December and first week of January) got the rebates posted. But my third one (which was only 3 or 4 days after my second one) didn't get the rebate yet.

My stays on Dec 31 and Jan 2 posted on Jan 16.
I am impressed with Club Carlson's efficiency.
Especially, Hyatt and IHG (Priority Club) have much to learn from Club Carlson.

Well done Club Carlson!

RM

My stays on Dec 31 and Jan 2 posted on Jan 16.
I am impressed with Club Carlson's efficiency.
Especially, Hyatt and IHG (Priority Club) have much to learn from Club Carlson.

Well done Club Carlson!

RM

They're not always that efficient. Still waiting to get my 9,000 points back for an award stay at the Park Inn Houston TX from Dec 30-31. It shows up on my account as "Park Inn - Houston , TX US Ineligible Rate Marketing Code 0 points" Emailed Club Carlson, they emailed back to say that it could take 6-8 weeks after the stay for the bonus points to post.

Yeah I am still waiting for the points all
the way from a Dec 13th stay ! So it is kinda odd
how some people it posts in less than a week and others
are still waiting? Pretty weird. I'm not like mad
about it, it did say 6-8 weeks but its just weird.

As long as they make good on it I'm happy.

My experience with CC has always been that the points posted ahead of time. Not saying that they can't screw up in a while. I suggest to call rather than email, they will fix the problem.

Yeah I am still waiting for the points all
the way from a Dec 13th stay ! So it is kinda odd
how some people it posts in less than a week and others
are still waiting? Pretty weird. I'm not like mad
about it, it did say 6-8 weeks but its just weird.

As long as they make good on it I'm happy.

Same here - no refund yet for a 12/29/11-1/1/12 award stay at Country Inn & Suites Mont-Tremblant. :td:Fun stay though. :cool:

My wife and I just arrived for our third stay at the Radisson-International Drive in Orlando for this promotion. After this weekend, we will have stayed here a total of 8 nights -- 4 nights under each name, alternating days between our accounts -- and it will not have cost a cent or a point. This has been a very enjoyable promotion. Combine this one with the Pay for One Night, Get 50,000 Bonus Points promotion and it's been one heck of a winter! Before Thanksgiving, Carlson was not even on our radar. Now we've stayed a total of 10 nights at a couple of different properties, and after all our points are refunded, we will each have over 54,000 points! At a total cost of less than $150. Good on ya, Carlson! ;)

After this weekend, we will have stayed here a total of 8 nights -- 4 nights under each name, alternating days between our accounts -- and it will not have cost a cent or a point.

[...]

Good on ya, Carlson! ;)

1) aka "The Perpetual Motion Promotion!"

2) +1! ^

Would anyone care to provide thoughtful comments on whether a award stay booked with check-in on January 31 and check-out on February 1 / 12 will qualify for this promotion.

Make take on it would be NO, as the T and C's state "and COMPLETE an Elegible Award Stay between December 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012".

But I would appreciate a second opinion.

Thanks very much.

Would anyone care to provide thoughtful comments on whether a award stay booked with check-in on January 31 and check-out on February 1 / 12 will qualify for this promotion.

Make take on it would be NO, as the T and C's state "and COMPLETE an Elegible Award Stay between December 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012".

But I would appreciate a second opinion.

Thanks very much.

I called CC today with this very question and NO is the answer. You must check out on Jan. 31 to earn the 9000 points back.

Same here - no refund yet for a 12/29/11-1/1/12 award stay at Country Inn & Suites Mont-Tremblant.

also for me, no redemption points posted yet to my cc account. have 3 stays in germany, first on 03/DEZ/2011, last on 28/JAN/2012.

Since this promo is basically over and no longer open for exploitation, I'd like to point out that reservations in other people's names were fully reimbursable to the account that made them. This means that each CC account basically had 5 fully transferable free nights at a tier one property.

CC has been very generous with its promos, so I only booked the 5 total award nights I and my immediate family needed despite each of us having an eligible account.

I am now wondering if I should have booked two rooms on one of my solo stays and asked for adjoining rooms... I think that would have been too much...

I haven't gotten any points put back either.

If anyone's considering Park Inn DFW - the free suite upgrade was nice, but the elevator "DING" sound could be heard all night and that resulted in less than a good night's sleep. The elevators are in the middle of the hotel so I don't think another room would've helped.

Anyone else got their 9,000 points credited back? Still waiting for my January first week stay.

Still waiting on 4 stays from Jan 19 - Jan 24..... not back yet

BTW I called CC about this and she said all points must be credited back into the accounts by Feb 15...

Anyone else got their 9,000 points credited back? Still waiting for my January first week stay.

Still no points for 27 Jan stay.

Still no points for 27 Jan stay.

2 more days for them to credit points or all hell will break loose here. :D

Still waiting for points for 28 Jan stay.

I had 3 one-night stays in January. After second stay, I got back 9K points for the first stay. But, for some reason, no more points back. I hope they will issue them after February 15.

2 more days for them to credit points or all hell will break loose here. :D

Carlson built up a ton of goodwill with their 50K promotion and prompt processing of SOME of these rebates. But I fear they are about to lose a chunk of it.....

I don't have a dog in this one, but here's two cents: Club Carlson must not staff up to handle the business that some of their great promotions attract, and they get overwhelmed. Happened with a lot of people who came in through the TGIF 4,500 CC point promotion, too. But they ultimately processed the wave. So far, all I've seen is that they're trying, a lot harder than any other hotel loyalty program. So they've got me on their side, but I realize that it's easy for me to say.

Talk about timing..I got 45,000 points credited back to my account today :D

My 9000 points posted this afternoon, as well. I stayed on the last night of the promo, so I am guessing they did a sweep of all the 9000 points redemptions that were left over.

All posted. Last stay was 29 Jan^

Again- great promo CC. Great customer service.

Talk about timing..I got 45,000 points credited back to my account today :D

Wonder if it also has anything to do with today's email re the Freddies. :)

Wonder if it also has anything to do with today's email re the Freddies. :)
I think it has something to do with the T&C of the promo stating that all rebate points will post by Feb 15, 2012. ;) Seems like Carlson have done exactly what they promised to do. Some folks here got their panties in a bunch unjustifiably.

Yes, all our rebate points for our 8 free night have posted.

all points posted 6 hours before (4 stays = 36.000 points), last reward stay was on 28/JAN/2012.

I'm missing points for my 5th reward stay (on the 25th of January), but I did get points back for my 3rd and 4th stay this sweep. :confused:

Mine came back, too- for a Country Inn day room at PDX.

So, let's see:

One paid night at LAX Radisson for $100ish in December, nets 50K points + points from stay
One redemption at PDX Country Inn (day room because of long wait during Pac NW Ice Storms in January), costs 15K points, nets 9K back
Two paid nights at DCA Radisson for $59 each on 25% off promo, getting triple points from stay

At the end of this I'll STILL have ~50 points, having already spent a "free night", net outlay around $220.

Not bad.

I sure hope they re do a similar proomo soon, All my stays seem to fall in the cracks of the promos dates :) even the triple points promos is wasted since the stay ends after the promo, I guess I could just check out early and switch to a different hotel brand :D

Promo expiries are so pesky. :)

Calson really had some great promotions the past year all over some big chains

I was surprised to learn somewhere on this board that there are more hotels in the Carlson family than there are Hyatts.