Club Carlson - 2-for-1 and 4-for-2 Gold elite rates EMEA

I wanted to book a 2-for-1 rate (http://www.clubcarlson.com/2for1) and I am somewhat confused.


When I am trying to book a 4-for-2 weekend is shows a price for nights one and two and it shows zero for nights three and for.
When I am trying to book a 2-for-1 weekend (Club Carlson Wknd Extend-1Nt-Standard Room) it shows sometimes a price for both nights.


For example the Radisson Blu Plaza in Oslo (Norway), 12-14 Oct 2012:

night 1 is 1,295 NOK,
night 2 is zero. That seems to be ok.


Another example is the Radisson Blu Sobieski in Warsaw (Polen), 12-14 Oct 2012:

night 1 is 370 PLN,
night 2 is 370 PLN (the same rate as the best available). That seems odd because the advanced rate costs only 296 PLN per night.


The 4-for-2 rate, on the other hand, shows in both hotels a price of zero for nights 3 and 4 (e.g. from 8-12 Nov 2012).

Is there something wrong with the 2-for-1 rate?

maybe you are new to the hotel industry, but everytime you book a room, it is advisable to check the rate details:

PRICE:
370.00 Polish Zloty (PLN) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room
370.00 Polish Zloty (PLN) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room

ROOM DESCRIPTION:
- +/- 24 square metres
- Room type / Bed type / Smoking preference confirmed
- Free broadband

FEATURES:
- Weekend offer for Gold Members of Club Carlson
- Book 1 night at a qualified rate and get 1 night for free
- Dates must be consecutive and include a Friday, Saturday or Sunday
- Rate shown is for the first night and the second night is for free
- Rate shown for the last night will not be charged
- Earn Gold Points with this rate

INSTRUCTIONS:
ID/Certificate required at check-in
Rate may not be booked for more than 2 nights.
2 night minimum stay required.
Must book 2 days in advance.
Guest must present Club Carlson Gold Tier card at check-in.
Maximum 2 rooms per ID.
Only Gold Points awarded.

2 for 1 might not be that cheap because I think Radisson.com is quite high. I found prices that are below half price in third party sites in various hotels in Europe.

2 for 1 might not be that cheap because I think Radisson.com is quite high. I found prices that are below half price in third party sites in various hotels in Europe.

It depends, there are hotels where claims are either difficult or yield maybe 40% net discount .... whereas the 2for1 is always 50%. Recently I had a case in Luebeck where 2for1 was the best option. Also, rate claims are sometimes difficult and people don't want to deal with the hassle and/or uncertainty.
I think this is a very nice offer.

It depends, there are hotels where claims are either difficult or yield maybe 40% net discount .... whereas the 2for1 is always 50%. Recently I had a case in Luebeck where 2for1 was the best option. Also, rate claims are sometimes difficult and people don't want to deal with the hassle and/or uncertainty.
I think this is a very nice offer.

That's true. Submitting the BRG claim is a bit more troublesome than other chains. I was checking out for 2 for 1 options in Denmark and Park Inn Hamburg - but it seems that BRG is cheaper for the dates I need.

In order to use the 2 for 1 I'll have to be status matched to Gold level, which is not a problem for me. I'm worried that they won't keep status matching people every year.

I am concierge level and my new card arrived today. :) I was reading through the booklet that came with it listing my privileges and I was interested to see that the 2 for 1 and 4 for 2 weekend offers - which for me is the most valuable part of Club Carlson membership - were not included nor were they listed on the chart in the booklet setting out the red, silver, gold and concierge elite benefits. :confused:

I also checked the website and the usual links that appeared for 2 for 1 and 4 for 2 seem to have gone - although I have them bookmarked and they still seem to work.

Can anyone else (maybe gold members) still see the link? If this benefit goes I would not make the effort to keep elite status. :(

everything works great:

rate code: RSGP1P1=bogo RSGP2P2 = 442

http://www.clubcarlson.com/fgp/memberbenefits/home.do

All I see when I click on that link is Avis, Budget and Purchase Points links - did you see more?

http://www.clubcarlson.com/4for2
http://www.clubcarlson.com/2for1

Go to members benefits. It's one of the random links in the bottom.

Shock - this is exactly my issue - it doesn't appear at the bottom.

Clicking on the link it is referred to as a benefit for Gold Elite members - I can only assume that when they introduced Concierge they didn't include it in the view that Gold Elite members get to see.

Can any Concierge members see the link at the bottom of member benefits as Shock and the other Golds can?

Just a thought and apologies in advance ,but I am assuming that you are signed in to Club Carlson when you try and access member benefits page, as no links for 2for1 and 4for2 will appear otherwise.

I am gold and links for these appear on the bottom of the members benefits page as others have noted but only when I am logged in.

Is availability for 2for1 and 4for2 always really bad? It seems like I can't find any availability for either rate in Paris or London at the end of October and beginning of November when I'm traveling.

This would be my first time using either of these rates, so I may just be missing something. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Is availability for 2for1 and 4for2 always really bad? It seems like I can't find any availability for either rate in Paris or London at the end of October and beginning of November when I'm traveling.

This would be my first time using either of these rates, so I may just be missing something. Any help would be much appreciated.

Yes it's limited availability. There is only 1 hotel in Berlin available for 2 for 1 but with that price it's EUR 190 for 2 nights at Radisson Berlin. IMO it's too expensive when there is not BNG promo.

Is availability for 2for1 and 4for2 always really bad? It seems like I can't find any availability for either rate in Paris or London at the end of October and beginning of November when I'm traveling.

This would be my first time using either of these rates, so I may just be missing something. Any help would be much appreciated.

You can't expect the rate to be available just like that - it's limited and especially when there is something going on in that city.

Indeed - I'd be looking slightly further ahead if you want to take advantage of these types of rates. I've got a weekend away booked in November which I booked a couple of months ago, and am just looking into another for Feb/Mar time.

You may get lucky with short notice availability but I'd assume they only have so many rooms available for these promotions.

Moderator note: I have merged several threads on the 2-4-1 rates.

Is availability for 2for1 and 4for2 always really bad? It seems like I can't find any availability for either rate in Paris or London at the end of October and beginning of November when I'm traveling.

This would be my first time using either of these rates, so I may just be missing something. Any help would be much appreciated.

There is some availability in Paris for Oct. 26- 28 or Nov. 9-11. The hotel is the Radisson Blu Paris-Boulogne (probably not the one you were hoping for!). It's not in the city center, but near a metro stop. 180 Euros for two nights doesn't seem like a bad deal for Paris...

There is some availability in Paris for Oct. 26- 28 or Nov. 9-11. The hotel is the Radisson Blu Paris-Boulogne (probably not the one you were hoping for!). It's not in the city center, but near a metro stop. 180 Euros for two nights doesn't seem like a bad deal for Paris...

Thanks for the heads up. I think I accidentally only searched for 1 night earlier which is why it didn't show up.

Unfortunately I need to make a reservation for 3 people, and the bogo option goes away when I switch it to 3 people.

Anyone have experience with getting 3 people into an award room normally only for 2? I've been looking at some places in London for award nights and once you go to 3 people per room there's only one that has any availability. I'm probably gonna call Club Carlson tomorrow and just ask them. The worst they can say is no.

Anyone have experience with getting 3 people into an award room normally only for 2?

The best is that you ask the hotel directly - since you are going to the hotel but not CC.

Thanks for the bump. I needed a throwaway hotel in Berlin for 2 nights and the Park Inn Alexanderplatz is available for $125 a.i. Now I can burn 3 award nights at the Radisson Blu for when we'll actually get to enjoy the city.

P.S. I was able to book as a Silver. Doubt they'll kick up any fuss at the hotel

Has anyone managed to book a 4for2 stay and add extra nights ... ideally within the one booking? Or do you have to make two separate bookings?

Seperate bookings.

Seperate bookings.

Will Club Carlson be able to link the bookings together somehow, or do you have to contact the hotel directly to request keeping the same room right through?

Not sure, haven't stayed yet. My guess this is a non-issue if you have a fairly standard room.

I've added nights to 2-4-1 on separate reservations a few times, and never had a problem when checking in to get to stay in the same room for the duration of my stay.

I've made separate bookings but then emailed the hotel to link them so as to avoid any room changes. That usually seems to have worked though on one occasion my key card stopped working and I had to get it loaded again at front desk.

Can anyone get the 2for1 or 4for2 to work on Beirut/Dubai/Cairo? I feel the rate shows up on the booking page but the actual invoice double bills (doesnt show zero next to half of the rooms). Thanks!

Can anyone get the 2for1 or 4for2 to work on Beirut/Dubai/Cairo? I feel the rate shows up on the booking page but the actual invoice double bills (doesnt show zero next to half of the rooms). Thanks!

Half of the rooms? I assume you mean half of the nights.

Anyway, this is par for the course. If you look in the rate details, it sayas "second night will not be charged" or something like that. I've stayed on these deals a few timesa and they've always shown rates for all dates in the reservation, but it has never been a problem with payment at checkout.

It seems to vary between the properties how it's shown in the booking engine.

The first answer I got was:
"The rates you are looking at are rates which will be changed at the front desk. We just can not put a zero rate in our system or it will register incorrectly. Therefore, at check-in, if you provide your Club Carlson card, the rate should be changed for you there."

I pointed out the difference between the properties and got his answer:

"Thank you for informing of these differences in our system. We have
escalated your information to attempt to solve this matter."

Hello,

I'm assuming they load this based on the months? I'm looking at the Radisson in Nice France and they have no dates available from April 2013(I need it for may 2013). What are the chances they will load it for April+?

Could anyone advise: I just booked two nights in amsterdam and paid in advance without seeing this offer. I am Gold Elite, is there anything I can do?

Could anyone advise: I just booked two nights in amsterdam and paid in advance without seeing this offer. I am Gold Elite, is there anything I can do?

Can you actually see that the dates you booked have the 2-4-1 offer too? It doesn't pop up all the time.

If you do the only thing I can imagine doing is to contact the hotel directly to see if they can do anything about it.

Can you actually see that the dates you booked have the 2-4-1 offer too? It doesn't pop up all the time.


yes :(

If you do the only thing I can imagine doing is to contact the hotel directly to see if they can do anything about it.

will do :(

Rang central reservations and the hotel, they can do nothing :(

Hello,

I'm assuming they load this based on the months? I'm looking at the Radisson in Nice France and they have no dates available from April 2013(I need it for may 2013). What are the chances they will load it for April+?

Think you will be out of luck for this offer in Nice between April and through October.

Think you will be out of luck for this offer in Nice between April and through October.

Depends, when I was looking for hotels in Sweden, some hotels opened their 2 for 1 rate 1 week before my check-in date, that previously wasn't there.

It's all depending on occupancy IMO.

Some hotels do not load the rates correctly, you should be able to get it fixed manually so that the 2nd night/the two other nights are free.

Some hotels do not load the rates correctly, you should be able to get it fixed manually so that the 2nd night/the two other nights are free.

I booked the 2 4 1 rate and then the reservation at club carlson showed that the second night was EUR 35 and the first night EUR 102. Then I emailed CCI and they passed it on to the property.

They wrote back very quickly:

With reference to your mail, we send you annexed the correct confirmation.
You only have to pay for the first night!
The price for the second night is an internal price history only for us!!!

I know that they probably will adjust the rate, however it's always nice to get a confirmation that I don't have to fight with them when I arrive at 1am!

We recently stayed eight nights, the first four night booked using the 4for2 offer, the next four nights booked using points+cash.

The first half of our stay has just posted as follows:

Room Points 0
Promotion Points - Online Booking Bonus Points 2,000

This is odd as I was expecting at least points for TWO nights of the four... do I have to manually claim these? ...or is it better to wait until the second half of our stay has posted too?

Room Points 0
Promotion Points - Online Booking Bonus Points 2,000

This is odd as I was expecting at least points for TWO nights of the four... do I have to manually claim these? ...or is it better to wait until the second half of our stay has posted too?


call clubcarlson customer service and they will adjust this error in minutes (you have to get points for the first 2 nights which you paid)

Does the 2-4-1 (I'm gold) promotional rate specifically include or exclude breakfast, or is it property specific ?

Got a good rate @ the radisson blu in Sligo, works out @ 37.50 euro a night per room. I rang the hotel to see if I could add breakfast into the rate but they said that wouldn't be possible and it would just be added at the time at the individual breakfast price.

However, having just rechecked my booking confirmation, I see that the rate details say:-

ROOM DESCRIPTION:
- +/- 30 square metres
- Room type / Bed type / Smoking preference confirmed
- Free broadband
- Buffet Breakfast, VAT and applicable taxes included

Is this a generic message, or is this proof positive that breakfast is included. My doubt is two fold, one that the rate is already cheap, and two that the hotel when queried about breakfast didn't say that breakfast was in the rate.

.., I see that the rate details say:-

ROOM DESCRIPTION:
- +/- 30 square metres
- Room type / Bed type / Smoking preference confirmed
- Free broadband
- Buffet Breakfast, VAT and applicable taxes included

Is this a generic message, or is this proof positive that breakfast is included. My doubt is two fold, one that the rate is already cheap, and two that the hotel when queried about breakfast didn't say that breakfast was in the rate.

this is the rate description - you have breakfast included ion your rate.
pay first nigfht, the second night is free

this is the rate description - you have breakfast included ion your rate.
pay first nigfht, the second night is free

Thanks for that. Stayed at this Cat 3 spa hotel before:-

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1353313-review-radisson-blu-sligo-ireland.html

Pretty amazing deal, fully cancellable, €75 for 2 nights for 2 people, inc breakfast. Breakfast normally costs €15 so the room itself is working out @€15 for the two nights !

Its a great promotion, as you can book 2 rooms, so our friends are also going to benefit from a virtually free weekend stay.

Thanks for that. Stayed at this Cat 3 spa hotel before:-

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1353313-review-radisson-blu-sligo-ireland.html

Pretty amazing deal, fully cancellable, €75 for 2 nights for 2 people, inc breakfast. Breakfast normally costs €15 so the room itself is working out @€15 for the two nights !

Its a great promotion, as you can book 2 rooms, so our friends are also going to benefit from a virtually free weekend stay.

This was a pretty amazing deal. Also, could someone verify this for me - I receive points for both nights stay? Is that correct?

This was a pretty amazing deal. Also, could someone verify this for me - I receive points for both nights stay? Is that correct?

AFAIK you're only entitled to the points for the paid (i.e. first) night

You only receive points for the paid nights because the points and status bonus are awarded according to the cash value paid. Online booking bonus is for teh first night only, so that is also out.

BUT when it comes to bonuses related to the number of nights, such as the recent "stay more, earn more" promo, every night counts.

You only receive points for the paid nights because the points and status bonus are awarded according to the cash value paid. Online booking bonus is for teh first night only, so that is also out.

BUT when it comes to bonuses related to the number of nights, such as the recent "stay more, earn more" promo, every night counts.


I'm new to Carlson, sorry if i ask something obvious,if i understand what you are saying, if i use the 2&1 rate , it will count as 1 stay , but 2 nights for elite purposes, is that how it works?

I'm new to Carlson, sorry if i ask something obvious,if i understand what you are saying, if i use the 2&1 rate , it will count as 1 stay , but 2 nights for elite purposes, is that how it works?

Yes, that's how it works.

are the 2-4-1 or 4-4-2 available in Radisson Manhattan? I'm looked for it several times, but never found them!!

are the 2-4-1 or 4-4-2 available in Radisson Manhattan? I'm looked for it several times, but never found them!!

It's only available in EMEA, and even there not on the Edvardians.

It's only available in EMEA, and even there not on the Edvardians.

indeed, you're right!

is there any available discount for martinique hotel in NY? thank you

indeed, you're right!

is there any available discount for edwardian hotel in NY? thank you

Edvardian is just in the UK. Martinique sometimes has the "BEST" rate which is pretty good, but I think you're suppose to be a return customer.

Edvardian is just in the UK. Martinique sometimes has the "BEST" rate which is pretty good, but I think you're suppose to be a return customer.

you're right! i confused them!! ;-)

I called elite customer service line to book paris radissons using this promo, and was told that this is only available for EMEA members. I understand that this is for EMEA hotels but aren't US gold elite members allowed to use this promo?

I called elite customer service line to book paris radissons using this promo, and was told that this is only available for EMEA members. I understand that this is for EMEA hotels but aren't US gold elite members allowed to use this promo?

T&Cs say nothing about this only being available to EMEA elite members.

a) Call back and hope you get a better-informed agent?

or

b) Book your hotels online at www.clubcarlson.com/4for2 or www.clubcarlson.com/2for1 ?

I called elite customer service line to book paris radissons using this promo, and was told that this is only available for EMEA members. I understand that this is for EMEA hotels but aren't US gold elite members allowed to use this promo?

No, it is available to all CC members, but only on EMEA properties, with exceptions.

No, it is available to all CC members, but only on EMEA properties, with exceptions.

i was under the same impressions. i was not able to book paris properties so called member center and they gave me this "spill". since then, i have called again, and she has opened the case. hopefully it goes through.

I meant CC Gold and concierge members, although I have seen silvers having it.

i was under the same impressions. i was not able to book paris properties so called member center and they gave me this "spill". since then, i have called again, and she has opened the case. hopefully it goes through.

Q: Why not book online?

SUCCESS: None of the Paris hotels are participating in this promo. But, I was able to talk to Corporate Member Service Representative and we able to get one of the prime location hotels to participate and honor the promo. I also got way much better rate then available online, which actually comes out to same rate as friends&family rate. Very Happy with the corporate office and the hotel management to get this done.

SUCCESS: None of the Paris hotels are participating in this promo. But, I was able to talk to Corporate Member Service Representative and we able to get one of the prime location hotels to participate and honor the promo. I also got way much better rate then available online, which actually comes out to same rate as friends&family rate. Very Happy with the corporate office and the hotel management to get this done.

Congrats!

What's your status?

SUCCESS: None of the Paris hotels are participating in this promo. But, I was able to talk to Corporate Member Service Representative and we able to get one of the prime location hotels to participate and honor the promo. I also got way much better rate then available online, which actually comes out to same rate as friends&family rate. Very Happy with the corporate office and the hotel management to get this done.
Well done :)

Which property was it and what rate did you get?

SUCCESS: None of the Paris hotels are participating in this promo. But, I was able to talk to Corporate Member Service Representative and we able to get one of the prime location hotels to participate and honor the promo. I also got way much better rate then available online, which actually comes out to same rate as friends&family rate. Very Happy with the corporate office and the hotel management to get this done.

Hotels can choose whether to participate to promotions like this. If people start calling and demanding discounts at properties that have decided not to offer this, maybe they just discontinue the whole program?

Hotels can choose whether to participate to promotions like this. If people start calling and demanding discounts at properties that have decided not to offer this, maybe they just discontinue the whole program?
did you read my post. i didnt call the property, but the corporate office did. and they did not demand, but just requested, there is a big difference in it.
;)

I'm new to Club Carlton and am gold which I got on Status match.
So I've 0 points and 0 stays at the moment.
I've booked a 2-for-1 weekend in the Park Plaza Riverbank London.

I'm a bit nervous that I will be refused as I can't show a Gold card on check-in (apparently they don't send out a card until after your first stay).
Do they bother to check at checkin?
Would a printout from the Club Carlton web site showing I'm gold suffice instead?

I'm new to Club Carlton and am gold which I got on Status match.
So I've 0 points and 0 stays at the moment.
I've booked a 2-for-1 weekend in the Park Plaza Riverbank London.

I'm a bit nervous that I will be refused as I can't show a Gold card on check-in (apparently they don't send out a card until after your first stay).
Do they bother to check at checkin?
Would a printout from the Club Carlton web site showing I'm gold suffice instead?

I have never been asked for my card. If you want back up a print out will suffice.

I have never been asked for my card. If you want back up a print out will suffice.

Thanks NoY

I'm new to Club Carlton and am gold which I got on Status match.
So I've 0 points and 0 stays at the moment.
I've booked a 2-for-1 weekend in the Park Plaza Riverbank London.

I'm a bit nervous that I will be refused as I can't show a Gold card on check-in (apparently they don't send out a card until after your first stay).
Do they bother to check at checkin?
Would a printout from the Club Carlton web site showing I'm gold suffice instead?

fill your gold card n. during reservation!
this is enough!
if you want, print a copy, but usually it's not necessary!

I'm new to Club Carlton and am gold which I got on Status match.
So I've 0 points and 0 stays at the moment.
I've booked a 2-for-1 weekend in the Park Plaza Riverbank London.

I'm a bit nervous that I will be refused as I can't show a Gold card on check-in (apparently they don't send out a card until after your first stay).
Do they bother to check at checkin?
Would a printout from the Club Carlton web site showing I'm gold suffice instead?

Assuming you have a smartphone, download the CC app. Your account will show you as Gold there if the system hasn't caught up yet. Mine changed instantly after my status match.

I've booked a 2-for-1 weekend in the Park Plaza Riverbank London.

I'm a bit nervous that I will be refused as I can't show a Gold card on check-in (apparently they don't send out a card until after your first stay).
Do they bother to check at checkin?


We stayed at that hotel in October (well, actually at Plaza on the River, but it's all the same building). Great hotel. Not sure what you've booked, but do ask for your Gold room upgrade on check-in, you might get upgraded to one of the river view rooms with a view of Big Ben. We did ;)

I wasn't asked for my (Gold) card on check-in; I think they can see your status on their system...

In fact, I've never ever been asked for my card at any Club Carlson hotel...

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I wasn't asked for my (Gold) card on check-in; I think they can see your status on their system...
In fact, I've never ever been asked for my card at any Club Carlson hotel...

same here, since the goldpointplus.com changed to clubcarlson.com I've never been asked for my card...

same here, since the goldpointplus.com changed to clubcarlson.com I've never been asked for my card...

I was asked for it in Aqaba Jordan. I had my SILVER card (I was gold at the time just didn't get my new card) though they didn't care much, just wanted to photocopy it.

Thanks all for your replies.

DW and I got in on the recent 85K offers and we both have about 100K each (and growing) with Gold-Elite statuses. How do I maximize the 2nd night free and/or 4 for 2 deals while planning to visit Europe in 2014? Someone was mentioning if Iw anted same hotel for 4 nights, then to book 1 night on my account get second free and then book 3rd on hers and get 4th free (possible?). Planning eastern Europe to visit many places economically (+2 kids). Please help with your insights.

DW and I got in on the recent 85K offers and we both have about 100K each (and growing) with Gold-Elite statuses. How do I maximize the 2nd night free and/or 4 for 2 deals while planning to visit Europe in 2014? Someone was mentioning if Iw anted same hotel for 4 nights, then to book 1 night on my account get second free and then book 3rd on hers and get 4th free (possible?). Planning eastern Europe to visit many places economically (+2 kids). Please help with your insights.

4for2 and 2for1 are not redemption deals, they are based on cash rates (so if you want 4 nights you have to pay cash, not points, for the first 2 nights and get the last 2 nights free).

Where are you planning on going/staying in eastern Europe?

NB: you can transfer Carlson points for free between accounts, so you can consolidate points into one of your accounts with one phone call.

4for2 and 2for1 are not redemption deals, they are based on cash rates (so if you want 4 nights you have to pay cash, not points, for the first 2 nights and get the last 2 nights free).

Where are you planning on going/staying in eastern Europe?

NB: you can transfer Carlson points for free between accounts, so you can consolidate points into one of your accounts with one phone call.

Oh I see. I confused these deals with the free night when you book 2 or more nights with points deal for Gold Elites (or any level?) I think. I am interested in that one and read somewhere that it is good to work on that with 2 separate accounts with back to back booking to get four nights for 2 paid with points on 2 separate accounts. I don't know where in eastern Europe yet.. Just thoughts for now. Will start planning soon to get in on the 13 months flight availability window.

Oh I see. I confused these deals with the free night when you book 2 or more nights with points deal for Gold Elites (or any level?) I think.

I'm not aware of that promotion and (despite searching) haven't been able to find it - can you provide a link?

I'm not aware of that promotion and (despite searching) haven't been able to find it - can you provide a link?

Maybe his thinking about the (US) credit card benefit. One free night on award stays.

Maybe his thinking about the (US) credit card benefit. One free night on award stays.

Thanks - sounds like it (from the T&Cs (http://www.clubcarlsonvisa.com/credit/welcome.do)):

3 Bonus Award Night: When you redeem Gold Points for Award Nights of two or more consecutive nights at the same participating Carlson Rezidor hotel property, you will receive the last of the Award Nights of that stay free without deduction of any Gold Points from your Club Carlson account (“Bonus Award Night”). Your Account must be open and reservation must be in the Club Carlson member’s name and use the member number associated with your Account to be eligible for the Bonus Award Night. The Bonus Award Night offer is available only on advance reservations for Award Nights paid in full with Gold Points and is not valid with standard paid reservations or Points + Cash redemption reservations. Only one Bonus Award Night will be available for a stay of two or more consecutive nights at the same hotel (early checkout with one night stay not eligible), regardless of the total length of stay, the total number of reservations or the number of check-in/check-outs, is subject to availability and all other terms and conditions and cancellation policies regarding Award Nights apply. Does not apply to additional reservations booked as contiguous stays at the same hotel. Only one room per reservation, per hotel for an Award Stay will be eligible to receive the Bonus Award Night offer. Maximum fifty (50) Bonus Award Nights per calendar year per member with an open Account (“Annual Maximum”). If a reservation with a Bonus Award Night is subject to a cancellation penalty, the Bonus Award Night from that reservation will count against the Annual Maximum. A Bonus Award Night has no Gold Point or cash value and cancellations involving a Bonus Award Night will not result in the credit of any additional Gold Points in your Club Carlson account.

Nice benefit, that :)

My 2for1 rates so far have never posted automatically. Am I kinda unlucky?

Last retro claimed stay has correct amount of points but just 1 night credited toward elite status. Does free night count? I didn't pay attention previously.

My 2for1 rates so far have never posted automatically. Am I kinda unlucky?

Last retro claimed stay has correct amount of points but just 1 night credited toward elite status. Does free night count? I didn't pay attention previously.

Reply from Club Carlson which clearly says that only paid nights count towards elite status. It is logical but not so clear.

Thank you for taking the time to write.

The reservation number you provided is showing a 2 nights stay however only one night was paid at a rate of 81 euros. If you did pay for both nights, please forward us a copy of the final bill if you can and we will go ahead and award the points.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to assist you.

I wanted to add my data point. Me, my husband and 4 children booked 2 nights at the Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing. We needed 2 rooms, 2 nights...3 people in each room.

They would only let me book the 1 room with points and get one night free...(total of 44K for both nights). The other room I had to book cash and points for 2 nights.

I wanted to add my data point. Me, my husband and 4 children booked 2 nights at the Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing. We needed 2 rooms, 2 nights...3 people in each room.

They would only let me book the 1 room with points and get one night free...(total of 44K for both nights). The other room I had to book cash and points for 2 nights.

Sorry to be a pain, but this topic is about the "2for1" and "4for2" Weekend extender rates available for gold and concierge level members of CC on most, although not all, CC properties in Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA).

It is not about the free extra night on the recently released CC credit card.

These specific rates allow a second room, but availability is limited and must include a weekend night (in the case of the 2for1) or two weekend nights (in the case of 4for2 rates). Weekend nights in this case are either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Also, this is not on the T&C but practice says the free nights MUST be weekend nights. Therefore to get a 2for1 rate you must check in between Thursday-Saturday and for a 4for2 rate, on Wednesday or Thursday.

Reply from Club Carlson which clearly says that only paid nights count towards elite status. It is logical but not so clear.

Yes, but does NOT apply to the 2for1 and 4for2 EMEA rates.
These rates work like a "rebate" so all four nights count. Remember you pay full rate in the first one or two nights and that is how it works for the hotels: you pay two regular rates during the week when hotels are usually busy, so they maximize occupation and stay for free on the weekend when most properties are empty anyway, so it's not much of a difference.

Yes, but does NOT apply to the 2for1 and 4for2 EMEA rates.
These rates work like a "rebate" so all four nights count. Remember you pay full rate in the first one or two nights and that is how it works for the hotels: you pay two regular rates during the week when hotels are usually busy, so they maximize occupation and stay for free on the weekend when most properties are empty anyway, so it's not much of a difference.

I have used 3 2for1 offers over last 6 month and they all have been credited as 1 stay, 1 night.

I already posted Club Carlson representative reply which says that only paid nights count. My last reservation also showed 81 EUR for the first night and 0 for the second. If it would've been 40.50 * 2 = 81, than would be a different story.

I did two stays on 2for1 last year. Both posted as two nights.

Guest must present Club Carlson Gold Tier card at check-in.
I received my gold status via code and I do not have a card yet. Could this be a problem at check-in?

I just checked my 2 for 1, and it posted as 2 nights ;)

I received my gold status via code and I do not have a card yet. Could this be a problem at check-in?

No, I've never been asked for it. Just explain it's not been sent out if they ask.

I have used 3 2for1 offers over last 6 month and they all have been credited as 1 stay, 1 night.

I already posted Club Carlson representative reply which says that only paid nights count. My last reservation also showed 81 EUR for the first night and 0 for the second. If it would've been 40.50 * 2 = 81, than would be a different story.

I've had 5 stays (PP Utrecht twice, RB Sofia, A'O Budapest and PI Prague) in the last four months and each and every one posted 2 or 4 nights, and all reservations had the last one or two nights as zero.

Planning a stay in Europe this summer, I have seen the 10K points for a weekend Radisson stay of at least 2 nights. Was looking at a Thursday to Monday stay. I hope this EMEA rate qualifies for the promo. Anyone know for sure? Thanks!

For a 4 night stay it shouldn't be a problem, on the thread about the promo here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1466636-10-000-bonus-points-two-night-stay-complete-7-21-13-a-3.html), the first post reports that it worked with a 2 night stay.

For some reason the 2 night stays (2-4-1) credit one or two nights depending on the cases, so it might not always work.

For a 4 night stay it shouldn't be a problem, on the thread about the promo here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1466636-10-000-bonus-points-two-night-stay-complete-7-21-13-a-3.html), the first post reports that it worked with a 2 night stay.

For some reason the 2 night stays (2-4-1) credit one or two nights depending on the cases, so it might not always work.

I imagine this is due to how the hotel codes the stay - if they code it as 50% off rate each night, then it would be 2 nights. If they code it as full rate first night and 0 the 2nd night like how it is shown online thru the 2-4-1 link, it most likely not post.

I have used 3 2for1 offers over last 6 month and they all have been credited as 1 stay, 1 night.

I already posted Club Carlson representative reply which says that only paid nights count. My last reservation also showed 81 EUR for the first night and 0 for the second. If it would've been 40.50 * 2 = 81, than would be a different story.

I did two stays on 2for1 last year. Both posted as two nights.

I just checked my 2 for 1, and it posted as 2 nights ;)

Could you share the properties in the above posts - I have a sense that this is strictly depending upon how the hotel itself codes the rate for each night - at 50% off, you luck out with 2 nights, at 100% first night and 0 second night, you only get 1 night as it should have been.

... I have a sense that this is strictly depending upon how the hotel itself codes the rate for each night - at 50% off, you luck out with 2 nights, at 100% first night and 0 second night, you only get 1 night as it should have been.


this is the secret :D

My stay was at the Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel & Conference Centre Copenhagen

Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel & Conference Centre Copenhagen will count only 2four1 = 1 stay, 1 night:

Rates for: Fri Jul 12, 2013 to Sun Jul 14, 2013
Fri
kr1,225.00
DKK kr1,215.00
Sat
FREE
DKK

Book Now
Club Carlson Wknd Extend-1Nt-Standard Room

PRICE:
1,225.00 Danish Krone (DKK) Per night Tax included For 1 night(s) per room
0.00 Danish Krone (DKK) Per night Tax included For 1 night(s) per room

Where have the links for the 2for1 and 4for2 gone? No longer on the member benefit pages, despite reloading a few times?

Where have the links for the 2for1 and 4for2 gone? No longer on the member benefit pages, despite reloading a few times?

I can see them in their usual place, but if you still can't, here are the direct links:

http://www.clubcarlson.com/offers/1843488

http://www.clubcarlson.com/offers/1843985

Are you sure you're logged in to CC?

I can see them in their usual place, but if you still can't, here are the direct links:

http://www.clubcarlson.com/offers/1843488

http://www.clubcarlson.com/offers/1843985

Are you sure you're logged in to CC?



Thanks! Yes, def. logged in, but the links are not there, just some car rental offers and so forth ...

like for most other brands, 241 is usually unavailable in city hotels

but no problem for remote / airport hotels...

It's more what an hotel decides to do and in which season..... Some cities are a lot better for availability then others.

well i used to be the marketing manager of a famous international hotel brand

when the head office decides to release a promo, it's really ridiculous if hotels decide on their own not to participate to it

of course not all the properties participated, but at least 75-90% of them or at least during a certain period

otherwise it's a lying promotion

well i used to be the marketing manager of a famous international hotel brand

when the head office decides to release a promo, it's really ridiculous if hotels decide on their own not to participate to it

It's probably a good thing you are doing something different now :-).

The 2for1, 4for1 (and F&F) rates are not really one off promotions, they are simply continuous discounted rates for specific targeted audiences and are primarily to fill rooms that have a low demand, e.g. during the weekends in more business oriented hotels.

So it's quite understandable that the hotels themselves are able to set availability. There probably is something like a minimum participation but who's to know really. I know that most hotels do have them quite regularly.
And when you can get them they are a really good deal...... is the sense of entitlement here become so great that we are now demanding these discounts instead of being grateful when they are offered?

like for most other brands, 241 is usually unavailable in city hotels

but no problem for remote / airport hotels...

i don't think that is the case at all, except maybe for very busy cities, like paris or london. right now i have either used or booked 2-4-1 and 4-4-2 rates in utrecht, prague, sofia, budapest, helsinki, oslo, tallinn, riga, warsaw and birmingahm, all of these very central hotels. i concur with post above, i think we are taking these for granted, which shouldn't be the case. still, planning a few months ahead you should get plenty of options in every city.

just did a quick research and you still can get 4-4-2 rooms for early july in oslo, stockholm, copenhagen, helsinki, berlin, moscow, lisbon... you can get for august in madrid. 2-4-1 rates usually follow the same pattern.

paris, london and amsterdam are obviously out.

paris, london and amsterdam are obviously out.

I have seen occassional availability at Park Plaza Westminster

Originally Posted by macaron95
like for most other brands, 241 is usually unavailable in city hotels

but no problem for remote / airport hotels...

I think it really depends on the location of the hotel like some other posters have mentioned. If its predominantly a business hotel, you'll most likely find availability. Take Brussels for instance, difficulty getting the Radisson Blu Royal because its next to the grand palace but the Radisson Blu EU is easily available.