Radisson goldpoints plus - Goldpointsplus Elite Benefits

Goldpointsplus Elite Benefits

Complete overview can be found here (https://www.goldpointsplus.com/specialoffers/offerdetail.jsp?offerId=1768342).
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The best benefits are only available to GoldElites and are the
2for1 nights (https://www.goldpointsplus.com/offers/1843488/)
4for2 nights (https://www.goldpointsplus.com/offers/1843985)

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangesilver

The promotion code not mentioned on the website is SWSL06.

which country is the promotion valid for?

thank you

Works in the U.S.

Thanks. When writing to the indicated e-mail address, what do you have to tell them in addition to your application for the offer and mention of the promotion code? That is, do they need my full name, address, preferences...? Or should I write to them after registering for GoldPoints in the usual way?

I am not a GP member yet.

Write to them after registering, mention your GPP number, the promotion and the code and your account will be upgraded within 48 hours.

Write to them after registering, mention your GPP number, the promotion and the code and your account will be upgraded within 48 hours.

Thanks.

GOLD GP has benfits that other do not have ie 2for1 and 4for2

as far as upgrades are concerned it does not look very good and you might get a slightly better room but not a higher category

as the Gold level is the highest you can use this argument at the reception and you can get a buiness room

howevere there are still some hotels that would be much more generous and give you a suite - which is quite rare

e.g. poland, SA are very good for upgrades

Thanks all, I just send the e-mail. I'll report back when they upgrade me:D

I didn't see when this (gold) is good through

I'm gold from 2008 stays; I am not sure I can requalify in 2009.

Would this promo help me basically by staying five times this year and keeping my gold for another year?

Orange Special Offer
Get to Silver Elite status faster.

Thank you for your interest in the exclusive goldpoints plusSM offer from Orange with a direct entry to Silver Elite status.

goldpoints plus gives you access to many privileges and at Silver Elite status the opportunity to earn extra Gold Points® to spend on a variety of offers. This would normally take 15 nights or 10 stays.

As a Silver Elite member, you will get the following benefits:

Late check-out (prior notice required).
Best available room in category booked.
25% bonus Gold Points on top of the normal points that you earn.
10% off on weekend rates (to book this offer, sign in to goldpointsplus.com. Subject to availability.).
10% discount on all-day dining restaurants (this discount applies to the amount of the cheque, VAT and other charges are excluded and is only valid at the all-day hotel restaurant. Valid in Europe, the Middle East and Africa only.).
Exclusive subscription offer with The Economist (up to 50% off normal cover price and 10,000 bonus points!).
And after only 5 stays, you will get a fast upgrade to the Gold Elite status. This would normally take 35 nights or 20 stays.

You will be able to earn and redeem Gold Points at Regent® Hotels & Resorts, Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts®, Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM or Park Inn® Hotels worldwide.

To take advantage of this offer, contact the Member Service Centre at goldpointsplus@carlson.com or call +44 207 949 0379 and mention the promotional code indicated in your Orange mailing.

Orange hopes that you enjoy the many benefits exclusive to this goldpoints plus offer.

Wow Fast response Kudos to Goldpointsplus!!!!!


Dear Mr. Thomas199023,

Thank you for taking the time to write. We appreciate your recent message. Thank you for your interest in the exclusive goldpoints plusSM offer from Orange. Your upgrade to Silver Elite status has been submitted, your account will reflect this upgrade within 3 to 5 days.

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Wow Fast response Kudos to Goldpointsplus!!!!!


Dear Mr. Thomas199023,

Thank you for taking the time to write. We appreciate your recent message. Thank you for your interest in the exclusive goldpoints plusSM offer from Orange. Your upgrade to Silver Elite status has been submitted, your account will reflect this upgrade within 3 to 5 days.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


I just phoned them and they upgraded me on the spot. I fnd it torture knowing I've got something good coming my way and then having to wait three to five days ;)

Ok the GPP website states I am Silver Elite now:D
Does anyone know how I can print out a temporary Silver elite card?

and how long does it take to receive the actual card (in europe)?

Ok the GPP website states I am Silver Elite now:D
Does anyone know how I can print out a temporary Silver elite card?

and how long does it take to receive the actual card (in europe)?

so does it work also for europe-based accounts?

Yeah of course Orange is a European company:D
But it does work

As Orange operates in several european countries, I would try it. Or, call them, ask and report back here.

I got the silver elite even I am in US. We don't have Orange in US :D

Ok the GPP website states I am Silver Elite now:D
Does anyone know how I can print out a temporary Silver elite card?

and how long does it take to receive the actual card (in europe)?

I upgraded at the start of December (somepoint in the first week). I have yet to receive my card... Doesn't make me feel very special.

Guess I'll move some future stays to this chain from IHCG to get Gold but I struggle to see the real benefits just yet.

Still waiting...Guess I'll give them a call to hurry them up.

To recieve the benefits, you do not need the card at all. Just make sure you have the GPP No in your res.

comes with the Silver and Gold Elite baggage tags-

When I recently had a bag gone missing, I had to discover that the IAPA insurance provided with this deal is not a missing / lost / delayed baggage insurance at all.
All they will do for you is to help you trace the missing / lost baggage.

When i logged-in with the customer id provided, it showed all insurance option valid till 2049...:eek: :rolleyes:
Of course one can have all other insurance options activated for an additional annual fee.

Very disappointing.

Sent them a mail on friday morning, and got a positive replay later the same day.

To recieve the benefits, you do not need the card at all. Just make sure you have the GPP No in your res.

Yeah, had a stay about a week after becoming silver and no problems were raised. It's just not that special when your new pack takes getting on for nine weeks to arrive.

I've mailed a chase up so we'll see what comes of that...:confused:

In my experience you rarely get anthin of value for nothing, especially the hotel chains.

what is the expiration policy on GP+ points? what qualifies as activity to keep them alive besides a stay

works also here in Brasil ^

and also nice: got an upgrade from Standard to Deluxe room last week at Radisson Colonia d. S. :D

By the way: how long does it normally take until the points are visible at the account ?

Hi,

Is it just me or some of the hotels don't even make that rate available. I have checked all weekends for next 52 weeks on 2 of the properties I would like to use and there is not a single weekend where this offer is available.
The T&C states:

Offer subject to availability and valid at participating locations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa except at Radisson® Edwardian Hotels.

So is there a possibility that a normal Radisson or Park Plaza hotel has decided not to participate?

Yes, it seems that certain hotels do not participate.
Which hotels were you looking at?
Also, Regent Hotels do not offer this afaik.

Asked Cust. Serv. Here is their answer:

Thankyou for your email. Gold points do not expire, only tier level (e.g silver, gold ect) and the nights/stays are calculated per calender year to determine your tier level.

Hope this helps.

Ah, the joy of Flyertalk. Had been considering joining GP+ for some time, but usually just credit stays to my QFF account for a nice 1,000 miles per stay.

Then I saw this post and literally within two hours I've joined, called the service centre, been 'promoted' to silver status and have re-booked seven upcoming stays – all on weekends, so I've saved decent amount of cash, and may now reap some further benefits with status.

Thanks entirely to Flyertalk and the good folk who inhabit the site. Cheers to you all!

ps. Stupidly, I've posted this on the wrong post – it's meant to be on the one about Gold in 5 stays – but the sentiment is the same, as is the joy I feel ;)

i know that Gold members get 2for1 promo

but what makes you save moiney when you are silver member?

thanks

i know that Gold members get 2for1 promo

but what makes you save moiney when you are silver member?

thanks

10% off weekend rates in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It's not much, but every little bit helps, so they say.

Asked Cust. Serv. Here is their answer:

Thankyou for your email. Gold points do not expire, only tier level (e.g silver, gold ect) and the nights/stays are calculated per calender year to determine your tier level.

Hope this helps.

Helps a ton, thanks a ton too

congrats and welcome as the mod ^

eleven weeks on from 'upgrading' and still no recognition beyond the page on the website despite chasing them up.

IHCG managed my upgrade pack within 4 weeks.

Special?

I emailed as suggested,was upgraded almost immediately but as of today no longer showing silver status online.Has this happened to anyone else?

My wife and I both should be Gold Elite. Now we are Silver Elite. Have emailed Cust. Serv. will see what they have to say.

On 1st of March 2009 the system has auto reset the status.

The system does NOT look at status match, promotions or any other manual status upgrades. All it counts are the stays required for status.

1. If you were matched or promoted to GoldElite you are now SilverElite.
2. If you were matched or promoted to SilverElite you are now NOElite.
3. If you were matched or promoted to NOElite you still are NOElite.


So, basically anyone affected will have to call and have them correct it manually.

I guess I had the necessary stays as mine still says I'm gold and I even received new gold card about a week ago.

i earned gold elite (from no elite) this past summer.. so far it still shows me as Gold elite.. *knocking on wood*

I was promoted to silver at the start of December and I'm still there so I guess it isn't an automatic downgrade. I'm also still not putting any stays their way until they bother themselves to send me my new membership pack.

Still Gold Elite, not sure if I will be able to keep it this year, it would be nice if they let you have a slightly lower threshold to re-qualify.

I was promoted to silver at the start of December and I'm still there so I guess it isn't an automatic downgrade. I'm also still not putting any stays their way until they bother themselves to send me my new membership pack.


I have been told that if you qualify for Elite status, you get the benefit for the remainder of the current year and the entire next year (until February). .So if you .qualified in December of 2008, then you would be elite (and should have received an elite card in December, January at the latest) for all of 2008 and 2009. .You not recieve another card until next February..
That’s new for the European group as elite status used to be based on when they joined and now it matches what the airline programs do.

Yes, account has dropped to Silver.

Can't complain I really enjoyed the benefits while they lasted the extended weekend offer especially.Which IMO is the main benefit of being Gold. ^

Don't live in Europe now so won't be missing it much.

Have any of you already become Gold via the promo after 5 stays? Does it go automatically or do you have to contact GPP first?


p.s.
I have not received my Silver card yet... :(

I was downgraded to silver... Honnestly, I don't really care, as the advantage of gold were minor for me, except the daily free item for the laundry I enjoyed in Europe.
Regarding the points bonus as Gold, I don't care either, as I really found ratio of points accumulation/award to be very rude. I managed to spend 9 days award in Stockolm, Sweden, and it was with a special promotion. I can tell you, however, I spend lot of nights at radisson properties.

I prefer to concentrate on HHonors and SPG.

I was Gold Elite until I dropped to Silver Elite on 1 March. I booked a stay at a Radisson on the "weekend extend" 2 nights for the price of 1 offer when I was Gold Elite for 27-29 March. Now I am Silver Elite, will the 2-4-1 be honoured so I only pay £79 or will I have to pay £158? Does anyone know the answer? Thanks ;)

Most likely not. The benefit is for GoldElite only and the gold card must be shown at check-in.

Do you actually have to show your card? I mean, they can't see your status on line at check in? this is so 90's LOL

would the existing gold card be obviously out of date if it was shown anyway?

I can't see them being so hot on making people present their cards, I'm 14 weeks into a silver membership and haven't seen my membership pack yet.

If you turn up and the try to make you lay the extra just argue with them (in a constructive way) you have nothing to lose and £s to gain :)

I tried the promo when signing up for my new goldpoints plus card, and it said that the code was no longer valid. Perhaps its better to sign up over the phone or via e-mail now?

I received yesterday a second Silvercard with same Number as on the first (which i received in January !).
It seems that their system is a little bit confused ... :rolleyes:
And also most of the times you have to request the points. But then it works and sometimes they give you more points than you deserve :D

Emailed them on Sunday and got confirmation yesterday that l have been upgraded to Silver.

yipeee. Just need to schedule in 5 stays.

Will hopefully reach gold status in the next few weeks through the Orange offer. What do l need to do to maintain gold for next year?

How many stays/nights or how many points do l need to earn?
Is it a calender year?

Thanks in advance.

I got a response within 24 hours that it would take 3-5 days. Too bad as I had a stay last night. But, if it works at all, I'm satisfied.

I got a response within 24 hours that it would take 3-5 days. Too bad as I had a stay last night. But, if it works at all, I'm satisfied.

Silver Elite status confirmed on Radisson website 24 hours later. Wednesday nights stay hasn't posted yet, so who knows, maybe I'll bet bonus points too.

I just tried using the code on sign up and it apparently doesn't work for Canadians...but I sent them an email telling them I travel to Europe and deal with Orange and asking them if they can update mine. Fingers crossed since I have 6 nights coming up in April and June and wouldn't mind another Gold membership...

I emailed them the link and quoted the promo code in my email last Friday and got an email on Monday that my account was upgraded. Now, just to book my stays. :) Thanks to the OP.

I submitted an e-mail on Sunday, received response indicating my enrollment Monday afternoon.

To thomas199023 - my email response indicated

"After your 5th stay you are eligible to get a fast upgrade to the Gold Elite status. This would normally take 35 nights or 20 stays. Please contact us after your 5th stay and we will process the upgrade for you. "

I received a very prompt reply and upgrade to Silver Status which provided immediate Silver benefits for a stay last week. My Silver Card was even waiting for me when I returned.

I am interested in working toward Gold Status with the five stays and have two questions that I hope someone can help with.

1. By when do these five stays need to be completed?

2. When will the newly acquired Gold Status expire?

Thanks for all help and advice.

I'll be checking into the Radisson in Glasgow on Friday and I was promoted to Gold late last week.

Will my change of status automatically update on my hotel records just as it has online? And also, does anyone know if it will make the slightest bit of difference to my stay (other than a few extra points when I check out)?

I'll be making use of the 2-4-1 bookings in a month or two (once I figure out how it works) but just wondered if it makes a difference in the meantime?

Ta, Jon

I'll be checking into the Radisson in Glasgow on Friday and I was promoted to Gold late last week.

Will my change of status automatically update on my hotel records just as it has online? And also, does anyone know if it will make the slightest bit of difference to my stay (other than a few extra points when I check out)?

I'll be making use of the 2-4-1 bookings in a month or two (once I figure out how it works) but just wondered if it makes a difference in the meantime?

Ta, Jon

When I was Gold the only time I got an upgrade was when I used points for a stay. To be honest the best benefit of being Gold is the 2-4-1 and the 4-4-2 offers.
The Glasgow Radisson is really nice.....enjoy yourself even without an upgrade. ^

When I was Gold the only time I got an upgrade was when I used points for a stay. To be honest the best benefit of being Gold is the 2-4-1 and the 4-4-2 offers.
The Glasgow Radisson is really nice.....enjoy yourself even without an upgrade. ^

Nice one Hiddy I'm sure I'll have a great time. I'm not too worried about an upgrade as the standard rooms seem absolutely fine (I've never been disappointed with one yet).

I'm just hoping they'll let me check in early more than anything...don't want to be walking the mean streets of Glasgow for too long ;)

Cheers for coming back so quickly.

Checked in and nothing out of the ordinary. Hotel is impressive though and the room beats the HI I was in last night. Well worth the £87 I paid.

Two thumbs up from me.

Nice one Hiddy
I'm just hoping they'll let me check in early more than anything...don't want to be walking the mean streets of Glasgow for too long ;)


Checked in and nothing out of the ordinary. Hotel is impressive though and the room beats the HI I was in last night. Well worth the £87 I paid.

Two thumbs up from me.

Good to hear you were happy despite the lack of an upgrade. What mean streets in Glasgow? Swindon on the other hand. :p

To be fair any place can be a little eye opening at closing time when people have had all day to drink.
Hotel was in a good location and perfectly placed to leg it out the next morning to Loch Ness.

The HIX in Strathclyde the next night wasn't quite as plush ;)

Just got an email for Silver Elites:

There's a seat waiting for you

You're always very welcome at our hotels.

That's why, wherever you are, you can now drop into any of the 220 participating Radisson Blu, Radisson Edwardian and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and enjoy a free coffee, tea or hot chocolate for two, plus free Wi-Fi internet access.

You don't need to book a room. All you have to do is let our front-desk team know when you arrive and then sit back, relax, sip your coffee and perhaps do a little work, or maybe meet a friend...

This is a new, exclusive benefit for Silver Elite card holders. To make sure you enjoy all your Elite benefits remember to visit goldpointsplus.com

Now, would you like one sugar or two?

Just got an email for Silver Elites:

Got it too. Haven't followed the forum much, but has Radisson SAS left the chain, or is it only excluded from this promotion? We've only got those here.

EDIT: found out the name change already.

Got the same email. I think I'll make use of this at some point.
I wonder if Gold members get the same benefit?

Edit: I see it's yes.
https://www.goldpointsplus.com/yourlounge

Terms and Conditions

Members do not need to have a room at the hotel.
Members must have their own hardware (laptop) to use the Wi-Fi Internet.
This benefit is available to Silver and Gold Elite cardholders only.
They can invite a colleague or friend to use the Wi-Fi and enjoy a hot beverage with them (maximum two people i.e. the member + one invitee).
Hot beverage is coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Maximum one use per day, during daytime opening hours.
Available in the designated public area of the hotel.
Valid at Radisson Blu, Radisson Edwardian or Park Plaza hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Members must present their goldpoints plus card or quote their membership number at the front desk to get this benefit.
Valid of all residents worldwide.
Offer not valid at the art'otel Kudamm Hotel.

I like this as there´s one hotel very near me and I walk past it like twice a week when taking baby HelsinkiFlyer out for a walk. Now I might start going in for free coffee and checking FlyerTalk as well. The hotel guests will love it, when baby HF is running around the used to be so quiet lobby.

This really is an generous offer. I like it. Many times when travelling around I go past a Radisson hotel and now I always get a free cup of coffee.

I like this as there´s one hotel very near me and I walk past it like twice a week when taking baby HelsinkiFlyer out for a walk. Now I might start going in for free coffee and checking FlyerTalk as well. The hotel guests will love it, when baby HF is running around the used to be so quiet lobby.

This really is an generous offer. I like it. Many times when travelling around I go past a Radisson hotel and now I always get a free cup of coffee.I know what you mean; it's going to be nice being able to sit in the lobby with a purpose for a change:D.

Let's just hope that all hotels staff will be aware of this promotion... to be applicable...

Let's just hope that all hotels staff will be aware of this promotion... to be applicable...

... and that those hotels which haven't yet changed SAS to blu will accept the rules.

I really like this idea from Radisson. I wish more hotel chains would consider this type of benefit. ^

... and that those hotels which haven't yet changed SAS to blu will accept the rules.
All Radisson SAS will gradually be transfered to blu branding, as SAS is no longer a shareholder and the agreement to continue using their name expired recently.

All Radisson SAS will gradually be transfered to blu branding, as SAS is no longer a shareholder and the agreement to continue using their name expired recently.

I realise that - was wondering only if it couldn't be used as a formal excuse to deny the offer at SAS venues.

Anyway, tried it out today, and it worked just fine.

^^ to Radisson!

I'm trying to use my Silver 10% off weekend rates benefit - and I'm failing. I've tried a number of weekend dates (Fri/Sat/Sun) over the next year at a Radisson SAS (Blu) hotel on goldpoints website and the rates are still the same as the public site.

Anyone had any luck securing the discount?

nice promo - any idea how i can see which hotels are included?

Thanks for the code and heads up, I got my membership upgraded as well. How can I claim that Economist subscription offer? I can't find it anywhere on the webpage.

I believe the discount is on the bill when you pay but not showen on the website, at least this is what happened to me when I stayed one saturday night at the Radisson SAS Gardermoen.

Radisson SAS Royal Copenhagen, the one beside Tivoli didn't have a clue about this promo, they had to look it up.

at the radisson royal in copenhagen we were shown up to the conference area where there were jugs of lukewarm coffee............ the promotion does not state if cafe lattes are included............it should be clarified.......!!

Sounds pretty good!:)

Have they set an expiration date or is this permanent?

There is also a website for a Gold Promo:

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold
Anyone know the code for that one?

I just wanted to say thank you -- worked for me this week ...

cheers,

Thanks for the code and heads up, I got my membership upgraded as well. How can I claim that Economist subscription offer? I can't find it anywhere on the webpage.
I emailed Goldpoints and got the below link back. Note that there is no extra discount compared to normal subscription; you just get the points:

https://www.economistsubscriptions.com/ecom350eur/global/

Just to update this thread.

After searching most weekends for a few different hotels on the GP website and noticing the prices were the same as the public site, I phoned the silver line and they said you can only book the 10% offer on the phone - even though all literature says the website.

So the answer is to phone them for your discount. I was quoted the public rate, minus 10%.

at the radisson royal in copenhagen we were shown up to the conference area where there were jugs of lukewarm coffee............ the promotion does not state if cafe lattes are included............it should be clarified.......!!

When were you there, I wentr in on the 25th, I'm in St Petersburg on Wednesday so will try the Radisson SAS and see what they do.

There is also a website for a Gold Promo:

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold
Anyone know the code for that one?

Anyone know the code?

Anyone know the code?

I wish I would

Just try: https://www.goldpointsplus.com/offers/displayDetail.do?offerId=1839010

RSGPWKG

this code should work

Anyone who has the promotion code from Orange?

Would be great if someone would share! Please!:)

I have been told that if you qualify for Elite status, you get the benefit for the remainder of the current year and the entire next year (until February). .So if you .qualified in December of 2008, then you would be elite (and should have received an elite card in December, January at the latest) for all of 2008 and 2009. .You not recieve another card until next February..
That’s new for the European group as elite status used to be based on when they joined and now it matches what the airline programs do.

Is this still the case?

So, if I were to be status-matched to Gold today, 12th may 2009, then I would be Gold thru till Feb 2011, irrespective of stays during this period?

Is this still the case?

So, if I were to be status-matched to Gold today, 12th may 2009, then I would be Gold thru till Feb 2011, irrespective of stays during this period?

Not so - I got silver in Feb (using this orange offer) my status is valid Feb 2010. The code I used was SWSL06.

Had to email them for the welcome package, got it today - together with a 5k voucher that can be used when dining at a Radisson restaurant (ie you get 10% off + 5k points)

Not so - I got silver in Feb (using this orange offer) my status is valid Feb 2010. The code I used was SWSL06.

Had to email them for the welcome package, got it today - together with a 5k voucher that can be used when dining at a Radisson restaurant (ie you get 10% off + 5k points)

What do you mean by welcome package? What are we to get in the mail, when upgraded to Silver?

What do you mean by welcome package? What are we to get in the mail, when upgraded to Silver?

Never received one despite them claiming two were posted to me. Eventually complained to a director and was bumped up to Gold. As a gesture of faith I have moved a few more stays over to them from IHG but I'm still waiting on a gold welcome mailing.

This is the one area that really lets them down IMO as I always find the hotels and staff superior to other corporate chains.

Would be lovely if someone could post the contents of the silver and gold packs so I know what I'm missing out on.

Never received one despite them claiming two were posted to me. Eventually complained to a director and was bumped up to Gold. As a gesture of faith I have moved a few more stays over to them from IHG but I'm still waiting on a gold welcome mailing.

This is the one area that really lets them down IMO as I always find the hotels and staff superior to other corporate chains.

Would be lovely if someone could post the contents of the silver and gold packs so I know what I'm missing out on.

Did you e-mail that director? I have been told 3 times now my Silver welcome package was under way since January and have not received anything. I did however get my red GPP card in the mail last week after competing my first stay in December last year....

Would be lovely if someone could post the contents of the silver and gold packs so I know what I'm missing out on.


You're not missing out on much, you get the card and a couple of luggage tags, that's all. Now with gold elite you are also supposed to get a partner card but I have never received it despite asking a couple of times.

Did you e-mail that director? I have been told 3 times now my Silver welcome package was under way since January and have not received anything. I did however get my red GPP card in the mail last week after competing my first stay in December last year....

Yeah just a cheeky punt to moving me up to Gold to restore some faith in their brand. Shamed them with the speed of back office systems displayed by the Priority Club mob.

Thanks also to KiwiRob for letting me know what I'm not really missing.

Fortunately my shiny bright yellow Flyertalk luggage tags arrived yesterday so they'll be adorning my bags from now on.

I'm enjoying my recent switch to Radisson properties instead of slumming it in Holiday Inns. Glad I moved across, shame the points don't rack up as quickly and upgrades are non-existent.

I'll keep checking my post for the welcome pack though.

I'm enjoying my recent switch to Radisson properties instead of slumming it in Holiday Inns. Glad I moved across, shame the points don't rack up as quickly and upgrades are non-existent..

I'm not sure that I understand this comment. If you are not getting the point bonuses and no upgrades what makes this such a good deal for you ?

I'm not sure that I understand this comment. If you are not getting the point bonuses and no upgrades what makes this such a good deal for you ?

Because I find the price, quality and service to be superior across the brands to be better than the equivalent hotels in the IHG chain.

There's always some sort of trade-off and I'm happy to accept a lower point per night earning than IHG as those points are just sitting there waiting for a decent enough hotel to pop up on Pointbreaks.

I have only ever had one upgrade in IHG properties, always some pathetic excuse so I guess I'm not missing out too much in comparison.

I'm happy to maintain my stays, any additional points would just be the icing on the cake

Hope that helps clarify?

I'm enjoying my recent switch to Radisson properties instead of slumming it in Holiday Inns. Glad I moved across, shame the points don't rack up as quickly and upgrades are non-existent.

I'll keep checking my post for the welcome pack though.

It all depends on the property, I'm getting upgrades 100% of the time SAS Gardermoen, heck they even give the the exact same room nearly every time except tonight, I'm also being upgraded in Hamburg most of the time in Hamburg and Copenhagen, with a bit og luck I'll also get an upgrade at the Radisson in Baku, I'm really looking forward to seeing what this property is like, they only have 40 rooms all suits (all approx 500 sq ft) with 2 presidential suits.

Does free laundry mean I canget a dress shirt washed and ironed? Or is it only T shirt or socks, etc.?

yup you can get a dress shirt cleaned and pressed for free

Glad to hear some of the properties are providing upgrades, I'll keep asking but not too disheartened as I'm enjoying the properties.

Just hope they keep the free wifi!!!

The only property that I know of that doesn't have freee in room wifi is The Radisson Charles de Gaulle, this property is by far the worst I've stayed at in the group, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Thank you!

Great find. Now does anyone know the code for the gold promo?

I have been looking at using the 4For2 or 2For1 rates at a Radisson Edwardian in Heathrow, but is seems that this hotel does not accept that rate when booking online. If l rang the Member Centre would they be able to book this rate for me?

Great find. Now does anyone know the code for the gold promo?

Anyone has the gold code?

Just to confirm:

You can use the oranger/silver upgrade promo code when signing up for GP, you have to send an email to customer service after signing up. Am I correct? I assume the same holds true for the gold promo should somone generously share it with us!

Just to confirm:

You can use the oranger/silver upgrade promo code when signing up for GP, you have to send an email to customer service after signing up. Am I correct?

Yes, have used this myself and it works perfectly.



I assume the same holds true for the gold promo should somone generously share it with us!

No one has so far shared this code, at least not on flyertalk.

Great find. Now does anyone know the code for the gold promo?

AFAIK there isn't a gold promo. Not too sure if it would make sense for a company to give a pass straight to their top tier.

The silver promo will give you access to gold in 5 or 7 stays depending on which route you take. Depending on your travel pattern you could do this in a week or two.

[QUOTE=Jonobigblind;11863875]Not too sure if it would make sense for a company to give a pass straight to their top tier. [QUOTE]Maybe so, but they did a year or so ago. I don't have refer to that promotion now, but I learnt of it in this forum, so it's here somewhere.

If it was posted here a year ago the people who are hoping to find it can do the search. Whether it's still valid is another point altogether. No harm in them trying though.

can you check/book these rates online or only by telephone?

Yes, it seems that certain hotels do not participate.
Which hotels were you looking at?
Also, Regent Hotels do not offer this afaik.

In the past I have used this a couple of times at the Regent in Berlin. When I try to use this offer now it is NEVER available. I emailed the hotel and they confirmed they do participate but you have to book with goldpoints.... so back to square one...

Glad to hear some of the properties are providing upgrades, I'll keep asking but not too disheartened as I'm enjoying the properties.

Just hope they keep the free wifi!!!

I received an unprompted upgrade to a business class room in Belfast tonight. I hadn't input my goldpoints number beforehand (can't seem to get it to stick to my reservation whenever my company books it).

Lovely place, great room and far better overall experience compared to similarly priced Holiday Inn

AFAIK there isn't a gold promo. Not too sure if it would make sense for a company to give a pass straight to their top tier.

The silver promo will give you access to gold in 5 or 7 stays depending on which route you take. Depending on your travel pattern you could do this in a week or two.

There is, why would GPP have a special Webpage for this like the one for the silver promo if it wouldn't exist. Click (https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold)

There is, why would GPP have a special Webpage for this like the one for the silver promo if it wouldn't exist. Click (https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold)

Well done you. I didn't say it didn't exist, I merely said I wasn't aware of one given the previous posts only mentioned two silver promotions and relevant codes to mention for fast tracking.

Now, if you had posted the code mentioned on the page instead of the link that would be a little more beneficial to the others.

It still beats me why a company would cheapen their loyalty programme by giving out passes to the top tier for holding a mobile phone contract with a third party when the majority of their gold cardholders would have booked and paid for 35 nights.

Maybe the silver uppgrade code is the same as the gold uppgrade code?

Well done you. I didn't say it didn't exist, I merely said I wasn't aware of one given the previous posts only mentioned two silver promotions and relevant codes to mention for fast tracking.

Now, if you had posted the code mentioned on the page instead of the link that would be a little more beneficial to the others.

It still beats me why a company would cheapen their loyalty programme by giving out passes to the top tier for holding a mobile phone contract with a third party when the majority of their gold cardholders would have booked and paid for 35 nights.

you have to question the integrity of the finast hotel company and program in the world?
Its called pure greed at the expense of everything else :D

Where's the incentive? At least with the silver promo you have to commit to five or seven stays to achieve gold (not that it's massively worth it). That would guarantee money in the bank and fulfil the greed factor. I can only assume that they get a massive kickback from Orange for each member signed up.

Maybe the silver uppgrade code is the same as the gold uppgrade code?

Did you try it?

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold

do you know which country/ies is the promotion valid in?

tahnks

Silver elite code still works.

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangegold

do you know which country/ies is the promotion valid in?

tahnks

To take advantage of this offer, contact the Member Service Centre at goldpointsplus@carlson.com or call +44 207 949 0379 and mention the promotional code indicated in your Orange mailing.

says on website, does anyone know, what the code is?

.. and does anybody know what is the code

Hint:

Read the first page of this thread.

Here's a benefit for Silvers and Golds that I find to be good use for myself.

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/yourlounge

I d like to use the gold promotion however can t find the code for this gold promotion

can anyone help?

thank you

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangesilver

The promotion code not mentioned on the website is SWSL06.

I d like to use the gold promotion however can t find the code for this gold promotion

can anyone help?

thank you

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangesilver

The promotion code not mentioned on the website is SWSL06.

Why do you keep asking the same question over and over when the answer is on the website? Even more curious is why would you ask the question again and then put the answer to your own question in your own post? :confused:

well there is a substantial difference between GOLD and SILVER stutuses

the code given on this blog is valid only for the SILVER status

I think we shuold read threads more carefully before jumping into conclusions that are not very relevant


Why do you keep asking the same question over and over when the answer is on the website? Even more curious is why would you ask the question again and then put the answer to your own question in your own post? :confused:

I just tried to use this for the first time. Phoned the member service centre and asked for a stay in London in 2 weeks to be extended and they said that all of the London hotels had withdrawn "availability of the offer" which they stated was normally due to the fact that they were busy or full.

Interestingly there seems to be plenty of availability on the "free" nights if you are paying!

I understand that commercially they want to make as much money as they can, but I do think it is inappropriate to advertise something as a member benefit when it is near impossible to find/use!

I wonder if you can combine the 72 hour guaranteed availability with the 4 for 2! ;)

I d like to use the gold promotion however can t find the code for this gold promotion

can anyone help?

thank you

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/orangesilver

The promotion code not mentioned on the website is SWSL06.

HINT

well there is a substantial difference between GOLD and SILVER stutuses

the code given on this blog is valid only for the SILVER status

I think we shuold read threads more carefully before jumping into conclusions that are not very relevant

HINT
I absolutely agree with ambrogz.
To: EasternTraveller - Rather than just post around in obscure manner, if you have a code for GOLD, I will repeat GOLD, then post it or do not tell others to use the SILVER code or to second guess "your HINT" (read as non-consequential words).

I think EasterTraveler is hinting that that is the code for both Silver and Gold, as mentioned in post 2, but it's not an instant gold
See the post title:
Free Silver status and Gold Elite after 5 stayshttp://www.flyertalk.com/forum/11075982-post2.html

There is NOT a seperate code for gold.

There is NOT a seperate code for gold.


There is a seperate code which gives INSTANT gold status and does'nt require the 5 stays.

I'm not aware of the code, however i phoned the london number and stated the orange gold offer and they instantly upgraded my account to gold :)

Still no sign of a card though...

There is a seperate code which gives INSTANT gold status and does'nt require the 5 stays.

I'm not aware of the code, however i phoned the london number and stated the orange gold offer and they instantly upgraded my account to gold :)

Still no sign of a card though...

You'll be waiting an age for it. Sixteen weeks of being fobbed off for my silver card and I managed an upgrade to gold. It still took two more complaints and special delivery for me to get my gold pack delivered.

It's worth it for the luggage tags, far superior to the IHCG ones and look good next to my FlyerTalk monsters.

I'll keep pestering them for the card and pack then... thanks

their helpdesk service is totally disappointing.
I wrote to them twice and mentioned the promo code.
the letter seemed totally ingored, no reply at all!!:(

Here's a benefit for Silvers and Golds that I find to be good use for myself.

https://www.goldpointsplus.com/yourlounge

I've been collecting a bunch of one-day internet passes for use. Are some of the one-day passes applicable for use at non-hotel venues too? For example, would a Wayport internet day-pass handed out under this program at other places where Wayport provides internet service too?

I've been collecting a bunch of one-day internet passes for use. Are some of the one-day passes applicable for use at non-hotel venues too? For example, would a Wayport internet day-pass handed out under this program at other places where Wayport provides internet service too?


I tried to use one in a different location once. It did not work.

Did they cancel the one piece of laundry per night benefit for gold members? I cannot find it on the website anymore.

One of the published benefits is to have the best available room in the category booked.

I stayed in Manchester on Friday and didn't get a great room despite being booked into a Deluxe city view room. As my work travel agent booked this on my behalf I didn't realise the room category I was booked into.

I received a fifth floor (out of 14) room with a pretty crap view. Last time I stayed here I was given a 14th floor room with an amazing view (and was only Silver at the time).

Is there any cause for comeback (would have mentioned it to the hotel at the time if I had known)??

Is there any cause for comeback (would have mentioned it to the hotel at the time if I had known)??

Did you receive the email customer service satisfaction survey? I had a similar experience in the Grafton in London when I was given the smallest room on the first floor (when the fire exit map of the floor came in handy!). I made a complaint through the survey. My next stay was upgraded to a larger room.

To be honest I really don't see any benefit to GoldElite status. I have tried to use my benefits e.g. 4 for 2 or 2 for 1 on my rare trips back to the UK but am given excuse after excuse as to why they are not valid or not available. I have never really felt that it makes any difference what so ever.

One customer service agent insinuated that the only real benefit I had was bonus points!

I think it is time to switch my hotel provider!

Did you receive the email customer service satisfaction survey?
I think it is time to switch my hotel provider!

I received the email and had a pleasant surprise when I received a call from the front of office manager and a promise to add high floor to my notes for future stays.

Like you, I don't hold much faith in the programme but respect the value that it adds to my BA account. I like the hotels too much to restrict my travel to the IHG hotels so I'll stay a few more nights ;)

Belfast for three nights in a couple of weeks - fingers crossed for a good upgrade like last time.^

[QUOTE=Jonobigblind;12161884]One of the published benefits is to have the best available room in the category booked.
QUOTE]

I had the same in Wroclaw a few weeks ago. I am gold elite, but AFAIK you get the best room also as a base memeber. Anyways I booked a suite which the advertise to have 90m² on their website. I was given a room that maybe had 50m². Yes it was a suite, but not anything like the one with 90m².

I went back down and asked for a better room. It took 10 minutes, but I got what I booked finally.

[QUOTE=Jonobigblind;12161884]One of the published benefits is to have the best available room in the category booked.
QUOTE]

I had the same in Wroclaw a few weeks ago. I am gold elite, but AFAIK you get the best room also as a base memeber. Anyways I booked a suite which the advertise to have 90m² on their website. I was given a room that maybe had 50m². Yes it was a suite, but not anything like the one with 90m².

I went back down and asked for a better room. It took 10 minutes, but I got what I booked finally.
Reminds me of how I had to fight (http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294212-d549547-r4111174-Red_Wall_Hotel-Beijing.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT)for my booked "suite" at a Chinese hotel...

The formatting seems to show that I made that last comment. Hmmm not so.

My dad took advantage of the Orange Silver offer at the same time as I did in January. and his Welcome package arrived today! the 12th of September!!!! and his card still only shows valid till 01 2010:S:P he doesn't stay a lot in Carlson hotels but still:P LOL thats good customer service:td:

Does anyony know if the code changed or expired or have a new one? Thx in advance.

One customer service agent insinuated that the only real benefit I had was bonus points!

The only real benefit I have had with my Goldpointsplus elite status this year has been the benefit of not staying at a Radisson hotel: free internet access+tea/coffee/hot chocolate at Radisson hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa even when not staying at the hotels.

Just wondered if anyone had any experience of holding on to status with Radisson during their Feb year end?

I'm in my first year of status with them and haven't stayed 30 nights (but have a healthy enough night count) in their hotels due to other hotel chains offering more corporate friendly rates.

Sympathy in these times or busted down to silver? place your bets now...

Just wondered if anyone had any experience of holding on to status with Radisson during their Feb year end?

I'm in my first year of status with them and haven't stayed 30 nights (but have a healthy enough night count) in their hotels due to other hotel chains offering more corporate friendly rates.

Sympathy in these times or busted down to silver? place your bets now...

Well, if John Kennedy doesn't provide the answer and assure Gold, history will assure that it's Silver for those who don't even stay enough at the hotels to qualify for Silver.

Cheers, soft landing it will be then (I'll report if I hear anything in the meantime).