Another big night giveaway?
#76
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
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#77
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: AA, United Mileage Plus
Posts: 34
Will phantom work this time?
The first time around, a lot of people booked phantom stays... Book online, check-in over the phone, and just earn the points. It looks like they are trying to combat that this time, with T&C saying "Guest must be present at the Participating Hotel at both the time of check-in and check-out". In the entire KC area, there is just one Comfort Inn, none of the other brands, and I have no travel plans during that time. Is anyone else going to try to see if a phantom booking will still work? Maybe it's just a matter of checking in AND out by phone? Anyone else have an ideas for earning the one night stay? I'm tempted to put a add on CL to see if someone will split the cost of a room, if I book, and they check in and out. But I'd be uncomfortable doing that with a stranger, and ending up being charged $50 worth of porn and room service.
#79
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
I will be in a city with a Radisson on 15MAY.
If I book the advance purchase rate now, and sign up for the promo ASAP after midnight on the 15th, does anyone have an idea if the night will apply for the promo even though it was booked prior to the promo period?
Thanks.
If I book the advance purchase rate now, and sign up for the promo ASAP after midnight on the 15th, does anyone have an idea if the night will apply for the promo even though it was booked prior to the promo period?
Thanks.
#80
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
I read through the terms and conditions twice, and it's not clear. I would advise you to contact Club Carlson directly and get a clear answer. Would be a shame not to get the points on a technicality. Others have had their questions answered via their Facebook page, but I would imagine any other means of communication would work.
#81
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC (home), DUS (office), XXX (customer)
Programs: LH, AB, SPG, CC, Sixt, EC
Posts: 6,334
So am I still eligable if I book through the hotel directly?
#82
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Internet
Posts: 865
I'm pretty sure I read that *registration* starts May 15, but it's for stays from a future date. May 20 or something like that.
#83
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,192
The first time around, a lot of people booked phantom stays... Book online, check-in over the phone, and just earn the points. It looks like they are trying to combat that this time, with T&C saying "Guest must be present at the Participating Hotel at both the time of check-in and check-out". In the entire KC area, there is just one Comfort Inn, none of the other brands, and I have no travel plans during that time.
#84
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 13
The first time around, a lot of people booked phantom stays... Book online, check-in over the phone, and just earn the points. It looks like they are trying to combat that this time, with T&C saying "Guest must be present at the Participating Hotel at both the time of check-in and check-out". In the entire KC area, there is just one Comfort Inn, none of the other brands, and I have no travel plans during that time. Is anyone else going to try to see if a phantom booking will still work? Maybe it's just a matter of checking in AND out by phone? Anyone else have an ideas for earning the one night stay? I'm tempted to put a add on CL to see if someone will split the cost of a room, if I book, and they check in and out. But I'd be uncomfortable doing that with a stranger, and ending up being charged $50 worth of porn and room service.
#85
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: The Golden status boy
Posts: 854
I supplied the "phantom stay" hotel on the other thread. Unfortunately, the hotel is now a Regency hotel. As a matter of fact, there are now only 2 Radisson branded hotels in the DFW area, one near SMU and the other in Fort Worth. It's going to be more expensive this time around.
Wish they would confirm the triple dip capability. (Link above is too ambigous) Have a stay in Houston coming up and they are Country Inn heavy.
Wish they would confirm the triple dip capability. (Link above is too ambigous) Have a stay in Houston coming up and they are Country Inn heavy.
Last edited by spankytoes; May 8, 2012 at 11:59 am
#86
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Providence, RI
Programs: AAEXP, BASlv, UAGold, Hyatt Diam, IHG Plt, SPG Plt, HH Diam, MR Plat, CC Gold, Nat ExecElite
Posts: 440
I've stayed on F&F rates a few times and none has ever earned points; therefore would not qualify for any promos. Cash & Points stays however do earn points and have also counted towards recent promotions.
#87
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Providence, RI
Programs: AAEXP, BASlv, UAGold, Hyatt Diam, IHG Plt, SPG Plt, HH Diam, MR Plat, CC Gold, Nat ExecElite
Posts: 440
Anyone ever have success with multiple status matches for Club Carlson? I status matched in 2010 when I had Marriott Plat status to Club Carlson Gold. I didn't stay enough in 2010 to requalify for Gold but did stay enough to get Silver status for 2011. I didn't stay enough in 2011 and dropped down to "regular" status in 2012. Wondering if I should try to get another status match now or if it's a "once in a lifetime" thing?
#88
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Anyone ever have success with multiple status matches for Club Carlson? I status matched in 2010 when I had Marriott Plat status to Club Carlson Gold. I didn't stay enough in 2010 to requalify for Gold but did stay enough to get Silver status for 2011. I didn't stay enough in 2011 and dropped down to "regular" status in 2012. Wondering if I should try to get another status match now or if it's a "once in a lifetime" thing?
#89
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
I supplied the "phantom stay" hotel on the other thread. Unfortunately, the hotel is now a Regency hotel. As a matter of fact, there are now only 2 Radisson branded hotels in the DFW area, one near SMU and the other in Fort Worth. It's going to be more expensive this time around.
Wish they would confirm the triple dip capability. (Link above is too ambigous) Have a stay in Houston coming up and they are Country Inn heavy.
Wish they would confirm the triple dip capability. (Link above is too ambigous) Have a stay in Houston coming up and they are Country Inn heavy.
#90
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
Posts #30 and #33 above say that existing reservations will not qualify. So you should definitely contact Club Carlson for clarification.