Please post your Radisson Rewards Elite experiences
Jun 12, 2017, 8:47 am
#661
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 316
What is your Club Carlson status?
Silver
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Shanghai New World
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to a business class room (no breakfast).
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: None. Two bottles of water provided daily.
How are the rooms?
Separate spacious bedroom with pocket door. Very nice bathroom with separate water closet, shower, and soaking tub. Comfortable bed with nice sheets and linens.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, right by People's Square and Nanjing Pedestrian Road. Metro station right across the street.
Bad: Bathroom, although spacious and nice, the door to the water closet is clear glass. The door to the bathroom from the bedroom is frosted glass. ETA: There is also a huge window with electronic mini blinds separating the bedroom and the bathroom.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
So, so value at 44,000 points per night. Burned through all my points in my account. Liked Marriott City Centre (next door) better. In addition to room upgrade, received lounge access as well as a Marriott Gold.
Silver
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Shanghai New World
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to a business class room (no breakfast).
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: None. Two bottles of water provided daily.
How are the rooms?
Separate spacious bedroom with pocket door. Very nice bathroom with separate water closet, shower, and soaking tub. Comfortable bed with nice sheets and linens.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, right by People's Square and Nanjing Pedestrian Road. Metro station right across the street.
Bad: Bathroom, although spacious and nice, the door to the water closet is clear glass. The door to the bathroom from the bedroom is frosted glass. ETA: There is also a huge window with electronic mini blinds separating the bedroom and the bathroom.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
So, so value at 44,000 points per night. Burned through all my points in my account. Liked Marriott City Centre (next door) better. In addition to room upgrade, received lounge access as well as a Marriott Gold.
Last edited by Namaste1; Jul 11, 2017 at 9:27 pm
Jun 26, 2017, 7:53 am
#662
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 695
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room with the now retired EMEA2f1 rate. Uparaded to One-Bedroom-Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: massive fruit platter (10 kinds of fruit), chocolate, two bottles of water provided daily. Also was provided two drink vouchers at check-in and offered free access to top floor spa.
How are the rooms?
Separate spacious bedroom divided by double door from living aeea. Spacious bathroom and a 2nd seperate toilet. Great views over old town.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, easy access from airport by bus and taxi, views, breakfast had a good variety, staff super friendly and attentive, upgrade obviously superb.
Bad: the sky bar lacks atmosphere
Value for money? Would you return?
On EMEA2f1 rate unbeatable value.
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room with the now retired EMEA2f1 rate. Uparaded to One-Bedroom-Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: massive fruit platter (10 kinds of fruit), chocolate, two bottles of water provided daily. Also was provided two drink vouchers at check-in and offered free access to top floor spa.
How are the rooms?
Separate spacious bedroom divided by double door from living aeea. Spacious bathroom and a 2nd seperate toilet. Great views over old town.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, easy access from airport by bus and taxi, views, breakfast had a good variety, staff super friendly and attentive, upgrade obviously superb.
Bad: the sky bar lacks atmosphere
Value for money? Would you return?
On EMEA2f1 rate unbeatable value.
Jun 26, 2017, 8:59 am
#663
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cash+points standard room for first night
Booked points standard for three nights
However, after the first night, we received a phone call asking if we wanted to stay in the first room for the rest of the stay instead of being upgraded to the business class room. We elected to move as it was a better room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - The points & Cash stay was upgraded so we had a view of the harbor. The points stay was upgraded to a business class room.
Early Check In/Late Check Out - not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, chocolates
How are the rooms?
The first room was nice. We had a view of the parking lot and the water. The business class room was very nice with a sitting area and balcony over looking the pool and the harbor.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: The staff was excellent.
Bad: Nothing.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
The hotel was 70K points per night. Points and cash cost 20K + $200, so the extra 50K points only saved about $100. I would return if I had an excess number of points. Otherwise, there are cheaper hotels in the city.
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cash+points standard room for first night
Booked points standard for three nights
However, after the first night, we received a phone call asking if we wanted to stay in the first room for the rest of the stay instead of being upgraded to the business class room. We elected to move as it was a better room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - The points & Cash stay was upgraded so we had a view of the harbor. The points stay was upgraded to a business class room.
Early Check In/Late Check Out - not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, chocolates
How are the rooms?
The first room was nice. We had a view of the parking lot and the water. The business class room was very nice with a sitting area and balcony over looking the pool and the harbor.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: The staff was excellent.
Bad: Nothing.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
The hotel was 70K points per night. Points and cash cost 20K + $200, so the extra 50K points only saved about $100. I would return if I had an excess number of points. Otherwise, there are cheaper hotels in the city.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:02 am
#664
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: BAEC Silver,, Oman Air Gold
Posts: 747
Park Inn, Izmir, Turkey
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Park Inn, Izmir, Turkey
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room but was upgraded to a One Bedroom Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: no welcome gift, two bottles of mineral water provided each day.
How are the rooms?
Large sitting room with dining table and sofa, tv in lunge and bedroom, two toilets, one rainshower. All brand spanking new and very pleasant.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location two minutes walk from the Agean sea which is visible from the suite. Easy access from airport by bus (take the Havac bus for 11 lira to the last stop and hotel is three minutes walk on the left - taxis about 75 lira), the breakfast is served from the roof top bar and has a great view.
Bad: The TV in the lounge is attached to a pillar with mirrored panels underneath and it is very distracting seeing yourself all the time. Some teething problems with the staff not knowing about Club Carlson elite privileges but hopefully that will come in time.
Value for money? Would you return?
Definitely - a four night stay was around €170 which is very good value.
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Park Inn, Izmir, Turkey
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room but was upgraded to a One Bedroom Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: no welcome gift, two bottles of mineral water provided each day.
How are the rooms?
Large sitting room with dining table and sofa, tv in lunge and bedroom, two toilets, one rainshower. All brand spanking new and very pleasant.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location two minutes walk from the Agean sea which is visible from the suite. Easy access from airport by bus (take the Havac bus for 11 lira to the last stop and hotel is three minutes walk on the left - taxis about 75 lira), the breakfast is served from the roof top bar and has a great view.
Bad: The TV in the lounge is attached to a pillar with mirrored panels underneath and it is very distracting seeing yourself all the time. Some teething problems with the staff not knowing about Club Carlson elite privileges but hopefully that will come in time.
Value for money? Would you return?
Definitely - a four night stay was around €170 which is very good value.
Jul 1, 2017, 12:39 am
#665
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Berlin
Programs: BA Gold; Accor Plat; IHG Diamond-Amb; Meliá & HH & Marriott Gold
Posts: 5,450
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
As a supplement to treppenlaeufer's recent review just above:
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold (credit card) at the time of this stay last weekend (three nights, June 2017)
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a queen room as a "Premium - Business Class" redemption and was upgraded to a suite on the 18th floor.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- Welcome Gift: small fruit plate (apple, banana, grapes) and additional bottled water.
How are the rooms?
See treppenlaeufer's description above. Spacious and as bright as any room could be on a mostly cloudy and rainy weekend in Tallinn.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great upgrade and good location.
Bad: n/a
Value for money? Would you return?
Yes and yes.
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold (credit card) at the time of this stay last weekend (three nights, June 2017)
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a queen room as a "Premium - Business Class" redemption and was upgraded to a suite on the 18th floor.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- Welcome Gift: small fruit plate (apple, banana, grapes) and additional bottled water.
How are the rooms?
See treppenlaeufer's description above. Spacious and as bright as any room could be on a mostly cloudy and rainy weekend in Tallinn.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great upgrade and good location.
Bad: n/a
Value for money? Would you return?
Yes and yes.
Jul 10, 2017, 4:47 pm
#666
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Radisson Blu Biarritz, France
Radisson Blu Biarritz, France
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard twin, Cash and Points, received a large room, 2 queen beds, with a massive column in the middle, obstructed ocean view, low floor. So a minor upgrade. No charge for 2 children.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: 1pm
- Welcome Gift: large bottled water, cookies, candy
How are the rooms?
Spacious, Huge column in the middle of room, yes big cement column between the beds, old green carpet: Room decor is dated; Common areas are modern; But clean and comfortable; Bad coffee in rooms, but great nespresso machines in lobby.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Location is a bit of a walk from main beach, but nice area close to a lot of shops and restaurants; Short walk to other beach, Plage de la Côte des Basques. Pool is on rooftop; As concierge received 20% off on happy hour drinks on rooftop bar. Fantastic sunset! Since hotel is at top of hill, panoramic views from rooftop.
Staff was exceptional, helped me out in the middle of night with medical issue.
Staff is fluent in English and Spanish
Breakfast was complimentary for myself, wife and children; decent breakfast, made to order omelettes and crepes
Bad: Tiny gym, $20 valet parking; Spa is nice but $, but due to being Concierge I was waived fee for use of Spa and Steam room, which was nice and well maintained.
Terrible: Old green carpet & big cement column in the room.
Value for money? Would you return?
At 75,000, not worth it, but using C&P, I was able to knock down E200 by using 10,000 per night. I would return.
Had a great time and treated well by staff.
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard twin, Cash and Points, received a large room, 2 queen beds, with a massive column in the middle, obstructed ocean view, low floor. So a minor upgrade. No charge for 2 children.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: 1pm
- Welcome Gift: large bottled water, cookies, candy
How are the rooms?
Spacious, Huge column in the middle of room, yes big cement column between the beds, old green carpet: Room decor is dated; Common areas are modern; But clean and comfortable; Bad coffee in rooms, but great nespresso machines in lobby.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Location is a bit of a walk from main beach, but nice area close to a lot of shops and restaurants; Short walk to other beach, Plage de la Côte des Basques. Pool is on rooftop; As concierge received 20% off on happy hour drinks on rooftop bar. Fantastic sunset! Since hotel is at top of hill, panoramic views from rooftop.
Staff was exceptional, helped me out in the middle of night with medical issue.
Staff is fluent in English and Spanish
Breakfast was complimentary for myself, wife and children; decent breakfast, made to order omelettes and crepes
Bad: Tiny gym, $20 valet parking; Spa is nice but $, but due to being Concierge I was waived fee for use of Spa and Steam room, which was nice and well maintained.
Terrible: Old green carpet & big cement column in the room.
Value for money? Would you return?
At 75,000, not worth it, but using C&P, I was able to knock down E200 by using 10,000 per night. I would return.
Had a great time and treated well by staff.
Aug 4, 2017, 7:13 pm
#667
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,495
Radisson Blu Stockholm Royal Viking
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Stockholm Royal Viking
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Got Superior Room that was recently renovated on the top floor and free breakfast.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Yes
- Late Check Out: Not required
- In-Room Welcome Gift: 4 stale macaroons
How are the rooms?
Very new with nice furniture, HUGE shower
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Amazing location next to the train station and Arlanda Express, very nice room with views of the water, breakfast buffet was complimentary (despite only gold status) and top notch
Bad: Even the superior room was very small (despite such a large shower), the last morning we elected a breakfast box rather than the buffet due to an early flight and it wasn't that great (banana, OJ and a ham sandwich roll)
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Great value with the free breakfast. Wasn't expecting that given other posts here from gold members, but it was granted to us upon request.
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Stockholm Royal Viking
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Got Superior Room that was recently renovated on the top floor and free breakfast.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Yes
- Late Check Out: Not required
- In-Room Welcome Gift: 4 stale macaroons
How are the rooms?
Very new with nice furniture, HUGE shower
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Amazing location next to the train station and Arlanda Express, very nice room with views of the water, breakfast buffet was complimentary (despite only gold status) and top notch
Bad: Even the superior room was very small (despite such a large shower), the last morning we elected a breakfast box rather than the buffet due to an early flight and it wasn't that great (banana, OJ and a ham sandwich roll)
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Great value with the free breakfast. Wasn't expecting that given other posts here from gold members, but it was granted to us upon request.
Aug 7, 2017, 3:22 pm
#668
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: EIDW
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge, Radisson Rewards Platinum, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,968
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Vienna
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to a junior suite
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Small bottle of Austrian Sparking Wine on ice.
How are the rooms?
Fabulous, nice sitting room with couch, armchair, desk
Bathroom with twin hand basins, bath and separate shower, with partition doors
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, 2 minutes to underground station, 5 minutes to Stephansplatz and the palace
Bad: The fancy tv had box which made funny whirring sounds
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For 151 euro a night it was a excellent stay, normally its 200+ One of the best Radisson's in Europe. Somewhat similar in style to the Alcorn in Prague
Concierge
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Vienna
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to a junior suite
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Small bottle of Austrian Sparking Wine on ice.
How are the rooms?
Fabulous, nice sitting room with couch, armchair, desk
Bathroom with twin hand basins, bath and separate shower, with partition doors
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great location, 2 minutes to underground station, 5 minutes to Stephansplatz and the palace
Bad: The fancy tv had box which made funny whirring sounds
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For 151 euro a night it was a excellent stay, normally its 200+ One of the best Radisson's in Europe. Somewhat similar in style to the Alcorn in Prague
Aug 13, 2017, 6:08 pm
#669
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,495
The Claridge Atlantic City
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay?
The Claridge Atlantic City
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Switched from King to Double Beds and also got upgraded to an Oceanfront room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Yes
- Late Check Out: Not required
- In-Room Welcome Gift: 1 box salt water taffy and 2 bottles water
How are the rooms?
Great views, large rooms, somewhat dated bathroom
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Nice historic property in a great location in AC. Everything was clean. Very nice pool area too.
Bad: Only one window in the room and it was a shame it was so small with such a nice view, bathroom clean but tired looking
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
We got a very cheap rate on a Saturday night in August ($99) and even with the resort fee and taxes it was a good value. They included 2 free drinks at VUE rooftop bar and free breakfast ($40 credit) for gold status. The breakfast in the 20s themed restaurant was really good. If you plan on gambling, park in the Bally's self-parking garage and you'll get a free parking coupon with 25 tier points.
Gold
Where did you stay?
The Claridge Atlantic City
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Switched from King to Double Beds and also got upgraded to an Oceanfront room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Yes
- Late Check Out: Not required
- In-Room Welcome Gift: 1 box salt water taffy and 2 bottles water
How are the rooms?
Great views, large rooms, somewhat dated bathroom
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Nice historic property in a great location in AC. Everything was clean. Very nice pool area too.
Bad: Only one window in the room and it was a shame it was so small with such a nice view, bathroom clean but tired looking
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
We got a very cheap rate on a Saturday night in August ($99) and even with the resort fee and taxes it was a good value. They included 2 free drinks at VUE rooftop bar and free breakfast ($40 credit) for gold status. The breakfast in the 20s themed restaurant was really good. If you plan on gambling, park in the Bally's self-parking garage and you'll get a free parking coupon with 25 tier points.
Aug 14, 2017, 9:58 pm
#670
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,708
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room, standard room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: No (didn't book the room myself)
- Early Check In: N/A
- Late Check Out: N/A
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Sometimes. Always two bottles of water. Once in the while a welcome bag with trail mix and a chocolate bar.
How are the rooms?
Rooms are dated but very comfortable. Refrigerator in every room. Views are great of Salt Lake City.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great located hotel in SLC. Convenient to literally everything. Free parking. Fantastic restaurant.
Bad: Rooms are quite dated. Driveway is confusing.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Value N/A, since I didn't pay. I have paid before and I would certainly return.
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room, standard room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: No (didn't book the room myself)
- Early Check In: N/A
- Late Check Out: N/A
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Sometimes. Always two bottles of water. Once in the while a welcome bag with trail mix and a chocolate bar.
How are the rooms?
Rooms are dated but very comfortable. Refrigerator in every room. Views are great of Salt Lake City.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Great located hotel in SLC. Convenient to literally everything. Free parking. Fantastic restaurant.
Bad: Rooms are quite dated. Driveway is confusing.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Value N/A, since I didn't pay. I have paid before and I would certainly return.
Aug 23, 2017, 12:44 am
#671
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Riga, Latvia / Oslo, Norway
Programs: PINS VIP, Club Carlson Concierge, Nordic Choice Gold
Posts: 4
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin City West
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin City West
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked points standard for three nights, received standard
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - no
Early Check In/Late Check Out - not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, energy drink tea, some water and two tiny packs of jelly candy
Free breakfast - for me only, not for my partner
How are the rooms?
Rooms are spacious and clean, decor is a bit old-fashioned but not worn. Seems that this hotel has no actual double beds, as our room had two twin beds pushed together. Unfortunately these roll around quite freely so a gap forms in the middle very easily. Could hear our neighbours through the wall at times.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Big rooms, good breakfast buffet.
Bad: Breakfast coupons for the Concierge member only, not both guests (still an exception in my experience). Wi-Fi provided by a bad third party provider and one of our devices couldn't connect (bad because support never got back to me). No actual double beds.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
The hotel used to be the cheapest and exceptional value in Berlin for 15K points and I booked it for that price. Breakfast buffet is good but barely worth the price of 16EUR/pers. Since I booked, the points price has been increased to 28K which is in line with other Carlson hotels in Berlin.
Given the price hike, no upgrade, only a single breakfast coupon for two people, and the location of the hotel, I would certainly not book this again. Unless I really need to stay in that exact area.
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin City West
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked points standard for three nights, received standard
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - no
Early Check In/Late Check Out - not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, energy drink tea, some water and two tiny packs of jelly candy
Free breakfast - for me only, not for my partner
How are the rooms?
Rooms are spacious and clean, decor is a bit old-fashioned but not worn. Seems that this hotel has no actual double beds, as our room had two twin beds pushed together. Unfortunately these roll around quite freely so a gap forms in the middle very easily. Could hear our neighbours through the wall at times.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Big rooms, good breakfast buffet.
Bad: Breakfast coupons for the Concierge member only, not both guests (still an exception in my experience). Wi-Fi provided by a bad third party provider and one of our devices couldn't connect (bad because support never got back to me). No actual double beds.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
The hotel used to be the cheapest and exceptional value in Berlin for 15K points and I booked it for that price. Breakfast buffet is good but barely worth the price of 16EUR/pers. Since I booked, the points price has been increased to 28K which is in line with other Carlson hotels in Berlin.
Given the price hike, no upgrade, only a single breakfast coupon for two people, and the location of the hotel, I would certainly not book this again. Unless I really need to stay in that exact area.
Aug 24, 2017, 7:56 am
#672
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Multiple Stays In France: Lyon, Marseille, Nice
Radisson In France: Lyon, Marseille, Nice
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson In France: Lyon, Marseille, Nice
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Lyon & Marseille: BRG using expedia.fr; Nice: Points standard; All 3 upgrade to Business rooms and better view. Modern rooms, well kept, simple bathrooms, but clean and functional.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - YES
Early Check In/Late Check Out - YES
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, manager's note, water, fruit, candy, local gift, wine
Free breakfast - Yes
How are the rooms?
All 3 properties were nice, clean, standard size. Lyon is more modern and has great panoramic city views, Marseille has great views of vieux port; Nice received ocean front view, high floor.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, good breakfast buffet.
Bad: Hotels and rooms are just standard; No lounges.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Lyon: great location next to train station and good value when using BRG. Marseille great location in old port and good value when using BRG. Nice was 70k per night, a lot of points, but it is ocean front and there are not a lot of other points options. Rates were upwards of E300 so a decent use of points. I wish that in Marseille and Nice, restaurants had better views and not just on ground floor overlooking street.
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson In France: Lyon, Marseille, Nice
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Lyon & Marseille: BRG using expedia.fr; Nice: Points standard; All 3 upgrade to Business rooms and better view. Modern rooms, well kept, simple bathrooms, but clean and functional.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - YES
Early Check In/Late Check Out - YES
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, manager's note, water, fruit, candy, local gift, wine
Free breakfast - Yes
How are the rooms?
All 3 properties were nice, clean, standard size. Lyon is more modern and has great panoramic city views, Marseille has great views of vieux port; Nice received ocean front view, high floor.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, good breakfast buffet.
Bad: Hotels and rooms are just standard; No lounges.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Lyon: great location next to train station and good value when using BRG. Marseille great location in old port and good value when using BRG. Nice was 70k per night, a lot of points, but it is ocean front and there are not a lot of other points options. Rates were upwards of E300 so a decent use of points. I wish that in Marseille and Nice, restaurants had better views and not just on ground floor overlooking street.
Sep 11, 2017, 6:22 pm
#673
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Programs: IHG Plat, Hilton Silver, SPG Preferred Plus
Posts: 89
Country Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport South
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold from cc
Where did you stay?
Country Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport South
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to 1-bedroom suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Unsure.
How are the rooms?
Separate bedroom. Door between bedroom and living area was a bit loud and the bathroom door tended to stick. Room had a microwave. Fold out couch in the living room. Living room had a ceiling fan in addition to the air conditioning.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Breakfast was fine. Hotel was convenient to the airport. They called us when it looked like we would miss our shuttle. Wifi worked fine.
Bad: Some noise at night from the sitting area outside. While it is close geographically to the airport it is still a 15 minute shuttle ride away.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Good at 15,000 at the time of booking, especially with the upgrade.
Gold from cc
Where did you stay?
Country Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport South
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room. Upgraded to 1-bedroom suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Unsure.
How are the rooms?
Separate bedroom. Door between bedroom and living area was a bit loud and the bathroom door tended to stick. Room had a microwave. Fold out couch in the living room. Living room had a ceiling fan in addition to the air conditioning.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: Breakfast was fine. Hotel was convenient to the airport. They called us when it looked like we would miss our shuttle. Wifi worked fine.
Bad: Some noise at night from the sitting area outside. While it is close geographically to the airport it is still a 15 minute shuttle ride away.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Good at 15,000 at the time of booking, especially with the upgrade.
Sep 18, 2017, 10:35 am
#674
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: TK Elite; HH Diamond; AA Plat; CC Gold
Posts: 310
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room and received upgrade to business class room with nice view.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Yes, received 2 extra bottles of water and fruit basket and welcome letter. Also received 2 drink vouchers.
How are the rooms?
Modern. My room had nice bay old town view.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: breakfast, location, room view.
Bad: no swimming pool.
Value for money? Would you return?
I had good rate. Would return if the rate is good.
Gold
Where did you stay?
Radisson Blu Tallinn Sky
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room and received upgrade to business class room with nice view.
Did you receive elite benefits?
- Room upgrade: Yes
- Early Check In: Not needed
- Late Check Out: Not needed
- In-Room Welcome Gift: Yes, received 2 extra bottles of water and fruit basket and welcome letter. Also received 2 drink vouchers.
How are the rooms?
Modern. My room had nice bay old town view.
What was good, what was bad?
Good: breakfast, location, room view.
Bad: no swimming pool.
Value for money? Would you return?
I had good rate. Would return if the rate is good.
Sep 19, 2017, 8:31 am
#675
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: BAEC Silver,, Oman Air Gold
Posts: 747
Think your view was better. I got the skyscraper at the rear of the hotel !