christianj

I'm not criticizing his posting and I'm not scolding him either! If that's what you read into my post then you are mistaken. I added the post since a similar topic has been discussed and because the OP was not getting a lot of feedback that seemed helpful. IMHO me referencing the post adds more to the original post than your post but I'm not going to debate this with you since I'm sure your of a different opinion. Let's just a agree to disagree and maybe we can get the topic back on track.

atLAS, aLAS

The best low point redemptions I have done are the Country Inn, Panjim, Goa, India (9000 points/ night) and the Park Inn, Davao, Philippines (15000 points/night) . Both of these properties are new and were in the perfect location for me.

craz

OP, CC is pretty poor anywhere in the US hotel wise. Country I&S are not bad for a motel (eg Hamptons, Fairfields) But arent really resorts. Most Rads in the US are Rads because no other chain will allow them into the chain, yes thats how bad they are. There are a couple of Rad Blus that are the exception but arent resorts Chicago, Mall of America. You might a Rad that is passable but they are far and few in between.

Now Europe has a bunch that are OK and some resorts as well, eg Croatia

A mainstay is Scandinavia and Eastern Europe where they arent 5* but in many places they are the best that there is and youd be hard pressed to find any other US Chain (sometimes theres a BW ).

Now if a resort area is important and the condition of the hotel isnt then you may find some places in the US to hit

mintcilantro

I can recommend 3 good properties I have stayed at

Plaza on the river in London
Radisson Blu Style Vienna
Radisson Strand Stockholm.

There are not many choices for luxurious stays with carlson. You can get good value by staying at the cheaper properties but that's not what I'm after.