Originally Posted by
amolkold
If we have to be present for check-out, can we use a Radisson room as a day-room? For example, book the LAX Radisson, check-in at 2pm/earlier with elite benefit, get some work done in the room, then check-out at night (and say that you had a red-eye and wanted some rest beforehand)?
I was not present for checkout for the last 50K promo and all the points posted quickly.
Some comments about this promo since I had a pretty smooth experience last time around ...
1. Signed up for the 4500 bonus through TGIFridays. Had to wait a little while before the points posted.
2. Registered for promo. As I recall, there was no email or anything else indicating I had been enrolled or whether I was one of the first 15,000 (or whatever the number was).
3. Status matched to Platinum through email by taking a picture of my of my HH and PCR cards. Attached them in email -- upgraded within a couple days.
4. Clicked through Mrrebates 5% shopping portal. Cash back posted within a few days though stays in pending status for months.
5. Booked a hotel deal (middle of page) for $25 Target gift card. Got GC when checking in. YMMV here but it's worth seeing if there's an interesting hotel deal offered by Radisson.
6. Checked into hotel, stayed a couple, maybe three, hours, then left. SJC Radisson was an absolute DUMP but it was reasonably priced and the GC made it tolerable.
7. All points, including the 50K bonus, status and normal points came through without a hitch.
8. Few days after my stay, I received a survey from Radisson about my experience. I told them the dilapidated condition of the room and hotel. The manager gave me a couple thousand points for my trouble.
I may or may not participate this time. It's a worthwhile promo if one finds decent properties. FWIW, all the Radisson personnel that I encountered were exceptionally friendly and helpful.