- What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold

- Where did you stay?
Park Plaza Orchid, Tel Aviv

- 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 standard room with king bed for points at the start and end of our trip. Was not upgraded on the first two nights, but was upgraded to a suite on the last night.

- Did you receive elite benefits?
First two nights: No room upgrade and no welcome gift
Second two nights: Room upgrade but no welcome gift

- How are the rooms?
Standard room was okay, a bit cramped in the bathroom.
Suite was much better. Lovely balcony overlooking the sea and the room was very spacious, in particular the bathroom.

- What was good and what was bad?
The location is excellent and offers easy access to the beach. The shopping areas are within a short walk. The free bike rental was greatly appreciated. We found the staff to be excellent and very helpful. The breakfast buffet was included for points stays and was fine.

- Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
44,000 points for the standard room might be a bit high, but definitely good value if you get the upgrade to the suite. I would stay here again, but might prefer to book with money instead if the price is right.