What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge

Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Blu Aqua - Chicago, IL

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 rooms using US Bank apology e-certificate. At check-in was told that I had a double upgrade, to Business class floor and Corner room with large wrap around balcony, NE views (lake, river, Millenium park, Dusable harbor)

Did you receive elite benefits? Yes
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes, business class room, Large room
Early Check In/Late Check Out - I checked in around 11am, Check out 1pm
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes, nuts, letter, Plus bottles of still and sparkling water and 2 drink coupons at bar, for any beverage, we had mixed cocktails $15 each

How are the rooms?
Huge balcony, this was nice since it was great fall weather, sunny

What was good and what was bad?
Good: Pretty good location; Upgraded room also included lounge access, 5-9 open bar and snacks, 3 cold, 3 hot, 7-11 breakfast.

Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Value was great as I had a free e-certificate; 70k for regular room is expensive, but if you get lounge, well worth it.

Hotel is very stylish, very modern, full amenity, indoor AND outdoor pool, hot tub, plus outside garden, running track