I have a pretty good hit rate on the EBG upgrades with Radisson SAS. I love paying the $90 or so rate for the internet offer in PEK that they sometimes have and then get upgraded to their Royal Club floor - 100% hit rate on that one.

Radisson SAS hotels seem to recognise the card more often than the "regular" Radisson hotels, although they're reasonably friendly in Shanghai. I'll be staying there again for a few days next week, so let's see.

What I normally do is that I write them and let them know that I'll be staying with them under reservation so-and-so and that I am an "EBG customer which, I believe, brings certain advantages when staying in your hotel".

I never write that I am entitled to anything, only that I'd appreciate it if they could note this in the reservation. I then bring it up during check-in and it usually works for me. YMMV.

Never been upgraded at a Radisson in Europe though, and never when staying for points.

Henlikha