Mar 9, 2014, 4:07 am
Last edit by: bhatnasx
The Friends and Family rate is intended to be offered to travellers who are "friend and family members" of a Carlson employee. That could be a hotel employee, a travel agent (Carlson Wagonlit) or restaurant employee (TGIF) (TGIF sold to Sentinel Capital Partners as of July 2014).
When you book the rate, you are supposed to have the basic data on your friend available at check-in for the hotel to verify that you are indeed authorized to use that rate. Generally, if they ask, they ask for:
1) Employee Name
2) Work location
Please consider that, as per T&C, only employee name and location can be requested only at the check in time.
The new code is RHGRFNF
NOTE:
Booking a rate that you're not entitled to book may result in rate adjustments and Club Carlson account freezing.
In general, the rate is €80 per night in Europe.
*These stays post as "Ineligible" - non-qualifying, non-stay, non-points earning ... so, in sum, don't associate a F&F reservation with your Gold Points account, unless elite perks you hope to enjoy are worth the risk.
When you book the rate, you are supposed to have the basic data on your friend available at check-in for the hotel to verify that you are indeed authorized to use that rate. Generally, if they ask, they ask for:
1) Employee Name
2) Work location
Please consider that, as per T&C, only employee name and location can be requested only at the check in time.
The new code is RHGRFNF
NOTE:
Booking a rate that you're not entitled to book may result in rate adjustments and Club Carlson account freezing.
In general, the rate is €80 per night in Europe.
*These stays post as "Ineligible" - non-qualifying, non-stay, non-points earning ... so, in sum, don't associate a F&F reservation with your Gold Points account, unless elite perks you hope to enjoy are worth the risk.
Carlson Hotels (Radisson) Family & Friends Rate - 2009 - 2017 Thread
Sep 29, 2010, 7:50 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YWG
Programs: AC
Posts: 224
Excellent deal...booked 2 nights in Boston. Now I would be able to rest easy and study in peace.^
Oct 5, 2010, 9:43 am
#152
Join Date: May 2008
Location: SAN
Programs: AS GOLD
Posts: 403
Booked 2 nights at Radisson Blu Royal in Brussels for 80 euros/night. VAT and breakfast included. Lowest rate from radission.com is 234 euros without breakfast. Save me over 308 euros. Yippy!
Oct 7, 2010, 8:45 am
#153
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Santa Rosa,CA
Programs: UA, AA, HH Diamond,HertzGold,Interconental Plat Amb.
Posts: 62
8 nights at Radisson Blu Royal Viking in Stockholm plus one night at Radisson Blu
SkyCity at Arlanda airport Stockholm. Both properties tried to tell us "breakfast not included" but caved in quickly when we showed the confirmation. Both properties are very nice and the 40% off was greatly appreciated.. These were booked in June because of this thread.
SkyCity at Arlanda airport Stockholm. Both properties tried to tell us "breakfast not included" but caved in quickly when we showed the confirmation. Both properties are very nice and the 40% off was greatly appreciated.. These were booked in June because of this thread.
Oct 7, 2010, 12:19 pm
#154
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 7,784
Park Plaza Gurgaon, near Delhi, India
The F&F rate was approx one-third the normal rate. ^
The F&F rate was approx one-third the normal rate. ^
Oct 7, 2010, 11:01 pm
#155
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 801
Looks very nice boxo. Were any questions asked re family/friends names etc?
Will be passing through Delhi mid November on the way to the Sheraton Udaipur deal. I managed to get a very special deal on an airport 3 star but this is getting mixed reviews so the Park Plaza,Gurgaon would make an excellent plan B backup if things don't work out.
Did you make it into Delhi central from the hotel and if so what approx taxi fare would be reasonable?
Many thanks.
Will be passing through Delhi mid November on the way to the Sheraton Udaipur deal. I managed to get a very special deal on an airport 3 star but this is getting mixed reviews so the Park Plaza,Gurgaon would make an excellent plan B backup if things don't work out.
Did you make it into Delhi central from the hotel and if so what approx taxi fare would be reasonable?
Many thanks.
Oct 8, 2010, 12:52 am
#156
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PRN
Programs: LH HON* || HH Diamond || Accor Gold
Posts: 1,268
No problem at Radisson SAS in Kyiv, Ukraine and Park Inn Frankfurt Airport hotels. In both hotels breakfast was included and no vouchers/questions were asked. Thank you, OP for posting the deal.
Oct 10, 2010, 3:21 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 7,784
Looks very nice boxo. Were any questions asked re family/friends names etc?
Will be passing through Delhi mid November on the way to the Sheraton Udaipur deal. I managed to get a very special deal on an airport 3 star but this is getting mixed reviews so the Park Plaza,Gurgaon would make an excellent plan B backup if things don't work out.
Did you make it into Delhi central from the hotel and if so what approx taxi fare would be reasonable?
Many thanks.
Will be passing through Delhi mid November on the way to the Sheraton Udaipur deal. I managed to get a very special deal on an airport 3 star but this is getting mixed reviews so the Park Plaza,Gurgaon would make an excellent plan B backup if things don't work out.
Did you make it into Delhi central from the hotel and if so what approx taxi fare would be reasonable?
Many thanks.
No questions at all. My impression is maybe they tried to [slightly] impress a global coworker's family/friend. From what I could tell on the floor plan map on the back of the door, I was given one of the oversized corner rooms even though I booked a small twin room. At check-out, they gave me a wrapped gift. The desk guy said it's a Park Plaza coffee mug as I had in my room. [Still wrapped and in the trunk of my driver's car, I hope.]
No mention of breakfast incl in the rate details, but I was not charged. They did add 10% tax on room rate though.
Every member of the staff is very friendly, professional, sincere and helpful. Wish I could say the same about Holiday Inn Jaipur.
The hotel will arrange airport pick-up for 1400 INR, which at $32 is overpriced. I personally hired a car/driver for my entire 5 day stay, so I do not know what taxi fare is to/from the hotel. Sorry. IIRC, from the India forum, Meru taxis are solid and reliable and can be reserved online. They may even offer you an online estimate/quote.
Good luck and safe travels.
Oct 10, 2010, 8:51 pm
#158
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 801
Many thanks boxo.That's great info. ^
I also have a question re car/driver on the India forum if you have the time. Thank you.
I also have a question re car/driver on the India forum if you have the time. Thank you.
Oct 16, 2010, 11:33 am
#159
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Greece
Programs: Goldpoints Plus, Miles & Bonus, Priority Club
Posts: 3
I have used this rate at Radisson Blu Basel, Dresden as well as Art'otel Berlin Kuddam and Mitte without any problems. Just keep in mind that in Art'otels and some Park Plaza properties breakfast usually is not included!
Oct 17, 2010, 12:36 pm
#160
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO
Posts: 515
Tried a booking for Berlin Kudamm art'otel. Plugging in carlsonf promotion code I got the 80 euro rate plus it does say breakfast and VAT included.
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
Oct 17, 2010, 3:26 pm
#161
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 53
Thanks for the deal. Just booked 3 nights at the Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul for 80EUR/night (Advanced purchase rate on Radisson Blu website is ~165EUR/night) - VAT not included (17% I think). Just a question though:
"6:00 PM hold accepted Guarantee required Mon Tue Wed Thu Credit card holds accepted Cash deposit holds accepted Travel agency holds accepted Company hold accepted Deposit of 1 night(s) plus tax due 3 day(s) prior to arrival"
-> I used my credit card to hold the reservation but what does "6:00 PM hold" mean? I have to arrive by 6PM for the reservation to be guaranteed?
"6:00 PM hold accepted Guarantee required Mon Tue Wed Thu Credit card holds accepted Cash deposit holds accepted Travel agency holds accepted Company hold accepted Deposit of 1 night(s) plus tax due 3 day(s) prior to arrival"
-> I used my credit card to hold the reservation but what does "6:00 PM hold" mean? I have to arrive by 6PM for the reservation to be guaranteed?
Oct 17, 2010, 4:18 pm
#162
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: Miles and More
Posts: 376
Tried a booking for Berlin Kudamm art'otel. Plugging in carlsonf promotion code I got the 80 euro rate plus it does say breakfast and VAT included.
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
Oct 18, 2010, 12:06 am
#163
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: book
Posts: 54
Nice deal for sure.
Oct 18, 2010, 1:49 am
#164
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cork or Amsterdam
Programs: HH Gold, GHA Titanium, Iprefer Elite, EI Concierge
Posts: 659
Tried a booking for Berlin Kudamm art'otel. Plugging in carlsonf promotion code I got the 80 euro rate plus it does say breakfast and VAT included.
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
Is it a fact that art'otels do not include the free breakfast even though room description under Carlson friends and family rate explicitly include it?
It seems hotels have their own policy contradicting the promotional terms?
I provided her with a copy of my confirmation which showed buffet breakfast included and she removed the charge without making a fuzz.
No question was asked about the room rate, no friends names or vouchers requested.
Even an upgrade from an artroom to an artroom XL was provided together with a handwritten welcoming note and some fresh fruit.
Very nice hotel (however the restaurant is closed on Sundays and the bar was unable to serve food as they were remodeling the kitchen).
Oct 18, 2010, 4:56 pm
#165
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: VIE/KRK/WAW
Programs: Senator, IHG Spire, Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond, Radisson Gold
Posts: 156
I have a problem...want to make reservation in paris or some other cities and got that message:
Unfortunately, the promotional rate you are searching for is not available. To view other rates available for the dates you have chosen, please select "View More Rates". To choose a different hotel, modify dates of stay, or change the number of room occupants, please select "Start Over".
View More Rates
what can I do...help please!
Unfortunately, the promotional rate you are searching for is not available. To view other rates available for the dates you have chosen, please select "View More Rates". To choose a different hotel, modify dates of stay, or change the number of room occupants, please select "Start Over".
View More Rates
what can I do...help please!