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 1, 2013, 12:29 pm
#1561
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 512
When I booked at FF rate at Brussel's Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, they emailed to ask for the employee's name and email. I gave them my friend's name and location but said she has no email since she is not an executive.
When I checked in, there was no question. Nice stay, great location.
When I checked in, there was no question. Nice stay, great location.
Sep 4, 2013, 2:39 am
#1562
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: uk
Programs: Accor Silver, HHonours Silver, Carlson Gold, BA Blue
Posts: 290
wow! london room available
plaza westminister tomorrow (5th sept) 1st one ive seen in a while
Sep 4, 2013, 3:58 am
#1563
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: M&M,HH Gold,Accor Plat.,Priority Club Plat. Ambassador,Club Carlson Gold,Marriott Gold,GHA Plat.
Posts: 1,627
Sep 5, 2013, 4:33 am
#1564
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 52
Radisson Blu Helsinki Seaside
Stayed one night with that rate in Helsinki Seaside property and had no questions during check-in, although I had the details of a freind working in Radisson Blu. No upgrade despite CC Gold, but I got late check-out after request.
Sep 5, 2013, 6:24 am
#1565
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
Dubai Properties Blocked ?
Hi There,
Looks like many Dubai Radisson properties are blocked from
October to March for F&F rates..
F.A.
Looks like many Dubai Radisson properties are blocked from
October to March for F&F rates..
F.A.
Sep 5, 2013, 7:38 am
#1566
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: M&M,HH Gold,Accor Plat.,Priority Club Plat. Ambassador,Club Carlson Gold,Marriott Gold,GHA Plat.
Posts: 1,627
Sep 5, 2013, 8:45 am
#1567
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melbourne
Programs: VA Plat, QF Gold, Hyatt & Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 119
That would explain why it wasn't working. It's a shame. Hotels seem to be exy in DXB in November!!
http://www.silkisblue.blogspot.com
Sep 5, 2013, 11:02 am
#1568
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: M&M,HH Gold,Accor Plat.,Priority Club Plat. Ambassador,Club Carlson Gold,Marriott Gold,GHA Plat.
Posts: 1,627
That would explain why it wasn't working. It's a shame. Hotels seem to be exy in DXB in November!!
http://www.silkisblue.blogspot.com
http://www.silkisblue.blogspot.com
Sep 5, 2013, 3:32 pm
#1569
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: ANR
Programs: A3*G, OW Sapphire, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 61
Stayed twice (two separate one night stays) in Radisson Blu Basel. Early check-in was granted for my first night and I received an upgrade on my second night. No questions asked.
Sep 5, 2013, 9:34 pm
#1570
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melbourne
Programs: VA Plat, QF Gold, Hyatt & Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 119
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Sep 6, 2013, 5:40 am
#1571
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
Dubai..
F.A.
Sep 6, 2013, 6:08 am
#1572
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: M&M,HH Gold,Accor Plat.,Priority Club Plat. Ambassador,Club Carlson Gold,Marriott Gold,GHA Plat.
Posts: 1,627
Last year i've booked several nights during high season period (80€ instead 624€ for instance!), so when i checked-in, they were a little bit confused about my rate!
So, considering this, now I've seen that these hotels don't have a lot of F&F availab. anymore...
Maybe just a case.
Sep 7, 2013, 1:10 am
#1573
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: uk
Programs: Accor Silver, HHonours Silver, Carlson Gold, BA Blue
Posts: 290
Seems dubai and london (and NYC for that matter) are off the cards for this deal.
Anyone seen any really good discounts compared to retail rates? work for an airline so can go pretty much anywhere.
Cheers
Anyone seen any really good discounts compared to retail rates? work for an airline so can go pretty much anywhere.
Cheers
Sep 7, 2013, 3:16 am
#1574
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: M&M,HH Gold,Accor Plat.,Priority Club Plat. Ambassador,Club Carlson Gold,Marriott Gold,GHA Plat.
Posts: 1,627
Sep 7, 2013, 3:55 am
#1575
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
I am still waiting and hoping SJU Radisson will open up dates for next year. Right now they have most all dates up to and including NYE, but nothing for next year.