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
Dec 2, 2011, 10:52 pm
#736
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
I have a upcoming stay here using the FF rate, what was negative about your stay?
Dec 7, 2011, 8:34 pm
#737
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: UA 1P, AS MVP Gold, Marco Polo Silver, Hilton Gold, A Club Platinum
Posts: 4
Need a friend :)
I have booked a few nights for next summer using this rate.
I would kindly like to ask for a PM with contact information of a Radisson employee who would like to be my friend
In return of being my friend I'll be more than willing to "pay it forward" by donating some of the money I'll be saving with this code to a charity of your choice, just in time for the holidays.
Thank You.
I would kindly like to ask for a PM with contact information of a Radisson employee who would like to be my friend
In return of being my friend I'll be more than willing to "pay it forward" by donating some of the money I'll be saving with this code to a charity of your choice, just in time for the holidays.
Thank You.
Dec 7, 2011, 9:47 pm
#738
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: BCN-BUE-PSA-GRU
Programs: BA Gold - A3 Gold - FB Gold - IHG Plat - SPG Gold -Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 1,581
I have booked a few nights for next summer using this rate.
I would kindly like to ask for a PM with contact information of a Radisson employee who would like to be my friend
In return of being my friend I'll be more than willing to "pay it forward" by donating some of the money I'll be saving with this code to a charity of your choice, just in time for the holidays.
Thank You.
I would kindly like to ask for a PM with contact information of a Radisson employee who would like to be my friend
In return of being my friend I'll be more than willing to "pay it forward" by donating some of the money I'll be saving with this code to a charity of your choice, just in time for the holidays.
Thank You.
Send me your donation to my spanish Bank Account
Dec 8, 2011, 10:01 am
#739
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: RTM
Posts: 130
Just booked my stay at the Radisson Miraflores Decapolis in Lima using the FF rate. Any experiences at that property?
Dec 8, 2011, 12:10 pm
#740
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC *P
Posts: 1,812
According to one hotel in Switzerland, the rate can be mistaken as an employee rate, which has specific instruction to validate it given by the Rezidor group.
Upon a reservation there they asked for name, email adress of the employee who reserved the stay for me. The hotel was unaware that one can book it themselves. Now they are.
Upon a reservation there they asked for name, email adress of the employee who reserved the stay for me. The hotel was unaware that one can book it themselves. Now they are.
Thanks.
Dec 8, 2011, 1:13 pm
#741
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan,Alaska,Airmiles
Posts: 265
is it still working for 2012
Hi, I have tried to check rates for Amsterdam and Beijing for Feb/Mar 2012 with or with out the code the rate remains the same. Is there an adjustment for price at the end of the booking? What am I doing wrong as I see people have been able to book for 2012. I am sorry if this has been answered already.
Dec 8, 2011, 10:54 pm
#742
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
Hi, I have tried to check rates for Amsterdam and Beijing for Feb/Mar 2012 with or with out the code the rate remains the same. Is there an adjustment for price at the end of the booking? What am I doing wrong as I see people have been able to book for 2012. I am sorry if this has been answered already.
Dec 9, 2011, 1:36 am
#743
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CBR
Programs: QF WP, AC*G
Posts: 1,223
According to one hotel in Switzerland, the rate can be mistaken as an employee rate, which has specific instruction to validate it given by the Rezidor group.
Upon a reservation there they asked for name, email adress of the employee who reserved the stay for me. The hotel was unaware that one can book it themselves. Now they are.
Upon a reservation there they asked for name, email adress of the employee who reserved the stay for me. The hotel was unaware that one can book it themselves. Now they are.
Last edited by *A Flyer; Dec 9, 2011 at 2:00 am
Dec 9, 2011, 2:06 am
#744
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC/Northern NJ
Programs: 1K - UAL, Platinum DL, Marriott, Hilton, SPG
Posts: 1,815
Dec 9, 2011, 3:58 am
#745
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: @konorth MI
Programs: UA 1K, DL Dia.,AA Plat, Hilton Dia,Bonvoy T
Posts: 317
Agra, India
I recently had a F&F stay at the Radisson Agra- at the East gate of the Taj. No questions asked regarding my friend. No breakfast but was given a personal concierge, given a mini tour of the property. I've never had a personal concierge before but the SPG Le Meridian in Pune gave me one as well. FWIW CC I'm silver and SPG Gold.
Dec 9, 2011, 4:09 am
#746
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: RTM
Posts: 130
Good to hear. My flight arrives at 10:50pm, so I'll probably won't check in until midnight/1am either. I couldn't decide between the Miraflores or the San Isidro. Which one is better in your opinion?
Dec 9, 2011, 4:24 am
#747
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Leeds UK
Programs: BD, AA, BA, CO Marriott Plat>gold, Hyatt Diamond>Plat,Hilton Gold SPG Gold PC Plat
Posts: 1,093
Just booking a hotel and this popped up
Carlson Family and Friends-Guest Room
PRICE:
80.00 US Dollar (USD) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room
ROOM DESCRIPTION:
Guest Room features:
-Double Paned Insulated Windows
-Work Desk -Two 2-line speaker Phones with dataport -Balcony -Magnifying Mirrors
-Iron/Ironing Board -Clock Radio with Alarm -Hairdryer -Coffee Maker -Bottled Water
-Lodgenet System with pay per view & Nintendo Games.
-In Room Safe
FEATURES:
-Please note - Carlson Family and Friends-Guest Room
PRICE:
80.00 US Dollar (USD) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room
ROOM DESCRIPTION:
Guest Room features:
-Double Paned Insulated Windows
-Work Desk -Two 2-line speaker Phones with dataport -Balcony -Magnifying Mirrors
-Iron/Ironing Board -Clock Radio with Alarm -Hairdryer -Coffee Maker -Bottled Water
-Lodgenet System with pay per view & Nintendo Games.
-In Room Safe
FEATURES:
-Please note - employee name and work location will be required at time of check-in.
-Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
-Guest will be charged equivalent of 80 USD
-Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
INSTRUCTIONS:
No points/miles awarded
1 night minimum stay required.
-A maximum of 3 rooms per person may be booked at this rate
-Rate intended for leisure travel only
-Guest will be responsible for room rates, applicable taxes and surcharges, in addition to any other charges that they incur
-Rate is for room only. If room type booked includes amenities (such as breakfast) those amenities will be included with the Family & Friends rate
-Rate subject to availability and change
Available for bookings made from Jun 23 2010
GUARANTEE POLICY:
Credit card holds accepted
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel today thru Apr 04 2012 = No penalty
Cancel Apr 05 2012 thru Apr 06 2012 = 97.60 USD.
-Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
-Guest will be charged equivalent of 80 USD
-Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel today thru Apr 04 2012 = No penalty
Cancel Apr 05 2012 thru Apr 06 2012 = 97.60 USD.
And was followed by this when pressing book now
Please note - employee name and work location will be required at time of check-in
I have not booked using this code before, is this message always displayed
Regards
cal
Carlson Family and Friends-Guest Room
PRICE:
80.00 US Dollar (USD) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room
ROOM DESCRIPTION:
Guest Room features:
-Double Paned Insulated Windows
-Work Desk -Two 2-line speaker Phones with dataport -Balcony -Magnifying Mirrors
-Iron/Ironing Board -Clock Radio with Alarm -Hairdryer -Coffee Maker -Bottled Water
-Lodgenet System with pay per view & Nintendo Games.
-In Room Safe
FEATURES:
-Please note - Carlson Family and Friends-Guest Room
PRICE:
80.00 US Dollar (USD) Per night Tax excluded For 1 nights per room
ROOM DESCRIPTION:
Guest Room features:
-Double Paned Insulated Windows
-Work Desk -Two 2-line speaker Phones with dataport -Balcony -Magnifying Mirrors
-Iron/Ironing Board -Clock Radio with Alarm -Hairdryer -Coffee Maker -Bottled Water
-Lodgenet System with pay per view & Nintendo Games.
-In Room Safe
FEATURES:
-Please note - employee name and work location will be required at time of check-in.
-Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
-Guest will be charged equivalent of 80 USD
-Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
INSTRUCTIONS:
No points/miles awarded
1 night minimum stay required.
-A maximum of 3 rooms per person may be booked at this rate
-Rate intended for leisure travel only
-Guest will be responsible for room rates, applicable taxes and surcharges, in addition to any other charges that they incur
-Rate is for room only. If room type booked includes amenities (such as breakfast) those amenities will be included with the Family & Friends rate
-Rate subject to availability and change
Available for bookings made from Jun 23 2010
GUARANTEE POLICY:
Credit card holds accepted
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel today thru Apr 04 2012 = No penalty
Cancel Apr 05 2012 thru Apr 06 2012 = 97.60 USD.
-Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
-Guest will be charged equivalent of 80 USD
-Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel today thru Apr 04 2012 = No penalty
Cancel Apr 05 2012 thru Apr 06 2012 = 97.60 USD.
And was followed by this when pressing book now
Please note - employee name and work location will be required at time of check-in
I have not booked using this code before, is this message always displayed
Regards
cal
Dec 9, 2011, 8:43 am
#748
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan,Alaska,Airmiles
Posts: 265
Dec 9, 2011, 10:03 am
#749
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: RTM
Posts: 130
I'm actually not sure whether I got the breakfast because of the room rate or because of the Club Carlson elite status. So I wouldn't choose this hotel just because of the free breakfast. (It was my first stay on the FF rate, so I don't know if breakfast is usually included in that rate)
I'm trying the FF rate at Radisson Blu Amsterdam Airport in April, I'll keep you all updated!
Dec 9, 2011, 2:49 pm
#750
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PRN
Programs: LH HON* || HH Diamond || Accor Gold
Posts: 1,271
Yes, it is correct. Read back a few pages and you will find about this new "enhancement" and the ways to solve it.