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 21, 2011, 2:11 pm
#766
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 60137
Posts: 10,498
I work for Carlson and I've been trying to book two nights in London in January using this rate for a while and no matter what dates/hotel I try I can't find any eligible at all! I've never been able to find availability. Anybody have any luck for January bookings in London?
Couldn't you call the hotels directly and ask?
Dec 21, 2011, 3:39 pm
#767
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 3
This is what I plan to do but I just wanted to check and see if anyone already had January dates booked before I called.
Thanks a lot for the replies already though! I probably should've specified that I can only go in late January as getting time off around this time of year is a nightmare. I'm looking for after January 16th really
Thanks a lot for the replies already though! I probably should've specified that I can only go in late January as getting time off around this time of year is a nightmare. I'm looking for after January 16th really
Dec 21, 2011, 3:59 pm
#768
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 539
F&F Availability:
Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf London Jan 22/27/28/29
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel Jan 20/21/22/27/28
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel Jan 22/27/29
Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel Jan 22/27/29
Radisson Edwardian Sussex Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel Jan 22/29
The May Fair Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf London Jan 22/27/28/29
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel Jan 20/21/22/27/28
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel Jan 22/27/29
Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel Jan 22/27/29
Radisson Edwardian Sussex Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel Jan 22/29
The May Fair Jan 22/29
Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel Jan 22/29
Dec 22, 2011, 4:28 pm
#769
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 437
I just spent:
Three nights at the Park Inn Baku, Azerbaijan (kind of crappy hotel, good location)
Two nights at the Radisson Blu Iveria, Tbilisi, Georgia (AMAZING hotel. Business class rooms have full wall windows on two sides of the room. One of the nicest Radisson properties I've encountered.)
No questions asked, breakfast included.
Three nights at the Park Inn Baku, Azerbaijan (kind of crappy hotel, good location)
Two nights at the Radisson Blu Iveria, Tbilisi, Georgia (AMAZING hotel. Business class rooms have full wall windows on two sides of the room. One of the nicest Radisson properties I've encountered.)
No questions asked, breakfast included.
Dec 23, 2011, 1:20 am
#770
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Thailand
Programs: DLPlat;AA,BA,US
Posts: 510
I am going to AMS in Feb, 2012 for 4 nights.
Would like the hotels they have in AMS central area.
Thank you,
Dec 23, 2011, 2:24 am
#771
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OOL
Programs: VA Plat, QF LTS, UA MM, Hilton Diamond, Rydges Black, ,Le-Club Gold
Posts: 3,659
Dec 23, 2011, 2:49 pm
#773
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
Dec 24, 2011, 10:55 am
#775
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Clubcarlson Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire AMB etc.
Posts: 252
Dec 25, 2011, 2:58 pm
#776
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Yep. Through 2012:http://www.radisson.com/familyandfriends
Dec 25, 2011, 3:14 pm
#777
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,534
Here's one friend:
Dear
Thank you very much for your bookings from 14th to 16th December and 17th to 20th December 2011. All your bookings are under the special rate for Carlson family and friends. For this special rate Rezidor has rules so that we need to inquire about the Carlson contact who has booked the rooms for you. This rule is due to the fact that the special rates have been often misused lately.
Please give us the contact detail (name and e-mail address) of the carlson employee who has booked the rooms for you. Thank you very much!
I am looking forward to hear from you and ask you not to hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
________________________________________
Dear
Thank you very much for your bookings from 14th to 16th December and 17th to 20th December 2011. All your bookings are under the special rate for Carlson family and friends. For this special rate Rezidor has rules so that we need to inquire about the Carlson contact who has booked the rooms for you. This rule is due to the fact that the special rates have been often misused lately.
Please give us the contact detail (name and e-mail address) of the carlson employee who has booked the rooms for you. Thank you very much!
I am looking forward to hear from you and ask you not to hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
________________________________________
Last edited by MileageAddict; Feb 21, 2012 at 4:31 am
Dec 28, 2011, 1:04 pm
#778
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DSS
Posts: 827
HEL Radisson BLU Plaza asked about the contact details of our Radisson friend.
HEL Radisson BLU Royal.The couple in front of us was asked to call their contact at Radisson.
OUL Radisson asked for contact details.
It seems that Radisson is exacerbating the game and one should have a plan b.
HEL Radisson BLU Royal.The couple in front of us was asked to call their contact at Radisson.
OUL Radisson asked for contact details.
It seems that Radisson is exacerbating the game and one should have a plan b.
Dec 29, 2011, 6:04 am
#779
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DCAs in walking distance
Programs: UA Million miler
Posts: 384
[QUOTE=LornaV;16557328]I like this idea! I just booked Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul for 5 nights at Christmas and I think a voucher confirming my "Features" would be nice to have on hand:
"- Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
- Guest will be charged equivalent of EUR 80
- Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
- Room type / Bed type / Smoking preference confirmed
- 25% discount on food and beverage (excluding alcohol) in the all day restaurant
- Buffet breakfast included"
I am finishing this lovely stay. Breakfast buffet has been very diverse and enjoyable--a great view with the Bosphorus just outside. My rate actually was lowered to EUR 74, or $95. No questions about my Carlson friends or family members.
"- Discounted rate for family & friends of Carlson employees globally
- Guest will be charged equivalent of EUR 80
- Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change
- Room type / Bed type / Smoking preference confirmed
- 25% discount on food and beverage (excluding alcohol) in the all day restaurant
- Buffet breakfast included"
I am finishing this lovely stay. Breakfast buffet has been very diverse and enjoyable--a great view with the Bosphorus just outside. My rate actually was lowered to EUR 74, or $95. No questions about my Carlson friends or family members.