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
Jan 7, 2012, 1:32 am
#796
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 244
If someone is willing to sponsor me as a friend I'll gladly donate any savings I make to charity. A PM would be appreciated.
Jan 7, 2012, 5:54 am
#797
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Here today, gone tomorrow
Programs: Nothing shiny :-(
Posts: 2,493
Jan 7, 2012, 6:03 am
#798
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,729
Jan 7, 2012, 6:39 am
#799
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC
Programs: Aeroplan, FPC Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold Elite, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 293
Jan 7, 2012, 6:50 am
#800
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,729
I could use a friend. Please PM me. I don't need to make a hotel booking though - I'm just lonely... 
Jan 7, 2012, 7:20 am
#801
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC
Programs: Aeroplan, FPC Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold Elite, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 293
Jan 7, 2012, 8:37 am
#802
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,729
Jan 8, 2012, 7:21 am
#804
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC *P
Posts: 1,812
Has anyone stayed at the Aix-Les-Bains property in France?
Thx.
Thx.
Jan 8, 2012, 9:06 am
#805
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Internet
Posts: 865
This thread needs some serious moderation.
Jan 12, 2012, 1:10 pm
#806
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Germany (DUS)
Posts: 29
Hi, I will stay in Stockholm, don't know if a name will be needed, but is there anyone so kind and wants to be my friend? Please PM me. Thanks.
Danny
Danny
Jan 13, 2012, 6:07 am
#807
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: dusseldorf, germany
Programs: SPG Gold, A-Club PLATINUM, HHonors Gold, GPP-Gold, BWR-Diamond, PCR PLAT, *Wood P
Posts: 101
Jan 13, 2012, 6:17 am
#808
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Here today, gone tomorrow
Programs: Nothing shiny :-(
Posts: 2,493
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.
"- 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 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, VAT and applicable taxes excluded"
Shame. I was looking forward to the breakfast.
Jan 13, 2012, 7:24 am
#809
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: dusseldorf, germany
Programs: SPG Gold, A-Club PLATINUM, HHonors Gold, GPP-Gold, BWR-Diamond, PCR PLAT, *Wood P
Posts: 101
I booked a stay here yesterday and it says
"- 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 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, VAT and applicable taxes excluded"
Shame. I was looking forward to the breakfast.
"- 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 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, VAT and applicable taxes excluded"
Shame. I was looking forward to the breakfast.
Jan 13, 2012, 7:34 pm
#810
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
PLEASE stop asking for friends (will not work) and READ THE THREAD.
Thanks!
Thanks!