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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.

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Mar 6, 2012, 2:12 am

#901

FlyingHigh20

Join Date: Nov 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando Vic

, so I paid in US dollars using my US credit card and not only saved the taxes, but any currency conversion fee that the card might charge.

Slightly off topic - but dont be surprised if you are charged a currency conversion fee regardless. Most credit card companies charge the "conversion fee" for all international transactions, regardless of the currency or if any true conversion took place. I know Citibank does it, and a few other credit card companies followed suit.

Mar 6, 2012, 3:55 am

#902

Guy Betsy

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Ive stayed at the Radisson Blu Plaza in Oslo at least 4 times over the past year and have never been asked anything.... except the last time. I was asked for name, address, and where person worked!

I had a name to give out anyway...

But just be diligent, that's all.

Mar 6, 2012, 5:09 am

#903

lhwjud

Join Date: Jun 2009

Posts: 44

Could someone kindly PM me a Carlson's employee's name & work location?

I had emailed the hotel to confirm my reservation and they are now asking in the email the employee's name and work location. Any help would be much appreciated!

Mar 6, 2012, 8:20 am

#904

pepsii

Join Date: May 2003

Location: SOF

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Posts: 150

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhwjud

Why have you e-mailed the hotel? didn't you have confirmation after booking online?
This is the way to kill the deal for us all.
So , if i were you i would not put my hopes high on getting assistance here ...

Sorry for OT and rant ...

Mar 6, 2012, 8:27 am

#905

mabramovich

Join Date: Jun 2011

Posts: 1,147

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Betsy

Ive stayed at the Radisson Blu Plaza in Oslo at least 4 times over the past year and have never been asked anything.... except the last time. I was asked for name, address, and where person worked!

I had a name to give out anyway...

But just be diligent, that's all.

I've noticed some people saying hotels were asking for addresses and phone numbers. However, doesn't the rate say just name and work location? I was very kindly given a name/work location by a Carlson employee but I certainly do not have an address or phone number -- and to my understanding, one should not be required!

Mar 7, 2012, 1:08 pm

#906

duc1986d

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: up in the air

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Posts: 219

Hi guys,
I am trying to book for my friend's bachelor party
Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan
1369 Ashford Avenue , Condado, 00907 | (787) 721-7300
The rate is great and just in case they ask me for an employee name and work location. could anyone please PM me an employee information?
I would really appreciate your help

Thanks

Mar 7, 2012, 2:34 pm

#907

*A Flyer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Location: CBR

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Posts: 1,223

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Originally Posted by duc1986d

Thanks

Just read the thread, there is a lot of information about where to find friends.

Mar 7, 2012, 3:30 pm

#908

louie-m

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Here today, gone tomorrow

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Posts: 2,493

Had four nights at the Radisson Blu Bosphorus in Istanbul last week. No recognition of hubby's gold status, nor of my big birthday as mentioned in the booking - but then none was expected (although it would have been nice!). The original room we were shown was quite small and dark, with the window close to the adjacent building, so we upgraded (for €50 per night) to a larger room with a view of the Bosphorus. Much nicer and worth the extra. Breakfast was included, much to my surprise, and very nice it was too. Without exception, the staff were lovely.

The hotel is in Ortakoy, which was nice enough, but a fair way from the centre of Istanbul. It's supposed to be trendy, couldn't see why though! Traffic between the centre and Ortakoy was pretty dreadful and if you wanted to use public transport, it was bus then tram. The bargain rates more than outweighed this slight inconvenience though.

I hope this doesn't come across as negative, we had a very enjoyable weekend and would be happy to return.

Mar 7, 2012, 4:36 pm

#909

Firewind

Join Date: May 2006

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Posts: 9,950

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie-m

...so we upgraded (for €50 per night)...

So, to be specific, they added the €50 to the F & F rate? Thank you.

(And, btw, I've always thought you were a guy.)

Mar 8, 2012, 1:59 am

#910

louie-m

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Firewind

So, to be specific, they added the €50 to the F & F rate? Thank you.

Correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firewind

(And, btw, I've always thought you were a guy.)

Not when I last looked

And I should have mentioned that I was not asked for any information about my Carlson friend.

Last edited by louie-m; Mar 8, 2012 at 3:00 am

Mar 8, 2012, 2:21 am

#911

Kathabene

Join Date: Mar 2010

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Could somebody please mail me the name and work location of a carlson employee and the information I need to have about that person to book that rate. Thank you!

Mar 8, 2012, 3:10 am

#912

SK AAR

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Please stop asking for names of Carlson employees!! Nobody is going to give you names and details; what are u expecting?

Do your own search in this thread or don't book this rate.

(AND as stated above DONT call/write the hotel for confirmation of the rate/stay etc - how folish can u be...)

Mar 8, 2012, 3:11 am

#913

view

Join Date: Sep 2005

Posts: 1,777

Radisson Skycity at Stockholm Arlanda. Huge saving, paid a third of the advance rate. Brekkie included, no questions asked, upgraded to business class room. ^

Mar 8, 2012, 7:16 am

#914

mudd_stuffin

Join Date: Jul 2006

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathabene

Could somebody please mail me the name and work location of a carlson employee and the information I need to have about that person to book that rate. Thank you!

Did you see post #908?

Mar 9, 2012, 1:49 am

#915

northernstar84

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: zurich

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Posts: 509

Radisson Sao Paulo, they didnt ask any name. The rate was great. I paid 75%less than the standard rate.
Has somebody already been with the carlsonf rate in Park Inn Sao Paulo?