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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.
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
#1141
Formerly known as vgandhi
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Delta 1 MM and Platinum, United Premier Platinum, Starwood Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Gold
Posts: 623
The first 50,000 Club Carlson members to register for the Radisson 1 for 1 promotion will be eligible for a Free Night Award at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the “Register” button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click “Book Now.”
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the “Register” button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click “Book Now.”
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
#1142
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,236
Has anyone used F&F at the Radisson Blu, Durham UK ? Good deal at 35% off and free buffet breakfast for 2. Is it worth a go if I don;t have any contacts at Radisson ??
#1143
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BOS and ...
Programs: UA 2MM, AA 700k, DL 500k, Hyatt GP 1M, HH Gold, Rad. Gold, CP Gold, Miracle Fruit-su Club
Posts: 9,953
Why is this in this thread?
The first 50,000 Club Carlson members to register for the Radisson 1 for 1 promotion will be eligible for a Free Night Award at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the Register button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click Book Now.
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the Register button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click Book Now.
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
#1144
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Highland PArk,IL,USA -- AA Lifetime Platinum, IHG Plat, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Radisson Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,366
The first 50,000 Club Carlson members to register for the Radisson 1 for 1 promotion will be eligible for a Free Night Award at any Radisson or Radisson Blu hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the Register button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click Book Now.
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
Here is How it Works:
Register for the Promotion by completing the form on this page and clicking on the Register button.
You will need to be a Club CarlsonSM member to register. Not a member? No problem, join now.
Then, book a qualifying stay online at www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com at any Radisson Blu or Radisson hotel in the US, Canada or Caribbean between October 1 and October 31, 2012.
Complete your qualifying stay between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.
When you are ready to book your Free Night Award, go to www.radisson.com or www.clubcarlson.com and log in to your Club Carlson account and then search for your desired location and date. Select the 0 Point rate option in the Gold Points column and click Book Now.
The Free Night Award will be available through your Club Carlson account and will be valid for online reservations at Radisson Blu Radisson hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean through December 31, 2013.
If I could find a inexpensive hotel in Chicago area for any weekend night in next couple of weeks this would be a good way to get a room over there for cheap.
#1145
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: STO
Programs: SK EB*G
Posts: 231
2. The answer is in the post you quoted, see the 2nd half of the first line...
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#1146
Formerly known as vgandhi
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Delta 1 MM and Platinum, United Premier Platinum, Starwood Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Gold
Posts: 623
If I could find a inexpensive hotel in Chicago area for any weekend night in next couple of weeks this would be a good way to get a room over there for cheap.
It is only valid for Radisson and no other brands of carlson
It is only valid for Radisson and no other brands of carlson
#1147
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
I've always wondered one thing:
how many times a year Radisson & C. Hotels (i know this is made by single hotel each time) usually "recharge" the F&F night availability wholesale?
thank you
how many times a year Radisson & C. Hotels (i know this is made by single hotel each time) usually "recharge" the F&F night availability wholesale?
thank you
#1148
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA Exec Plat, CO OnePass, UA
Posts: 287
Does anyone know what the cheapest rate comes out to using this F&F rate code for hotels in the NYC area? I'm famished for cheap accommodations in Manhattan!!
#1150
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 159
It should be good for the other brands too if it's available. Just make sure you choose "all Carlson properties when you search.
#1151
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 🇸🇬 🇭🇰 🇫🇷
Programs: Many
Posts: 4,751
As I just realised one of my wife's closest friend is now working for Radisson, I just booked a room at the 80 EUR rate including breakfast. Normal rate was in the 200+ range.
If that works, that is an amazing deal.
If that works, that is an amazing deal.
#1153
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Harrogate
Programs: BA, KL, DL
Posts: 996
Only used this offer once myself (in Frankfurt) but my uncle has used it in over 40 Radisson hotels worldwide with great success. He only got asked for the friend's name once ^
#1154
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA Exec Plat, CO OnePass, UA
Posts: 287
Ha. Not unless you want to stay at the Newark Airport Radisson which isn't even at the airport but in Elizabeth, NJ with no public transportation.
Did a search and only found Radisson Martinique on Broadway... Cheapest was $149.
The Country Inn in Queens where I've previously stayed and like has no nights available all through 2013 (tip: one can search available nights using the Flexible Search button where rate should show) at all so I'm not sure whether they even offer the rate.
Newark-Carteret, New Rochelle, and Piscataway-Somerset are way too far away...
Did a search and only found Radisson Martinique on Broadway... Cheapest was $149.
The Country Inn in Queens where I've previously stayed and like has no nights available all through 2013 (tip: one can search available nights using the Flexible Search button where rate should show) at all so I'm not sure whether they even offer the rate.
Newark-Carteret, New Rochelle, and Piscataway-Somerset are way too far away...
#1155
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA Exec Plat, CO OnePass, UA
Posts: 287
Huh?
And here's a general tip: Getting the F&F rate should never be a problem again after your first stay... @:-)