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
Oct 9, 2017, 3:42 am
#2491
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20
Hello everyone,
I have been using this rate for quite a few years, and, just to make it clear, am a legitimate user of it: I have a friend working at Carlson Wagonlit who has already had to confirm a few times that she does actually "know" me.
I am trying to book this rate for next year at the properties in Basel and Antwerp but cannot find the rate at all. I do find it possible to book it for 2017, but not for 2018. The notification i always get is "Rate not offered".
Does anyone of you know if the rate will no more be offered at all in 2018? Or has the rate code (CARLSONF) been changed? My friend told me she could not find any information about a change for 2018.
Thank you.
I have been using this rate for quite a few years, and, just to make it clear, am a legitimate user of it: I have a friend working at Carlson Wagonlit who has already had to confirm a few times that she does actually "know" me.
I am trying to book this rate for next year at the properties in Basel and Antwerp but cannot find the rate at all. I do find it possible to book it for 2017, but not for 2018. The notification i always get is "Rate not offered".
Does anyone of you know if the rate will no more be offered at all in 2018? Or has the rate code (CARLSONF) been changed? My friend told me she could not find any information about a change for 2018.
Thank you.
Oct 9, 2017, 10:32 am
#2492
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Berlin
Programs: Sixt DIA, Hertz PC, Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 47
the rate seems to be based on availability, maybe just try other dates. change the duration and keep on checking back on a regular basis.
Oct 9, 2017, 12:01 pm
#2493
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,163
Also, different hotels seem to load the rate at different times?
Oct 17, 2017, 11:51 am
#2494
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HKG YYZ SYD
Programs: oneworld *A,Nexus/GE
Posts: 134
It is not common in Canada, may be Chinese Holiday.
Good afternoon Mr.C
Thank you for your booking with us for October 15, 2017. I see that you have booked on the Friends & Family rate. As we verify all Friends & Family rates, we like to do this prior to your arrival so that we are not holding up your check in with us. Could you please advise whom you know and at which Radisson so that we may verify the information prior to your arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you on October 15, 2017.
Thank you,
Reservations Manager
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3X9
Ph direct: 604-279-8384 Ph: 604-276-8181
Good afternoon Mr.C
Thank you for your booking with us for October 15, 2017. I see that you have booked on the Friends & Family rate. As we verify all Friends & Family rates, we like to do this prior to your arrival so that we are not holding up your check in with us. Could you please advise whom you know and at which Radisson so that we may verify the information prior to your arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you on October 15, 2017.
Thank you,
Reservations Manager
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3X9
Ph direct: 604-279-8384 Ph: 604-276-8181
Oct 17, 2017, 1:33 pm
#2495
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 121
Radisson Manchester, NH (https://www.radisson.com/manchester-...3101/nhmanch): no questions asked
Oct 19, 2017, 3:04 pm
#2496
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: MN, USA
Posts: 246
Hello everyone,
I have been using this rate for quite a few years, and, just to make it clear, am a legitimate user of it: I have a friend working at Carlson Wagonlit who has already had to confirm a few times that she does actually "know" me.
I am trying to book this rate for next year at the properties in Basel and Antwerp but cannot find the rate at all. I do find it possible to book it for 2017, but not for 2018. The notification i always get is "Rate not offered".
Does anyone of you know if the rate will no more be offered at all in 2018? Or has the rate code (CARLSONF) been changed? My friend told me she could not find any information about a change for 2018.
Thank you.
I have been using this rate for quite a few years, and, just to make it clear, am a legitimate user of it: I have a friend working at Carlson Wagonlit who has already had to confirm a few times that she does actually "know" me.
I am trying to book this rate for next year at the properties in Basel and Antwerp but cannot find the rate at all. I do find it possible to book it for 2017, but not for 2018. The notification i always get is "Rate not offered".
Does anyone of you know if the rate will no more be offered at all in 2018? Or has the rate code (CARLSONF) been changed? My friend told me she could not find any information about a change for 2018.
Thank you.
Oct 19, 2017, 11:48 pm
#2497
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 11,758
The rates for 2018 will most likely be loaded later on. Wait it out.
Oct 20, 2017, 8:30 am
#2498
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 295
Any experience using F&F rate at Radisson Blu Cebu? Questions asked, breakfast included?
Oct 21, 2017, 7:06 pm
#2499
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
Yes. Last time they emailed me about the contact details and threatened to cancel my reservation if I don't send them asap. Had to email GM to sort it out. When I checked in they verified my contact. Breakfast was included. Huge choice but mainly for Asian tastes. Great property and pool. Enjoyed my stay
Oct 22, 2017, 1:11 pm
#2500
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 1
Does anybody have experiences with the Radisson Blu Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC?
Any questions about employee name and work location?
Any questions about employee name and work location?
Oct 22, 2017, 11:31 pm
#2501
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 295
Yes. Last time they emailed me about the contact details and threatened to cancel my reservation if I don't send them asap. Had to email GM to sort it out. When I checked in they verified my contact. Breakfast was included. Huge choice but mainly for Asian tastes. Great property and pool. Enjoyed my stay
Nov 1, 2017, 8:09 am
#2503
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC *P
Posts: 1,812
Hi, does anyone have recent experience with Park Plaza London Park Royal?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Nov 3, 2017, 3:19 pm
#2505
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 295
