Radisson Big Night Giveaway is BACK
May 21, 2012, 12:45 pm
#227
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,824
Should be no problem. I dont think it is a matter of being there to check out as they will check you out as always automatically. I think they just dont want a hotel to get a bunch of revenue from phantom stays via the phone.
May 21, 2012, 12:54 pm
#228
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,032
And why can't you check out in person after watching an hour of TV in the room? Oh oh, change of plans...my dog broke his leg.
Last edited by abcx; May 21, 2012 at 12:55 pm Reason: .
May 21, 2012, 1:56 pm
#229
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,433
They just don't want abuse.
If you choose to look at the room and leave, they could probably care less.
They are trying to get you to experience the property, and perhaps consider Radisson in your future stays.
To the extent you do a phantom stay at the cheapest hotel in the nation doesn't achieve that goal. Clearly, the best value is to combine this promo with a stay you enjoy, as using this as 50% off your next stay isn't the greatest value. Go for a weekend in a nearby town or similar.
Another category of abuse is the same person creating accounts under their dogs name, they are not getting any marketing benefit out of you choosing to stay twice.
Both of which are valid reasons for them to ID you at check in for this promo.
If you want to stay one night -- your wife the next -- and your brother the third, that is fine. As is checking in and leaving.
However, they have some of the most liberal rules for award programs out there. They typically never expire, they're fully transferable to anybody (hence the dog problem), people who received this 6 months ago can get it again, and virtually any discounted revenue rate qualifies as a stay.
Feel free to take "advantage" of the promo with your whole family, but don't abuse it.
If you choose to look at the room and leave, they could probably care less.
They are trying to get you to experience the property, and perhaps consider Radisson in your future stays.
To the extent you do a phantom stay at the cheapest hotel in the nation doesn't achieve that goal. Clearly, the best value is to combine this promo with a stay you enjoy, as using this as 50% off your next stay isn't the greatest value. Go for a weekend in a nearby town or similar.
Another category of abuse is the same person creating accounts under their dogs name, they are not getting any marketing benefit out of you choosing to stay twice.
Both of which are valid reasons for them to ID you at check in for this promo.
If you want to stay one night -- your wife the next -- and your brother the third, that is fine. As is checking in and leaving.
However, they have some of the most liberal rules for award programs out there. They typically never expire, they're fully transferable to anybody (hence the dog problem), people who received this 6 months ago can get it again, and virtually any discounted revenue rate qualifies as a stay.
Feel free to take "advantage" of the promo with your whole family, but don't abuse it.
May 21, 2012, 3:38 pm
#230
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: ATL
Posts: 347
They just don't want abuse.
If you choose to look at the room and leave, they could probably care less.
They are trying to get you to experience the property, and perhaps consider Radisson in your future stays.
To the extent you do a phantom stay at the cheapest hotel in the nation doesn't achieve that goal. Clearly, the best value is to combine this promo with a stay you enjoy, as using this as 50% off your next stay isn't the greatest value. Go for a weekend in a nearby town or similar.
Another category of abuse is the same person creating accounts under their dogs name, they are not getting any marketing benefit out of you choosing to stay twice.
Both of which are valid reasons for them to ID you at check in for this promo.
If you want to stay one night -- your wife the next -- and your brother the third, that is fine. As is checking in and leaving.
However, they have some of the most liberal rules for award programs out there. They typically never expire, they're fully transferable to anybody (hence the dog problem), people who received this 6 months ago can get it again, and virtually any discounted revenue rate qualifies as a stay.
Feel free to take "advantage" of the promo with your whole family, but don't abuse it.
If you choose to look at the room and leave, they could probably care less.
They are trying to get you to experience the property, and perhaps consider Radisson in your future stays.
To the extent you do a phantom stay at the cheapest hotel in the nation doesn't achieve that goal. Clearly, the best value is to combine this promo with a stay you enjoy, as using this as 50% off your next stay isn't the greatest value. Go for a weekend in a nearby town or similar.
Another category of abuse is the same person creating accounts under their dogs name, they are not getting any marketing benefit out of you choosing to stay twice.
Both of which are valid reasons for them to ID you at check in for this promo.
If you want to stay one night -- your wife the next -- and your brother the third, that is fine. As is checking in and leaving.
However, they have some of the most liberal rules for award programs out there. They typically never expire, they're fully transferable to anybody (hence the dog problem), people who received this 6 months ago can get it again, and virtually any discounted revenue rate qualifies as a stay.
Feel free to take "advantage" of the promo with your whole family, but don't abuse it.
agreed, I just got finished booking my radisson and country in stays. I plan on maximizing this by using me and my wife to stay at each hotel. will go on a paid for vacation at these places to let the kids play at the beach, an this trip will fund future stays for little to no cost. Great deal in my mind. Maximize the benefit but don't push the limits (dogs name) as those ar the things that get these promos killed or make the brand choose not to do them again.
May 21, 2012, 4:15 pm
#233
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,055
Try: https://www.parkinnoneplusone.com/in...izard/register
Wife and I just registered. Much easier than the first two.
Wife and I just registered. Much easier than the first two.
May 21, 2012, 8:55 pm
#235
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
I registered,
but no confirmation email received. It has been over an hour already. Unlike the CI @ Radisson promo, emails were received within minutes. Guess I'll wiat and see. Tomorrow will be my first stay at CI. Lets see how long it takes for points to post.
May 21, 2012, 9:01 pm
#236
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
May 21, 2012, 9:17 pm
#238
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
May 22, 2012, 2:56 am
#240
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 5,273
Ditto. Mrs NoY & I registered - no e-mail confirmation. Tried to register again but says we are already registered. Suppose that will have to do...