Radisson Big Night Giveaway is BACK
May 25, 2012, 1:12 pm
#271
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yellow Springs
Programs: AS 75k
Posts: 1,523
Plus I went thru the Amex shopping mall to book the room so I should get an extra 3X MR points.
(although with Amex, who knows when they will post
)
May 25, 2012, 1:44 pm
#272
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: AS Gold
Posts: 123
Was the Travelocity price non-refundable? I'm looking at that hotel right now but for my dates I see $116.10+tax (130.61) AAA rate on Radisson.com and $103.99+tax (116.22) on Travelocity... but the Travelocity rate says it's non-refundable so I assume I can't BRG to it. The refundable rate on Travelocity is the same as the "Best Available" rate on Radisson.com (though higher than the AAA rate.)
Here is the policy: Room Policies
Cancellations or changes occurring within 14 hours of 12:01 am (Central Time) on the day of check-in are subject to a cancellation penalty. This includes a 1 night room charge plus applicable Tax Recovery Charge & Service Fees.
Cancellations or changes made after check-in are subject to a 100% charge.
May 25, 2012, 2:05 pm
#273
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: AS Gold
Posts: 123
That said, there are two posts on another boardingarea blog with conflicting reports from Club Calrson. One says the BRG rooms do not qualify, the other says they do:
"I just spoke with the Best Rate Guarantee department and they assured me that a successful BRG claim will not affect eligibility for the Big Night Giveaway and related promos..."
May 25, 2012, 4:42 pm
#275
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 613
club carlson personal or business account to sue?
I have both club carlson personal Gold Elite and business account as well.
I signed up for 50k on both for the radisson and 44k for the country inn promo.
for my upcoming trip, should i use the personal or the biz to book the hotel?
is the country inn also gold elite if my club carlson personal is gold account?
thanks
I signed up for 50k on both for the radisson and 44k for the country inn promo.
for my upcoming trip, should i use the personal or the biz to book the hotel?
is the country inn also gold elite if my club carlson personal is gold account?
thanks
May 26, 2012, 1:38 pm
#277
Used to be 'slotownmomma'
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Coast of California
Programs: Too many to list!
Posts: 238
Dealswelike maintains that BRG nights will qualify.
That said, there are two posts on another boardingarea blog with conflicting reports from Club Calrson. One says the BRG rooms do not qualify, the other says they do:
"I just spoke with the Best Rate Guarantee department and they assured me that a successful BRG claim will not affect eligibility for the Big Night Giveaway and related promos..."
That said, there are two posts on another boardingarea blog with conflicting reports from Club Calrson. One says the BRG rooms do not qualify, the other says they do:
"I just spoke with the Best Rate Guarantee department and they assured me that a successful BRG claim will not affect eligibility for the Big Night Giveaway and related promos..."
I also spoke with CC and they confirmed. Plus I just did a BRG on 5/16 and the points have posted. I did have to email though because they didn't automatically post after 4 days. Last year I did 2 BRG for hubby & my accounts and both posted 4 days later.
May 26, 2012, 2:55 pm
#278
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: The Golden status boy
Posts: 854
Finishing up my stays this weekend. My employer covered a Country Inn on Wednesday for a work trip. Me, my wife and two grandparents are doing a cash + points rate at Radisson tomorrow. Each room will cost me $56.00. Just got my Park Inn BRG match for my wife and I:
Dear Spankytoes,
Thank you for taking the time to write.
We appreciate your submission of a best online rate guarantee form. We
have researched your claim and found you are correct in finding a lower
rate on another website. We have confirmed the lower rate less 25% for
you. Your rate is now $43.27 per night plus tax. This email will serve
as your confirmation for the best online rate guarantee. Your
confirmation number of XXXXXX will remain the same. Please keep this
information for your records.
332,000 bonus points - 20,000 used in the cash + points = 312,000 points for $324.00. That doesn't take into account the online booking bonus and normal points earned. Not too shabby.
Dear Spankytoes,
Thank you for taking the time to write.
We appreciate your submission of a best online rate guarantee form. We
have researched your claim and found you are correct in finding a lower
rate on another website. We have confirmed the lower rate less 25% for
you. Your rate is now $43.27 per night plus tax. This email will serve
as your confirmation for the best online rate guarantee. Your
confirmation number of XXXXXX will remain the same. Please keep this
information for your records.
332,000 bonus points - 20,000 used in the cash + points = 312,000 points for $324.00. That doesn't take into account the online booking bonus and normal points earned. Not too shabby.
May 26, 2012, 11:34 pm
#279
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 159
I have both club carlson personal Gold Elite and business account as well.
I signed up for 50k on both for the radisson and 44k for the country inn promo.
for my upcoming trip, should i use the personal or the biz to book the hotel?
is the country inn also gold elite if my club carlson personal is gold account?
thanks
I signed up for 50k on both for the radisson and 44k for the country inn promo.
for my upcoming trip, should i use the personal or the biz to book the hotel?
is the country inn also gold elite if my club carlson personal is gold account?
thanks
May 27, 2012, 6:34 am
#280
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 308
May 27, 2012, 7:32 am
#281
Formerly known as iahsumr
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 520
We bloggers can be wrong sometimes. In this case the boardingarea blogger posting this information is definitely wrong.
I also spoke with CC and they confirmed. Plus I just did a BRG on 5/16 and the points have posted. I did have to email though because they didn't automatically post after 4 days. Last year I did 2 BRG for hubby & my accounts and both posted 4 days later.
I also spoke with CC and they confirmed. Plus I just did a BRG on 5/16 and the points have posted. I did have to email though because they didn't automatically post after 4 days. Last year I did 2 BRG for hubby & my accounts and both posted 4 days later.
May 27, 2012, 10:43 am
#283
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA LTP, UA, DL, HH, Marriott/SPG
Posts: 585
Strange... just tried booking a local Radission. It shows availability. But, when I try to book it, the website keeps giving me an error message (indicates problem with website). No issues on any of the other hotels listed. I called the hotel directly and booked it through them and gave my Club Carlson number.
Two questions:
- I could not see anywhere on the T&C for the promo that it had to be booked on the website. I assume that it will work if I call the 800# or book directly with the hotel?
- If I book directly through the hotel, and gave them my Club Carlson #, should I not be able to see the reservation online under my account?
Two questions:
- I could not see anywhere on the T&C for the promo that it had to be booked on the website. I assume that it will work if I call the 800# or book directly with the hotel?
- If I book directly through the hotel, and gave them my Club Carlson #, should I not be able to see the reservation online under my account?
May 28, 2012, 6:06 am
#285
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Strange... just tried booking a local Radission. It shows availability. But, when I try to book it, the website keeps giving me an error message (indicates problem with website). No issues on any of the other hotels listed. I called the hotel directly and booked it through them and gave my Club Carlson number.
Two questions:
- I could not see anywhere on the T&C for the promo that it had to be booked on the website. I assume that it will work if I call the 800# or book directly with the hotel?
- If I book directly through the hotel, and gave them my Club Carlson #, should I not be able to see the reservation online under my account?
Two questions:
- I could not see anywhere on the T&C for the promo that it had to be booked on the website. I assume that it will work if I call the 800# or book directly with the hotel?
- If I book directly through the hotel, and gave them my Club Carlson #, should I not be able to see the reservation online under my account?