Another big night giveaway?
May 7, 2012, 4:21 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 2,704
Access to the 2-for-1 makes Amsterdam and London not necessarily a good redemption. Paris never works on the 2-for-1. Still a decent deal, but I've stayed in the Radisson Blu Amsterdam for like 90E/night by booking in advance on the 2-for-1. Again, availability can be an issue but those reservations are fully refundable.
May 7, 2012, 6:20 pm
#62
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
I could not find a clear answer...
will a booking on a cash+points rate qualify??
I see rates in my cities of interest
like $150 or $75 plus not that many points.
The promo T&C require that the rate
be one that earns Carlson points.
So the question is .... do the C+P rates earn ponts?
Probably not...
will a booking on a cash+points rate qualify??
I see rates in my cities of interest
like $150 or $75 plus not that many points.
The promo T&C require that the rate
be one that earns Carlson points.
So the question is .... do the C+P rates earn ponts?
Probably not...
May 7, 2012, 7:00 pm
#63
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BOS and ...
Programs: UA 2MM, AA 600k, DL 500k, Hyatt GP 1M, HH Gold, Rad. Gold, CP Gold, Miracle Fruit-su Club
Posts: 9,950
Well, you get 50,000 points for signing up. That's 1 night at the top-of-the-top CC properties, like the ones in Paris. What the bloggers won't tell you is that there's generally pretty good access to the F+F rate, so this isn't really a good deal unless you are planning to redeem for a hotel that doesn't have availability frequently on that rate, or if you want to redeem for a bunch of low-tier properties.
I would:
1. Look at your local Radisson and see what the rate is.
2. Look at hotels in destinations you frequent and see how good they are
3. Look for availability on the F+F rate (hotel deals thread)
4. Do some accounting homework.
50,000 points is a good deal, but it is a huge waste of time if you will not use them properly. For me, it's points towards a Paris getaway, since I can always afford the low-tiered properties as a gold member with 2-1 weekends.
I would:
1. Look at your local Radisson and see what the rate is.
2. Look at hotels in destinations you frequent and see how good they are
3. Look for availability on the F+F rate (hotel deals thread)
4. Do some accounting homework.
50,000 points is a good deal, but it is a huge waste of time if you will not use them properly. For me, it's points towards a Paris getaway, since I can always afford the low-tiered properties as a gold member with 2-1 weekends.
May 7, 2012, 7:04 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
I could not find a clear answer...
will a booking on a cash+points rate qualify??
I see rates in my cities of interest
like $150 or $75 plus not that many points.
The promo T&C require that the rate
be one that earns Carlson points.
So the question is .... do the C+P rates earn ponts?
Probably not...
will a booking on a cash+points rate qualify??
I see rates in my cities of interest
like $150 or $75 plus not that many points.
The promo T&C require that the rate
be one that earns Carlson points.
So the question is .... do the C+P rates earn ponts?
Probably not...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17427967-post182.html
May 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
#65
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
Friends and Family rate did not qualify last time.
Some other discounted rates did not qualify last time.
Some other discounted rates did not qualify last time.
May 7, 2012, 8:44 pm
#66
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DUS
Programs: IC PLAT AMB, clubcarlson Concierge, Le Club Accor Gold
Posts: 368
.... "Qualifying Stay" is defined as a stay of one or more consecutive nights in the same room at a Participating Hotel regardless of the number of check-ins or check-outs on a rate for which Gold Points are awarded in accordance with the Club Carlson Program Terms and Conditions...
Guests will be redeeming Gold Points and confirming method of payment for cash portion of the redemption at the time of booking.....Gold Points awarded for cash portion of rate.
May 7, 2012, 8:58 pm
#67
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
We can receive points from all three promos!
A Club Carlson representative confirms on Facebook that triple dipping will be allowed:
http://indulgethewanderlust.com/2012...t-even-better/
http://indulgethewanderlust.com/2012...t-even-better/
May 7, 2012, 9:43 pm
#68
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: HHonor Dia, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 550
So is Park Plaza eligible?
And under which brand sign-up?
Thanks in advance.
And under which brand sign-up?
Thanks in advance.
May 7, 2012, 9:46 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 159
anyone know if stays booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards count as a eligible stay?
May 7, 2012, 9:48 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
May 8, 2012, 12:02 am
#71
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
A Club Carlson representative confirms on Facebook that triple dipping will be allowed:
http://indulgethewanderlust.com/2012...t-even-better/
http://indulgethewanderlust.com/2012...t-even-better/
May 8, 2012, 4:19 am
#73
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC (home), DUS (office), XXX (customer)
Programs: LH, AB, SPG, CC, Sixt, EC
Posts: 6,334
May 8, 2012, 4:51 am
#74
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: FLL/MIA
Programs: PC Platinum, Hyatt GP Diamond, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 248
May 8, 2012, 5:45 am
#75
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,055
My wife and I were able to status match our free Accor Platinum status to CC Gold last year. Hers went through first time, I got an email that they do not match to Accor and then just sent it again and got the match.