(EXPIRED) 2012 Big Night Giveaway Promos Master Thread
Jun 29, 2012, 8:18 am
#601
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Looks like the Park Plaza Bloomington (MN) is going to be very, very busy for the next two months. I'm planning to stay there on August 12. AAA rate is $83. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the airport and Mall of America. Anyone for a mini-do?
Jun 29, 2012, 8:20 am
#602
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Johnstown, PA
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Checked into the Radisson Reagan National in Crystal City, VA for a one night stay for the Big Night promo. Paid $80.10 on a AAA rate. They do charge $20 for parking, but that is average in Crystal City.
At check in the agent said that I was upgraded to a Penthouse Suite, but it was not ready yet (it was only 3:00PM), and I said no problem, I would wait. I had an office meeting I needed to dial into anyway and proceeded to the bar area. Bar was not open yet, but I found a small table with a plug nearby and did my meeting. After the meeting was over, proceeded to check-in.
Wow, is all I can say. It was a newly refurbished suite with 2 bathrooms. The master bath had a jucuzzi tub and seperate shower. All done in grey marble. There was a wet bar with a large fridge and microwave. Large 46" flat screen in the living room and smaller 42" in the bedroom. Many HD channels. King size Sleep Number bed. There was also a large rooftop patio with several wicker chairs, table, and a lounger.
I splurged for a room service breakfast and truly enjoyed my stay. I will definately come back. The 50,000 points is just gravy.
At check in the agent said that I was upgraded to a Penthouse Suite, but it was not ready yet (it was only 3:00PM), and I said no problem, I would wait. I had an office meeting I needed to dial into anyway and proceeded to the bar area. Bar was not open yet, but I found a small table with a plug nearby and did my meeting. After the meeting was over, proceeded to check-in.
Wow, is all I can say. It was a newly refurbished suite with 2 bathrooms. The master bath had a jucuzzi tub and seperate shower. All done in grey marble. There was a wet bar with a large fridge and microwave. Large 46" flat screen in the living room and smaller 42" in the bedroom. Many HD channels. King size Sleep Number bed. There was also a large rooftop patio with several wicker chairs, table, and a lounger.
I splurged for a room service breakfast and truly enjoyed my stay. I will definately come back. The 50,000 points is just gravy.
Jun 29, 2012, 12:16 pm
#603
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Those of you still in search of a good mattress run and in the Ontario, CA area, I found that the Country Inns is selling for $53ai + 5000 points on 6/30, and Radisson Ont airport is $67ai + 5000 points. So total cost is $120 + 10K points (less various rebates on topcash or mr rebates) to get approximately 100K points (after bonuses and such).
Jun 29, 2012, 2:03 pm
#604
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Join Date: May 2001
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Both my wife's & my points posted on CI&S & Park Inn. 94K each. We both have Radisson stays next weekend.
We also registered for the Park Plaza promo but airfare to MSP is too high.
Too bad UA or AA couldn't have a "tit" for "tat" sale against DL. 
Being summer, may not be too likely.
I'll take the 138K points for each of us. ^
We also registered for the Park Plaza promo but airfare to MSP is too high.
Too bad UA or AA couldn't have a "tit" for "tat" sale against DL. Being summer, may not be too likely. I'll take the 138K points for each of us. ^
Jun 30, 2012, 2:38 am
#605
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
My stays at Radisson Blue (1 night) and Park Inn (1 night) in Frankfurt were credited with the bonus exactly after 6 days after each stay^
Unfortunately, I will not make Club Carlson my primary program (it will be still Priority Club) but will only stay with them in Germany (only a few stays per year though), where IHG properties are one big crap. The reasons are: Company policy (IGH are the 'suggested' properties) and the fact that Priority Club has more promotions, that allow getting points/status faster.
Unfortunately, I will not make Club Carlson my primary program (it will be still Priority Club) but will only stay with them in Germany (only a few stays per year though), where IHG properties are one big crap. The reasons are: Company policy (IGH are the 'suggested' properties) and the fact that Priority Club has more promotions, that allow getting points/status faster.
Jun 30, 2012, 11:19 am
#606
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BOS and ...
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My stays at Radisson Blue (1 night) and Park Inn (1 night) in Frankfurt were credited with the bonus exactly after 6 days after each stay^
Unfortunately, I will not make Club Carlson my primary program (it will be still Priority Club) but will only stay with them in Germany (only a few stays per year though), where IHG properties are one big crap. The reasons are: Company policy (IGH are the 'suggested' properties) and the fact that Priority Club has more promotions, that allow getting points/status faster.
Unfortunately, I will not make Club Carlson my primary program (it will be still Priority Club) but will only stay with them in Germany (only a few stays per year though), where IHG properties are one big crap. The reasons are: Company policy (IGH are the 'suggested' properties) and the fact that Priority Club has more promotions, that allow getting points/status faster.
[I have no connection with CC.]
Jul 1, 2012, 12:59 am
#608
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: MR, SPG, IHG, HH, CC, AA, UA, BA, DL
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At check in the agent said that I was upgraded to a Penthouse Suite [SNIP]
Wow, is all I can say. It was a newly refurbished suite with 2 bathrooms. The master bath had a jucuzzi tub and seperate shower. All done in grey marble. There was a wet bar with a large fridge and microwave. Large 46" flat screen in the living room and smaller 42" in the bedroom. Many HD channels. King size Sleep Number bed. There was also a large rooftop patio with several wicker chairs, table, and a lounger.
Wow, is all I can say. It was a newly refurbished suite with 2 bathrooms. The master bath had a jucuzzi tub and seperate shower. All done in grey marble. There was a wet bar with a large fridge and microwave. Large 46" flat screen in the living room and smaller 42" in the bedroom. Many HD channels. King size Sleep Number bed. There was also a large rooftop patio with several wicker chairs, table, and a lounger.
Did a few stays there and never got this. Any pics to share with us mere mortals?
Jul 2, 2012, 9:28 pm
#609
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alabama
Programs: Not care as much as before...
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I think I need help. I almost rerouted a coast-to-coast simple redeye trans-Canadian flight to go through MSP to run out of the airport, check into the hotel, hop back on the redeye and keep on flying. I fortunately caught myself at the part where that meant adding 4 flight segments (since MSP is not served by *A)... sigh.
I thought about this too. But is "3h 30mins" transfer time enough?
and also if I use my cc account to book for my GF, who will checkin, can I still get the points?
Last edited by ssoonngg123; Jul 2, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Jul 2, 2012, 9:42 pm
#610
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
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Have you thought of getting
Originally Posted by ssoonngg123:18861135
I think I need help. I almost rerouted a coast-to-coast simple redeye trans-Canadian flight to go through MSP to run out of the airport, check into the hotel, hop back on the redeye and keep on flying. I fortunately caught myself at the part where that meant adding 4 flight segments (since MSP is not served by *A)... sigh.
I thought about this too. But will "3h 30mins" transfer time enough?
and also if I use my cc account to book for my GF, who will checkin, can I still get the points?
Jul 2, 2012, 9:55 pm
#611
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alabama
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Jul 3, 2012, 4:59 am
#613
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I think you'll get the perks - if they offer any - haven't got much luck so far with it.
Jul 3, 2012, 11:10 am
#615
Join Date: May 2006
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I think not necessarily. If you book the common "Corporate Rate" yes. If it's a company's own negotiated corporate rate, maybe not.