Please post your Radisson Rewards Elite experiences
Jul 29, 2012, 6:04 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Southwest Missouri
Programs: Hilton Diamond, national executive elite,
Posts: 108
Branson Radisson
What is your Club Carlson status?
No Status
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson, Branson, Mo, US
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No, The room had 2 double sleep number beds. our Beds were awful, the Sleep Number beds would only air up in the middle and you would be rolling off of it when you aired them up and if you let enough air out to lay flat you could feel the mattress parts on your back like you were laying on boards.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - n/a
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
Decent size, but old and tired. They did at least have the flat panel tv.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Bad: The bed.
Value for money or Gold Points? would be fine if they had other beds.
Would you return? Only if you could get a room without the Sleep Number bed.
Booked with points, with my own money I'd stay elsewhere at the Hilton.
No Status
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson, Branson, Mo, US
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No, The room had 2 double sleep number beds. our Beds were awful, the Sleep Number beds would only air up in the middle and you would be rolling off of it when you aired them up and if you let enough air out to lay flat you could feel the mattress parts on your back like you were laying on boards.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - n/a
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not required
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
Decent size, but old and tired. They did at least have the flat panel tv.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Bad: The bed.
Value for money or Gold Points? would be fine if they had other beds.
Would you return? Only if you could get a room without the Sleep Number bed.
Booked with points, with my own money I'd stay elsewhere at the Hilton.
Jul 30, 2012, 7:26 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,152
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza County Hall, London,UK
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received nice sized Jr Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not available
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes
How are the rooms?
Quite nice, good furniture clean.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free wifi! Friendly staff!
Bad:
No late checkout
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For 50.000 points, not the best value, but during Olympics not bad.
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza County Hall, London,UK
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received nice sized Jr Suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not available
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes
How are the rooms?
Quite nice, good furniture clean.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free wifi! Friendly staff!
Bad:
No late checkout
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For 50.000 points, not the best value, but during Olympics not bad.
Jul 30, 2012, 5:59 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Croix
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1k, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, CC Gold
Posts: 521
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson, CHS (Charleston Airport) North Charleston, SC
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard above the air conditioner and told it was an upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No, but I guess they claimed I did
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No, they almost laughed when I asked about it.
How are the rooms?
Old, carpet fraying with stains, broken central AC but window unit instead - noisy but effective, non functional sleep number beds, I had an extra small fridge but person I was travelling with had a nice mid size fridge, worst thing was the bathroom was filthy and full of dirty towels when I checked in. Old box TVs
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free wifi. Restaurant staff were ok.
Bad:
No recognition, acted as if it didn't exist. Bedbugs! The wifi was the worst I've seen in modern days signal constantly dropped out. Got the impression that we were a burden for staying there. With the hotel being so old I certainly won't be returning.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
No, cost was similar to other hotels in area and would try them all again first.
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson, CHS (Charleston Airport) North Charleston, SC
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard above the air conditioner and told it was an upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No, but I guess they claimed I did
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No, they almost laughed when I asked about it.
How are the rooms?
Old, carpet fraying with stains, broken central AC but window unit instead - noisy but effective, non functional sleep number beds, I had an extra small fridge but person I was travelling with had a nice mid size fridge, worst thing was the bathroom was filthy and full of dirty towels when I checked in. Old box TVs
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free wifi. Restaurant staff were ok.
Bad:
No recognition, acted as if it didn't exist. Bedbugs! The wifi was the worst I've seen in modern days signal constantly dropped out. Got the impression that we were a burden for staying there. With the hotel being so old I certainly won't be returning.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
No, cost was similar to other hotels in area and would try them all again first.
Jul 31, 2012, 3:43 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Radisson Blu Budapest Beke
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Stay was ok.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received "business room". "Business room" was a standard room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No.
In-Room Welcome Gift - No.
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....pest-beke.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Room was clean.
Bad:
No recognition.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
No, the Art'otel sells for the same price. There you get a brand new hotel, and better upgrades.
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....ark-plaza.html
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Stay was ok.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received "business room". "Business room" was a standard room.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No.
In-Room Welcome Gift - No.
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....pest-beke.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Room was clean.
Bad:
No recognition.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
No, the Art'otel sells for the same price. There you get a brand new hotel, and better upgrades.
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....ark-plaza.html
Jul 31, 2012, 5:41 pm
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Blu, Odense, Denmark
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
OK because of 241, otherwise no.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. No upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
Pretty big but very dated.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free breakfast for all guests.
Bad: The hotel doesn't have AC.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Blu, Odense, Denmark
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
OK because of 241, otherwise no.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. No upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
Pretty big but very dated.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free breakfast for all guests.
Bad: The hotel doesn't have AC.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241
Jul 31, 2012, 5:44 pm
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn, Hamburg, Germany
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No, it's like a slight upgrade from IBIS.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. No upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
OK room, toilet was bad - like a ferry cabin.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free parking on site
Bad: Breakfast, internet is not free, the bed.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn, Hamburg, Germany
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No, it's like a slight upgrade from IBIS.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. No upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - No
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
OK room, toilet was bad - like a ferry cabin.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free parking on site
Bad: Breakfast, internet is not free, the bed.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241
Jul 31, 2012, 5:47 pm
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn, Malmo, Sweden
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Fairly
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. Half upgrade, i.e. a standard room with a bathrobe and tea and coffee machine.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not sure
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes
How are the rooms?
OK room, very basic, like a very nice IBIS.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free internet, free breakfast.
Bad: Parking is expensive.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241.
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Inn, Malmo, Sweden
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Fairly
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard. Half upgrade, i.e. a standard room with a bathrobe and tea and coffee machine.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not sure
In-Room Welcome Gift - Yes
How are the rooms?
OK room, very basic, like a very nice IBIS.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Free internet, free breakfast.
Bad: Parking is expensive.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Nope, unless you are doing BNG combined with 241.
Aug 2, 2012, 10:37 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 7
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Average
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Superior. Upgraded to Deluxe when I asked for.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - N/A
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
It's modern, full of necessary amenities.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Cleanliness. Room is modern. Location.
Bad: Check-in/Check-out were very slow.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Value for Gold Points since I stayed here only for Park Plaza Ultimate Night promotion.
If I pay, I have to think much about it, For the price of $65/night and no breakfast, many Bangkok hotels offer better quality and service at lower rate.
Gold
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Average
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Superior. Upgraded to Deluxe when I asked for.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - N/A
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
How are the rooms?
It's modern, full of necessary amenities.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Cleanliness. Room is modern. Location.
Bad: Check-in/Check-out were very slow.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Value for Gold Points since I stayed here only for Park Plaza Ultimate Night promotion.
If I pay, I have to think much about it, For the price of $65/night and no breakfast, many Bangkok hotels offer better quality and service at lower rate.
Aug 3, 2012, 12:58 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Germany
Programs: SPG, AA, HH, IHG
Posts: 71
Radisson Blu Alcron Prague
Radisson Blu Alcron Prague
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, it was lovely
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Royal Club room using points, asked about the upgrade and was given a junior suite
How are the rooms?
Decent size, well appointed, nice bathroom with two sinks, separate bath tube and walk in shower.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Royal club includes breakfast, snack from 12-6pm (sandwich, dessert), free minibar (nice selection), free pay TV and movies
Bad:
Nothing really
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes but only with points about 66000 Gold points for the room.
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, it was lovely
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Royal Club room using points, asked about the upgrade and was given a junior suite
How are the rooms?
Decent size, well appointed, nice bathroom with two sinks, separate bath tube and walk in shower.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Royal club includes breakfast, snack from 12-6pm (sandwich, dessert), free minibar (nice selection), free pay TV and movies
Bad:
Nothing really
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes but only with points about 66000 Gold points for the room.
Aug 6, 2012, 3:33 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Budapest Art'otel by Park Plaza
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
New hotel with very low prices.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes, to a suite
In-Room Welcome Gift - Fruits
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....k-plaza-2.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
View (fisher bastion or danube)
Location below fisher bastion
Bad:
Nothing
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely a good price. 60 Euros for a room with suite upgrade are a very good deal. (+50 000 points)
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
New hotel with very low prices.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received suite.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes, to a suite
In-Room Welcome Gift - Fruits
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....k-plaza-2.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
View (fisher bastion or danube)
Location below fisher bastion
Bad:
Nothing
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely a good price. 60 Euros for a room with suite upgrade are a very good deal. (+50 000 points)
Aug 6, 2012, 6:01 am
#26
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Location, Location!
Programs: SPG Platinum, Club Carlson Concierge, Hilton Honors Gold, Air Berlin Gold, Lufthansa FT
Posts: 94
art'otel Budapest
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
art'otel Budapest
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It was ok.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard. no upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not requested
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
Free breakfast - Yes, after request, elite status was not on file (although booked through ClubCarlson)
How are the rooms?
New and clean, but not fancy at all.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Reception staff friendly, price moderate, cleanliness good, lobby had a modern charming atmosphere
Bad:
No gift, no upgrade, no special treatment - pointless to be in ClubCarlson here
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For the price, it was ok. However having received an extraodinary great treatment as SPG Plat at Meridien Budapest, I would always strongly recommend the Meridien albeit more expensive! Value-for-money as an elite member (esp. high tier) is much higher at other hotels.
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
art'otel Budapest
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It was ok.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, received standard. no upgrade.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Not requested
In-Room Welcome Gift - No
Free breakfast - Yes, after request, elite status was not on file (although booked through ClubCarlson)
How are the rooms?
New and clean, but not fancy at all.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Reception staff friendly, price moderate, cleanliness good, lobby had a modern charming atmosphere
Bad:
No gift, no upgrade, no special treatment - pointless to be in ClubCarlson here
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
For the price, it was ok. However having received an extraodinary great treatment as SPG Plat at Meridien Budapest, I would always strongly recommend the Meridien albeit more expensive! Value-for-money as an elite member (esp. high tier) is much higher at other hotels.
Aug 7, 2012, 11:10 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Budapest Art'otel by Park Plaza
What is your Club Carlson status?
Silver
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
New hotel with very low prices.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received executive room with view.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes, to an executive room
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....k-plaza-3.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
View (fisher bastion or danube)
Location below fisher bastion
Bad:
Nothing
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely a good price. 60 Euros for a room with upgrade are a very good deal. (+50 000 points)[/QUOTE]
Silver
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
New hotel with very low prices.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received executive room with view.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - Yes, to an executive room
How are the rooms?
Here some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.blogspot....k-plaza-3.html
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
View (fisher bastion or danube)
Location below fisher bastion
Bad:
Nothing
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely a good price. 60 Euros for a room with upgrade are a very good deal. (+50 000 points)[/QUOTE]
Aug 11, 2012, 7:45 am
#28
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wellington, NZ
Programs: NZ *Gold
Posts: 1,371
Park Plaza Leeds
What is your Club Carlson status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked executive room on Park Plaza Plus rate, received same as booked although property had "Skysuite level" and wasn't busy.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Late check out but that came as part of package booked. Otherwise, none whatsoever, no recognition of status
How are the rooms?
Soulless. I understand they are in the middle of a refurb and my room had been 'done', athough the TV was still a huge old CRT and there were no pictures or anything else on the walls.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Beds
Canapes from Chino Latino served in "Exec Lounge" - which has been created by roping off a corner of the ground floor close to reception
Front Desk staff pleasant despite lack of recognition/programme knowledge
Bad:
Where to start? Complete lack of attention to detail. Safe not working on check in and not remedied during stay. Telephone not working properly. No cups for nespresso machine. Toiletries a million miles away from the advertised "luxury' ones. No walk in shower as advertised. Housekeeping banging on the door despite DND on door and late check out agreed. Breakfast had the fattiest, greasiest bacon I've ever seen and the hot food counter was at my eye level
. I could go on and on..........
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Not value for money - £115. Only tried this instead of my usual Leeds hotel due to the Park Plaza points promotion and will not go back.
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked executive room on Park Plaza Plus rate, received same as booked although property had "Skysuite level" and wasn't busy.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Late check out but that came as part of package booked. Otherwise, none whatsoever, no recognition of status
How are the rooms?
Soulless. I understand they are in the middle of a refurb and my room had been 'done', athough the TV was still a huge old CRT and there were no pictures or anything else on the walls.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Beds
Canapes from Chino Latino served in "Exec Lounge" - which has been created by roping off a corner of the ground floor close to reception
Front Desk staff pleasant despite lack of recognition/programme knowledge
Bad:
Where to start? Complete lack of attention to detail. Safe not working on check in and not remedied during stay. Telephone not working properly. No cups for nespresso machine. Toiletries a million miles away from the advertised "luxury' ones. No walk in shower as advertised. Housekeeping banging on the door despite DND on door and late check out agreed. Breakfast had the fattiest, greasiest bacon I've ever seen and the hot food counter was at my eye level
. I could go on and on..........Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
Not value for money - £115. Only tried this instead of my usual Leeds hotel due to the Park Plaza points promotion and will not go back.
Aug 14, 2012, 11:51 am
#29
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London, UK
Posts: 139
Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam
What is your Club Carlson status?
Silver
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Holland
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked executive room on Travelzoo promotion, but was offered an e-standby upgrade to a Whirlpool Suite (highest room category) for €25 per night which I took and received at check-in. This did not relate to my Silver status though.
Did you receive elite benefits?
No. I asked for a late check-out of 2pm and was given this but I got the impression this would have been given regardless of status as they were unlikely to be too busy on a Sunday when I was checking out.
How are the rooms?
I was in the Whirlpool Suite. The main area was one room with a King bed on one side and a small sofa, chair and fairly large table on the other side. There was a swivel LCD TV in the middle. All in good condition. The bathroom was extremely large for European standards, with 2 large sinks and a huge whirlpool bath. No separate shower though as it was in the bath area.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Great bathroom
Large bedroom/living area
Nice buffet breakfast
Front Desk staff pleasant
Bad:
Lack of recognition of silver status (no bottle of water in room).
While I quite liked the location as it was quiet but you could get to the centre easily on tram, some people may be put off by the fact that it is not in the centre.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
On a Travelzoo promotion definitely! It was only €89 per night including breakfast. And an extra €25 per night for the Whirlpool Suite. If price was going towards €150 I would be less likely to return as I could find something else cheaper.
Silver
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Holland
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked executive room on Travelzoo promotion, but was offered an e-standby upgrade to a Whirlpool Suite (highest room category) for €25 per night which I took and received at check-in. This did not relate to my Silver status though.
Did you receive elite benefits?
No. I asked for a late check-out of 2pm and was given this but I got the impression this would have been given regardless of status as they were unlikely to be too busy on a Sunday when I was checking out.
How are the rooms?
I was in the Whirlpool Suite. The main area was one room with a King bed on one side and a small sofa, chair and fairly large table on the other side. There was a swivel LCD TV in the middle. All in good condition. The bathroom was extremely large for European standards, with 2 large sinks and a huge whirlpool bath. No separate shower though as it was in the bath area.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Great bathroom
Large bedroom/living area
Nice buffet breakfast
Front Desk staff pleasant
Bad:
Lack of recognition of silver status (no bottle of water in room).
While I quite liked the location as it was quiet but you could get to the centre easily on tram, some people may be put off by the fact that it is not in the centre.
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
On a Travelzoo promotion definitely! It was only €89 per night including breakfast. And an extra €25 per night for the Whirlpool Suite. If price was going towards €150 I would be less likely to return as I could find something else cheaper.
Aug 17, 2012, 4:49 pm
#30
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Helsinki
Programs: AY Platinum, IHG Gold, Diners
Posts: 1,277
Radisson Lexington, New York
What is your Club Carlson status?
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Lexington, New York City, US
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfactory, not very happy so far (still here)
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked petite room, got an eupgrade offer for 0$ that I accepted. I don't think it went through. I sure hope this isn't an upgraded room as I wouldn't want to see the not upgraded room... Seems the hotel is pretty full.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Didn't ask
In-Room Welcome Gift - I got a plastic bag with two water bottles at the reception.
Free breakfast - Yes, after pointing out that I'm entitled to it and insisting on it.
Other - Seem to have free internet (had to enter my CC number, so I guess it's due to being at least a CC member, don't know if it's an elite perk.
How are the rooms?
Old and really tired. By far worst Radisson I've been to. Then again, my experiences are limited to Radisson Blus in Europe.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free internet and location
Bad:
Rooms
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
I don't consider this good value. Would probably not return.
Concierge
Where did you stay? (Brand, Location, Country)
Radisson Lexington, New York City, US
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfactory, not very happy so far (still here)
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked petite room, got an eupgrade offer for 0$ that I accepted. I don't think it went through. I sure hope this isn't an upgraded room as I wouldn't want to see the not upgraded room... Seems the hotel is pretty full.
Did you receive elite benefits?
Complimentary Room Upgrade - No
Early Check In/Late Check Out - Didn't ask
In-Room Welcome Gift - I got a plastic bag with two water bottles at the reception.
Free breakfast - Yes, after pointing out that I'm entitled to it and insisting on it.
Other - Seem to have free internet (had to enter my CC number, so I guess it's due to being at least a CC member, don't know if it's an elite perk.
How are the rooms?
Old and really tired. By far worst Radisson I've been to. Then again, my experiences are limited to Radisson Blus in Europe.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Free internet and location
Bad:
Rooms
Value for money or Gold Points? Would you return?
I don't consider this good value. Would probably not return.