Comments on: Carlson Hotels 50,000 Gold Points after 5 stays Jan 1-Feb 28

By: joediver

joediver — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:19:23 +0000

I just don’t see the value in spending 5 nights at inferior properties (IMHO in the US)for maybe two free nights at average to above average properties in Europe. Hyatt and Marriott are much better values with constant promos. (the Hyatt stay two get on free was especially good considering you could earn at Hyatt Place and redeem at Park Hyatt or Regency)

By: Carlson Hotels Gold Points Plus New Promotion » TMtravelworld

Carlson Hotels Gold Points Plus New Promotion » TMtravelworld — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:39:04 +0000

[...] it from Loyalty Traveler Blog, Gold Points Plus including Regents,Radisson, Country inn and Park Inn offers bonus points for stay [...]

By: Ric Garrido

Ric Garrido — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:26:16 +0000

Consistency is not always one of my traits.

Based on the past year, Gold Points Plus runs periodic 50% off awards. A member will likely earn 60,000 points from 5 stays.

Two free nights at an upper upscale European hotel for 60,000 points based on say $500 in spending at Park Inn or Country Inn or cheap Radissons could be a $500 future value if points are used well.

I give this a 3-key rating, with the potential to approach 4 keys for members who can earn low on cheap stays and burn high for good value.

By: Paul Ahn

Paul Ahn — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:03:07 +0000

Hi Ric, I noticed you haven’t been assigning Key Values lately. In the past, I found them to be very useful (I agree the Hyatt promotion is a 5+). What Key Value would you assign to the Carlson promotion? Thanks.