Radisson Hotel Group operates more than 1,700 hotels across 120 countries under brands including Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Collection, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, and prizeotel. Originally part of Carlson Hotels, the group has evolved significantly and its loyalty and discount programmes are now worth understanding for any frequent traveller.
🏨 Radisson Rewards — Membership Benefits
Radisson Rewards (formerly Club Carlson) is the group's free loyalty programme. Membership provides immediate access to:
**How to join:** Visit radissonhotels.com/en-us/rewards and register free.
🗂️ Corporate Rate Programmes
Radisson Hotel Group maintains corporate agreements with many major companies. If your employer has a Radisson agreement, you'll receive a corporate account number to enter during booking.
**Common qualifying organisations include:**
**How to use a corporate code at Radisson:**
🌐 Public Discount Programmes
**AAA Members** — Standard AAA rate available at most North American Radisson properties; show AAA card at check-in
**Government & Military** — Government rate available to federal, state, and local employees plus active military across most brands; government ID required
**Senior Discounts** — Age-based discounts available at many properties; enquire directly with the property or select "Senior" in the Special Rates dropdown
🏷️ Best Rate Guarantee
Radisson's Best Rate Guarantee covers bookings made on radissonhotels.com. If you find a lower rate on a third-party site within 24 hours of booking, Radisson will match the rate and apply a further discount. Submit claims through the official Radisson website.
🔍 Brand-Specific Savings Tips
**Radisson Blu** — The premium tier. Frequently has advance purchase rates 15–20% below the standard rate; useful for confirmed business trips.
**Park Inn by Radisson** — The mid-scale brand. Often well priced for airport and city-centre locations in Europe. AAA rates consistently available.
**Country Inn & Suites** — The extended-stay and leisure brand, common across North America. Government rates are widely accepted and suite-style rooms make long stays excellent value.
**Radisson RED** — The lifestyle brand targeting younger travellers. Keep an eye on app-exclusive rates which can undercut standard pricing.
💡 Tips for Maximising Radisson Savings
Frequently Asked Questions
**What happened to Club Carlson points?**
Club Carlson rebranded to Radisson Rewards. Existing Club Carlson members were automatically migrated; points balances were transferred. The programme structure and redemption options were updated as part of the rebrand.
**Are Radisson corporate codes still referred to as "Carlson" codes?**
Some older documentation and hotel systems still reference Carlson account numbers. If you have a legacy Carlson corporate code, it should still work when entered as a corporate account number on the Radisson booking site.
**How many Radisson Rewards points do I need for a free night?**
Free night redemptions start at around 9,000 points for lower-tier properties. Premium properties like Radisson Blu city-centre hotels typically require 30,000–50,000 points per night.
**Is Radisson Rewards worth it compared to Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors?**
Radisson Rewards has fewer properties globally, but points can be very valuable at European Radisson Blu properties where public rates are high. For frequent European business travellers especially, it's worth maintaining status.
🎯 Conclusion: Radisson Rewards Is Underrated
Radisson's loyalty and discount ecosystem is less widely discussed than Marriott or Hilton, but that's to the informed traveller's advantage. Less competition for upgrade availability, strong pricing at European properties, and a straightforward free night redemption structure make Radisson Rewards genuinely rewarding for travellers who stay at the brand regularly.