Understanding the Two Programs
Important: A Program Divided
How to Earn Radisson Points
Earning Radisson points is primarily done through hotel stays and their co-branded credit cards. There are no major bank transfer partners, which makes them a bit harder to collect.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Co-branded Credit Cards | Radisson offers co-branded credit cards in the U.S. through U.S. Bank. |
| Hotel Stays | Earn points for eligible stays at Radisson properties. |
| Partners | Earn points with various airline and car rental partners. |
How to Use Your Points
Both Radisson programs use a dynamic pricing model, where the number of points you'll need for a free night can change based on demand.
- Free Night Awards: Use your points to book standard rooms. The cost will vary by property and date.
- Points + Cash: If you're low on points, you can reduce the cash cost of a stay by redeeming a partial amount of points.
- Airline Transfers: You can transfer points to airline partners, but the transfer ratios are generally very poor. It's best to avoid this.
The Best Deals (Sweet Spots)
Value can be found, especially if you travel to Europe frequently or can take advantage of a good promotion.
Radisson has a strong portfolio of hotels in Europe. You can often find good value using your points there, especially at their high-end Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection brands.
Keep an eye out for special promotions that can offer discounted award nights or bonus points on your stays.
Similar to other programs' Points & Cash options, you can use fewer points and pay a cash co-pay for a room, which can be a good deal.