Club Carlson’s credit card offerings may not be as popular as the Starwood Amex, Starwood Business AxEx or the Citi Hilton Reserve card, but their newest offer packs a lot of points, privileges and hotel staying power at Carlson properties worldwide including Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn, and Country Inn and Suites.
The Club Carlson Premier Visa Signature card starts you off with a whopping 85,000 point bonus: 50,000 points after your first purchase on the card, and an additional 35,000 points with a low $2,500 spend within 90 days of card opening. In addition, cardholders get automatic privileges of Gold Elite Status, 5 points per dollar on everyday purchases and 10 points per dollar on purchases at any Carlson branded spend.
Carlson hotel redemptions start at just 9,000 points for a Category 1 stay (or 5,000 for a cash and points stay) up to 50,000 points for a Category 6 stay at the highest end Raddison Blu properties worldwide. Additionally, on every redemption of 2 nights or more card holders will get the last night free- an added bonus up to 50 extra free award nights a year.The card has an annual fee of $75, but the benefits and free nights you’ll get from the card way out value the cost.
Facts:
- Earn 50,000 Gold Points after your first purchase, plus 35,000 points once you spend $2,500 on your card within the first 90 days – that’s up to 9 Free Award Nights at Category 1 hotels
- 10 points per $1 spent in eligible net purchases at participating Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide
- 5 points per $1 spent in eligible net purchases everywhere else
- Club Carlson Gold Status is yours after you activate and use your card
- Please see terms and conditions for complete details
- Net purchases are purchases minus credits and returns
Verdict: Lots of value for a low annual fee. A great addition for your hotel credit card portfolio that will give you lots of free stays.