Hotel Points Membership Points for Booking through Third Party

[Gabbar.Singh]

I recently made a booking through the Smartbuy portal using my DCB. However, I was informed that membership points are not available for bookings made through third-party channels.

As a loyal customer of Radisson, I would like to know if there are any alternative ways to maximise the benefits of my booking. I understand that booking directly through Radisson may be the best option, but I was hoping to utilise my DCB for this particular booking.

I would appreciate any suggestions or advice on how I can make the most out of my booking and continue to enjoy the benefits of being a Radisson member.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

 

[Tejas]

This is a standard thing in most major hotel loyalty programs. You cant have the best of both worlds.

Most Hotel Loyalty Programs would still allow you to get the Elite Status benefits though even if you have booked through OTAs.

 

[rajaraghunath]

It's normally not possible to get both

 

[oneeightone]

I had the exact same question. Was about to create a new thread when I came across this.

So to understand this right, I cannot quote my loyalty membership number (eg: Bonvoy) after booking the hotel from a third party? Suspected that this would be the case.

Is there any workaround of making a hotel booking through Regalia points (not via Smartbuy) so as to double dip on Loyalty memberships as well?
Maybe convert regalia points to Bonvoy points and then book through Bonvoy or any other loyalty programme - something on these lines?

Any help would be highly appreciated! Thank you!!

@Subhankar @Wealth is my birth right! @TechnoFino

 

[Wealth is my birth right!]

I had the exact same question. Was about to create a new thread when I came across this.

So to understand this right, I cannot quote my loyalty membership number (eg: Bonvoy) after booking the hotel from a third party? Suspected that this would be the case.

Is there any workaround of making a hotel booking through Regalia points (not via Smartbuy) so as to double dip on Loyalty memberships as well?
Maybe convert regalia points to Bonvoy points and then book through Bonvoy or any other loyalty programme - something on these lines?

Any help would be highly appreciated! Thank you!!

@Subhankar @Wealth is my birth right! @TechnoFino

Actually for any hotel stay if we plan to pay bill by points then they won’t allow it to redeem if we book via any third party apps or sites
Only few of the ITC luxury properties permitted me for a concession rate booked by third party and pay by GP at hotel but it’s a risky try since some of the times they asked for cash/card if booked by other websites and I paid by card at 2 ITC hotels but got success for GP at 3 times
Looks like hotels have to pay 25% commission to these third parties when we book via them
Safe zone for point usage always book from hotels own app like Marriott Bonvoy Accor and ITC

 

[oneeightone]

Actually for any hotel stay if we plan to pay bill by points then they won’t allow it to redeem if we book via any third party apps or sites
Only few of the ITC luxury properties permitted me for a concession rate booked by third party and pay by GP at hotel but it’s a risky try since some of the times they asked for cash/card if booked by other websites and I paid by card at 2 ITC hotels but got success for GP at 3 times
Looks like hotels have to pay 25% commission to these third parties when we book via them
Safe zone for point usage always book from hotels own app like Marriott Bonvoy Accor and ITC

This is helpful! Thanks a lot!!

 

[jack333]

Actually for any hotel stay if we plan to pay bill by points then they won’t allow it to redeem if we book via any third party apps or sites
Only few of the ITC luxury properties permitted me for a concession rate booked by third party and pay by GP at hotel but it’s a risky try since some of the times they asked for cash/card if booked by other websites and I paid by card at 2 ITC hotels but got success for GP at 3 times
Looks like hotels have to pay 25% commission to these third parties when we book via them
Safe zone for point usage always book from hotels own app like Marriott Bonvoy Accor and ITC

Some itc hotels like the ones in Himachal don't even accept green points at checkout even if booked from itc website

 

[CMG]

If you find a cheaper rate on any third-party sites, Accor will match it and also provide you with a discount.

For more information, you can visit the following link:

Best Price Guarantee

Found a lower price elsewhere? No problem!

all.accor.com

(never tested this)

 

[CMG]

Some itc hotels like the ones in Himachal don't even accept green points at checkout even if booked from itc website

Which hotel?

 

[jack333]

Which hotel?

Fortune Select Forest Hill Kasauli

 

[jack333]

Fortune Select Forest Hill Kasauli

They said only food redeemable from green points not room rent or the bill generated at the time of booking

 

[jack333]

Which hotel?

Even Shimla ones also don't accept during peak summer season

 

[CMG]

I sent an email to Fortune Park Dalhousie and received a reply stating that they do accept green points for accommodation and food. I have also sent an email to Fortune Select Forest Hill Kasauli and am currently waiting for a response.

Additionally, I have sent an email to ITC to inquire about information regarding a few hotels.

 

[jack333]

I sent an email to Fortune Park Dalhousie and received a reply stating that they do accept green points for accommodation and food. I have also sent an email to Fortune Select Forest Hill Kasauli and am currently waiting for a response.

Additionally, I have sent an email to ITC to inquire about information regarding a few hotels.

They don't give anything in written. Just forward it to concerned hotel. Even they also don't reply. If you call they'll deny

 

[CMG]

They don't give anything in written. Just forward it to concerned hotel. Even they also don't reply. If you call they'll deny

Greetings from Fortune Select Forest Hill!!

For the feather information you can check directly with the ITC center.

 

[CMG]

Fortune Resort Grace Mussoorie accepts Green points for Accommodation and Food bill. Still waiting for Fortune Select Forest Hill

 

[jack333]

Did you ask for Shimla ones also. There are 4 itc hotels in shimla and adjoining chail kufri

 

[jack333]

Fortune Resort Grace Mussoorie accepts Green points for Accommodation and Food bill. Still waiting for Fortune Select Forest Hill

They'll never reply on email. On call they'll say only for food bills accepted

 

[CMG]

Did you ask for Shimla ones also. There are 4 itc hotels in shimla and adjoining chail kufri

No. All except WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa are bookable with Green points.

 

[SM24]

I've heard that ITC GIVES elite nights credit (not points) even for OTA bookings.

Haven't personally checked.

S&M