It's pretty normal for the major global hotel chains to adjust hotel categories annually. We're not talking about them actually adjusting the number of points required for a stay at a particular category of hotel, but rather adjusting which hotels are in which categories. So far this year we've seen Marriott, Starwood, and IHG announce…
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The Radisson Blu Limerick is an interesting hotel, like many Blu, hotels but....it's almost a roadside motel. It's right next to the motorway in an industrial park like area. They do host parties and weddings here but it's not a 5 star property by any means. I would compare it in quality, cleanliness and being dated like the Blu in Rome next to the train station. At least the Rome property has location on it's side. I think it should have stayed in the same cat or at least not move up 2 places.
Stayed at the Rome Blu twice, when they had the 2 for 1 use of points program (now discontinued). It was a so, so place....but, DaninMCI is correct, the location was great.
If you want a very nice Radisson Blu, try the one in Cebu, Philippines. Very nice property and very nice buffet everyday. Right next to a large modern mall. We used to stay in a Marriott in another part of town (Cebu City), that property is getting a little old, but has great location and a good buffet as well. But, we liked the Blu above that property.
And, Cebu is a very nice Island to visit, where you dollar goes far.
I came to say basically what Dan said. Really surprised the Limerick Blu is almost doubling in price.
I agree, it's a small change, but the lack of notice - again - is frustrating.
I'm also not sure how they can justify increasing the rate of the RadBlu Bangkok - it's usually around $100/night - giving you a value of 2.5 ct/pt...
Wow! A couple of days ago I booked a couple of nights at the Country Inn & Suites in Panjim (changing from category 1 to category 2) for this coming weekend. I booked it at 13,500 points per night for a "Superior" room (which is all they had available). Plus, as a Club Carlson card holder I should get any available upgrade (to a Junior Suite, perhaps). At the time, I was miffed that I couldn't get it for 9,000 points per night (for a "Standard" room) but now it looks like I got a sweet bargain! 🙂