Want the highest tier Radisson hotel status without spending thousands on hotel stays? This guide reveals how to get Radisson VIP status – their most prestigious elite tier – completely free through a simple status match. In case you are new to the Status Match concept, read this guide.
Radisson VIP Benefits
Before we begin, let’s look at some interesting benefits of the Radisson VIP Status.
- Early Check In
- Late Check Out
- Free Breakfast for two
- Upgrade room to the highest category room available.
You can take a look at all the Radisson VIP benefits here. Having an elite status has a great benefit not only for that brand but also for future status match possibilities.
Now, let’s look at step by step process.
Step 1 - Get Club Avolta Platinum (Free)
Your journey to Radisson VIP status starts with obtaining Club Avolta Platinum membership, which is currently available at no cost. Club Avolta is a loyalty program which allows you to get discounts when you shop on airports including liquor. You can take a look at this guide to get your Club Avolta Platinum Membership.
Once you get the approval, take a clear screenshot of your Club Avolta Platinum status immediately after receiving it – you’ll need this for the status match.
Step 2 - Join Radisson Rewards
Before requesting the status match, create your free Radisson Rewards account. You can use this link to join Radisson rewards and earn 1000 points after completing your stay.
Once you have both the accounts ready, link both of them through Club Avolta app.
- Go to Account
- Select Explore Partners
- Choose Radisson Rewards & enter your Radisson membership number.
You can link your other frequent flyer programs like Krisflyer, Avoid & more.
Final Step - Request Your VIP Status Match
While some of the hotel status matches are requested through online forms, Radisson handles their VIP status matches through a dedicated email process.
Send your status match request to loyaltypartnerupgrade@radissonhotels.com – this is Radisson’s official status match team email address. You can use below template to email them.
📧 Email Subject:
Radisson VIP Status Match Request - Club Avolta Platinum
✉️ Email Body:
Dear Radisson Rewards Team, I would like to request a status match from my Club Avolta Platinum status to Radisson VIP status. My membership details: - Radisson Rewards Number: [Insert Number] - Club Avolta Membership Number: [Insert Number] I have attached proof of my Club Avolta Platinum status for verification. Best regards, [Your Name]
Important: Remember to attach your Club Avolta Platinum status screenshot.
Don’t wait for any acknowledgement, they wont send any. As soon as they match the status, they will reply you.
My Timeline for the Status Match
- Club Avolta Status Match – 3-5 days
- Radisson VIP Status – 1-2 weeks.
I got my Club Avolta Platinum status within one day. The team is extremely quick. I emailed Radisson on 4th Feb and waited for a long time. I accidentally logged into Radisson account yesterday and saw the VIP Status. Typically I don’t miss my emails so I checked my spam folder & voila, it was there on Feb 12.
Conclusion
Free Radisson VIP status is a no brainer status match as it allows you to match to their highest tier of loyalty program. You can easily score free breakfast, room upgrades and save some bucks while you are travelling. You can know about all the ongoing status match opportunities here.
Let me know in the comment section if you were able to score this status match.