Check your Amex Offers tab. If you see a $50 back on $250 Radisson offer for Europe and Africa, it's worth a look — especially if you already have stays booked in those regions through year-end.
The math is straightforward: 20% back on Radisson spend. That's better than most hotel credit card category bonuses, which typically cap at 5-6x points (worth maybe 10-12% back depending on valuation). But there's a catch — actually, a few catches.
First, it's targeted. Not every card gets it. Second, it only works at participating Radisson properties in Europe and Africa. The list at go.amex/radisson is your source of truth — don't assume your hotel qualifies just because it flies a Radisson flag. Third, the $250 threshold can be met across multiple transactions, which helps if you're doing a multi-city trip with several Radisson nights.
Radisson's portfolio in Europe is hit or miss. You've got some solid Radisson Blu properties in major cities — think Berlin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh — but also a lot of dated rebrands that barely earn the name. Africa coverage is thinner, mostly concentrated in South Africa and a few business hubs. If your travel patterns hit the sweet spot, this is free money. If not, don't manufacture spend at a mediocre hotel just to chase $50.
The offer runs through December 31, 2026. That's a long runway. Plenty of time to see if your plans firm up. Just remember to add the offer to your card before you check in — Amex Offers don't apply retroactively.
Bottom line: If you're staying at a participating Radisson in Europe or Africa anyway, activate it. Easy $50. If you'd have to change hotels or dates to make it work, the savings probably don't justify the hassle.