Club Apparel vs Radisson Rewards: which loyalty program wins?

We score Club Apparel and Radisson Rewards on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Club Apparel is best for Mall shoppers, while Radisson Rewards is best for Frequent flyers.

Skip Club Apparel if Bargain hunters who chase clearance, and skip Radisson Rewards if Occasional hotel guests.

Overall rating

	Club Apparel	Radisson Rewards
Overall rating	3.2 / 5	2.8 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Network	3.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	3.0 / 5
Expiry	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5

Earning structure

Club Apparel	The base earn rate is around 2% back, with up to 5% available at higher tiers and during promotional events like 5x points campaigns
Radisson Rewards	Members earn Radisson Rewards points on every paid stay at participating Radisson Hotel Group properties globally. Earn rates vary by tier: Club (entry, default) earns 9 points per USD spent on eligible room charges (excluding taxes and fees); Premium earns 27 points per USD; VIP earns 36 points per USD. Points also accrue on hotel incidentals charged to the room at participating properties. Members can also earn through Radisson promotional offers and the unique Discount Booster (2026) which trades fewer points for a higher instant discount (up to 20%) on the stay. Points can be purchased (up to 250,000 per year) but purchased points don't count toward elite status qualification. There are no Radisson Rewards credit cards available - co-brand cards were discontinued globally.

Redemption structure

Club Apparel	Points redeem instantly at checkout in any participating Apparel Group store by scanning the in-app barcode
Radisson Rewards	Points redeem for award nights at any Radisson Hotel Group property worldwide. Standard room award nights start from 9,000 points, or 5,000 points with the Points + Cash option for partial payment. There are no blackout dates on standard room redemptions. Uniquely, members still receive elite benefits (room upgrades and late checkout) when booking with points — unlike some hotel chains. Award pricing is increasingly dynamic since 2022, though some sweet spots remain on the award chart. Members can also redeem for gift cards, merchandise, travel experiences, and donations to charity. Limited airline and travel partner transfer options exist but generally offer poor value due to the compressed point value (~0.25 cents USD per point industry valuation).

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Club Apparel	Radisson Rewards
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	3	3
Top tier	Platinum	VIP
First-tier qualification	10,000 SAR spend	3 stays
Point expiry	12 months	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)

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