Loews Card ?

[macraven]

** Guaranteed availability is subject to blackout dates. For complete list of blackout dates, click here:

listing all the loews so you can see how it is set up



2008 BLACKOUT DATES
Loews Annapolis Hotel
5/22
7/18, 7/19
8/30
9/20
10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/25

Loews Coronado Bay Resort 1/31
2/1
3/4, 3/21, 3/22
4/15-4/17
6/12-6/14
Loews Denver Hotel
6/6, 6/7
7/4-7/7
8/23-8/28
9/2-9/6

Don CeSar Beach Resort,
A Loews Hotel
3/22
4/4, 4/5
5/24, 5/25
7/4, 7/5
8/30, 8/31
12/31

Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
1/17, 1/18
2/26, 2/27
4/17, 4/19, 4/28, 4/29
5/1, 5/3

Loews Le Concorde Hotel
2/16
5/17
6/14, 6/21
10/13-10/18

Loews Miami Beach Hotel
2/14-2/17, 2/21-2/24
12/4-12/6
12/30, 12/31

Loews New Orleans Hotel
1/1, 1/5-1/7
2/2-2/3
2/14-2/17
3/15, 3/16
4/25, 4/26
5/2-5/4, 5/18, 5/19
7/4, 7/5
11/8-11/10
12/31

Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1/12
3/15
4/5
5/14, 5/15
6/25
8/18
10/13
11/6, 11/12
Loews Regency Hotel 5/12-5/15
9/14-9/18
12/1-12/17
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 7/31-8/3
10/29-11/14
12/29-12/31
The Madison,
A Loews Hotel 10/10-10/15, 10/25-10/28
11/15-11/18
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
4/25, 4/29
5/7, 5/8
8/22
10/3, 10/4, 10/24, 10/25
11/5

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 2/6-2/9
4/14
6/1-6/3
7/22
11/13
Loews Hotel Vogue
6/5-6/8
9/12-9/15
10/3-10/4

Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando
2/16
3/17-3/22
10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10/31
11/1, 11/26-11/29
12/26-12/31

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
2/16
3/17-3/22
10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10/31
11/1, 11/26-11/29
12/26-12/31

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
2/16
3/17-3/22
10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10/31
11/1, 11/26-11/29
12/26-12/31

2009 BLACKOUT DATES
Loews New Orleans Hotel
1/1, 1/2

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1/1







on the columbus day weekend, the blackouts start at the orlando hotels.
for the beginning of HHN, the first 2 weeks are not black out dates.
they are less crowded.

 

[bubba's mom]

Oh...see...we NEVER go during blackout dates... We are used to getting it the day of arrival....

Sorry....I didn't make myself clear...my bad!

 

[Tbug1966]

I've scanned many, but not all of the posts about Loews Card benefits. Sorry if anyone has already posted these questions.

We're staying at the RPH next month using the APH rate. We also have the Loews Card which we've never used. We've never been to Universal before. I know we aren't entitled to some of the perks because of the APH rate. While there, can we still use the Loews card to get into the exercise room? Does the Loews member check in line still exist which was mention in one of the very first posts years ago? If so, can we still get into that line as a member even though we booked using the APH rate?

Thanks,
Teresa

 

[bubba's mom]

We're staying at the RPH next month using the APH rate. We also have the Loews Card which we've never used. We've never been to Universal before. I know we aren't entitled to some of the perks because of the APH rate. While there, can we still use the Loews card to get into the exercise room? Does the Loews member check in line still exist which was mention in one of the very first posts years ago? If so, can we still get into that line as a member even though we booked using the APH rate?

Thanks,
Teresa

Yes, yes and yes.

It is a HOTEL benefit card/club...you use it at the hotel. It just happens to be a 'rate' that doesn't qualify, which doesn't make sense to me It's THEIR hotel and club system..... I'm guessing the rate may not qualify because it's a cheaper rate I don't know...but, yes, you can utilize the fitness center and the Member check-in.... We did

 

[macraven]

I've scanned many, but not all of the posts about Loews Card benefits. Sorry if anyone has already posted these questions.

We're staying at the RPH next month using the APH rate. We also have the Loews Card which we've never used. We've never been to Universal before. I know we aren't entitled to some of the perks because of the APH rate. While there, can we still use the Loews card to get into the exercise room? Does the Loews member check in line still exist which was mention in one of the very first posts years ago? If so, can we still get into that line as a member even though we booked using the APH rate?

Thanks,
Teresa

here is the link to see the loews benefits.

http://www.loews-first.com/loewsfirst_benefits.asp

you won't get the accumulation of days onto your blue card, the free upgrade or the welcome gift. you can use the fitness center though

brab answered your questions as if she had memorized the loews link.

she's a smart one that brab.........

 

[Tbug1966]

Thank both of you for your replies. I have one more question. Can I still get the late check out too?

Thanks,

Teresa

 

[bubba's mom]

Thank both of you for your replies. I have one more question. Can I still get the late check out too?

Thanks,

Teresa

...you should be able to.... just ask when you check-in

 

[macraven]

...you should be able to.... just ask when you check-in

for blue and gold loews members it depends on the occupancy level of the hotel at the time you are staying there.

if the hotel is to be full on your check out date, you might be turned down.

if you are platinum, it is guarenteed a late check out.

you should ask at check in.
if they say no, call in the morning of your check out date and ask again then.
situation may have changed at that point

 

[minniejack]

When using the exercise facilities are they free with Loew's first or only with club? Does the Loews card get you in to the exercise room, but you still have to pay?

 

[bubba's mom]

your Loews card gets you free access to the fitness center .... "club level" has nothing to do with it

 

[macraven]

just like bubba's mom stated, you get in free.


all levels of the loews first card allows you the basic amenities.


i'm at platinum and receive a higher amount of american airline miles credit than what i did when i was at blue level

 

[M2DD's]

Were staying at RPR on one of the blackout dates (november 28th).We also have the Lowes first card. What don't we get since were there over a blackout date?We are paying a high rack rate of 345$ for 1 nite. Do we still get out gift we picked out(water and fruit) and a room upgrade?

 

[macraven]

i suggest you sign up and join AAA. the discount for the room will be tremendous compared to the rack rate you are paying for rph.

in chicagoland where i am, i pay $40 a year for membership.
it is worth it.

you can use the AAA for discounts in the park for food and merch.
you get 10% off.
same for city walk.

get the AAA then call and have your rate modified to reflect the discount rate.
call star service from your room or ask when you check in about the welcome gift amenity from loews first.
they might be able to work with you on it.

did you see your date for your orlando hotel on the above black out list?

that happened to me before so i received my welcome gift the day after which was a non black out date.

maybe you could set it up where you could receive it even if it is on the check out date.

 

[macraven]

i reread your question.

free room upgrade.

what level are you on the loews plan?
blue, gold or platinum..

if you are platinum, you needed to get the upgrade at the time of booking.
if you are blue or gold, you can get upgraded at the time of check in only if a room is available at that time.


if this is your first trip to rph, they might work with you and spread mummy dust your way....

smile a lot when you talk to the tm at the check in counter.

 

[bell.of.the.ball]

You have to book the AAA RATE.... You aren't eligible for benefits because you booked through AAA .... See the difference?? YOU have to book the AAA rate, not have AAA book it FOR you AAA books it thru Universal Vacations...which is 3rd party.

Have AAA cancel your res and YOU call the hotel and book your stay using AAA RATE.

Clear as mud???

I cant see through mud so I m still stuck. So if I get this right. I booked RPC on the phone with Universal and got a AAA rate. I gave them my LF number. I AM able for benifits?

 

[bubba's mom]

I cant see through mud so I m still stuck. So if I get this right. I booked RPC on the phone with Universal and got a AAA rate. I gave them my LF number. I AM able for benifits?

If YOU call RPR and book it and use AAA rate, you ARE eligible for LF bens.

If your AAA Travel Agent calls and books the room for you (still using AAA rate) you are NOT eligible for LF bens.

I know it's confusing and doesn't make sense, but that's how it works.

Mud clearer now?

 

[bell.of.the.ball]

I dont know if I called the hotel directly, I called a number I dound on the universal webite. The confirmation letter head is from RPR that I recieved by email. It has my LF number on it.

 

[bubba's mom]

Then I'm guessing you are okay....you can call the hotel and make sure the rate you booked is "qualifying" if you want to be sure tho.

 

[calgarygary]

Loews First has become Your First and the benefits (which have changed) can be found here.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

So does this mean no gift when you check in anymore or just when your a gold member? Sorry it's all a little confusing to me. I signed up awhile back, but haven't used it yet.
How much has changed from before?