Loews Card ?

[macraven]

if you received the letter last late june/early july about the gift from Loews, then you are in the system under the status level in that email from them.

in that email, it stated what your status would be with the new youfirst program from the old Loews first program.

 

[mayerobeyer]

if you received the letter last late june/early july about the gift from Loews, then you are in the system under the status level in that email from them.

in that email, it stated what your status would be with the new youfirst program from the old Loews first program.

Yeah, I'm not sure what I've done with that letter. It was a while ago so I just figured everything would be good. We'll see what happens when they email me back.

So, what has changed with the programs? I looked at the benefits and fundamentally it looks the same.

 

[macraven]

to keep your present status, the number of stays has changed.

it is no longer how many nights you stay at the Loews hotels but the number of different stays/reservations you have in the calendar year.


before the new program, a person could stay a specific nights in a year to keep platinum status. Now with You First, you have to have a specific number of stays a year.

Each year you don't meet the mininum, you are reduced the next year to the next lower status.

For me, I am only going to make 2 trips and stay at the Loews hotels this year.
Since I will fall short of the # of separate stays required, I will be dropped down to gold status for the year 2010.

 

[mayerobeyer]

to keep your present status, the number of stays has changed.

it is no longer how many nights you stay at the Loews hotels but the number of different stays/reservations you have in the calendar year.


before the new program, a person could stay a specific nights in a year to keep platinum status. Now with You First, you have to have a specific number of stays a year.

Each year you don't meet the mininum, you are reduced the next year to the next lower status.

For me, I am only going to make 2 trips and stay at the Loews hotels this year.
Since I will fall short of the # of separate stays required, I will be dropped down to gold status for the year 2010.

That's silly. How do they handle if you book multiple rooms under one reservation? Not really fair if you ask me. You should get credit for each room as a separate stay.

 

[bubba's mom]

The new You First sux.

They screwed the leisure traveler and geared toward the business traveler.

Yeah well...after I get to Blue level, I'm staying at the cheapest onsite hotel I can find. We only stay onsite for the FOTL anyway....we are out havin' fun, not in the room (except to sleep & shower).

 

[macraven]

That's silly. How do they handle if you book multiple rooms under one reservation? Not really fair if you ask me. You should get credit for each room as a separate stay.

Loews has already stated that the youfirst member can only use their card for one room at a time.
if you book several rooms for a group, you will only get credit for the one room you are in.

and the thing about booking only one room for one night then check out and check in to the other loews hotel the next night, won't work.
it won't count as 2 stays on the new program.

i already thought i would do it that way, but was told by
Loews, it would not work and count for 2 separate stays.

i am not fond of the you first program.
too many of us earned our status by the number of nights we stayed at a loews hotel each year, not by the number of separate stays.

 

[mayerobeyer]

Well, just got a confirmation email from Loews that I am indeed a Platinum member. I think I'm going to take my card with me on the trip just in case.

 

[macraven]

Well, just got a confirmation email from Loews that I am indeed a Platinum member. I think I'm going to take my card with me on the trip just in case.

woo hooooooooo

you're all set now!

 

[mayerobeyer]

Yep, the parentals are going with us this trip. I always get a kick out of watching my mom and dad scream on Popeye when they get absolutely drenched. Hopefully, the 80 degree forecast is somewhat accurate.

 

[laurisuk]

The Loews card costs nothing, not even postage.

 

[Laurabearz]

i am not fond of the you first program.
too many of us earned our status by the number of nights we stayed at a loews hotel each year, not by the number of separate stays.

I know... i will loose my gold status next year. Which looking at the benefits means no more cookies for me lol I am not sure what a Custom-created destination packages is, so that's no loss and I book far enough in advance that the guaranteed availability isn't all that important.


Eligibility 0-1 stays 2-4 stays 5-9 stays 10+ stays
Membership Rewards® bonus points 250 500 500 750
Special Partners Offers .........................Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Internet ......................... No Yes Yes Yes
Free Fitness Center Access ......................... No Yes Yes Yes
Free Room Upgrade* .........................No Yes Yes Yes
Late Checkout** .........................No Yes Yes Yes
Guaranteed Availability*** .........................No No Yes Yes
Custom-created destination packages............. No No Yes Yes
Special Welcome ......................... No No Yes Yes
Credit valued at $100 ......................... No No No Yes


Still it sucks :-(

 

[bubba's mom]

The Loews card costs nothing, not even postage.

Actually, since it became YouFirst, they don't even issue cards anymore.

 

[ky07]

Actually, since it became YouFirst, they don't even issue cards anymore.

 

[FeeFeeWhite]

I am going to live it up Platinum while I can, but I will not be able to get it any more. I will then just go the the cheapest rates and be happy with saving money instead of having more room and cookies! At least my pocketbook will be happier, but I am not sure if I will! Loews Platinum has been great!

 

[CindyWho]

I know I've read it here somewhere but can't find it now that I need it:
What can you use the $100 platinum credit on?
Thanks, Cindy Who

 

[macraven]

I know I've read it here somewhere but can't find it now that I need it:
What can you use the $100 platinum credit on?
Thanks, Cindy Who

food and beverages at the rph and pbh

 

[Disney*All-Stars*]

Just found out that the Loews YouFirst in no longer a part of HRH (even though they are still on the their website) HRH is still a Loew's hotel without the benefits. They joined All-Access and as of right now can't tell me what the benefits are. They are working on a point system so they say. My stay at HRH this July will get no awards as of right now. Anyone else know anything about this?

 

[macraven]

HRH pulled out of the Loews program july 08.

when you would pull up the loews you first site, it was stated there.


when you use your all access card, you get points on it that can be redeemed.

i have had the card for some years now.
i like the program

 

[MinneTinK]

I'm going to RPH in June for 3nights with my boyfriend. My dad is a lowes you first member, would I be able to use his card/number or do I have to sign up for my own? thanks!

 

[jessirae]

I just signed up yesterday for the Lowes You First benefits. We have ressies to stay at RPR 6/25-6/30 already booked and paid for Should I call RPR and give them my Lowes You First # now, or do I give them the # at check-in? What benefits (if any) do I get being a first time user?

I am very new to this and I am sure this has been asked a million times already sorry... THANKS!!!!!!