When I read this thread I too called Loews to check my reservation and the conversation I had with the Loews reservationist was upsetting to say the least!
I'm Loews Plat. I have reservations for a king suite at the PH hotel at the
AAA rate of 175.00 per nt. (AAA rate for standard room with comp upgrade to suite because of plat.)
The young lady I spoke to claimed that AAA is only eligible for the welcome gift and that Loews reservations had made a mistake and someone would have to call me. When I pressed her as to why they would have to call me,as I do have a reservation that confirms my rate and room she became almost rude and was certainly evasive.
I told her that I knew AAA was eligable for the upgrade because I did the same thing in June at the HRH. She said they would call me.
I called Loews Customer service and relayed the story. LCS said I was right and kept me on hold while they called Loews Reservations. She got back on and said that they needed to get on the same page but she was unable to contact a supervisor at Loews reservatons. She said not to worry they would certainly honor my reservation.
An hour later someone from Loews reservations called me. They were difficult to understand but I think the jist of it was that the rules were changing but they would still honor the rate quoted me.
My advice to everyone with a discounted rate tied to an upgrade is MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WRTTEN CONFIRMATION !
Now I have to figure out how I'm going to cancel one of two other rooms I have without screwing this whole thing up.
Carol