Official APH Rate Info for Universal Loews Hotel Properties

[Erica Ladd]

Yes, we are going there this weekend. But, I'd been originally thinking early Feb. I'd been tempted by some unusually cheap RP AP rates. I though it over for a day or two. By the time I called the AP rates were gone. By then I'd had my heart set on RP then, and they didn't have ANY rooms.

we are going this weekend too! And we are also staying at RP! Maybe we will see you there

 

[03GirlsMom]

Edit: My apologies, I quoted the wrong person.

I booked my October trip last August/September (booked then upgraded a week later) Savvy Traveler rate. My hotel isn’t available for my dates at this point for any room category. I will check back for an AP rate, but I’m not holding my breath. I followed Macraven’s advice. From the time I booked my rates only went up and then availability disappeared. Just something to think about.

We also booked our Oct stay toward the end of last year and this has also been my experience. We preferred a club level hospitality suite at RPR due to there being 7 of us on this trip & wanting the convenience of the lounge while the 2 year old is napping. I’m so glad I booked when I did with the Savvy Traveler rate; there are no more rooms in that category available and I’ve noticed the prices on the other room categories slowly start ticking up. My best advice will always be to book when you find a price you can live with. It can always be adjusted later if you find a better rate & then you’re guaranteed the room category you prefer.

 

[johnnyr]

Trying to figure out which AP is best for our situation. We are 3 adults and are planning to get 1 AP for a 4 day trip in August. The other 2 adults will have the 2-Park - 4-Day Park-to-Park Promo Ticket. Not interested in Volcano Bay this time. Looking to use the AP to get a discounted room and we probably won't visit Universal again before the AP expires. Is it better just to purchase the Seasonal pass or the Preferred pass which includes other perks in this situation?

 

[shawthorne44]

Trying to figure out which AP is best for our situation. We are 3 adults and are planning to get 1 AP for a 4 day trip in August. The other 2 adults will have the 2-Park - 4-Day Park-to-Park Promo Ticket. Not interested in Volcano Bay this time. Looking to use the AP to get a discounted room and we probably won't visit Universal again before the AP expires. Is it better just to purchase the Seasonal pass or the Preferred pass which includes other perks in this situation?

One seasonal pass will work for the discounted room. With preferred you get free parking and early admission. But if you are staying onsite, neither is of benefit to you. So, you would just need the cheapest one that wasn't blacked out for your dates.

Also, you can get tickets for all of you and then if you can't get an AP rate room, then just use the tickets. If you can get an AP rate, then upgrade one pass. Although the price might be about the same.

 

[johnnyr]

One seasonal pass will work for the discounted room. With preferred you get free parking and early admission. But if you are staying onsite, neither is of benefit to you. So, you would just need the cheapest one that wasn't blacked out for your dates.

Also, you can get tickets for all of you and then if you can't get an AP rate room, then just use the tickets. If you can get an AP rate, then upgrade one pass. Although the price might be about the same.

Thank you. Does the Seasonal Pass allow park to park access or is it just 1 park per day?

 

[Erica Ladd]

Park to park

 

[shawthorne44]

What Erica said. It is just a pass with more blackout dates. So, if all you want is a hotel discount, then get the cheapest one that isn't blacked out for your dates. They use the word "Seasonal" instead of annual because so much of the year is blacked out. But, then it is really cheap.

Note, if you get the seasonal pass and fall in love with Universal and decide you want to come back, you can always upgrade your passes by paying the price difference. Tickets can be upgraded to passes as long as they aren't used up.

Our original plan was a Feb 2020 trip and a Jan 2021 trip.

 

[Martie Parker]

We are going to Universal May 25th & 26th; we have seasonal passes but I would like to add Express passes. I looked at staying at one of the hotels that offer EP for our one night stay on Tuesday, May 25th. The only thing available is the suites beginning at $800 per night. What are the chances that a cheaper room will come available in your experience? There are some available on the Mon and Wed of the same week! We cannot move our dates to to flights and Disney trip. Also would if be worth it to stay at a Universal hotel that doesn’t offer EP passes to get in early entry? Thanks for any advice!

 

[sandam1]

Is it better just to purchase the Seasonal pass or the Preferred pass which includes other perks in this situation?

The most valuable thing (IMHO) that Preferred gives you over Seasonal is a 10% discount on almost all food and merchandise that you buy (some of the small carts are excluded). Is it "worth it"? It depends on what you intend to spend. But it can add up. Also, you will be traveling during what is likely to be UO's Passholder Month(s) and there are often extra perks (some little, some bigger) to look out for.

 

[mickeyfan0805]

We are going to Universal May 25th & 26th; we have seasonal passes but I would like to add Express passes. I looked at staying at one of the hotels that offer EP for our one night stay on Tuesday, May 25th. The only thing available is the suites beginning at $800 per night. What are the chances that a cheaper room will come available in your experience? There are some available on the Mon and Wed of the same week! We cannot move our dates to to flights and Disney trip. Also would if be worth it to stay at a Universal hotel that doesn’t offer EP passes to get in early entry? Thanks for any advice!

How many people do you have with you? I'm seeing garden rooms at Portofino for that night for $410 right now.

 

[Martie Parker]

How many people do you have with you? I'm seeing garden rooms at Portofino for that night for $410 right now.

We have 2 I will take another look!

 

[Martie Parker]

We have 2 I will take another look!

I don’t see it it is only showing HR and RP at $800 unless I’m not on right site! I’m in Universal AP benefits site.

 

[shawthorne44]

Well, preferred passes gets early entry on all but a few days a year.

 

[DL1WDW2]

We are going to Universal May 25th & 26th; we have seasonal passes but I would like to add Express passes. I looked at staying at one of the hotels that offer EP for our one night stay on Tuesday, May 25th. The only thing available is the suites beginning at $800 per night. What are the chances that a cheaper room will come available in your experience? There are some available on the Mon and Wed of the same week! We cannot move our dates to to flights and Disney trip. Also would if be worth it to stay at a Universal hotel that doesn’t offer EP passes to get in early entry? Thanks for any advice!

Have you seen the new announcement for 30% discount on Express Pass, limit one per passholder , purchase at Front gate for Annual Passholders and seasonal passholders? The express pass offer is available 4/11-6/30 and must be purchased and redeemed before 6/30/21.
Dont forget the AP also allows express pass after 4, I Think.

 

[TNKim]

The most valuable thing (IMHO) that Preferred gives you over Seasonal is a 10% discount on almost all food and merchandise that you buy (some of the small carts are excluded). Is it "worth it"? It depends on what you intend to spend. But it can add up. Also, you will be traveling during what is likely to be UO's Passholder Month(s) and there are often extra perks (some little, some bigger) to look out for.

What type of extra perks are offered during passholder months?

 

[mickeyfan0805]

I don’t see it it is only showing HR and RP at $800 unless I’m not on right site! I’m in Universal AP benefits site.

Yep - I just looked back and it seems to be gone now. Sorry. Keep looking, maybe one will pop up! Good luck.

 

[patster734]

Have you seen the new announcement for 30% discount on Express Pass, limit one per passholder , purchase at Front gate for Annual Passholders and seasonal passholders? The express pass offer is available 4/11-6/30 and must be purchased and redeemed before 6/30/21.
Dont forget the AP also allows express pass after 4, I Think.

The express pass after 4 only applies to the Premier Annual Pass.

 

[Martie Parker]

Have you seen the new announcement for 30% discount on Express Pass, limit one per passholder , purchase at Front gate for Annual Passholders and seasonal passholders? The express pass offer is available 4/11-6/30 and must be purchased and redeemed before 6/30/21.
Dont forget the AP also allows express pass after 4, I Think.

So I must wait to buy this at the gate to receive the 30% discount? I can book a cheaper option Universal hotel such as Sapphire Falls and still get EE and discounted EPs?

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Does the person with the AP have to be the lead guest on the reservation? My daughter and I had/have APs which expired/will expire in September 2020 and March 2021, plus whatever time UO added for Covid closures. We have not been able to travel from the U.K. and UO have offered us two complimentary 14 day tickets. When we travel in December 2021, my adult son will be with us and I plan to buy an AP in his name. However the HRH booking is in my name. When/if APH rates are released, should I rebook in my son’s name, rather than mine or is it sufficient for any guest in the room to be an APH? Thank you.

 

[macraven]

One adult listed in the room will need the ap for that discount to hold firm for the booking rate

it should not be an issue when you check in as they can list the ap adult holder as lead on the room charges
( front desk staff can change name of responsible
Adult)

policies do change so contact the hotel front desk for present info either in advance or wait until you check in

As long as the lead person is 21 or older, reservation can be in their name