Nope, it's the Loews platinum upgrade.
I didn't even ask for it, they just applied the upgrade when I booked after I gave them my Loews number.
I made the booking originally back in September so I don't know if what you say about HRH not participating is a new thing and they are obviously honouring my existing reservation? All I know is I have a confirmation showing a king suite for 7 nights @ $166.67 per night
(Actually I just double checked, it's actually $166.99).
things always change and i don't know if what happened in july was reversed.
please share with us what you are told by loews on the you first program.
all i know is what i was told in an email from loews you first program.
july 15, 2008 was the date HRH pulled out of the loews you first program.
there were to implement their own loyalty program.
all 3 hotels have some of the same perks.
the loews loyalty program in the other 2 hotels had the upgrades and a few other perks.
this is what i pulled up from the HRH website under the UO website:
Loews Portofino Bay and Loews Royal Pacific Resort offer special programs to make your stay with us much more comfortable and more memorable.
Loews Loves Kids
We offer a variety of unique programs and services, including lending libraries of games, special menus, welcome gifts for children under ten, supervised recreational programs, and much more.
Loews Loves Pets
Special treatment for both pets and their owners begins at check-in. You'll receive a pet bowl and tag, special welcome treat, pet tag, local dot-walking routes, and area pet sevices, like veterinarians,pet shops, groomers, and much more. Click here to view policy in more detail.
On-call amenities
Each Loews Hotel provides a Home Sweet Loews menu of "little extras" to make every guest's stay more comfortable. Whether guests forget something, or they prefer certain items in their rooms, Loews makes sure it’s there. Our on-call amenities include everything from special pillows to night lights. It's all about making the guests feel at home, at Loews.
You First
Youfirst is Loews Hotels' way of acknowledging and thanking our most loyal guests in ways that are personal and meaningful to them. Some of the benefits of YouFirst include:
Complementary in-room internet for Blue,Gold, and Platinum levels
Room upgrade, based on availability for Blue, Gold, and Platinum levels
Complimentary use of fitness center for Blue, Gold, and Platinum levels
Late check-out for Blue, Gold, and Platinum levels
American Express points (when paying with an American Express card)
Special partner offers
Call Membership Services for more information: 1-800-LOEWS-12 (1-800-563-9712)
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando does not participate. *Upgrade only applies at time of reservation for Gold and Platinum members based on availability. Blue members will receive upgrade at arrival based on availability. ** The Frequent Flyer Program is a part of our Partner rewards program. The program is only applicable for American Express Points. Negotiated or Discounted rates do not apply toward mileage accumulation.
on how the wording is based, it looks like your upgrade is valid.
the one issue you would have is your stay will not count as a qualifying stay for the loews you first program.
if that is not an issue for you, then you have no worries.
If this has changed, the website does not reflect it.
i use the websites to check and see if there are any changes.
if what is posted on HRH section is out dated, then you should check with loews directly.
good luck.
hope you have a fantastic time at universal!
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