When I booked our stay I was told I was a blue member and could request an ugrade at check in - which I'm great with.
However, I was just checking Loews site and it says that blue is when you have stayed 2+ times, we have only stayed once. When you do a booking does it count as a stay
I just don't want to get my hopes up as to the potential of an upgrade - and then be shot down at check in.
If we do get an upgrade would it be into a suite as we are already staying club?
yes, two stays qualify you for the blue status.
since you are staying club, there isn't an upgrade, based on the Loews youfirst site, you could get.
peeps usually book the cheapest rooms and then, if they get the free upgrade, do not pay the additional costs for it.
since pbh is large with many rooms, i'm sure some loews members and blue status members do get the upgrade if the room is available.
the platinum status homies can get the free upgrade of a suite.
gold can pay an extra night fee for the suite upgrade at check in time if one is available.
since you are going during December and i don't know if the date is during the peak rate season, i can't give you much advise.
if you are going when the hotel has a high occupancy rate, you might not be able to get any specials. member status doesn't give a peep very much.
blue also has limited perks to it. member status does not get free internet while blue will.
i guess it all depends on how the TM at the check in process wants to handle your situation.
maybe a room on the same floor as the club lounge?
a better view?
i really can't speculate how they will handle your request.
they could hold firm to the loews youfirst rules.
this is from the loews youfirst website.
All upgrades are applicable to certain room and suite types only and subject to availability. Blue members receive a room upgrade, if available, upon arrival. Gold members receive an upgrade to a premium room, if available, guaranteed at time of reservation. Gold members can also enjoy a suite upgrade for only $50 per night, if available upon arrival. Platinum members receive a premium upgrade, if available, guaranteed at time of reservation. Platinum members also receive a suite upgrade, if available at time of reservation, at no additional cost.