When researching Sapphire Reserve, I came to realize the LHRC website has been updated and the supplier is actually a Signature Travel Network travel agent.

Previously, I was under impression that this program was a rip-off as the rates were always higher than BAR. However, today, i realize that it is probably because it quotes the final amount including taxes, resort fees, etc. So it looks like they are actually the same as BAR. My bad - haven't taken advantage of this program for years, even though I have used a travel agent that is in Signature Travel Network several times. I also did a few searches for oversea hotels, the quotes were slightly higher (just a few dollars) than VisaSignatureHotels.com, and I think it is due to their currency exchange rates. LHRC doesn't show breakdown or local currency, which is not very convenient. VisaSignatureHotels is much better in this regard.

So the bottom line is that I will start using Chase LHRC alongside with Amex FHR, Citi Prestige Concierge (Ensemble Travel Group perks), and Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection (available to any U.S. issued Visa Signature cards).

Lastly, Chase never published which Chase cards are eligible for LHRC. This is what I found based on my trails (you have to input the first 6 digits of your credit card number, as mentioned a few times in this thread):

Eligible: Sapphire Preferred, United MP Explorer, Fairmont Visa, Ritz-Carlton Visa

Ineligible: Hyatt Visa, IHG Rewards MC,