Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Jan 24, 2011, 4:40 pm
#121
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: QFF WP, PG Premier, LHW LeadersClub Ultimate, R&C 5C Club,HHonour GOLD,
Posts: 35
LHW Membership
I have been a Leaders club member since 2002.
Last year had at least 5 stays in LHW hotels and have just recieved my complementry stay award.
I have been very fortunate as the Australian LHW team have arranged to comp me "Unlimited" membershipfor 2011
, as we are doing a round the world trip June / July. All the hotels that we ahve booked have already been upgraded to suites prior to our arrival. Thanks must go to the LHW team here in Australia they are brilliant, nothing is to much trouble for them and will continue my association with LHW because of the team here in Oz.^
Last year had at least 5 stays in LHW hotels and have just recieved my complementry stay award.
I have been very fortunate as the Australian LHW team have arranged to comp me "Unlimited" membershipfor 2011
, as we are doing a round the world trip June / July. All the hotels that we ahve booked have already been upgraded to suites prior to our arrival. Thanks must go to the LHW team here in Australia they are brilliant, nothing is to much trouble for them and will continue my association with LHW because of the team here in Oz.^
Jan 24, 2011, 6:51 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sydney
Programs: UA/EK(Gold) CX(Diamond) Marriott Gold Accor Platinum Hilton Diamond Shangri-la Jade
Posts: 585
Feb 14, 2011, 12:35 pm
#124
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: QFF WP, PG Premier, LHW LeadersClub Ultimate, R&C 5C Club,HHonour GOLD,
Posts: 35
Feb 14, 2011, 1:19 pm
#125
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
peak season = jul/aug = €1089 ?
Feb 14, 2011, 10:37 pm
#126
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
What category have they confirmed for the free night? Have they confirmed you in the same category that you are paying for on additional nights?
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Feb 15, 2011 at 2:24 am
Feb 16, 2011, 4:02 pm
#127
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: QFF WP, PG Premier, LHW LeadersClub Ultimate, R&C 5C Club,HHonour GOLD,
Posts: 35
I thought that the free nights were only good for base rooms. The rate of 1720~ euros would suggest that you perhaps have reserved a higher category for additional paid nights.
What category have they confirmed for the free night? Have they confirmed you in the same category that you are paying for on additional nights?
What category have they confirmed for the free night? Have they confirmed you in the same category that you are paying for on additional nights?
Feb 16, 2011, 4:10 pm
#128
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
Feb 16, 2011, 5:09 pm
#129
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: QFF WP, PG Premier, LHW LeadersClub Ultimate, R&C 5C Club,HHonour GOLD,
Posts: 35
No I don't think so as we would normally stay in 1 or 2 per year. I really think it is down to the competent team here, especially are agent (I can't mention his name) but has been in the business for 30 years and was with Sheraton and Intercontinental before and knows most people in the business, GM's and included PR's.
Feb 16, 2011, 5:11 pm
#130
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
i meant your 5+ stays in 2010 which earned the free night.
(if they were all in cheapest properties, maybe they would not be so flexible.)
thanks again for all the details. ^^
(if they were all in cheapest properties, maybe they would not be so flexible.)
thanks again for all the details. ^^
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Feb 16, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Feb 16, 2011, 5:18 pm
#131
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: QFF WP, PG Premier, LHW LeadersClub Ultimate, R&C 5C Club,HHonour GOLD,
Posts: 35
Versace Hotel Gold Coast 2 visits of 2 nights, The langham melbourne 2 nights
and Hayman Island for a long weekend.
Feb 16, 2011, 10:28 pm
#132
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
A junior suite at Splendido is on my list, too
Mar 31, 2011, 2:37 pm
#133
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arlington, VA USA
Posts: 670
Okay flyertalkers I just got an offer from American Express offering 5000 membership rewards points if I sign up for the Leaders Club. Since the $100 "Access" level qualifies, it means the membership is almost free for the first year. I also travel a lot for business so the benefits are alluring. However, the kicker seems to be to qualify for the one free night after fiver stays ONLY those nights booked through lhw.com qualify (although you get all the other benefits). Since you can usually get better reates than at lhw.com, I'm leaning towards renewing my Ambassador membership with Intercontinental hotels which gives me benefits on any paid stay irregardless of booking channel.
Mar 31, 2011, 4:59 pm
#134
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Tucson, AZ
Programs: Marriott LTT, Hilton Dia, Hyatt Expl, Avis Pres, Hertz Pres, National EE, AA Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 871
However, the kicker seems to be to qualify for the one free night after fiver stays ONLY those nights booked through lhw.com qualify (although you get all the other benefits). Since you can usually get better reates than at lhw.com, I'm leaning towards renewing my Ambassador membership with Intercontinental hotels which gives me benefits on any paid stay irregardless of booking channel.
From LHW's FAQ page:
How do I make a Leaders Club reservation?
To ensure each hotel is aware of your status and that your stay qualifies for Leaders Club Rewards, your reservations must be made through one of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. booking channels. These channels include:
To ensure each hotel is aware of your status and that your stay qualifies for Leaders Club Rewards, your reservations must be made through one of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. booking channels. These channels include:
- Our Worldwide Reservations and Service Centers. You can call 1-800-650-2582 (CLUB ) or your local reservations office as listed on www.lhw.com/contactus.aspx.
- Our website www.lhw.com.
- Your travel agent. When booking through your travel agent, please ensure that your Leaders Club number is provided at the time of booking.
Apr 17, 2011, 3:43 am
#135
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
Not sure why some of you are complaining. In my opinion, the new LHW benefits beat most other frequent guest programs out there:
* A guaranteed one-category room upgrade at time of booking
* Complimentary continental breakfast for two
* Free Internet access (where available)
* A unique welcome gift at each Leading Hotel
* Early check-in/late check-out considerations
* Special rate privileges
* Concierge services
* Complete five stays and receive a free night at any Leading Hotel
Most of these benefits I don't even get as an SPG Platinum, and for that I need 25 stays or 50 nights per year. At LHW I get all this for only $100 without any stay requirements (or free for existing members).
What other benefits do we get at other programs? Suite upgrades are a hit and miss. Lounge access is very nice at some hotels but non-existing or not worth it at lots of other hotels. Points we earn are usually worth less than 20% of points needed for a free stay at a top category hotel.
I'm seriously considering moving most of my stays to LHW hotels. All their hotels I stayed at so far were excellent and they have a good coverage. If they were to allow more than one free night per stay and were to give us the "unlimited" membership for say 25 stays or 50 nights per year, then I would most likely switch.
* A guaranteed one-category room upgrade at time of booking
* Complimentary continental breakfast for two
* Free Internet access (where available)
* A unique welcome gift at each Leading Hotel
* Early check-in/late check-out considerations
* Special rate privileges
* Concierge services
* Complete five stays and receive a free night at any Leading Hotel
Most of these benefits I don't even get as an SPG Platinum, and for that I need 25 stays or 50 nights per year. At LHW I get all this for only $100 without any stay requirements (or free for existing members).
What other benefits do we get at other programs? Suite upgrades are a hit and miss. Lounge access is very nice at some hotels but non-existing or not worth it at lots of other hotels. Points we earn are usually worth less than 20% of points needed for a free stay at a top category hotel.
I'm seriously considering moving most of my stays to LHW hotels. All their hotels I stayed at so far were excellent and they have a good coverage. If they were to allow more than one free night per stay and were to give us the "unlimited" membership for say 25 stays or 50 nights per year, then I would most likely switch.
Partner Offers
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SIXT BENEFITS
Leaders Club Access members enjoy the exclusive advantages of the Sixt Platinum Card. Benefits include discounts* of up to 15% and an upgrade** on all Offline and Internet private customer rates of Sixt rent a car valid at time and place of rental. To enroll, please visit www.sixt.com/leadersclubaccess/cardapplication or for direct bookings www.sixt.com/leadersclubaccess.
*The discount depends on local availabilities and cannot be combined with specials.
**upon availability.