The Madison Hotel, now a Loews Hotel, Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Washington DC with $23 Million Renovation, Stay Golden Package

Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital.

To celebrate the Golden Anniversary and welcome the hotel to the Loews family, the Loews Madison Hotel is offering a special ‘Stay Golden’ package which includes:

• Loews best available rate
• $50 hotel credit towards food and beverage and/or parking
• Automatic enrollment in YouFirst loyalty program and/or upgrade to Gold Status

“It’s an exciting time for us at Loews Hotels as we return to Washington, D.C.,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman, Loews Hotels & Resorts. “The newly renovated Loews Madison Hotel is centrally located and has a rich history, which will surely please our loyal business and leisure guests.”

The property will also be offering a specialty drink named the ‘Golden Dream’ in honor of this occasion, featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and ginger ale. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the cocktail through April 30, 2013.

The offer must be booked by April 30, 2013 for travel through December 31, 2013. The package is available only at the Loews Madison Hotel and is based on availability.

Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., the Loews Madison Hotel offers guests the respite of a classic country house hotel located within the capital’s vibrant cityscape. Just steps away from the White House and other historic landmarks, the Loews Madison Hotel is the gateway to all things Washington.

The hotel’s 356 well-appointed guestrooms include nine suites that balance efficiency and elegance and are equipped with contemporary amenities for elevated comfort. The hotel’s Jefferson Suite was recently listed on the top 101 Suites in the World in Elite Traveler.

For more information, call 202-862-1600 or visit us at: www.loewshotels.com.

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Loews Hotels, Donorschoose.org, Raising Funds for Local Public Schools, August 19

Loews Portofino Hotel, Orlando © 2011 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Loews Hotels is jump-starting the 2011 academic school year in partnership with Donorschoose.org, a web-based not-for-profit that enables individual donors to provide essential classroom tools for public schools in need.

On Friday, August 19 each of the 16 American hotels will invite guests to visit the DonorsChoose.org school desk in the lobby to help allocate the hotel’s charitable funds to a classroom project of their choice.

One hundred percent of the hotels’ funds—approximately $100,000— will be donated over the course of the day in communities across the country from New York City to San Diego.

“Classroom supplies are the foundation of a child’s success but, due to budget cuts, many teachers are severely lacking the basic tools they need,” said Nancy Mendelson, Loews Hotels Senior Vice President Branding & Communication. “This back to school effort will allow our guests to experience the power of DonorsChoose.org in supporting education and empowering children.”

Public school teachers in the United States spent more than $1.33 billion out of pocket on school supplies and instructional materials in the 2009-2010 school year, according to researched released in June 2010 by the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA), a trade association for educational product companies.

“We are thrilled with the tremendous support of Loews Hotels in helping teachers across the country acquire the materials and resources their students need in the classroom, especially at the start of the school year,” said Charles Best, CEO of DonorsChoose.org.

In 2010, Loews Hotels celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Good Neighbor program by partnering with DonorsChoose.org in an effort to improve public education. Over the last year and a half, Loews’ team members have raised funds by organizing car washes, bake sales, golf tournaments and making individual donations to support education in their local communities. Loews Hotels impacted more than 60,000 students in 2010 with over $130,000 in donations.

About DonorsChoose.org
Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org (www.donorschoose.org) is a nonprofit website where public school teachers describe specific educational projects for their students, and donors can choose the projects they want to support. After completing a project, the donor hears back from the classroom they supported in the form of photographs and teacher thank-you letters. To date, 185,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $85 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 5 million students.

About Loews Hotels
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada, including the newest 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel opened April 1, 2010. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry’s most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com.

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Loews Hotels Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Free Ice Cream Every Day in Summer

The stunning Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Loews Hotels is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with complimentary frozen treats for guests from4-5 pm all summer long © 2011 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com.

Loews Hotels celebrates National Ice Cream Month this July with complimentary frozen treats for guests every afternoon all summer long. Available from 4 pm to 5pm daily, roving carts filled with ice cream pops, ranging from bomb pops and ice cream sandwiches to classics such as fudgesicles and creamsicles will be stationed in the lobbies of all 18 Loews Hotel properties across North America for guests to enjoy – free.

Loews Hotels is recapturing the spirit of the “Summer of Love” with Summer of Loews, featuring freedom, fun and a variety of activities and offerings for the entire family. Guests of all ages are invited to “Come Invent Your Day” with the help of Loews concierges who act as personal counselors to custom-craft a summer experience that’s as unique as each and every family member.

To help feed the soul, chefs at Loews have created special menus that capture the flavors of summer, like BBQs with all the “fixins” to Haute Dogs that elevate the casual dining experience. Guests looking to really beat the heat are invited to any Loews Hotel restaurant to “Invent Your Sundae” featuring three scoops of premium ice cream, whip cream, hot fudge, sprinkles, cherry and choice of three additional toppings such as gummi bears, cookie crumbles, marshmallow and much more.

“Who doesn’t enjoy eating ice cream on a hot summer afternoon?” said Nancy Mendelson, Senior Vice President Branding & Communication. “We’ll be celebrating National Ice Cream Month this July – and all summer long.”

For more information about Loews Hotels Summer of Loews experiences and special offers or to make a reservation at Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com.

ABOUT LOEWS HOTELS
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada, including the newest 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel opened April 1, 2010. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry’s most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check http://www.loewshotels.com.

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Loews Hotels Pampers Pets With New ‘Woofie Weekends’ Package

Loews Loves Pets wants four-legged guests to relax and rejuvenate with the “Woofie Weekends” package featuring the new Microdry Memory Foam Ultimate Luxury Pet Mat.

NEW YORK (February 14, 2011) –

Loews Loves Pets wants four-legged guests to relax and rejuvenate with the “Woofie Weekends” package featuring the new Microdry Memory Foam Ultimate Luxury Pet Mat. 

Available now through April 30, 2011, the “Woofie Weekends” pet package features a one-night stay for you and your BFF (Best Furry Friend), a “Wag Your Tail Delight” meal delivered to your room, $25 pet cleaning fee waived, and a luxurious Microdry memory foam mat for your pet to use during their stay and for you to take home.  This super-soft mat features a ½ inch of memory foam to provide contoured support and help retain body warmth for enhanced coziness.

Since the start of the Loews Loves Pets program 11 years ago, many VIPs (Very Important Pets) have made Loews Hotels their home away from home, enjoying the special treatment and privileges that are offered at all our properties.  As part of the program, each visiting VIP can travel in first-class comfort with gourmet room service, specialized bedding, a pet amenity and guest services designed to make pets and their owners feel right at home.

The “Woofie Weekends” package is subject to availability at all Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada with rates starting at $134.  For more information or to book, call 800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com.

About Loews Hotels

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada, including the newest 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel opened April 1, 2010.  Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience.  Loews boasts some of the industry’s most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road.  For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com. 

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LOEWS NEW ORLEANS FEATURES VISIT TO NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

Visitors planning a trip to Loews New Orleans Hotel and the Big Easy now have more than Bourbon Street, Riverwalk and the French Quarter to explore. New Orleans is home to the National World War II Museum whose interactive displays and exhibits encompass the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the home front during WWII and the invasions in the Pacific.

The hotel’s “National World War II Museum Experience” package features admission to the museum and a showing of the 35-minute Beyond All Boundaries, a 4-D cinematic experience executive produced by Tom Hanks.  The immersive journey from Pearl Harbor to VJ Day with breathtaking effects, rare archival footage and images, CGI animation and multi-layered projection includes the voice talents of Kevin Bacon, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Connolly, Viola Davis, John Goodman, Neil Patrick Harris, Brad Pitt and Gary Sinise, among others.

“New Orleans is a city of more than just festivals, food and fun,” says David Bilbe, general manager of Loews New Orleans Hotel. “We have a great cultural and historic tradition.  New Orleans is home to ‘Higgins Boats’ which were used in WWII for the American amphibious operations in Europe and the Pacific to transport the troops from ship to shore. The National World War II Museum is a shared experience for multi-generations of families visiting together.”

The Loews New Orleans’ “National World War II Museum Experience” package includes:

• Luxurious guest room accommodations
• Two tickets for admission to National World War II Museum
• Two tickets to see Beyond All Boundaries, a 4-D experience in the museum’s Solomon Victory Theater
• A 10 percent savings on purchases at the Museum Store
• Complimentary overnight hotel valet parking

The rate starts at $147 and is valid through December 29, 2011 and subject to availability and change.

The National World War II Museum’s exhibitions blend personal accounts, artifacts, documents, photographs and never before seen film footage to tell the stories of the amphibious landings that made victory in World War II possible. Visitors also can experience the Solomon Victory Theater, featuring Beyond All Boundaries, a 4-D cinematic experience; the Stage Door Canteen, a recreation of a wartime entertainment venue; and the American Sector – a Chef John Besh restaurant. .  For more information, call (877) 813-3329 or (504) 527-6012 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org.

Situated adjacent to New Orleans’ Arts District, the 285-room Loews New Orleans Hotel features sweeping views of the Mississippi River or New Orleans skyline. Personalized service and beautifully appointed guestrooms provide an unpretentious Four-diamond and MORE experience, while Café Adelaide and the Swizzle Stick Bar (operated by the Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants) offers award-winning local cuisine in a relaxed setting, embodying the essence of the Crescent City.

For reservations call 866-211-6411 or 504-595-3300 or visit www.loewshotels.com.