LanternField VIP Gaming Club
The LanternField VIP Gaming Club operates as an invitation-only layer within the main gaming floor, giving members access to reserved table positions, dedicated hosts, and a private entrance from the hotel's lower lobby. It is designed for guests who visit Wellington regularly - business travellers, government-sector professionals, and regional high-frequency players - who want consistency and recognition rather than novelty. The philosophy is simple: the best gaming experience is one where nothing is left to chance except the game itself.
Reserved Table Access
Members hold priority positioning at all 24 table stations during peak hours, with a 15-minute hold guarantee that activates automatically upon check-in at the property.
Dedicated Floor Host
Each VIP member is assigned a named host who tracks preferences, manages comp requests, and communicates directly via a private messaging channel - no queuing at a service desk.
Private Entrance Corridor
A dedicated ground-level entrance connects directly to the VIP section via a glass-walled corridor overlooking the hotel's internal lantern installation - arrival feels like an event in itself.
Points Architecture
The LanternField points system converts gaming activity into credits redeemable against room nights, dining across both restaurants, and screening room bookings - a genuinely interconnected rewards structure.
Quarterly Member Events
Four times per year, the VIP floor closes to general access for member-only evenings featuring live performance, bespoke menus from Meridian's kitchen team, and first access to seasonal gaming promotions.
Founding Member Status
The first 200 members to join receive Founding Member designation - a permanent tier that locks in the highest earn rate and earliest event access regardless of future programme changes.