Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 10 New Member Properties

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 new member properties to its global portfolio. The new properties range from a restored mansion in the heart of Santiago to an Austrian alpine retreat.

“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional properties to our global portfolio of luxury independent hotels, as part of our largest year of growth since 2019,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “Each new member delivers an unparalleled travel experience that celebrates the essence of its location and allows us to connect discerning travelers with distinctive hotels that offer unforgettable stays in some of the world’s most inspiring destinations.”

Here are some of the new options:

Lifestyle Collection

• Gamboa Rainforest Reserve: Located deep within the Panama jungle along the banks of the Chagres River, this property features 166 elegantly designed rooms and suites with private balconies. Guests can unwind in the resort’s pool and enjoy locally inspired cuisine at a variety of dining options. Activity highlights include a guided aerial tram ride through the forest canopy, a visit to the Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary, kayaking on the Panama Canal, and more.

• Aurika Udaipur – Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels: Perched on a hilltop overlooking the “City of Lakes,” this opulent property has 139 elegantly appointed rooms and suites featuring marble accents, modern amenities, and private balconies. Highlights include a swimming pool, grand courtyard, terraced gardens, and a signature restaurant serving both regional and international cuisine. Activities range from traditional folk performances to bespoke wellness treatments.

L.V.X. Collection

• Hotel Magnolia: Set in the heart of Santiago’s historic district, Hotel Magnolia is housed in a historic building converted into a contemporary hotel. It has 40 rooms featuring bespoke furnishings and stained-glass windows. Highlights include a rooftop terrace, a wine cellar for special occasion dining, a library lounge, and curated cultural experiences, such as guided city tours and wine tastings.

• Hotel Kitzhof – Mountain Design Resort: Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, this mountain resort is a short stroll from the town of Kitzbühel and features 160 guestrooms, studios, and suites, along with five dining venues, a spa and indoor pool, Swiss stone pine sauna, and more. Activities include skiing, hiking, lake swimming, and mountain biking.

• Cesar Lanzarote – Found in the heart of La Geria Natural Park in Spain, this chic boutique hotel has only 20 guestrooms and suites, each featuring panoramic views of either the ocean or nearby volcanoes. Activities include hiking, sunrise yoga, horseback riding, and boating. Guests can also explore the hotel’s own vineyard and wine production facility.  

Other hotels that joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts in the same time frame are:

Appenzeller Huss – Huus Loewen (Gonten, Switzerland), Lifestyle Collection
Aurika Mumbai International Airport (Mumbai, India), Lifestyle Collection
Das Achental (Grassau, Germany), L.V.X. Collection
Hotel Las Islas (Cartagena, Colombia), L.V.X. Collection
L’Ermitage Beverly Hills (California, U.S.), Legend Collection

Travel advisors can book client stays via their preferred GDS using the “PH” and “PV” chain codes.