Partners & perks
The access,itemised.
Hotels pay us commission; you get the benefits. Here is exactly what that means — program by program.
Preferred partnerships are the hotel industry's oldest open secret: properties extend a defined set of benefits to guests booked by advisors they trust, because those advisors send the right guests, brief them well, and stand behind the booking. These are direct hotel partnerships — not OTA listings or intermediary channels. The rate doesn't change. What's attached to it does.
What you receive varies by hotel and program — an upgrade when one's available, breakfast for two, a property credit, flexible check-in and check-out, a welcome that knows your name. At many properties: airport transfers, spa and gym access, exclusive experiences, VIP recognition. Not every perk in every booking; each hotel's confirmed set is shown in the directory. Your hotel loyalty points and credit card points accrue normally. You don't choose between perks and points; the booking earns both.
All preferred partner bookings are made against the hotel's standard flexible rate — BAR Flex. You pay at the property, on checkout, not in advance. Cancel or modify within the standard window without penalty. And we track pricing on every booking from confirmation until the cancellation window closes: if the rate drops by more than 5% — or more than $50 — we rebook automatically at the lower price, with all perks intact. If the saving is large enough to move to a higher room category at the same cost, we upgrade instead.
What it costs: nothing for most bookings. The property pays us; your rate matches what you'd find yourself. Complex itineraries carry a planning fee, quoted upfront — the full schedule is on our service charges page.
The networks
Consortia that travel across brands
One relationship, hundreds of hotels. These programs follow your booking wherever the hotel is.
Consortium
Virtuoso
The world's premier luxury travel network. 1,900+ vetted hotels, cruise lines and experience providers — with the upgrade-breakfast-credit set and genuine VIP weight behind every booking.
1,906 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE
Direct program
Fora Reserve
Our signature preferred programme. The highest level of benefits — upgrade, daily breakfast, welcome amenity, early and late check-in — across a curated portfolio of exceptional hotels.
679 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE
Consortium
Leading Hotels (LHW)
Over 400 independent five-star hotels across six continents, each rigorously selected for exceptional quality, unique character, and uncompromising hospitality.
446 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE
Consortium
withIN by SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World — 500+ distinctive four- and five-star properties across 90 countries, united by individuality, charm, and genuinely personal hospitality.
473 PROPERTIES · GLOBAL Consortium
Preferred Platinum
The world's largest independent luxury collection — upgrade, breakfast and a $75–$100 credit at 650+ distinguished properties.
306 PROPERTIES · GLOBAL Consortium
Relais & Châteaux
The association of the world's finest independent hotels and restaurants. Each property is distinguished by exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality, and a profound sense of place.
215 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE
Consortium
Design Hotels
Independently owned hotels celebrated for distinctive architecture, innovative design, and experiences that could not happen anywhere else.
144 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDEThe brand programs
Direct relationships with each brand's luxury tier
Where a hotel group runs its own advisor program, we book through it — the benefits are often sharper than a consortium rate at the same property.
Brand program
Marriott STARS
RITZ-CARLTON · ST. REGIS · BULGARI HOTELS · EDITION · RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
Breakfast, upgrade and $100 credit across Marriott's top luxury tier. Benefits attach to the reservation — the hotel knows before you arrive.
328 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Marriott LUMINOUS
JW MARRIOTT · AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION · W HOTELS · WESTIN · TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO · RENAISSANCE
The same benefit set — breakfast, upgrade, welcome amenity — extended to Marriott's select and premium brands.
659 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Four Seasons Preferred
Breakfast, upgrade and $100 room credit ($200 on suites), WiFi, welcome amenity. One of the most generous standard perk sets available.
144 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Hyatt Privé
PARK HYATT · ANDAZ · ALILA · THOMPSON HOTELS · MIRAVAL
Breakfast, upgrade, $100 credit and WiFi across Park Hyatt, Andaz, Alila and the full Hyatt portfolio.
380 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE
Brand program
IHG Destined
SIX SENSES · REGENT · INTERCONTINENTAL · KIMPTON · HOTEL INDIGO · VIGNETTE COLLECTION
Breakfast, upgrade and $100 credit across Six Senses, Regent and the rest of IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
257 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE
Brand program
Accor HERA
RAFFLES · FAIRMONT · SOFITEL · BANYAN TREE · SO/ · DELANO · FAENA
Breakfast, upgrade and VIP recognition across Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Banyan Tree and more.
292 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Shangri-La Luxury Circle
Asian hospitality at its finest. Upgrade, breakfast and welcome amenity across 51 Shangri-La properties in Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
51 PROPERTIES · GLOBAL
Brand program
Anantara Journeys
Upgrade, breakfast and value-added experiences across Anantara's 59 resort properties in Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East.
59 PROPERTIES · ASIA & WORLDWIDE Brand program
Rosewood Elite
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit across Rosewood's residential-style luxury hotels — each with a strong sense of place and ultra-personal service.
48 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE Brand program
Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit across 45 legendary Mandarin Oriental properties worldwide.
45 PROPERTIES · ASIA & WORLDWIDE
Brand program
Belmond Bellini Club
LEGENDARY TRAINS · RIVER CRUISES · SAFARI CAMPS · ICONIC HOTELS
Upgrade, breakfast, welcome amenity and $100 credit across Belmond — legendary trains, river cruises, safari camps and iconic hotels.
31 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE Brand program
Kempinski Club 1897
Upgrade, breakfast and VIP recognition across Europe's oldest luxury hotel group — grand palaces and landmark addresses in 34 countries.
46 PROPERTIES · PRIMARILY EUROPE Brand program
Jumeirah Passport to Luxury
Upgrade, breakfast and welcome amenity across Jumeirah — from the Burj Al Arab to intimate coastal retreats.
26 PROPERTIES · MIDDLE EAST & WORLDWIDE Brand program
Peninsula PenClub
Upgrade, breakfast and VIP recognition at The Peninsula's 12 flagship properties — Hong Kong, London, Paris, New York, Tokyo and beyond.
12 PROPERTIES · ASIA & WORLDWIDE Brand program
Dorchester Diamond Club
THE DORCHESTER · LE MEURICE · HOTEL PLAZA ATHéNéE · THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL · HOTEL EDEN
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit at ten of the world's most iconic hotels — from Park Lane to the French Riviera to Beverly Hills.
10 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Oetker Pearl Partner
LE BRISTOL PARIS · HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC · BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit at Oetker's Masterpiece Hotels — Le Bristol, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and nine others at the top of their tier.
11 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Maybourne Illustrated
CLARIDGE'S · THE CONNAUGHT · THE BERKELEY · THE MAYBOURNE BEVERLY HILLS · THE MAYBOURNE RIVIERA
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit at Claridge's, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Maybourne Beverly Hills.
6 PROPERTIES · WORLDWIDE Brand program
Rocco Forte Knights
Upgrade, breakfast and $100 credit at 16 family-owned European luxury hotels distinguished by impeccable service and individual character.
16 PROPERTIES · PRIMARILY EUROPE Brand program
COUTURE by Langham
THE LANGHAM · CORDIS
The Langham's invitation-only programme — upgrade, breakfast and priority service across its city and resort portfolio.
25 PROPERTIES · SELECT DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE Brand program
Pan Pacific Reserve
Upgrade, breakfast and VIP recognition at Pan Pacific properties across Asia-Pacific.
6 PROPERTIES · ASIA & WORLDWIDE Brand program
Address Luxury
Contemporary luxury in Dubai and the UAE. Upgrade, breakfast and welcome amenity at Address Hotels + Resorts.
15 PROPERTIES · MIDDLE EAST & WORLDWIDEPROPERTY COUNTS FROM FORA DATA · HOTEL COUNTS IN OUR DIRECTORY VARY AS INVENTORY IS ADDED