Preferred Hotel Group adds 18 hotels to its portfolio
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Preferred Hotel Group adds 18 hotels to its portfolio
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Category: Worldwide - Industry economy
- New brands / Affiliations
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2010-10-06
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the ultimate collection of exceptional hotels and resorts in the most desirable locations around the world. The brand's legendary commitment to quality ensures an unparalleled guest experience, from the very best amenities to anticipatory service and elegant sophistication.
The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi
New Delhi, India
The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi continues a tradition of elegant accommodations and personalized service. This newly constructed hotel is located in Chanakyapuri, an affluent neighborhood of New Delhi that is home to embassies, ministry offices, and the Prime Minister's residence. Its 260 guestrooms and suites combine the opulence of North India's palaces with high-tech touches. Two ballrooms and a wide selection of meeting rooms maximize the hotel's convenience to the central business district as well as the international and domestic airports.
Elysian
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dedicated to reviving the bygone era when travel was synonymous with luxury, the Elysian is the epitome of style and opulence. Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, this downtown Chicago luxury hotel is ideally located near the most exclusive shops, dining, and nightlife the Windy City has to offer. After a day of shopping and sightseeing, relax in one of 188 opulent guestrooms. Enjoy sumptuous fare at one of the two hotel restaurants, or relax in the comfort of your own room with 24-hour in-room dining.
Preferred Boutique
Unique by design, from palaces to tent-camps, the Preferred Boutique collection of hotels and resorts celebrates distinctive travel experiences that showcase style, service, and personality on an intimate scale.
Gorilla Nest Lodge
Foothills of the Virunga Mountains, Rwand
Gorillas Nest Lodge, exquisitely positioned at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains, is a rural haven of exemplary Rwandese service and hospitality. Superbly crafted from local stone, wood, and bamboo with grass-thatched roofs, the Lodge is a prime example of traditional Rwandese style and culture. With its location near the Volcanoes National Park, Gorillas Nest Lodge serves as the ideal meeting point for treks into the bamboo and rainforest-covered slopes to view endangered silverback gorillas.
b>Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Gisakura, Rwand
Nestled within the Nyungwe National Park area and built to blend in with the surrounding environment, Nyungwe Forest Lodge is the perfect starting point for nature walks and monkey treks in the closed-canopy rainforest. Fourteen species of primates, including chimpanzees, live within the forest and can be seen in all their glory on a guided tour hosted by the Lodge. This five-star resort pays respect to its surroundings and participates in eco-friendly practices. Guests can unwind in one of the 24 guestrooms and suites, all facing the luscious forest from private decks.
Jock Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Afric
Jock Safari Lodge incorporates the romance and elegance of the past colonial era with a unique style derived from the indigenous Zulu and Shangaan cultures. Located in Kruger National Park, the Lodge provides guests with a multitude of unique and adventurous safaris, ranging from frogging and birdwatching to rock art and stargazing. Accommodations are divided into two sections – Main Jock and Little Jock – each giving visitors the sense of being alone but still integrated with the surrounding African Bush.
Last Word Bishopscourt
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Afric
The leafy Cape Town suburb of Bishopscourt, with its quiet, oak-lined streets, is an idyllic setting for Last Word Bishopscourt, a haven of comfort, peace, and privacy. Showcasing lush, tranquil gardens and stunning views of the nearby Table Mountain, the hotel boasts five spacious and luxurious suites, each with fresh flowers, heated floors, wireless Internet access, 300-thread-count linens, and luxurious robes and bath amenities. On-site at this five-star boutique hotel, a solar-heated infinity pool overlooks a tennis court under the magnificent mountain backdrop.
The Last Word – Constantia
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Experience absolute peace and tranquility at The Last Word – Constantia, located in one of the oldest and most beautiful wine valleys in Cape Town. In close proximity to seven of South Africa's top wine estates, as well as chic shops and delectable restaurants, this five-star Cape Town resort is the ideal destination for discerning travelers from around the world. Stay in one of just eight opulent and stylishly appointed suites, each unconventionally spacious with a private patio leading out to the gardens and pool.
Shamwari Game Reserve
Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Situated close to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, Shamwari Game Reserve is one of the largest private conservation initiatives in southern Africa. Offering a unique nature and safari experience across over 25,000 hectares of wilderness, this Reserve is home to the coveted "Big 5" – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. Six luxury lodges offer distinctively different atmospheres and provide guests with a tranquil, private environment within nature.
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness, Southern Cape, South Africa
An idyllic paradise from which to unlock the secrets of South Africa's famed Garden Route, Views Boutique Hotel & Spa is the only luxury hotel located high over the spectacular coastline. Light is an integral design feature of the hotel, and tall atriums bejeweled with hanging glass sculptures bathe the interior with natural sunlight. Twenty-one spectacular suites await guests, all exquisitely appointed with modern, eclectic, and fresh accents. Sails Restaurant utilizes only the freshest local produce available for its cuisine – key to sustaining local farmers and the surrounding area.
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Knysna, South Africa
Reflect in the natural beauty of the Western Cape coastline while staying at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, an African luxury resort located on the Eastern Head of Knysna. Become entranced by the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Knysna Lagoon, and the Outeniqua Mountains from this spectacular 2,470-acre estate. Relax in a private, opulent suite, featuring exclusive patios and balconies, gourmet pantries, and underfloor heating. Pamper yourself at the Pezula Spa, offering soothing body treatments using only the finest African body products.
Devi Ratn
Jaipur, India
Devi Ratn takes its name from the "Nav Ratn" – nine pure gemstones that are said to focus the cosmic energy of an associated celestial body, ruled by a deity. The lustrous gemcraft of Jaipur is reflected in the materials used and the intricate quality of detail in public and private spaces. This all-suite hotel combines lyrical spaces with bold architecture, carrying over the traditions laid out in the early eighteenth century. Guests will appreciate splendid views of the Aravali Mountains, displayed in every suite.
Dunton Hot Springs
Dolores, Colorado, USA
Relive the days of the American frontier at Dunton Hot Springs, situated in a restored 19th-century ghost town located deep in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Comprising 12 unique cabins, some dating back to the 1800s, these Colorado accommodations evoke a sense of peace and tranquility from times of old. Guests can relax in the on-site spa, offering a host of massages and treatments sure to melt stress away. For the more adventurous, an extensive range of summer and winter activities are available.
Serenity Resort & Residences, Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
Nestled among lush coconut trees in Chalong Bay, Serenity Resort & Residences creates tropical elegance in a relaxed setting. With a prime location 25 minutes from the Phuket city center, guests have access to the best cuisine, entertainment, and shopping in the area. A crown jewel among Phuket hotels, Serenity Resort provides the ultimate in luxury with sumptuous accommodations, a delectable restaurant and lounge, and soothing spa treatments that will delight business and leisure travelers alike.
Summit Hotels & Resorts
Ranging from historic urban hotels to enticing beach resorts, Summit Hotels & Resorts articulate a genuine sense of place and a memorable sense of style, culture, and graciousness.
Seehotel Am Kaiserstrand
Lochau, Austria
Discover Seehotel Am Kaiserstrand, a stunning new hotel perched on the shores of Lake Constance. The contemporary interior design of soothing soft green and beige color schemes, straight lines, and modern materials featured in the 102 guestrooms and suites invites one to stay and relax. Enjoy a meal at one of the four dining facilities on-site, offering a variety of delectable cuisines. Be pampered with a soothing treatment in the spa. Or take a swim in the serene swimming pool.
Hotel Blackhawk
Davenport, Iowa, USA
Once host to U.S. Presidents, movie stars, and athletes, the newly renovated Hotel Blackhawk is again the place to see and be seen in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Originally built in 1915, the hotel has been restored to its former grandeur. Boasting 136 guestrooms and extended-stay suites, Hotel Davenport offers flat-screen television and wireless Internet access in all guestrooms, plus on-site state-of-the-art fitness and business centers, swimming pool and hot tub, and a bowling alley and game room. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine in the hotel's restaurant or relax in the cocktail lounge or coffee shop.
Sterling Hotels
A worldwide collection of hotels with character and distinction, Sterling Hotels offer convenient access to popular business and leisure destinations at the right price.
Night
New York City, New York, USA
Night is a fantasy realized. Iconoclastic designer Vikram Chatwal finished this Sterling Design hotel in noir-inspired black-and-white décor, creating an atmosphere that is at once dramatic and playful, daring and sexy. All 72 guestrooms feature modern sleigh beds dressed in 400-thread-count Frette linens, lighting out of a photo shoot, and baths shimmering with crushed glass tiling. Nightlife caters to the hip, stay-out-all-night crowd, blending fine dining and cocktails with cafeteria kitsch. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Night is a powerful homage the drama, power, and vitality of New York City.
ShaSa Resort & Residences, Koh Samui
Suratthani, Thailand
Be entranced by ShaSa Resort and Residences, Koh Samui, a five-star resort set on a scenic hillside sloping down to the pristine Laem Sett on the Gulf of Thailand. This enchanting tropical gem is set among picturesque cascading pools and scented by beautifully landscaped gardens. Perfect for a romantic getaway, the resort features opulent accommodations, including a private beachfront villa and 32 chic suites. For sumptuous cuisine and cocktails, the modern and stylish Z Restaurant offers dishes using only the freshest ingredients.
Preferred Golf
For travelers who love to golf, and golfers who love to travel, Preferred Golf affords priority access and complimentary golf at more than 100 of the world's most sought-after golf resorts.
The Lodge of Four Seasons
Lake Ozark, Missouri, USA
The Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect choice for the finest in year-round accommodations and activities. The waterfront resort beckons travelers with amenities to meet every desire – from the soothing atmosphere of Spa Shiki to 54 challenging holes of championship golf, both recognized throughout the Midwest and beyond for their excellence.
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Miami, Florida, USA
For nearly 50 years, Doral Golf Resort & Spa has been the preeminent name in Florida's thriving golf industry. Clustered into intimate villa-like lodges grouped near the main clubhouse and around the resort's 650 acres, Doral Golf Resort & Spa's guestrooms and suites reflect a fresh, sophisticated resort atmosphere. For golfers, this exceptional property boasts five unsurpassed courses designed by the game's leading practitioners.
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