Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Welcomes 44 New Hotel Members To Luxury Portfolio

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has welcomed 44 new independent boutique hotel members this year. The new members are welcomed from over 23 destinations and include the newly opened VALA Hua Hin in Thailand, the inimitable Arctic Bath Hotel floating in the heart of Swedish Lapland and Kontiki Yacht Expeditions based in Ecuador – the first ever water-based SLH member. These strong numbers are a testament to the steady regrowth of the boutique luxury travel sector, despite setbacks from the global pandemic this year.

In addition to a robust worldwide network of leisure and corporate sales, PR, marketing and revenue account professionals, new hotel members gain access to SLH INVITED loyalty members and also have the opportunity to participate in the strategic loyalty alliance with Hyatt. This partnership provides SLH hotels significant exposure among World of Hyatt program’s more than 10 million members, offering travelers a wider choice of small independent luxury hotels around the world in destinations outside Hyatt’s own footprint. The SLH Quality Assurance program also remains a cornerstone of the brand as a global stamp of quality and safety. The program was recently updated to include an additional 136 checkpoints related to health and cleanliness standards to the Mystery Inspection program performed annually at over 500 hotels.

“As the travel landscape continues to evolve due to COVID-19, this substantial addition of esteemed hotels such as Keswick Hall in Virginia and Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort in Brazil, acknowledges the importance of an established global community such as SLH for independent properties,” notes Kenan Simmons, Vice President Americas for SLH. “Hotel owners and operators are seeking a support network, and appreciate how SLH places enormous emphasis on celebrating the individuality and exclusivity of each property.”

Richard Hyde, Managing Director of Small Luxury Hotels of the World says: “We are delighted to welcome a robust group of distinct hotel members to our portfolio. The diversity of our independently minded hotels and the experiences they offer are unmatched. From cutting-edge design hotels to historic 17th century mansions and remote private islands, the depth of the portfolio is far reaching. This impressive growth demonstrates the power of the SLH brand and what makes our hotels exceptional – and exactly what travelers are seeking – intimate, first-class experiences with individuality, flexibility, intimacy and safety.”

The list of new SLH members include:

• Arctic Bath Hotel – Harads, Sweden: An open-air floating bath hotel situated under the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun during the summer months, Arctic Bath is a unique hotel and spa experience that welcomes guests to immerse themselves in the elements while leaving a minimal environmental footprint behind.
• Kontiki Expeditions – Ecuador: As the first ever water-based member of the SLH portfolio, Kontiki Expeditions offers a new and sustainable way to explore captivating destinations off the coast of Ecuador. Choose between two sea expeditions which provide an authentic immersion into the local cultures, traditions, and cuisine of each port, while creating a deep connection to the natural surroundings and communities.
• Keswick Hall & Golf Club –Virginia, USA: Nestled on 600-acres, the 48-room Keswick Hall and Golf Club provides a unique country estate experience. Originally built in 1912 as a private home and having recently underwent extensive refurbishments, the manor has been expanded and modernized while maintaining its grace and exceptional service.
• Hotel Castello di Reschio – Lisciano Niccone, Italy (Opening April 2021): Located within a 3,700-acre Estate in the Umbrian hills on Italy’s Umbria-Tuscany border, the hotel houses 36 rooms and suites scattered across 9 exquisitely restored farmhouses with interiors by the owner, architect Count Benedikt Bolza.
• The Liz McGrath Collection, South Africa: SLH is back in South Africa with three hotels skirting the Atlantic Ocean. The Marine overlooking Walker Bay on the Hermanus coast, offers stunning clifftop views, unforgettable sunsets all year round and an idyllic lookout during whale-watching season. Five-star The Plettenberg is situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay along the famous Garden Route and boasts some of the most breath-taking views and beautifully appointed rooms and villas. The collection’s third property, The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town will be joining SLH on December 31, 2020. 

EMEA

• Torre del Marques – Monroyo, Spain (Opened August 2020)
• Galleria Vik Milano – Milan, Italy (Opened September 2020)
• Amani Boutique Hotel Zanzibar – Zanzibar (Opening December 2020)
• Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa – Lago di Como, Italy (Opening February 2021)
• Can Ferreretta – Mallorca, Spain (Opening March 2021)
• Villa Soligo – Treviso, Italy (Pre-opener)
• La Torre del Canonigo – Ibiza, Spain
• San Canzian Village & Hotel – Buje, Croatia
• The Gainsborough Bath Spa – Bath, United Kingdom
• A77 Suites by Andronis – Athens, Greece
• Palm Suite – Rome, Italy
• Hotel Casa Palmela – Setubal, Portugal
• Hotel Crillon le Brave – Vaucluse, France
• Hotel Valdepalacios – Torrico, Spain
• Gecko Hotel & Beach Club – Formentera, Spain
• Palazzo Manfredi – Rome, Italy
• Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel – Torre Canne, Italy
• Forestis – Brixen, Dolomites, Italy
• Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal – Chantilly, France
• Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville – Canapville, France

AMERICAS

• The Battery Hotel – San Francisco, CA, USA
• Brick Hotel – Mexico City, Mexico
• Riverview Ranch – Montana, USA
• Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort – Barra de Sao Miguel, Brazil
• Los Altos Resort – Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
• Cougar Ridge Lodge – Utah, USA

ASIA PACIFIC

• Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary – Paro, Bhutan
• YiuTeung Mansion – Chengdu, China
• The MIST Hot Spring Hotel – Henan, China
• Shima Kanko Hotel The Bay Suites – Ise-Shima, Japan
• Sowaka Kyoto – Kyoto, Japan
• The Tower Hotel Nagoya – Nagoya, Japan
• Hinode Hills Niseko Village – Niseko, Japan
• VALA Hua Hin – Cha-am, Thailand (Opening November 2020)
• Huvafen Fushi Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives (Opening November 2020)
• Koh Russey Villas & Resort – Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia (Opening January 2021)
• Lost Horizon Resort & Spa – Pokhara, Nepal (Opening March 2021) – New SLH Destination

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