Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 10 new member properties

Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 new properties to its portfolio in the second quarter of 2026.

The first of two hotels to have joined the organisation’s high-end LVX Collection is 184-suite beachfront property The Meru Sanur in Denpasar in Bali, which centres wellness with traditional Balinese therapies.

The second is The Botany in Saint Thomas on the US Virgin Islands, featuring 20 villas and two restaurants.

Four properties have joined the brand’s Lifestyle Collection line-up, including Ilora Retreats in Kenya’s Masaai Mara National Reserve, with 14 luxury tented suites set within 30 acres of protected wilderness. 

The other new members are Belgium’s Via Antwerp, Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal and Irish property The Victoria Killarney.

The Legend Collection has also welcomed three additions: Italian San Clemente Palace Venice (pictured), Mythic Sana Downtown Suites in Lisbon and Ras Al Khaimah’s Wynn Al Marjan Island.

Teatro Luxury Apartments – Starhotels Collezione in Florence has joined the Preferred Residences collection.

The brand’s chief executive Lindsey Ueberroth said: “As travellers continue seeking more meaningful and personalised ways to experience the world, we are proud to welcome these exceptional independent properties to our global portfolio.

“Each reflects a strong sense of place and individuality, whether through thoughtful design, immersive cultural connections, innovative wellness offerings or exceptional service, further expanding the diverse range of experiences available through Preferred Hotels & Resorts.”