Preferred Hotels announces new additions
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 17 new members to its global portfolio of more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. From historic villas to all-inclusive coastal resorts, the new member properties span destinations such as the Cote d’Azur, Indonesia and New York.
Villa del Quar (Valpolicella, Italy) – Situated in the leafy vineyards of the Veneto region, within easy reach of both Lake Garda and Verona, the national monument turned luxury hotel traces its origins back to the Roman Empire as a place where soldiers would stop to rest their horses and take a break from the road. Today, the property comprises 25 guestrooms and suites with exposed wood beams, period furniture and Venetian floors, while a 60m² master suite features gated access, private gardens, butler service and a heliport. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, Valpolicella and Amarone tastings in the ancient Roman wine cellar, Salgari Bar serving wines produced on property, and Arquade, one of the region’s celebrated restaurants offering local fare made with ingredients foraged from the estate.
The Sanchaya (Bintan, Indonesia) – The stately hideaway is cocooned amidst 10 hectares of tropical gardens and white sand beachfront on Bintan Island, less than an hour from Singapore by ferry. The colonial-inspired estate comprises 30 suites and villas with outdoor spaces and direct access to the beach. Facilities include a spa utilising Southeast Asian techniques and therapies and two restaurants: Tasanee Grill serving Thai cuisine inspired by Bangkok’s street food scene, and The Dining Room serving contemporary European and Indonesian dishes. Other resort activities include yoga sessions, Papillonaire bicycles, Blokart sailing and stand up paddle boarding. Guests can also head to nearby Sungei Sebung for a river boat ride through tropical mangroves to see monkeys, kingfishers and otters.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico) – Overlooking Banderas Bay, the all-inclusive luxury resort makes use of a prime location on Mexico’s Gold Coast. The 267 suites range from 95 to 165m², and include dining and living areas, Balinese teak furniture and terraces with ocean or mountain views. Several Wellness Suites are also spread across two floors with spaces dedicated to spa therapies and workouts, minibars stocked with healthy refreshments, aromatherapy sleep kits, complimentary massages and personal training. Elsewhere, the hotel boasts five restaurants, an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, a spa and access to the area’s golf courses.
Aliz Hotel Times Square (New York, United States) – Opening its doors as one of New York’s tallest hotels, the upscale property is positioned in Midtown Manhattan. Most of the 287 guestrooms and suites offer iconic skyline views, while the two-storey rooftop bar and lounge also extends panoramas of the city’s landmarks. Completing the offer are an all-day restaurant serving innovative dishes, an onsite 24-hour gym and group running tours.
Les Terrasses d’Eze (Eze, France) – Situated on the Cote d’Azur, the new hotel occupies a hillside site facing the Mediterranean, and takes inspiration from its nautical setting with an architectural design that mimics the staggered decks of a cruise ship. Les Terrasses d’Eze skilfully incorporates coastal views throughout the property, with each of the 87 guestrooms extending sea-facing balconies and communal facilities such as Le Tillac restaurant and terrace – serving unobstructed views alongside gourmet bistro cuisine. Other features include a 500m² spa with five treatment rooms, hydro massage pool, ice fountain, sensory showers and a unique floating room; an open-air infinity pool, pétanque court and tennis courts. With Monaco a 15-minute drive away, guests can also take a day trip to the neighbouring principality to take in its luxury boutiques, casinos and mega yachts.
Other member hotels to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts in Q3 of 2018 include: Amerikalinjen – Oslo, Norway; CitySuites Manchester – Manchester, United Kingdom; Diamond Resort Naxos Taormina – Sicily, Italy; Galeria Plaza Irapuato – Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico; Grand Elysée Hamburg – Hamburg, Germany; Grand Velas Los Cabos – Los Cabos, Mexico; Grand Velas Riviera Maya – Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Hotel Cabrera Imperial by Cosmos – Bogota, Colombia; Mystery Hotel Budapest – Budapest, Hungary; Purohotel – Mallorca, Spain; Smart iStay Silao – Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico; Velas Vallarta Suites Resort – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
