Traveling Soon? Here’s How to Book 5-Star Hotels with Exclusive Perks (Without Leaving Your Couch!)

I’ve often written about the benefits of booking hotels through a travel advisor with preferred luxury brand relationships. As we approach the holiday season, I want to update this information for those planning trips, even last-minute ones.

While you can book hotels like Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons directly or through online agencies like Expedia, I’ll explain why this isn’t ideal for any trip, from dream vacations to quick getaways.

You are never “bugging me” to ask for assistance, but I realize sometimes it’s not always convenient. For this reason, I am sharing my Virtuoso hotel booking link to enable you to book your own 5* hotels anytime you want. You’ll get my Virtuoso amenities, all from the comfort of your living room couch (or wherever you happen to be)!  

Why Book Hotels Through Virtuoso?

When you book a stay through a Virtuoso travel advisor, you’ll receive:

•           Preferred rates and availability

•           Room upgrades (if available)

•           Breakfast daily for two

•           Dining, resort, or hotel credits

•           Early check-in and late checkout (if available)

•           Exclusive amenities and experiences

What is Virtuoso?

Virtuoso is the premier global network of luxury travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. They partner with over 1,800 top companies, including 1,300+ hotels, resorts, lodges, camps, villas, apartments, and private islands.

Virtuoso carefully selects its properties, ensuring only exceptional options. All Virtuoso lodgings are pre-curated, giving your advisor (hopefully me!) access to the world’s best hotels and resorts, offering top value, experiences, and rare access. These exclusive amenities are only available through a Virtuoso advisor.

Access My Virtuoso Hotel Booking Tool Here

To make a reservation, you’ll need an account. Click here for setup instructions. Look for my Premiere Luxury Travel logo at the top so you’ll know you’re in the right place.

Other Elite Hotel Options

Through our host agency, Montecito Village Travel, Premiere Luxury Travel can offer other exclusive programs for a transformative vacation. These perks often surpass even top-tier hotel loyalty benefits.

Hotel Preferred Programs

Many hotel brands have preferred partner programs, some of which overlap with Virtuoso. Here are a few of the brands:

1.         Marriott STARS and Luminous – for luxury and premium Bonvoy Brands. STARS is for luxury brands of BVLGARI, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and St. Regis properties, and Luminous is for premium Bonvoy brands, including participating Autograph Collection, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Marriott, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, and Westin properties.

2. Belmond Bellini Club

The exclusive Bellini Club includes fewer than 100 agencies worldwide. Belmond’s brand features unique hotels, luxury trains, and barge cruises in exotic locations globally.

3.         Hyatt Privé 

Hyatt Privé is an invitation-only program for select luxury Travel Agencies. It covers brands like Park Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, Alila, and Thompson Hotels. These perks are only available through a Hyatt Privé member advisor. What’s unique about Hyatt’s program is that upgrades are confirmed within 24 hours if they are available! You don’t have to wait until you arrive to know you will have an upgrade.

4. Accor HERA (formerly STEP)

Luxury Accor brands include Fairmont, Sofitel, Banyan Tree, FAENA, Delano, SLS, and Raffles. As HERA members, we have a dedicated on-property contact to inform them of your pre-arrival preferences. You’ll even top the waitlist for sold-out room types! Our clients receive unique benefits and VIP status at Accor Hotels globally. 

I hope I’ve adequately emphasized the benefit of using a travel advisor with access to elite hotel programs. If you’re ready to plan your next luxury vacation, reach out to us by clicking HERE to see how we can be of service!