Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates More than 105 Members Honored in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – October 7, 2019: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to celebrate more than 105 member hotels within its global portfolio that have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.  

Carefully selected by the publication’s global readership of discerning travelers – with barely 15 percent of the nearly 10,000 hotels, resorts, and destination spas rated included within the final list – the awards honor the most elite and sought-after travel experiences in the world. This year, seven of Preferred’s member hotels were recognized on the esteemed “Best Hotels / Resorts in the World” lists, and more than 30 member properties were recognized within the “top 5” rankings in their respective categories, five of which earned the #1 distinction and 10 of which earned the #2 distinction. Hotels represented at the top of their class include Amerikalinjen (#12 Best Hotel in the World; #1 Hotel in Europe/Northern), Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel (#13 Best Hotel in the World; #1 Hotel in South America), Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa (#1 Hotel in Europe/Spain & Portugal), The Sebastian – Vail (#1 Hotel in Colorado, USA), Hotel Casa del Mar (#21 Best Hotel in the World);  The Watergate Hotel (#41 Best Hotel in the World; #1 Hotel in Washington, DC, USA).  

“With a record 600,000 travel enthusiasts submitting votes, it’s incredibly inspiring to stand alongside these esteemed hoteliers as they are recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for their excellence in providing insightful and tailored experiences for guests,” said CEO Lindsey Ueberroth. “These award wins are due largely to the passionate team members behind each hotel who work tirelessly to provide guests with genuine and memorable hospitality every day.” 

Following on the heels of Travel + Leisure’s 2019 World’s Best Awards in which Preferred Hotels & Resorts represented the #1 and #2 hotels in the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” category, the brand’s continued presence in these prestigious annual travel awards further showcases the strong value the travel community places on intuitive and personalized service, which independent hotels and resorts innately provide. The full list of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ properties named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards includes: 

The Americas/Caribbean 

• Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel – The Best Hotels in the World (#13) + Top 30 Hotels in South America (#1) 
• Aranwa Sacred Valley – The Best Hotels in the World (#14) + Top 30 Hotels in South America (#2) 
• Hotel Casa del Mar – The Best Hotels in the World (#21) + Top 10 Hotels in USA (#5) + Top 20 Hotels in USA/Los Angeles (#3)  
• The Watergate Hotel – The Best Hotels in the World (#41) + Top 10 Hotels in USA/Washington, DC (#1) 
• The Lodge & Spa At Brush Creek Ranch – Top Resorts in the United States (#6) + Top 30 Resorts in USA/The West (#3)  
• Sagamore Pendry Baltimore – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Mid-Atlantic (#2) 
• The Craddock Terry Hotel – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Mid-Atlantic (#6)  
• HOTEL DU PONT – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Mid-Atlantic (#7) 
• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort – Top 10 Resorts in USA/New York and Mid-Atlantic (#10)  
• The Pfister Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Midwest (#9) 
• West Baden Springs Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Midwest (#16)  
• Inn by the Sea – Top 25 Resorts in USA/New England (#2) 
• Woodstock Inn & Resort – Top 25 Resorts in USA/New England (#8) 
• Wequassett Resort and Golf Club – Top 25 Resorts in USA/New England (#14) 
• Inn at the 5th – Top 30 Hotels/Pacific Northwest (#16) 
• River Inn of Harbor Town – Top 20 Hotels in USA/The South (#5) 
• The Hermitage Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/The South (#11) 
• The Brown Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/The South (#16) 
• Bobby Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/The South (#19) 
• Montage Palmetto Bluff – Top 20 Resorts in USA/The South (#5) 
• The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Top 20 Resorts in USA/The South (#6) 
• The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – Top 20 Resorts in USA/The South (#12) 
• The Wort Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Southwest & West (#6)  
• Hotel Valley Ho – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Southwest & West (#8) 
• Inn at 500 Capitol – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Southwest & West (#13) 
• Sundance Resort – Top 30 Resorts in USA/The West (#6) 
• The Broadmoor – Top 30 Resorts in USA/The West (#27) 
• Edgewood Tahoe Resort – Top 30 Resorts in USA/The West (#28) 
• Montage Deer Valley – Top 30 Resorts in USA/The West (#29) 
• XV Beacon – Top 15 Hotels in USA/Boston (#2) 
• Boston Harbor Hotel – Top 15 Hotels in USA/Boston (#5)  
• The Colonnade Hotel, Boston – Top 15 Hotels in USA/Boston (#7) 
• The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square – Top 15 Hotels in USA/Boston (#11)  
• The Dewberry – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Charleston, SC (#7) 
• The Sebastian – Vail – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Colorado (#1) 
• St Julien Hotel & Spa – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Colorado (#2) 
• the ART, a hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Colorado (#7) 
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort – Top 5 Hotels in USA/Hawaii (#2) 
• Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach – Top 30 Resorts in USA/Hawaii (#10) 
• Montage Kapalua Bay – Top 30 Resorts in USA/Hawaii (#11) 
• Baccarat Hotel New York – Top 30 Hotels in USA/New York City (#2) 
• The Mark – Top 30 Hotels in USA/New York City (#12) 
• Farmhouse Inn – Top 25 Hotels in USA/California/North (#4) 
• Carneros Resort and Spa – Top 15 Resorts in USA/California/North (#3) 
• Rancho Bernardo Inn – Top 20 Resorts in USA/California/South (#5) 
• Pendry San Diego – Top 25 Hotels in USA/California/South (#4) 
• The Alfond Inn– Top 15 Hotels in USA/Florida (#5) 
• Hammock Beach Resort – Top 30 Resorts in USA/Florida (#5) 
• Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa – Top 30 Resorts in USA/Florida (#25) 
• Hawks Cay Resort – Top 15 Resorts in USA/Florida/Keys (#5) 
• EAST, Miami – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Florida/Miami (#16) 
• SLS South Beach – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Florida/Miami (#17) 
• Rosen Shingle Creek – Top 15 Resorts in USA/Florida/Orlando (#6) 
• Wynn Las Vegas and Encore – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Las Vegas (#3) 
• Windsor Court Hotel – Top 10 Hotels in USA/New Orleans (#3) 
• Post Ranch Inn– Top 25 Hotels in USA/California/North (#19) 
• The Lodge at Pebble Beach™ – Top 15 Resorts in USA/California/North (#15) + Top 10 resorts in USA (#6) 
• Hotel Californian – Top 25 Hotels in USA/California/South (#8)  
• Surf & Sand Resort – Top 20 Resorts in USA/California/South (#11) 
• Ojai Valley Inn – Top 20 Resorts in USA/California/South (#12) 
• Montage Laguna Beach – Top 20 Resorts in USA/California/South (#16) 
• Montage Beverly Hills – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Los Angeles (#8) 
• The Hollywood Roosevelt – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Los Angeles (#11) 
• Shutters on the Beach – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Los Angeles (#18) 
• Hotel Emma – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Texas (#4) 
• The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Texas (#7) 
• The Stella Hotel – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Texas (#15) 
• The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston – Top 20 Hotels in USA/Texas (#20) 
• Mountain Shadows – Top 30 Resorts in USA/Texas & The Southwest (#14) 
• The Wigwam – Top 30 Resorts in USA/ Texas & The Southwest (#17) 
• The Jefferson, Washington, DC – Top 10 Hotels in USA/Washington, DC (#7) 
• Hotel 71 – Top Hotels in Canada (#3) 
• Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués – Top 20 Resorts in Mexico (West) (#7) 
• Residences at Hacienda Encantada – Top 20 Resorts in Mexico (West) (#13) 
• Banyan Tree Mayakoba – Top 20 Resorts in Mexico (East) (#7) 
• NIZUC Resort & Spa – Top 20 Resorts in Mexico (East) (#12) 
• West Bay Club – The Best Resorts in the World (#43) + Top 25 Resorts in The Atlantic Islands (#2) 
• Half Moon – Top 50 Resorts in The Caribbean Islands (#13) 
• Cap Maison Resort & Spa – Top 50 Resorts in The Caribbean Islands (#20) 
• Hotel Christopher – Top 50 Resorts in The Caribbean (#31) 
• Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa – Top 25 Resorts in The Atlantic Islands (#11) 
• Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – Top 15 Hotels in The Caribbean & Central America (#9) 

Europe/Middle East/Africa 

• Amerikalinjen – The Best Hotels in the World (#12) + Top 25 Hotels in Europe/Northern (#1) + Top 10 Hotels in Europe (#4) 
• Hotel Skt. Petri – Top 25 Hotels in Europe/Northern (#3) 
• At Six – Top 25 Hotels in Europe/Northern (#8) 
• THE THIEF – Top 25 Hotels in Europe/Northern (#15) 
• Pulitzer Amsterdam – Top 25 Hotels in Europe/Northern (#16) 
• Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa – Top 20 Hotels in Europe/Spain & Portugal (#1) 
• Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden – Top 20 Hotels in Europe/Spain & Portugal (#16) 
• Dromoland Castle Hotel – The Best Resorts in the World (#7) + Top 30 Resorts in Europe (#2) 
• The K Club – Top 30 Resorts in Europe (#27) 
• The First Roma Arte – Top 10 Hotels in Europe/Italy/Rome (#2) 
• The First Roma Dolce – Top 10 Hotels in Europe/Italy/Rome (#6) 
• The Beaumont Hotel – Top 40 Hotels in Europe/UK/London (#6) 
• The Stafford London – Top 40 Hotels in Europe/UK/London (#8) 
• Sea Containers London – Top 40 Hotels in Europe/UK/London (#26) 
• The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione – Top 40 Hotels in Europe/UK/London (#34) 
• Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris – Top 25 Hotels in Europe/France/Paris (#13)  
• Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Top 30 Hotels in Europe/Italy (#16) 
• Palazzo Versace Dubai – Top Hotels in the Middle East (#2)  

Asia/Pacific 

• The Temple House – Top 10 Hotels in Asia/China (#5) 
• The Upper House – Top Hotels in Asia/Hong Kong (#7) 
• The Leela Palace New Delhi – Top 15 Hotels in Asia/India (#6) 
• Katamama Suites at Desa Potato Head – Top 20 Resorts in Asia/Indonesia/Bali (#20) 
• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore – Top 10 Hotels in Asia/Singapore (#8) 
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel – Top 10 Hotels in Asia/Singapore (#9) 
• The Siam – Top 10 Hotels in Asia/Bangkok (#8) 

For more information on these hotels or any of the properties represented within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio, please visit www.PreferredHotels.com.