Preferred Hotel Group Celebrates Annual Independent Hotel Day With Announcement Of 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Award Winners

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Today, Preferred Hotel Group kicked off its annual celebration of Independent Hotel Day by declaring the winners of its 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. The ultra-luxurious Atelier Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico, was named the overall global winner, as well as the winner of the North American category, and other top regional accolades went to The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Turtle Inn in Belize, and Belmont Champs Elysees in Paris, France. To extend the celebrations and to thank I Prefer members worldwide for continuing to Believe in Travel, Preferred has launched a limited-time 5,000 bonus points offer valid for bookings made at any of the 40 winning properties.

“As the world continues to reopen to international travel and with hoteliers excitedly re-welcoming many more guests back through their doors, it is the ideal time to recognize the incredible resilience and independent spirit of our member hotels and their dedicated teams,” said Alison McDermott, Vice President of Global Merchandising and Marketing for Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “While Preferred believes that every day is Independent Hotel Day, today, we celebrate it with our loyal I Prefer Members in honor of these best-in-class hotels that have not only weathered the storm but come through the other side thriving!”

Only hotels from Preferred Hotel Group’s family of brands that participate in I Prefer Hotel Rewards – the world’s biggest loyalty program for independent and unique hotel experiences – can be nominated in the I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards, with winners decided exclusively by I Prefer Members in recognition of consistently high quality standards and exceptional, personalized experiences. For 2021, hotels spanning 26 countries were selected as winners across four regional categories – and this year marks the first time that properties from Preferred Hotel Group’s recently launched sustainable brand Beyond Green were included, resulting in wins for Turtle Inn in Belize and The Brando in French Polynesia.

The full list of 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards winners includes:

Top Hotels in North America

• Atelier Playa Mujeres – Cancun, Mexico
• Estudio Playa Mujeres – Cancun, Mexico
• Biltmore Hotel – Coral Gables, Florida, United States
• Boston Harbor Hotel - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Baccarat Hotel New York, New York, United States
• Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach – Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
• The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
• Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
• Hotel Monteleone – New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
• Windsor Court – New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Top Hotel in Europe

• Belmont Champs Elysees – Paris, France
• Grand Hotel Excelsior – Valletta, Malta
• Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Lake Como, Tremezzo, Italy
• The Stafford London – London, United Kingdom
• Pulitzer Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Dromoland Castle Hotel – County Clare, Ireland
• Alcyhymist Grand Hotel & Spa – Prague, Czechia
• Excelsior Palace Hotel – Rapallo, Italy
• Hotel Villa Cipriani - Asolo, Italy
• Dylan Dublin – Dublin, Ireland

Top Hotels in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa

• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore – Singapore
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel – Singapore
• Royal Plaza on Scotts – Singapore
• The Brando – Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
• Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives – Dhuni Kohlhu Island, Maldives
• Andara Resort & Villas – Phuket, Thailand
• The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Sydney, Australia
• Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives
• Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu – Tokyo, Japan
• Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay – Fnideq, Morocco

Top Hotels in the Caribbean, Central, and South America

• Turtle Inn – Placencia, Belize
• Half Moon – Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Pink Sands Resort – Harbour Island, Bahamas
• Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa – Sandys, Bermuda
• Cap Maison Resort & Spa – Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
• Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
• West Bay Club – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
• 100 Luxury Suites – Bogota, Colombia
• Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Hotel Club Francés Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Now in its third year, Independent Hotel Day was introduced by Preferred Hotel Group to raise traveler awareness of authentic and unique hotel experiences, and to serve as a rallying cry for independent hotels around the world. To celebrate all 40 winners on this important day, Preferred has launched a limited-time bonus points promotion. This value-add incentive rewards the four million I Prefer Members globally with 5,000 bonus points when they book a stay at any of the winning hotels by November 10, 2021, for travel through June 30, 2022. Bookings must contain a valid I Prefer member number and be made through IPrefer.com, PreferredHotels.com, StayBeyondGreen.com, the I Prefer App, Preferred’s Global Reservations team, or a travel agent.

For more information on the 2021 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards, visit www.IPrefer.com/MembersChoice, and to enroll in the program and take advantage of this promotion, visit www.IPrefer.com/enroll.

AboutI Prefer Hotel Rewards

Launched in August 2013, the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program from Preferred Hotel Group extends points for multiple redemption options and other complimentary benefits to members upon eligible stays at more than 650 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. In addition to earning points for eligible room nights, members receive additional benefits based on their tier status. I Prefer also offers a free mobile app, available on Apple and Android devices, which allows members to search and book hotel stays, easily redeem Reward Certificates, and connect directly with their host hotel during a stay. Currently, more than four million travelers have signed up for membership.

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 600 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Through its curated global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The I Prefer™ Hotel Rewards program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.

AboutI PreferHotel Rewards

Launched in August 2013, the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program from Preferred Travel Group – the parent company that operates hotel brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide – extends points, status, and other complimentary benefits to members upon eligible stays at over 600 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. In addition to earning points for eligible room nights, members receive additional benefits based on their tier status. The I Prefer program also offers a free mobile app, available on Apple and Android devices, which allows members to search and book hotel stays, and easily redeem Reward Certificates. With 5 million travelers currently enrolled in membership, I Prefer is complimentary to join. To learn more and to enroll in the program, please visit IPrefer.com/enroll.

Hannah Nelson
Manager, Public Relations - Americas
+1 929 841 5240
Preferred Hotels