Preferred hotels & Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with 28 New Members
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expanded its global portfolio with 28 new member hotels in Q3 2026, its largest quarterly addition since 2024. Highlights include UMusic Hotel Madrid, Palazzo Trezza in Verona, Diamonds Thudufushi in the Maldives, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, THE FUJIYA HOTEL in Hakone, and HOTEL BANOV TOWNSCAPE WUHAN.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 28 new members to its global portfolio between July 1 and September 30, 2026. To celebrate, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of these participating locations for a limited time. Ranging from vibrant urban hotels and storied heritage properties to an all-inclusive private-island retreat, these newest members reflect the breadth of distinctive experiences across the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio.
“Welcoming 28 new members in a single quarter, our largest quarterly addition since 2024, marks an important milestone in the continued growth of Preferred Hotels & Resorts,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “Spanning dynamic cities, private islands, mountain settings, and historic landmarks, these additions broaden the reach of our global portfolio, with each hotel bringing its own character and connection to the destination.”
Highlights include:
UMusic Hotel Madrid (Madrid, Spain) – Lifestyle Collection: With Madrid’s landmark sights and cultural attractions just outside its doors, UMusic Hotel Madrid immerses travelers in the rhythm and creative energy of the Spanish capital. Music is woven throughout the experience, beginning with the hotel’s direct connection to the restored 898-seat Albéniz Theater, a working venue presenting musicals, drama, comedy, and other live performances. The theme continues through music-inspired artwork by artists from across Spain, 130 contemporary guestrooms and suites equipped with integrated sound systems, and the UMusic Piano Bar Casa Chicote, where musicians perform daily. The property also features a lively rooftop terrace with inventive cocktails and offering panoramic views of the Madrid skyline, alongside a separate seasonal pool.
Palazzo Trezza (Verona, Italy) – L.V.X. Collection: Opened in spring 2026, Palazzo Trezza is a beautifully restored Renaissance residence in the heart of Verona’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Rich architectural details, including frescoed ceilings, blend with bespoke furnishings and contemporary comforts across 11 individually designed suites. Evoking the intimacy and elegance of a private home in the heart of the city, Palazzo Trezza offers highly personalized hospitality and tailor-made experiences revealing Verona’s beauty and hidden treasures, from unforgettable opera evenings at the Arena to exclusive Amarone tastings in Valpolicella or within the property’s own historic wine cellar.
Diamonds Thudufushi (Male, Maldives) – Lifestyle Collection: Set on a pristine private island in the Maldives' South Ari Atoll, Diamonds Thudufushi offers an all-inclusive escape built around a thriving house reef and swimmable lagoon just steps from every villa. The resort's 69 accommodations are split between beachfront villas on powder-white sand and overwater retreats above turquoise lagoon waters — some with private staircases leading directly into the water below — each featuring Italian-inspired interiors, private terraces, and modern amenities. Dining spans an overwater restaurant serving European and Asian fare and traditional Maldivian meals served on the sand under the stars, while the Serena Spa draws on Ayurvedic, European, and Southeast Asian traditions for restorative experiences. Guests can also spot manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks, or snorkel and scuba dive along the resort's reef, among some of the Indian Ocean's most unforgettable marine encounters.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club (Durham, North Carolina) – L.V.X. Collection: Nestled on 300 wooded acres amid the towering pines of Duke Forest in North Carolina, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a beloved Durham institution that has long blended legacy and luxury on Duke University's campus. With 271 guest rooms and suites designed in the spirit of an English country estate, the hotel recently completed a multi-year transformation of its lobby, specialty suites, meeting spaces, and outdoor terraces, reflecting the region's natural beauty and dynamic character through locally sourced art and materials. Guests can tee off on the 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Club, before unwinding over regional American specialties at the AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room or a drink at the newly reimagined Bull Durham Bar. Named for 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist Washington Duke, whose family helped found Duke University, the Inn continues a nearly 40-year legacy of Southern hospitality woven into the fabric of campus life.
THE FUJIYA HOTEL (Hakone, Japan) – L.V.X. Collection: Situated in the historic mountain village of Miyanoshita in Hakone, Japan, THE FUJIYA HOTEL has welcomed international travelers since opening in 1878 as the country’s first resort hotel. Its distinctive blend of Eastern heritage and Western architecture unfolds across four historic buildings, several designated as cultural heritage structures, housing 120 guestrooms and suites that reflect different chapters of the hotel’s nearly 150-year history. Natural Miyanoshita hot spring water fills the bathtub in every guestroom and suite, complemented by a dedicated spa in the Forest Wing offering Zen-inspired treatments. Three restaurants showcase French, Japanese, and Western cuisine, while acres of landscaped gardens complement the hotel’s tranquil mountain setting, within easy reach of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi.
HOTEL BANOV TOWNSCAPE WUHAN (Wuhan, China) – L.V.X. Collection: Occupying the meticulously restored Ba Gong Fang Zi, a neo-Renaissance landmark dating to 1910, HOTEL BANOV TOWNSCAPE WUHAN brings contemporary hospitality to one of the city’s most storied buildings. Originally developed by Russian tea merchants as Wuhan’s earliest luxury apartment building, the hotel now houses 45 guestrooms and suites that preserve the landmark’s original architectural grandeur. Its ties to Hankow’s historic tea trade are explored through a dedicated exhibition hall, which shares the story of the building’s founders and their connection to the China-Russia Tea Road. The merchant legacy also inspires Le Marchand Bistro, which offers an elevated take on bistro cuisine crafted to star-chef standards for food lovers and connoisseurs alike.
Other member hotels to have joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ global portfolio between July 1 and September 30, 2026, include:
360 Hotel Boutique Hotel and Spa (Selfoss, Iceland) – L.V.X. Collection
Almar Timi Ama Villasimius (Villasimius, Italy) – L.V.X. Collection
BLESS Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) – Legend Collection
Bless Ibiza The Site (Ibiza, Spain) – Legend Collection
De Plesman Hotel The Hague (The Hague, Netherlands) – Lifestyle Collection
Duke Beach Hotel & Spa (Maresias, Brazil) – Lifestyle Collection
Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel (Kitzbühel, Austria) – L.V.X. Collection
Hotel Burg Schwarzenstein (Geisenheim, Germany) – Lifestyle Collection
Hôtel California Paris (Paris, France) – Lifestyle Collection
Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf (Dusseldorf, Germany) – L.V.X. Collection
Maison Messmer (Baden-Baden, Germany) – L.V.X. Collection
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) – L.V.X. Collection
Nuju Uluwatu (Bali, Indonesia) – L.V.X. Collection
Palais Jamai (Fès Médina, Morocco) – Legend Collection
Parkhotel Bremen (Bremen, Germany) – L.V.X. Collection
St. Helen's Hotel (Dublin, Ireland) – Lifestyle Collection
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary (Madikeri, India) – Legend Collection
The Stelle (Deer Valley East, Utah, United States) – L.V.X. Collection
Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu (Chengdu, China) – Lifestyle Collection
Ville Sull’Arno (Florence, Italy) – Lifestyle Collection
Wald.Weit Rheingau Hotel & Retreat (Kiedrich, Germany) – Lifestyle Collection
Wymara Resort + Villas (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos) – Legend Collection
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