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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 92 Members Honored in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – October 3, 2023: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to celebrate 92 member hotels from across its global portfolio recognized in the 36th edition of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The growing presence of properties from the brand’s portfolio demonstrates the appeal and value attached to unique and inspiring experiences offered at independently owned and operated luxury hotels and resorts by travelers around the world.  

“These awards are among the most prestigious hotel awards in the world and an event we look forward to each year knowing that many of our hotel partners’ enthusiasm for independent hospitality, intuitive service, and personalized experiences will be rewarded,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Travel Group, parent company of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “I am delighted to celebrate these winning hotels that continue to provide us all with unforgettable moments and countless reasons to Believe in Travel.”  

Selected by readers of Condé Nast Traveler United States and Condé Nast Traveller United Kingdom, an impressive 500,000 frequent travelers cast their votes, with categories ranging from hotels and resorts to cruises, cities, and destination spas. The full list of winning member properties is as follows:  

The Americas & Caribbean 

  • Cap Maison Resort & Spa – Gros Islet, St. Lucia: (#19) Top 40 Resorts in The Caribbean 

  • Carneros Resort and Spa – Napa, California: (#8) Top 20 Resorts in Northern California 

  • Chateau Elan - Braselton Atlanta, Georgia: (#7) Top 20 Resorts in The South 

  • Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, Massachusetts: (#8) Best Resorts in the World; (#3) Top 20 Resorts in New England; UK edition (#5) Best Resorts in the United States 

  • Condado Vanderbilt – San Juan, Puerto Rico: (#3) Top 10 Hotels in The Caribbean & Central America 

  • Hotel du Pont – Wilmington, Delaware: (#15) Top 15 Hotels in The Mid-Atlantic 

  • Hotel Emma at Pearl – San Antonio, Texas: (#9) Top 10 Hotels in Texas 

  • Inn at Perry Cabin – St. Michaels, Maryland: (#10) Top Hotels in The Northeast and The Mid-Atlantic 

  • Inn By The Sea – Cape Elizabeth, Maine: (#8) Top 20 Resorts in New England 

  • La Casa de La Playa – Playa del Carmen, Mexico: (#5) Top 10 Hotels in Mexico 

  • Montage Palmetto Bluff – Bluffton, South Carolina: (#14) Best Resorts in the World; (#1) Top 20 Resorts in The South; UK edition (#8) Best Resorts in the United States 

  • Nemacolin – Farmington, Pennsylvania: (#8) Top 12 Resorts in The Northeast & The Mid-Atlantic 

  • NIZUC Resort & Spa – Cancun, Mexico: (#13) Top 20 Resorts in Eastern Mexico 

  • Ojai Valley Inn – Ojai, California: (#15) Top 15 Resorts in Southern California 

  • Pendry Chicago – Chicago, Illinois: (#8) Top 10 Hotels in Chicago 

  • Pendry San Diego – San Diego, California: (#5) Top 20 Hotels in Southern California 

  • Pendry West Hollywood – West Hollywood, California: (#15) Top 20 Hotels in Los Angeles 

  • Post Ranch Inn – Big Sur, California: (#3) Top 20 Hotels in Northern California 

  • Rancho Santana – Tola, Nicaragua: (#4) Top 20 Resorts in Central America 

  • Riggs Washington DC – Washington D.C.: (#4) Top 10 Hotels in Washington D.C. 

  • Sagamore Pendry Baltimore – Baltimore, Maryland: (#30) Best Hotels in the World; (#1) Top 15 Hotels in The Mid-Atlantic; UK edition (#14) Best Hotels in the Rest of the United States 

  • Shutters on the Beach – Santa Monica, California: (#8) Top 20 Hotels in Southern California 

  • St Julien Hotel & Spa – Boulder, Colorado: (#11) Top 15 Hotels in Colorado 

  • The Alfond Inn – Orlando, Florida: (#9) Top 10 Hotels in Florida 

  • The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs: (#11) Top 20 Resorts in The Mountain West 

  • Woodstock Inn & Resort – Woodstock, Vermont: (#6) Top 20 Resorts in New England 

  • Wynn Las Vegas and Encore – Las Vegas, Nevada: (#7) Top 10 Hotels in Las Vegas 

  • XV Beacon – Boston, Massachusetts: (#8) Top 10 Hotels in Boston 

 

Europe, Middle East & Africa  

  • Amerikalinjen – Oslo, Norway: (#11) Top 20 Hotels in Northern Europe 

  • Annabelle – Paphos, Cyprus: (#22) Top 25 Resorts in Europe; UK edition (#22) Best Resorts in Europe 

  • Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa – Casares, Spain: (#1) Top 10 Hotels in Spain & Portugal; UK edition: (#1) Best Hotels in Spain & Portugal 

  • Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Tremezzina, Italy: (#14) Top 20 Hotels in Italy; UK edition (#14) Best Hotels in the Rest of Italy 

  • Hotel Bayerischer Hof – Munich, Germany: (#18) Top 20 Hotels in Northern Europe 

  • The Last Word Constantia – Cape Town, South Africa: (#9) Top 15 Hotels in South Africa; UK edition (#19) Best Hotels in Eastern and Southern Africa 

  • The Last Word Franschhoek – Franschhoek, South Africa: (#5) Top 15 Hotels in South Africa; UK edition (#5) Best Hotels in Eastern and Southern Africa 

  • The Last Word Long Beach – Cape Town, South Africa: (#13) Top 15 Hotels in South Africa; UK edition (#13) Best Hotels in Eastern and Southern Africa 

  • Toscana Resort Castelfalfi – Tuscany, Italy: (#21) Top 25 Resorts in Europe; UK edition (#21) Best Resorts in Europe 

  • Villa Copenhagen – Copenhagen, Denmark: (#14) Top 20 Hotels in Northern Europe 

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh – Edinburgh, United Kingdom: (#13) Top 35 Hotels in the United Kingdom; UK edition (#13) Best Hotels in the Rest of the UK 

 

Asia & Pacific   

  • The Fullerton Hotel Sydney – Sydney, Australia: (#22) Best Hotels in the World; (#1) Top 10 Hotels in Australia & New Zealand; UK edition (#1) Best Hotels in Australasia 

  • The Imperial New Delhi – New Delhi, India: (#4) Top 20 Hotels in India; UK edition (#4) Best Hotels in India 

  • The Leela Palace Bengaluru – Bengaluru, India: (#15) Top 20 Hotels in India; UK edition (#15) Best Hotels in India 

  • The Leela Palace Jaipur – Jaipur, India: (#17) Top 20 Hotels in India; UK edition (#17) Best Hotels in India 

  • The Leela Palace New Delhi – New Delhi, India: (#6) Top 20 Hotels in India; UK edition (#6) Best Hotels in India 

Travelers keen to explore any of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 award-winning hotels represented by Preferred Hotels & Resorts can book with I Prefer Hotel Rewards and unlock exclusive member rates and benefits. For more information about the 2023 winners represented by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and to plan the next adventure, visit https://preferredhotels.com/conde-nast-readers-choice 

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About Preferred Hotels & Resorts         

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Through its five 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. 

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