Preferred Travel Group Announces 2023 I Prefer Members' Choice Award Winners

40 Hotels and Resorts Honored with Top Accolades Going to Woodstock Inn & Resort, NJV Athens Plaza, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, and Half Moon 

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – December 21, 2023 – Today, Preferred Travel Group – the family-owned company that operates hotel brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide – announced the winners of the sixth annual I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. This year, 40 hotels from four global regions were selected as winners across the regional categories, with Woodstock Inn & Resort, NJV Athens Plaza, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, and Half Moon named as winners of their respective categories and Woodstock Inn & Resort named the overall global winner. In appreciation of the awards participants, I Prefer has launched a limited-time offer where members can earn 10,000 bonus points per valid booking made at any of the winning properties, earning up to 40,000 bonus points in total. 

“These awards provide us with the opportunity to gain insight into the experiences of I Prefer members who have journeyed around the world, reflecting on the authentic moments only made possible by the dedication and commitment to excellence from our member properties,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Travel Group. “I am so pleased to stand alongside and celebrate the continued success of our hotels and appreciate the extraordinary travel experiences they create.” 

The I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards winners are decided by members of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, the world’s biggest loyalty program for independent and unique hotel experiences. This year, voter participation nearly doubled, indicating growth in both the program as well as member engagement. Ballots were cast throughout the month of October in recognition of the inimitable experiences I Prefer members enjoyed at any of the 600 participating properties. Only hotels from Preferred Travel Group’s family of brands that participate in I Prefer Hotel Rewards can be nominated for these awards, with winners determined exclusively for their dedicated delivery of exemplary service and memorable experiences.   

Top Hotels in North America   

• Woodstock Inn & Resort (Woodstock, Vermont) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Inn by the Sea (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables, Florida) – L.V.X. Collection  
• Chatham Bars Inn (Chatham, Massachusetts) – Legend Collection 
• Hotel Monville (Montreal, Quebec) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Trump International Beach Resort Miami (Sunny Isles Beach, Florida) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Atelier Playa Mujeres (Cancun, Mexico) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Boston Harbor Hotel (Boston, Massachusetts) – Legend Collection  
• 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach (Honolulu, Hawaii) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Hotel Gault (Montreal, Quebec) – L.V.X. Collection 

Top Hotels in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa   

• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (Singapore) – Legend Collection 
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel (Singapore) – Legend Collection 
• The Fullerton Hotel Sydney (Sydney, Australia) – Legend Collection 
• EQ (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Artyzen Singapore (Singapore) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Andara Resort & Villas (Phuket, Thailand) – Legend Collection 
• Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel (Tokyo, Japan) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Hotel New Otani Tokyo "EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN" (Tokyo, Japan) – Legend Collection 
• Hotel Carlton (Antananarivo, Madagascar) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives (Dhuni Kolhu Island, Maldives) – Lifestyle Collection 

Top Hotels in the Caribbean, Central, and South America   

• Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica) – Legend Collection 
• Pink Sands Resort (Harbour Island, Bahamas) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club (Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – Legend Collection 
• West Bay Club (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Peter Island Resort & Spa (Road Town, British Virgin Islands) – Legend Collection 
• Porta Hotel Antigua (La Antigua, Guatemala) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Bluedoors York Luxury Suites (Medellin, Colombia) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Arenas Del Mar (Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica) – Beyond Green 
• Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (Lima, Peru) – Lifestyle Collection 

Top Hotel in Europe   

• NJV Athens Plaza (Athens, Greece) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Grand Hotel Excelsior (Valletta, Malta) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Grand Hotel Tremezzo (Tremezzina, Italy) – Legend Collection 
• Andronis Arcadia (Oia, Greece) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Annabelle (Paphos, Cyprus) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Le Belmont Paris (Paris, France) – Lifestyle Collection 
• Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez (Saint-Tropez, France) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Dromoland Castle Hotel (County Clare, Ireland) – Legend Collection 
• The Grand York (York, United Kingdom) – L.V.X. Collection 
• Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa (St Andrews, United Kingdom) – Legend Collection 

To celebrate all 40 winners on their accomplishments, I Prefer has launched a limited time bonus points promotion. This value-add incentive rewards the 4.5 million I Prefer members globally with 10,000 points when they book and stay for 2 nights at any of the winning hotels between December 6, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Members can earn a total of 40,000 bonus points with this amazing offer. Bookings must contain a valid I Prefer member number and be made through IPrefer.com, PreferredHotels.com, StayBeyondGreen.com, the I Prefer App, or Preferred’s Global Reservations team. 

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About Preferred Travel Group  

Owned and operated by the Ueberroth Family, Preferred Travel Group is the parent company of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, PTG Consulting, and Beyond Green Travel, representing more than 1,000 hotels, resorts, and residences across 90 countries, in addition to a global portfolio of destination marketing organizations and tourist boards. With more than 300 seasoned travel professionals situated across 35 locations worldwide,  the company connects independent hotels, hospitality companies, and destinations to key markets worldwide through strategic branding, sales, integrated marketing, revenue management, distribution services, and other consultancy services. Fueled by its brand promise, Believe in Travel, the company and its hotel and travel brands champion an unwavering belief in the transformative power of travel and its ability to enrich  lives, inspire a greater respect for the planet, and expand hearts and minds to other cultures and ways of living. For more information visit PreferredTravelGroup.com. 

About I Prefer Hotel 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 nearly 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 4.5 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.