About Stars Desk
Stars Desk is a New York-based luxury travel agency built on a simple idea: the same trip you would book yourself, arranged by an expert advisor, is a better trip - and it costs you no more. We are an Independent Affiliate of Ovation Network (a Virtuoso Member Agency) and an accredited Belmond Bellini Club advisor, with access to more than 4,000 handpicked five-star hotels and resorts, exclusive Business Class airline contracts, and preferred-partner programs across the luxury travel world. There are no hidden advisor fees. You pay the published price; we add the perks.
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Why travelers choose Stars Desk
Our passion for travel led us into this business, and from day one Stars Desk has been about crafting exceptional trips: partnering only with the best hotels, cruises and rail journeys, keeping the booking process seamless, and building a team of elite advisors who handle everything from a weekend getaway to a complex multi-country itinerary. What follows is not marketing - it is the actual difference between booking alone and booking with us.
The best of online and offline
Book the easy way online, but with the judgment of a human expert behind every choice. We know which room to request, which cabin tier unlocks the best value, and which "5-star" is actually worth it this year - the things a booking engine cannot tell you.
Preferred-partner perks, same price
Through our partnerships you unlock complimentary upgrades, VIP amenities, resort and hotel credits, and curated experiences - from a spa reservation to an African safari - at the same rate you would pay direct. The price is identical with or without us. The perks are not.
Advisors, not order-takers
From first idea to the moment you are home, one advisor owns your trip and is reachable 24/7 while you travel. No call-center queues, no hidden fees, no upsell - just someone accountable for getting it right.
Our credentials
Credibility in luxury travel is earned through the networks that vet you. Stars Desk holds:
Ovation Network & Virtuoso
We are an Independent Affiliate of Ovation Network, a Virtuoso Member Agency with a legacy of more than 35 years - the connections behind our elite hotel access and IATA accreditation.
Belmond Bellini Club
An accredited advisor for Belmond's luxury trains, hotels and river cruises, so a booking earns Bellini benefits - onboard and hotel credits, upgrades and VIP recognition - at the published fare.
Hotel preferred programs
Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS & Luminous, Rosewood Elite and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection - each adding value at no extra cost.
See the full list on our affiliations page, or meet the advisors behind your trip.
How we are paid - honestly
A fair question, so here is the plain answer: hotels, cruise lines and rail operators pay a commission to the agency when you book through us, exactly as they would to their own sales channel. That is why our service adds no cost to you - and why the perks come from the partner, not from your pocket. You get an advocate; you do not get a bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stars Desk?
Stars Desk is a New York-based luxury travel agency specializing in five-star hotels, VIP travel, Belmond luxury trains and cruises. It is an Independent Affiliate of Ovation Network (a Virtuoso Member Agency) and an accredited Belmond Bellini Club advisor, with access to more than 4,000 handpicked hotels and preferred-partner perks at no advisor fee.
Does using Stars Desk cost more than booking direct?
No. You pay the same published price you would pay booking direct. Stars Desk is compensated by the hotels, cruise lines and rail operators through standard trade commission, so there are no hidden advisor fees - and preferred-partner perks such as upgrades, credits and amenities are added on top at no cost to you.
Where is Stars Desk based, and who does it serve?
Stars Desk is based in New York City, at 666 Third Avenue, Floor 4, and serves travelers across the United States and worldwide. Advisors are reachable 24/7 while you are traveling.
What makes Stars Desk different from a booking website?
A booking engine sells inventory; an advisor gives judgment - which room to request, which cabin tier is worth the upgrade, which property actually delivers - and preferred-partner benefits you cannot get on a public site, at the same price.
Which luxury programs does Stars Desk have access to?
Belmond Bellini Club, Virtuoso via Ovation Network, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS & Luminous, Rosewood Elite and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, among others. Each adds credits, upgrades or amenities to a qualifying booking.
Explore our Belmond luxury trains hub, the Belmond Bellini Club guide, or our affiliations.