Belmond Bellini Club is the invitation-only preferred partner program of Belmond, the LVMH-owned luxury travel collection. It gives travelers VIP status, added value, and personalized service across Belmond hotels, trains, and river cruises worldwide — at no extra cost and at the same publicly available rate.

When you book your stay through a verified Belmond Bellini Club travel advisor like Stars Desk, you unlock complimentary daily breakfast for two, priority room upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, a property credit of up to US$220 per stay, and unique welcome amenities at each property. Whether you are planning a romantic escape, a city break, or a once-in-a-lifetime cultural journey, booking through Stars Desk turns an ordinary reservation into a recognized VIP experience.

As an accredited Belmond Bellini Club travel partner, Stars Desk arranges these privileges at Belmond’s legendary hotels, iconic trains, and intimate river cruises across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Request your Bellini Club rate to start planning your next Belmond journey and unlock your VIP benefits.

What is the Belmond Bellini Club?

The Belmond Bellini Club is Belmond’s invitation-only preferred partner program for select luxury travel advisors. It is designed to give discerning travelers enhanced benefits, personalized recognition, and exclusive perks across Belmond hotels, trains, and river cruises worldwide. The program is not sold to the public — access is granted automatically when you book through an accredited Bellini Club advisor such as Stars Desk.

Belmond is one of the world’s leading luxury travel companies and a pioneer of “Slow Luxury.” Founded in 1976 by James Sherwood with the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the company was known as Orient-Express Hotels until it rebranded as Belmond in 2014. In December 2018, Belmond was acquired by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) for US$2.6 billion, joining the same luxury portfolio as Cheval Blanc. Today Belmond operates a collection of more than 40 hotels, six legendary trains, river cruise boats, and safari lodges across 24 countries.

Membership cannot be purchased or joined directly. You pay the same best available rate published on Belmond.com, yet you enjoy elevated perks — complimentary breakfast, priority upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, hotel credits, and signature welcome amenities — simply by reserving through Stars Desk.

Where does the Bellini Club name come from?

The Belmond Bellini Club is named after the Bellini cocktail, invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice. Cipriani blended puréed white peaches with Prosecco and named the drink after the 15th-century Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini, whose luminous, rose-tinted colors matched the cocktail’s sunset hue.

The heritage link is direct: the same Giuseppe Cipriani founded Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1956 — the very property whose 1976 acquisition gave rise to the company that is Belmond today. By naming its preferred-partner program the “Bellini Club,” Belmond honors this Venetian legacy of refined hospitality, art, and the art of the perfect welcome.

For travelers searching for a luxury hotel collection rooted in a signature Venetian cocktail tradition, Belmond — and the Bellini Club booked through Stars Desk — is that experience. Hotel Cipriani in Venice was named the best hotel in the world by La Liste in 2023.

Belmond Bellini Club Benefits

When you book through a Belmond Bellini Club travel advisor like Stars Desk, you receive the same best available rate found on Belmond’s website, plus exclusive complimentary perks that public bookings do not include. Benefits differ slightly between hotels and rail/river-cruise journeys.

Benefit Belmond Bellini Club Public Booking
Room Upgrade on Arrival* ✔ Priority upgrade ✖ Not Guaranteed
Daily Breakfast for Two ✔ Complimentary ✖ Additional Charge
Hotel Credit (per stay) ✔ Up to US$220 ✖ Not Included
Train & River-Cruise Credit (per person) ✔ US$45–100 per journey ✖ Not Included
Gift Voucher ✔ US$500 on bookings of US$10,000+ (toward a future Belmond experience of US$5,000+) ✖ Not Included
VIP Welcome Amenity ✔ Included ✖ Not Included
Early Check-in & Late Check-out* ✔ Included ✖ Not Guaranteed
Complimentary Wi-Fi ✔ Included ✖ Often Charged
VIP Recognition & GM Welcome Letter ✔ Included ✖ Not Included
Priority Requests (bed type, connecting rooms, waitlists) ✔ Included ✖ Not Guaranteed

*Based on availability at check-in. Credit values vary by property and are converted at the hotel’s rate.

Belmond Hotels, Trains, River Cruises & Safaris

Belmond Bellini Club benefits apply across the company’s full portfolio — not only hotels, but also its legendary trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. Booking any of these through Stars Desk secures your VIP perks.

Iconic Hotels & Resorts

Belmond’s hotels span Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Flagship properties include Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Splendido and Splendido Mare in Portofino, Villa San Michele in Florence, Caruso on the Amalfi Coast, Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina, La Residencia in Mallorca, Reid’s Palace in Madeira, and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Beyond Europe, the collection includes Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Maroma on the Riviera Maya — reimagined with a Guerlain Spa and a maroma-bee conservation partnership with the environmental organization Parley — Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende, the Machu Picchu gateways Sanctuary Lodge and Palacio Nazarenas, Mount Nelson in Cape Town, Hotel das Cataratas inside Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, and Jimbaran Puri in Bali.

Legendary Trains

Belmond operates some of the most celebrated luxury railway journeys in the world. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose Grand Suites were designed by Oscar-winning production designer Catherine Martin — travels primarily between London and Venice. Other routes include the British Pullman through the English countryside, the Royal Scotsman across the Scottish Highlands, the Eastern & Oriental Express in Southeast Asia, and the Andean Explorer in Peru.

River Cruises & Safaris

On the water, Belmond’s intimate river boats cruise the canals and rivers of France and beyond. On safari, Eagle Island Lodge in the Okavango Delta and Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park bring the Bellini Club experience to Botswana’s wilderness. Every train, cruise, and safari booked through Stars Desk includes Bellini Club recognition and added value.

Belmond Bellini Club vs Virtuoso vs Amex FHR

Belmond Bellini Club is Belmond’s own brand-direct program, so it prioritizes upgrades and value for Belmond stays more strongly than generic luxury networks. You can also book Belmond hotels through Virtuoso or American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR), but a brand-specific program like Bellini Club typically delivers the best combination of perks. A capable advisor like Stars Desk holds access to multiple programs and selects the one with the highest value for each booking.

Feature / Program Belmond Bellini Club Virtuoso Amex FHR
Room Upgrade ✔ Brand-prioritized at check-in ✔ Varies by property ✔ Subject to availability
Daily Breakfast for Two ✔ Included ✔ Usually included ✔ Included
Property Credit ✔ Up to US$220 per stay ✔ Sometimes included ✔ Typically US$100–200
$500 Future-Stay Voucher ✔ On US$10,000+ bookings ✖ Not offered ✖ Not offered
VIP Recognition ✔ Welcome treats & GM letter ✔ Yes ✔ Yes
Booking Channel Accredited Bellini Club advisors (Stars Desk) Virtuoso-affiliated advisors Amex Platinum / Centurion

Booking through Stars Desk as your Belmond Bellini Club travel advisor secures the same best available rates you would find online, plus brand-prioritized upgrades, the US$500 future-stay voucher, and personalized service not guaranteed through other programs. Belmond’s own program sits alongside other brand-direct programs such as Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Privé, Rosewood Elite, Mandarin Oriental Fan Club, and Oetker Collection Pearl Partner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belmond Bellini Club is Belmond’s invitation-only preferred partner program for accredited luxury travel advisors. It provides complimentary room upgrades, daily breakfast for two, hotel credits of up to US$220 per stay, early check-in, late check-out, VIP recognition, and welcome amenities at no extra cost when booked through an advisor such as Stars Desk.
You cannot join the Belmond Bellini Club directly — it is invitation-only and reserved for accredited travel advisors. Membership benefits are applied automatically to your reservation when you book through a Bellini Club advisor like Stars Desk. There is no membership fee and no public enrollment.
No. Belmond Bellini Club rates match the best available rate published on Belmond.com. You pay the same price as booking direct but receive added complimentary perks — upgrades, breakfast, hotel credits, and VIP recognition — making the Bellini Club the better-value way to book.
Belmond Bellini Club perks include a priority room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability), daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit of up to US$220 per stay, a US$45–100 per-person credit on trains and river cruises, a US$500 future-stay voucher on bookings of US$10,000 or more, complimentary Wi-Fi, early check-in, late check-out, a welcome amenity, a General Manager welcome letter, and priority for connecting rooms and specific bed types.
The Bellini Club is named after the Bellini cocktail, created in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice and named after the Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini. Giuseppe Cipriani also founded Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the property at the heart of Belmond’s origins — making the cocktail a fitting namesake for Belmond’s preferred-partner program.
No. The Belmond Bellini Club is a preferred-partner booking program, not a physical bar, lounge, or club night. Its name honors the Bellini cocktail, created at Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1948. You unlock its benefits by booking Belmond hotels, trains, or river cruises through an accredited advisor like Stars Desk — not by visiting a venue or paying a membership fee.
Yes. The Bellini is a Venetian signature drink born from the same Cipriani heritage behind Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, where you can savor the cocktail in its city of origin. Booking through Stars Desk adds Bellini Club VIP benefits — upgrades, breakfast, and a property credit — to your stay at Hotel Cipriani and other Belmond properties.
Yes. Belmond Bellini Club benefits apply to Belmond trains and river cruises as well as hotels. For rail and cruise itineraries — including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, British Pullman, and Royal Scotsman — you receive a US$45–100 per-person credit, VIP welcome treats, and a welcome letter when booking through Stars Desk.
No, there is no minimum stay required for a Belmond Bellini Club reservation. Whether you stay one night or one week, the full Bellini Club benefits and VIP recognition apply to your booking.
To book a Belmond Bellini Club stay, contact Stars Desk — an accredited Bellini Club travel advisor — with your preferred property, dates, and room type. Stars Desk confirms the booking with all Bellini Club perks applied, and you receive your reservation confirmation directly from the property. Requests are answered within 24 hours.

Client Reviews – Belmond Bellini Club with Stars Desk

“Booking our anniversary stay at Belmond Maroma through Stars Desk and Belmond Bellini Club was unforgettable. We received a suite upgrade, daily breakfast, and a resort credit that made our trip truly special.”

— Sophia & James R., Miami, FL

“Our stay at Belmond Hotel Cipriani was seamless thanks to Stars Desk. Early check-in, VIP welcome treats, and hotel credits enhanced every moment. Belmond Bellini Club perks truly make a difference.”

— Alexander M., New York, NY

“Stars Desk arranged our Belmond Hiramatsu stay flawlessly. We were treated like VIPs, enjoyed daily breakfast for two, and received an unexpected room upgrade. Highly recommend booking through Belmond Bellini Club.”

— Isabella C., San Francisco, CA

“Thanks to Stars Desk, our Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea stay exceeded expectations. Bellini Club perks like late check-out, resort credit, and VIP welcome treats made our family trip luxurious and effortless.”

— Lucas P., Los Angeles, CA

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