What to Tell Your Advisor Before Booking Four Seasons
What to Tell Your Advisor Before Booking Four Seasons
Booking a Four Seasons hotel or resort is always a promise of exceptional luxury, service, and attention to detail. But when you book through Stars Desk, an official Four Seasons Preferred Partner agency, your stay goes beyond the ordinary. With insider perks like daily breakfast, hotel credits, upgrades, and curated amenities, we make sure every detail is designed around you.
To get the most out of your Four Seasons experience, it’s important to share the right information with your travel advisor. The more we know about your preferences, the better we can personalize your stay, maximize your benefits, and surprise you with touches that make your trip unforgettable.
Here’s a guide on what to tell your advisor before booking Four Seasons—so we can deliver the flawless luxury journey you deserve.
1. Your Travel Dates & Flexibility
Luxury hotels like Four Seasons often fill up quickly, especially in peak seasons (think Paris in spring, the Maldives over the holidays, or Hawaii during summer). Sharing your exact dates helps us secure the best room categories and ensure you receive all available Preferred Partner perks.
👉 If you’re flexible with dates, let us know. Sometimes shifting your stay by just a day or two can mean better availability, a higher upgrade chance, or access to special promotions.
2. The Purpose of Your Trip
Every Four Seasons stay tells a different story. Are you celebrating a honeymoon, an anniversary, a family vacation, or simply enjoying a much-needed escape? The reason behind your trip helps us personalize the experience.
Romantic Getaways: We’ll request special turndown amenities, private dinners, or spa experiences.
Family Vacations: We’ll secure family-friendly villas, kids’ club access, and babysitting options.
Celebrations: From milestone birthdays to proposals, we coordinate with the hotel team to ensure every detail shines.
✨ Stars Desk Advantage: We share these details discreetly with the hotel so you’re treated like a VIP guest from the moment you arrive.
3. Room or Suite Preferences
Four Seasons hotels offer a wide range of rooms, suites, and villas. Your advisor can help match you with the best fit based on your preferences:
Do you prefer city views, ocean views, or garden tranquility?
Would you like a balcony, terrace, or plunge pool?
Is a connecting suite needed for family or friends?
We also keep track of subtle details: some rooms have more natural light, quieter corners, or unique layouts. These insider tips often make the difference between a nice stay and an unforgettable one.
4. Dining & Culinary Preferences
Food is central to the Four Seasons experience—many properties are home to Michelin-starred restaurants and world-class chefs. Sharing your culinary preferences with your advisor allows us to:
Make advance dining reservations at the most sought-after venues.
Alert the hotel of dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, kosher, halal, etc.).
Arrange private dining experiences—from beachfront barbecues in Anguilla to wine-paired tasting menus in Paris.
👉 Stars Desk Insider Tip: Dining reservations at top restaurants often book out months in advance. Let us know your priorities early, and we’ll handle it for you.
5. Wellness, Spa, and Fitness Interests
Four Seasons spas are legendary. Whether you’re seeking a rejuvenating massage, yoga on the beach, or a high-performance gym, let us know your wellness goals.
Spa treatments: Do you want us to reserve in advance?
Wellness programs: Meditation, reiki, or holistic therapies.
Fitness: Personal trainers, tennis lessons, or rooftop running tracks (yes, Lisbon has one!).
We can even create a wellness itinerary that blends spa sessions, nutrition, and outdoor activities tailored to you.
6. Special Requests & Personal Touches
This is where the magic of Preferred Partner bookings truly comes to life. Tell us about the little things that matter most to you:
Your favorite wine or champagne
Preferred pillow type or bedding style
Flower arrangements you love
In-room snacks or minibar favorites
Four Seasons teams excel at anticipating needs—but when your Stars Desk advisor shares these details, they can surprise you with touches that feel deeply personal.
7. Travel Companions
Who you’re traveling with shapes the entire booking. Whether it’s a couple, family, group of friends, or business partners, knowing the makeup of your group allows us to recommend the right property, room type, and experiences.
Couples: Romantic suites and private dining
Families: Villas with multiple bedrooms, kids’ programs
Groups: Residences with living areas and private chefs
Business: Executive suites with boardroom access
8. Transportation Needs
Do you need an airport transfer, a private driver, or even a yacht charter? Four Seasons properties often provide luxury transfers, but we can also arrange private cars, helicopters, or seaplanes to make your arrival seamless.
Examples:
Maldives: Seaplane transfer to your villa
Florence: Private car from Rome or Milan
Bali: VIP airport fast-track and private driver
✨ Stars Desk Perk: We coordinate your entire journey—not just the hotel—so everything flows smoothly.
9. Budget & Value Expectations
Luxury doesn’t always mean unlimited. Sharing your budget range with your advisor ensures we find the best room categories and promotions available for your stay. With Stars Desk, you’ll always pay the best available rate, but with exclusive perks layered in.
Some Four Seasons properties offer third-night free promotions or resort credits for longer stays.
We help you maximize your spend by guiding you toward the best dates, suites, and packages.
10. Loyalty & Rewards
Do you collect loyalty points with other programs, or have preferences across brands? While Four Seasons does not operate a traditional points-based loyalty program, we can align your stay with your wider travel strategy, ensuring you get VIP recognition at multiple brands when combining itineraries.
11. Activities & Experiences You’d Love
Four Seasons hotels curate exceptional activities, but they book fast. By sharing your interests early, we can secure the best options for you:
Adventure seekers: Diving, sailing, hiking, helicopter tours
Culture lovers: Cooking classes, temple tours, art excursions
Relaxation seekers: Private beaches, infinity pools, wellness retreats
Foodies: Chef’s table dinners, wine tastings, street food tours
We can also design multi-destination itineraries—like combining Tokyo, Kyoto, and the Maldives for a once-in-a-lifetime Asian journey.
Why This Matters: Stars Desk vs. Booking Direct
Here’s a clear look at how sharing your details with your Stars Desk advisor maximizes your Four Seasons booking:
| Booking Direct | Booking with Stars Desk (Preferred Partner) | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Breakfast | Yes | Yes, plus enhanced personalization |
| Hotel Credits | No | Yes (USD $100+ per stay, varies by property) |
| Room Upgrades | Limited | Priority access at check-in |
| Early Check-In / Late Check-Out | Limited | Extended whenever possible |
| Welcome Amenities | No | Yes, curated with your preferences |
| Personalization | Minimal | Tailored experiences designed by Stars Desk |
Final Thoughts
The secret to an unforgettable Four Seasons experience lies in communication. The more details you share with your Stars Desk advisor, the more personalized—and seamless—your stay will be. From arranging surprise celebrations to ensuring the perfect suite with a view, Stars Desk ensures that no detail is overlooked.
👉 Explore our Four Seasons Preferred Partner program here to learn how we add value to every booking.
📩 Ready to start planning? Contact us today at bookings@starsdesk.com and let’s design your perfect Four Seasons getaway.
