Kempinski Club 1897
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Kempinski Club 1897

Book any participating Kempinski hotel through Stars Desk and pay the same public rate — with a room upgrade, daily breakfast for two and a hotel credit added on top, at no extra cost.

What it is: Kempinski Club 1897 is the invitation-only preferred-partner programme for travel advisors — not a physical members’ lounge or club inside a hotel. Launched in 2022 by Kempinski Hotels (Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, founded 1897), it lets an accredited advisor such as Stars Desk layer VIP benefits onto your stay while you keep the best available rate.
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What is Kempinski Club 1897?

Kempinski Club 1897 is the prestigious, invitation-only preferred-partner programme of Kempinski Hotels. It gives discerning travellers elevated recognition and tangible on-property value at the brand’s hotels and resorts worldwide — available only through select advisors such as Stars Desk.

Membership is by invitation and not open to direct enrolment. When you book through an accredited Club 1897 advisor you pay the same publicly available flexible rate, but receive a curated set of complimentary benefits. Because Kempinski is part of GHA Discovery, you also continue to earn Discovery Dollars (D$) on eligible spend.

Kempinski Club 1897 benefits

When you reserve through Stars Desk, every eligible stay includes:

  • Guaranteed Room UpgradeOne-category upgrade at the time of the booking
  • Daily breakfast for twoServed in the main restaurant
  • Hotel or resort creditUSD 50 or 100 per stay (USD 100 for suites, residences & villas)
  • Early check-in & late check-outSubject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-FiThroughout your stay
  • VIP welcome amenityPersonalised recognition on arrival
  • GHA Discovery (D$) earningContinue earning Discovery Dollars on eligible spend

Club 1897 vs. booking direct

Same rate, more value. Here is how a Club 1897 reservation through Stars Desk compares with booking the public rate yourself.

BenefitClub 1897 via Stars DeskPublic / direct booking
Best available rate Same public rate Same rate
Room upgrade on arrival Subject to availability Not guaranteed
Daily breakfast for two Included Charged extra
Hotel / resort credit USD 50–100 per stay Not included
Early check-in / late check-out Subject to availability Not guaranteed
VIP welcome amenity Included Not included
Dedicated advisor advocacy Yes - on-property contact No

Upgrades, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability on arrival and may vary by property.

How to book a Kempinski Club 1897 rate

  1. Choose your hotel

    Pick any participating Kempinski property from the list below.

  2. Contact Stars Desk

    Send your dates, property and any requests via the form.

  3. Confirm your rate

    We confirm the Club 1897 rate with all benefits applied.

  4. Enjoy your stay

    Arrive as a recognised Club 1897 guest.

Start your booking

Kempinski Club 1897 hotels list

More than 64 Kempinski hotels, resorts and residences across nearly 30 countries participate in Club 1897. Verified against Kempinski’s official portfolio.

Middle East & Africa 22

Europe 16

Americas 2

Asia Pacific 24

Kempinski Club 1897 vs. Virtuoso vs. Amex FHR

How Club 1897 sits alongside two other leading luxury booking programmes. Each delivers value through a different channel.

FeatureKempinski Club 1897VirtuosoAmex FHR
Room upgrade Upgrade on arrival, subject to availabilityOften included, varies by propertyOn arrival, subject to availability
Daily breakfast For two, in the main restaurantUsually includedFor two per room
Property credit USD 50–100 per staySometimes includedTypically USD 100–200 per stay
Early / late check-out Subject to availabilityOften included, variesIncluded, subject to availability
VIP recognition Enhanced, tailored serviceYesYes
Loyalty points Earns GHA Discovery D$Varies by chainEarns Amex Membership Rewards
Booking channel Club 1897 advisor (Stars Desk)Virtuoso-affiliated advisorAmex Platinum / Centurion

Explore other preferred-partner programmes

Stars Desk is an accredited partner across the major luxury hotel programmes. A few you may also want to compare:

Four Seasons Preferred Partner Rosewood Elite Mandarin Oriental Fan Club Hyatt Privé Amex FHR All luxury hotel programmes

Frequently asked questions

What is Kempinski Club 1897?

Kempinski Club 1897 is the invitation-only preferred-partner programme that Kempinski Hotels launched in 2022 for accredited luxury travel advisors. It is not a physical members’ club or lounge inside a hotel - it is a booking channel that lets an advisor such as Stars Desk secure the same publicly available rate while adding VIP benefits like a room upgrade, daily breakfast and a hotel credit at participating Kempinski properties worldwide.

How do I receive Kempinski Club 1897 benefits?

Book your Kempinski stay through an accredited Club 1897 advisor such as Stars Desk. There is no membership to buy and no booking fee - the benefits are applied automatically to eligible reservations made through the partner.

Are Kempinski Club 1897 rates more expensive than booking direct?

No. You pay the same best-available flexible rate published on Kempinski’s own website, and the Club 1897 benefits are layered on top at no additional cost.

What benefits are included with a Club 1897 booking?

Typically: a one-category room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability), daily breakfast for two, a USD 50 or 100 hotel or resort credit per stay (USD 100 for suites, residences and villas), early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability), complimentary Wi-Fi, and a VIP welcome amenity with personalised recognition. Exact benefits can vary by property.

Do I still earn GHA Discovery rewards (D$) on a Club 1897 booking?

Yes. Kempinski participates in GHA Discovery, so you continue to earn Discovery Dollars (D$) on eligible spend. When the stay is booked through an advisor, D$ are earned but are not redeemable at the time of booking.

Is there a minimum-stay requirement for Club 1897?

There is no universal minimum stay for Club 1897 bookings. Individual properties or seasonal offers may set their own minimum nights or stackable conditions, which your advisor will confirm before booking.

Can Kempinski promotions be combined with a Club 1897 booking?

Often, yes. Many Kempinski properties allow promotions - such as complimentary-night offers (for example a free third or fourth night) or seasonal rates - to be combined with Club 1897 benefits. Availability depends on the hotel and offer, so your Stars Desk advisor will confirm whether a specific promotion is stackable before you book.

How many Kempinski hotels participate in Club 1897?

More than 60 Kempinski hotels, resorts and residences across nearly 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas participate in Club 1897. The full list is shown on this page.

How do I book a Kempinski Club 1897 stay?

Send Stars Desk your preferred property, travel dates and any special requests using the form on this page. We confirm your Club 1897 rate and the included benefits, then the hotel issues your reservation confirmation directly.

Request your Kempinski Club 1897 stay

Tell us where and when. One of our advisors will reply within 24 hours with your Club 1897 rate and benefits.

No membership required and no booking fee. You pay the same best-available rate; Club 1897 benefits are added at no extra cost.