Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Reserve with Leaders Club Privileges →Leaders Club is the prestigious loyalty and recognition program of The Leading Hotels of the World, designed for travelers who seek authentic, independent luxury experiences across the globe. When booking through an accredited Leaders Club travel advisor like Stars Desk, members enjoy exclusive benefits including daily continental breakfast for two, room upgrades upon availability, early check-in and late check-out, and on-property recognition that enhances every stay.
The Leading Hotels of the World unites over 400 remarkable independent hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries—each offering a distinct sense of place, culture, and personalized service that defines true luxury travel.
As an authorized Leaders Club travel partner, Stars Desk ensures you receive the most rewarding value and VIP privileges at participating Leading Hotels worldwide. Contact us today to plan your next stay with Leaders Club benefits and personalized luxury service.
What is Leaders Club?
Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club is the exclusive loyalty and recognition program of The Leading Hotels of the World, celebrating a global collection of over 400 independent luxury hotels distinguished by authenticity, character, and exceptional service. By booking through an accredited Leaders Club travel advisor like Stars Desk, guests enjoy personalized privileges and an elevated travel experience at some of the world’s most iconic properties.
Leaders Club members receive exclusive recognition and rewards designed to make every stay more memorable — all while booking the best available public rates through Stars Desk. Enjoy special perks such as:
- Room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
- Daily complimentary continental breakfast for two guests
- $100 Hotel Credit
- Priority early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
- Pre-arrival recognition and personalized welcome amenities
- On-property Leaders Club points toward future stays
- Exclusive member-only offers and insider access
Whether you’re exploring Europe’s grand city hotels, seaside retreats in the Caribbean, or boutique escapes in Asia, booking through Stars Desk with Leaders Club ensures a stay defined by individuality, sophistication, and rewarding luxury.
Leaders Club Exclusive Benefits
- ✔ Daily continental breakfast for two guests
- ✔ Room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
- ✔ $100 Hotel Credit
- ✔ Early check-in & late check-out whenever available
- ✔ Pre-arrival recognition and personalized welcome amenities
- ✔ Earn Leaders Club points redeemable for future stays
- ✔ Access to member-only offers and exclusive hotel experiences
Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Benefits
When you book through an authorized Leaders Club travel advisor like Stars Desk , you’ll enjoy exclusive privileges at The Leading Hotels of the World’s collection of over 400 independent luxury properties—while still paying the same best available rates found on the hotel’s website.
| Benefit | Leaders Club Booking | Public Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Room Upgrade on Arrival* | ✔ Included (subject to availability) | ✖ Not Guaranteed |
| Daily Continental Breakfast for Two | ✔ Complimentary | ✖ Additional Charge |
| Leaders Club Points | ✔ Earn points redeemable for future stays | ✖ Not Included |
| VIP Welcome & Recognition | ✔ Personalized amenities and on-property recognition | ✖ Not Included |
| Early Check-in & Late Check-out* | ✔ Included (subject to availability) | ✖ Not Guaranteed |
| Exclusive Member Offers | ✔ Access to Leaders Club promotions and experiences | ✖ Not Available |
*Benefits are subject to availability upon arrival and may vary by hotel. Complimentary perks apply only when booking through a recognized Leaders Club travel advisor.
How to Book with Leaders Club
Booking a Leaders Club stay is effortless — and when you work with Stars Desk , your dedicated luxury travel advisor ensures every detail is handled with precision. There are no membership fees or hidden costs — simply the best publicly available rates, enhanced by exclusive Leaders Club privileges.
Visit the Leaders Club Request Form
Share your preferred hotel, travel dates, and any special requests.
Your booking is confirmed with all Leaders Club benefits applied.
Arrive as a recognized guest and enjoy perks like upgrades, breakfast, and exclusive recognition.
From weekend escapes to grand adventures, Stars Desk ensures your Leaders Club experience is seamless, personalized, and distinctly rewarding. Contact us today to begin your journey.
Discover Leading Hotels of the World – Leaders Club Properties
Explore our curated collection of independent luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, where Leaders Club guests enjoy VIP recognition, exclusive perks, and elevated benefits tailored to every stay.
Explore PropertiesLeading Hotels of the World List
North America
- Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach
- Alexander Pedregal
- Ambiente A Landscape Hotel
- AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel
- Beach Club at The Boca Raton
- Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
- Casa Chablé
- Casa Polanco
- Chablé Maroma
- Chablé Yucatan
- El Encanto
- ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
- Halekulani
- Hasbrouck House
- Hôtel Swexan
- Hotel Bardo Savannah
- Hotel Granduca Houston
- Hutton Hotel
- La Casa de la Playa
- Le Mount Stephen
- Malibu Beach Inn
- Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa
- Marquis Reforma Hotel & Spa
- Nine Orchard
- Paradero Todos Santos
- Paradisus Los Cabos All Inclusive Adults Only
- Parker Palm Springs
- San Ysidro Ranch
- Sonnenalp Hotel
- The Brazilian Court Hotel
- The Fifth Avenue Hotel
- The Georgian
- The Greenwich Hotel
- The Hay-Adams
- The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
- The Hotel Chelsea
- The Joule
- The Kahala Hotel & Resort
- The Knickerbocker Hotel
- The Lowell
- The Newbury Boston
- The Rittenhouse
- The Setai, Miami Beach
- UNICO 20º 87º Hotel Riviera Maya
- Villa Mara Carmel
- Washington School House Hotel
Caribbean
South America
- Alvear Palace Hotel
- Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
- Country Club Lima Hotel
- Hotel AWA
- Hotel Casa San Agustin
- Hotel Las Majadas
- Hotel Montevideo
- Mari Mari Natural Reserve Experience
- Nayara Alto Atacama
- Nayara Hangaroa
- The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel
- The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel
- The Vines Resort & Spa
- Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo
Central America
Europe
- Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine
- Adare Manor
- Alpenroyal Hotel
- Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club
- Althoff Villa Belrose
- Anantara New York Palace Budapest
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome
- Anantara Plaza Nice
- Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
- Anantara Villa Padierna
- Ancora Cortina
- ARIA Retreat & SPA
- AREV St. Tropez
- Argos in Cappadocia
- Armancette
- Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
- Baglioni Hotel Luna
- Baglioni Hotel Regina
- Baglioni Resort Sardinia
- Bagni di Pisa Palace & Thermal Spa
- Bahía del Duque
- Bairro Alto Hotel
- Baur au Lac
- Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne
- Beau-Rivage, Geneve
- Beaverbrook
- Bellevue Palace
- Belvedere Hotel
- Bill & Coo Mykonos
- BLESS Hotel Ibiza
- BLESS Hotel Madrid
- Bodrum Loft
- Borgo Egnazia
- Borgo Santo Pietro
- Botania Relais & Spa
- Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel
- Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
- Cala Beach Resort
- Camiral
- Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
- Capri Tiberio Palace
- Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
- Casa Angelina
- Casa Baglioni Milan
- Castel Badia
- Castel Monastero
- Castell Son Claret
- Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA
- Château de Théoule
- Château la Commaraine Hotel, Spa & Cuverie
- Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
- Çirağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
- COMO Alpina Dolomites
- D Maris Bay
- d’Angleterre, Copenhagen
- De L’Europe Amsterdam
- Due Torri Hotel
- El Palace Barcelona
- Elounda Bay Palace
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
- Es Princep
- Fauchon L’Hôtel – Paris
- Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz
- Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon
- Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden
- Finca La Bobadilla
- Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat
- Grand Forest Metsovo
- Grand Hotel Alassio Beach & SPA Resort
- Grand Hotel Continental Siena
- Grand Hotel Des Étrangers
- Grand Hotel et de Milan
- Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
- Grand Hotel Fasano
- Grand Hotel Heiligendamm
- Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Basel
- Grand Hotel Majestic – già Baglioni
- Grand Hotel Miramar
- Grand Hotel Miramare
- Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte
- Grand Hotel Quisisana
- Grand Hotel Vesuvio
- Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
- Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
- Grand Resort Lagonissi
- Grand Resort Zürserhof
- Grantley Hall
- Gstaad Palace
- Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences
- Hassler Roma
- Helvetia & Bristol Firenze
- Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s Paris
- Hôtel Barrière Le Grand Hôtel Dinard
- Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
- Hôtel Barrière Le Royal
- Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges
- Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez
- Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
- Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
- Hotel Adlon Kempinski
- Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel
- Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden
- Hotel Capo D’Orso Thalasso and Spa
- Hotel Casa Fuster
- Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé
- Hotel Colón, a Gran Meliá Hotel
- Hotel De Mar, a Gran Meliá Hotel
- Hotel Des Indes
- Hotel Fénix, a Gran Meliá Hotel
- Hotel Gabrielli Venezia
- Hotel Il Pellicano
- Hotel Kämp
- Hotel La Perla
- Hotel Las Arenas
- Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
- Hotel Monte Mulini
- Hotel Okura Amsterdam
- Hotel Royal – Evian Resort
- Hotel Royal-Riviera
- Hotel Santa Caterina
- Hotel Splendide Royal Roma
- Hotel Weisses Rössl Kitzbühel
- Huus Quell by Appenzeller Huus
- Il Sereno Lago di Como
- J.K. Place Capri
- J.K. Place Paris
- J.K. Place Roma
- Katikies Chromata Santorini
- Katikies Garden Santorini
- Katikies Kirini Santorini
- Katikies Mykonos
- Katikies Santorini
- Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
- L'Andana Resort
- L’oscar London
- La Posta Vecchia Hotel
- La Réserve de Beaulieu
- La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich
- La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa
- La Réserve Ramatuelle
- Le K2 Altitude
- Le K2 Chogori
- Le K2 Palace
- Le Massif Hotel & Lodge, Courmayeur
- Le Mirador Resort and Spa
- Le Negresco
- Le Sirenuse
- Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort
- Lesante Cape Resort & Villas
- Lily of the Valley
- Lido Palace
- Maison Albar – L’Imperator
- Maison Albar – Le Monumental Palace
- Majestic Hotel & Spa
- Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
- Masseria Donna Menga
- Masseria San Domenico Spa – Thalasso & Golf
- Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort
- Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- Mazzarò Sea Palace
- ME Ibiza
- METT Barcelona
- Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa
- Mont Cervin Palace
- Myconian Imperial Resort
- Olissippo Lapa Palace
- Palais Coburg Residenz
- Palace Elisabeth, Hvar heritage hotel
- Palacio Arriluce Hotel
- Palacio de Sancti Petri, Gran Melia
- Palazzo Avino
- Palazzo Cordusio, a Gran Meliá Hotel
- Palazzo Doglio
- Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts
- Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati
- Palazzo Roma
- Palazzo Shedir
- Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel
- Park Hotel Vitznau
- Patria Palace Hotel
- Pestana Palace Lisboa
- Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- Pensione America
- Portrait Firenze
- Portrait Milano
- Portrait Roma
- Princes’ Palace Resort
- Principe Forte dei Marmi
- Quinta do Lago
- Quinta do Paral
- Relais San Maurizio
- Riffelalp Resort 2222m
- Ritz Paris
- Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
- Royal Hotel Sanremo
- Royal Myconian Resort
- Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa
- Santavenere
- São Lourenço do Barrocal
- Savoy Palace
- Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia
- Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa
- Suvretta House
- Terme di Saturnia Natural SPA & Golf Resort
- The Adria
- The Ashbee Hotel
- The Chedi Andermatt
- The Chedi Luštica Bay
- The Dolder Grand
- The Dylan Amsterdam
- The Gleneagles Hotel
- The Landmark London
- The Phoenicia Malta
- The Reserve
- The Ritz London
- Therasia Resort Sea and Spa
- Tivoli Avenida Liberdade
- Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo
- Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Arosa
- Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais
- Van Oys Maastricht Retreat
- Vidago Palace
- Villa & Palazzo Aminta Beauty & SPA
- Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel
- Villa Cora
- Villa d’Este
- Villa del Parco & Spa, Forte Village Resort
- Villa Eden – The Private Retreat
- Villa la Massa
- Villa Le Blanc, a Gran Melia Hotel
- Villa Maïa
- Violino d’Oro Venezia
- VISTA Ostuni
- VITA Parc
Africa
- Birkenhead House
- Diana Dea Lodge
- La Badira
- La Mamounia
- La Residence
- NgoroNgoro Lodge
- Royal Malewane
- Royal Mansour Casablanca
- Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay
- Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
- Shambala Private Game Reserve
- Steyn City Hotel by Saxon
- Thanda Safari
- The Manor House at Fancourt
- The Silo Hotel
Asia
- Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa
- Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
- Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa
- Capella Bangkok
- Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
- Capella Singapore
- Capella Ubud
- Constance Halaveli Maldives
- Constance Lémuria, Seychelles
- Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- Espacio Nagoya Castle
- ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin Poh Ki Ryu
- Halekulani Okinawa
- Hylla Vintage Hotel
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
- Islamabad Serena Hotel
- J Hotel, Shanghai Tower
- Lohkah Hotel & Spa
- Nihi Sumba
- Palace Hotel Tokyo
- Pearl Gallery Hotel Guiyang
- Pushine Jinfoshan Resort Hotel
- Raya Heritage
- Rayavadee
- Signiel Seoul
- Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon
- Soori Bali
- The Anandi Hotel and Spa
- The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
- The Datai Langkawi
- The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
- The Imperial, New Delhi
- The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama
- The Legian Seminyak, Bali
- The Lodhi
- The Murray Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
- The Nai Harn
- The Okura Prestige Bangkok
- The Okura Tokyo
- The PuLi Hotel and Spa
- The PuXuan Hotel and Spa
- The Reverie Saigon
- The Shilla Seoul
Middle East
Leaders Club vs Virtuoso vs Amex FHR
Compare the top luxury hotel programs and see how Leaders Club stands out against Virtuoso and American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR). Booking through a trusted luxury advisor like Stars Desk ensures you receive exclusive perks, personalized service, and exceptional value at The Leading Hotels of the World properties worldwide.
| Feature / Program | Leaders Club | Virtuoso | Amex FHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Upgrade | ✔ Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability | ✔ Often included, varies by property | ✔ Upon arrival, subject to availability |
| Daily Breakfast | ✔ Complimentary daily breakfast for two | ✔ Usually included | ✔ For two people per room |
| Property / Resort Credit | ✔ Typically USD 100 credit per stay | ✔ Sometimes included | ✔ Typically USD 100–200 per stay |
| VIP Recognition & Personalized Service | ✔ Enhanced recognition and tailored service at every property | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Early Check-in / Late Check-out | ✔ Guaranteed 12pm check-in / 4pm check-out (subject to availability) | ✔ Often included, varies by property | ✔ Included, subject to availability |
| Participating Brands / Properties | Over 400 independent luxury hotels worldwide, including iconic city hotels, resorts, and boutique escapes | Select global luxury and boutique hotels | Limited to Amex-partnered hotels |
| Booking Channel | Exclusive via Leaders Club travel advisors (Stars Desk) | Through Virtuoso-affiliated advisors | Via American Express Platinum/Centurion booking |
By booking through Stars Desk as an authorized Leaders Club partner, you enjoy the same best available rates found online — plus VIP recognition, complimentary breakfast, property credits, and exclusive perks unavailable through other channels.
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Client Reviews – Leaders Club with Stars Desk
“Our stay at J.K. Place Capri was absolutely magical. Through Stars Desk and Leaders Club, we received a sea-view suite upgrade, daily breakfast, and a thoughtful welcome amenity. Every moment exceeded our expectations.”
— Isabella & Marco R., Milan, Italy
“Booking J.K. Place Paris through Stars Desk with Leaders Club was seamless. We enjoyed early check-in, a city-view suite upgrade, and personalized service that made our trip to Paris unforgettable.”
— Charlotte & Olivier D., London, UK
“Our experience at J.K. Place Roma was flawless. Stars Desk and Leaders Club ensured a suite upgrade, daily breakfast, and a hotel credit for dining. Every detail was handled with care and precision.”
— Sophie & Julien M., Geneva, Switzerland
“Thanks to Stars Desk and Leaders Club, our stay at The Dolder Grand in Zurich was extraordinary. From a mountain-view suite upgrade to VIP welcome amenities and late check-out, every aspect was tailored perfectly.”
— Thomas & Emma F., Paris, France