Preferred Platinum Partner is the exclusive preferred partner program of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, designed to provide discerning travelers with exceptional recognition, exclusive amenities, and personalized service — all with no additional cost. By booking through an authorized Preferred Platinum Partner advisor like Stars Desk, you’ll enjoy benefits such as daily complimentary breakfast for two, room upgrades upon availability, early check-in, late check-out, and unique welcome amenities curated for your stay. Whether you’re planning a city escape, coastal retreat, or countryside getaway, booking with Stars Desk ensures a more rewarding Preferred Hotels experience.

Participating brands include: properties within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collections — Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, Connect, and Preferred Residences — spanning over 650 independent luxury hotels worldwide.

As an authorized Preferred Platinum Partner agency, Stars Desk provides exclusive privileges and added value at participating hotels and resorts around the globe. Contact us today to plan your next Preferred Hotels stay and unlock your Platinum Partner benefits.

What is Preferred Platinum Partner?

Preferred Platinum Partner is the exclusive invitation-only preferred partner program of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, created to offer discerning travelers exceptional recognition, personalized service, and unmatched value at the world’s finest independent luxury hotels. Available only through select luxury travel advisors such as Stars Desk, this program ensures every stay is elevated with curated privileges and thoughtful enhancements.

Membership in Preferred Platinum Partner is by invitation only and cannot be joined directly. When you book through an accredited Platinum Partner advisor, you’ll pay the same publicly available rates but receive exclusive amenities and recognition, including:

  • Exclusive offers and promotions available only through Platinum Partner agencies
  • Room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
  • Daily complimentary breakfast for two guests
  • USD 100 property credit per stay
  • Personalized welcome amenities and VIP recognition
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)

Whether you’re planning a cultural city stay, an oceanfront escape, or a peaceful countryside retreat, booking through Stars Desk unlocks your access to Preferred Platinum Partner — transforming every journey into a more meaningful and rewarding experience.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Luxury Experience

Preferred Platinum Partner Exclusive Benefits

  • ✔ Daily complimentary breakfast for two guests
  • ✔ USD 100 hotel credit per stay, applicable toward dining, spa, or on-property experiences
  • ✔ Personalized welcome amenities and VIP recognition
  • ✔ Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • ✔ Room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
  • ✔ Exclusive partner offers available only through Platinum Partner advisors

Preferred Platinum Partner Benefits

When you book through an authorized Preferred Platinum Partner advisor like Stars Desk , you’ll receive the same best available rates found on Preferred Hotels’ website—plus exclusive complimentary privileges and recognition that enhance every stay.

Benefit Preferred Platinum Partner Public Booking
Room Upgrade on Arrival* ✔ Included (subject to availability) ✖ Not Guaranteed
Daily Breakfast for Two ✔ Complimentary ✖ Additional Charge
Hotel Credit ✔ USD 100 credit per stay (conditions apply) ✖ Not Included
Personalized Welcome Amenities ✔ Included ✖ Not Included
VIP Recognition & Priority Service ✔ Included ✖ Not Included
Early Check-in & Late Check-out* ✔ Included (subject to availability) ✖ Not Guaranteed

*Benefits are subject to availability upon arrival and may vary by property.

How to Book Preferred Platinum Partner Rates

Booking a Preferred Platinum Partner stay is effortless — and when you work with Stars Desk , your dedicated luxury travel advisor manages every detail from start to finish. There are no membership fees or hidden costs — just the best publicly available rates, elevated by exclusive Preferred Platinum Partner privileges.

1. Choose Destination

Visit the Preferred Platinum Partner Request Form

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2. Contact Stars Desk

Share your preferred travel dates, hotel choice, and any special requests.

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3. Receive Confirmation

Your reservation is confirmed with all Preferred Platinum Partner benefits applied.

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4. Enjoy Your Stay

Arrive as a VIP guest and enjoy exclusive benefits including upgrades, breakfast, and hotel credits.

From romantic escapes to family adventures, Stars Desk ensures your Preferred Platinum Partner experience is seamless, personalized, and unforgettable. Contact us today to begin planning your next exceptional stay.

Discover the Preferred Platinum Partner Collection

Explore our curated selection of Preferred Platinum Partner hotels and resorts — where personalized service, exclusive privileges, and VIP recognition redefine your travel experience.

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Preferred Platinum Partner Hotels

North America (U.S. & Canada)
Caribbean & Latin America
Europe
Middle East & Africa
Asia
Pacific

Preferred Platinum Partner vs Virtuoso vs Amex FHR

Compare leading luxury hotel programs and discover how the Preferred Hotels Platinum Partner program distinguishes itself from Virtuoso and American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR). Booking through an accredited travel advisor like Stars Desk ensures you enjoy exclusive benefits, personalized recognition, and exceptional value at Preferred Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

Feature / Program Preferred Platinum Partner Virtuoso Amex FHR
Room Upgrade ✔ Confirmed or on arrival (subject to availability) ✔ Often included, varies by hotel ✔ Upon arrival, subject to availability
Daily Breakfast ✔ Complimentary daily breakfast for two guests ✔ Included at most properties ✔ For two guests per room
Property / Resort Credit ✔ USD 100 credit per stay (varies by hotel) ✔ Sometimes included ✔ Typically USD 100–200 per stay
VIP Recognition & Personalized Service ✔ Enhanced recognition and bespoke service for every stay ✔ Yes ✔ Yes
Early Check-in / Late Check-out ✔ Early check-in and late check-out when available ✔ Often included, varies by property ✔ Included, subject to availability
Participating Brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts across Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Connect collections Select global luxury and boutique hotels Limited to Amex-partnered properties
Booking Channel Exclusive via Preferred Platinum Partner advisors (Stars Desk) Through Virtuoso-affiliated advisors Via American Express Platinum/Centurion program

When booking through Stars Desk as a Preferred Platinum Partner, you’ll enjoy the best available rates—plus VIP recognition, daily breakfast, property credits, and special amenities reserved exclusively for Platinum Partner guests.

Frequently Asked Questions – Preferred Platinum Partner

The Preferred Platinum Partner Program is an invitation-only luxury hotel partnership providing exclusive perks, VIP recognition, and personalized service at participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts properties — including Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Connect collections — at no additional cost.
Guests receive Platinum Partner benefits automatically when booking through an accredited Preferred Platinum Partner advisor, such as Stars Desk. No membership is required — benefits apply exclusively to bookings made through authorized partners.
No. When booking through Stars Desk, you pay the same publicly available flexible rate found online, enhanced with exclusive Platinum Partner perks and VIP recognition.
Typical Preferred Platinum Partner benefits include:
  • Daily complimentary breakfast for two guests
  • Room upgrade upon availability at check-in
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • VIP welcome amenities and personalized recognition
  • Hotel or resort credit (typically USD 100 per stay)
To reserve a Preferred Platinum Partner stay, contact Stars Desk with your destination, travel dates, and hotel preference. As a recognized Platinum Partner advisor, we will secure your reservation with all eligible perks applied and coordinate any special requests.

Client Reviews – Preferred Platinum Partner with Stars Desk

“Our family vacation at Montage Big Sky was unforgettable. Booking through Stars Desk with Preferred Platinum Partner, we received a spacious suite upgrade, daily breakfast, and a thoughtful welcome amenity. Every detail exceeded our expectations.”

— Sarah & Matthew L., Denver, CO

“Our ski retreat at Montage Deer Valley was seamless and luxurious. Stars Desk ensured we enjoyed early check-in, a mountain-view suite upgrade, and personalized service that made our stay truly special.”

— Jonathan & Emily R., San Francisco, CA

“Booking Montage Healdsburg through Stars Desk with Preferred Platinum Partner was a delight. We received a vineyard-view suite upgrade, daily breakfast for two, and a generous hotel credit. The experience was seamless and stress-free.”

— Claire & Julien P., Paris, France

“Thanks to Stars Desk and Preferred Platinum Partner, our stay at Montage Kapalua Bay was extraordinary. From personalized welcome touches to late check-out and ocean-view suite upgrades, every detail reflected the luxury and care we expected.”

— Daniel & Mia K., Sydney, Australia

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