Preferred Hotels and Resorts Expands Prestigious Legend Collection as Demand Grows for Destination-Led Luxury Travel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, announces the continued expansion of its prestigious Legend Collection with the addition of 11 distinguished properties in 2026.
Expansion Highlights
- 11 new properties added in 2026, bringing the Legend Collection to 125+ hotels worldwide.
- Representation strengthened across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Focus: hotels with distinctive character, cultural heritage, nature immersion, and personalized urban luxury.
Notable Additions
- BLESS Hotel Barcelona (Spain) – Bold design and gastronomy on Passeig de Gràcia.
- BLESS Ibiza The Site (Spain) – Sophisticated reinterpretation of Ibiza’s lifestyle.
- Dusit Thani Bangkok (Thailand) – Landmark hotel blending Thai-inspired design and rituals.
- Edgewood Tahoe Resort (USA) – Lakeside luxury with LEED Silver certification.
- MYTHIC SANA Downtown Suites (Lisbon, Portugal) – Personalized service with Golden Sleeves butler concept.
- Palais Jamaï Fès (Morocco) – Restored 19th-century palace opening October 2026.
- San Clemente Palace Venice (Italy) – Private island retreat in the Venetian Lagoon.
- Serras Sevilla (Spain) – Elegant base in Seville’s cultural heart.
- The Cooper (Charleston, USA) – Waterfront Southern luxury.
- The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary (India) – Forest retreat in the Western Ghats, launched July 2026.
- Wynn Al Marjan Island (UAE) – Destination-defining resort, opening spring 2027.
Key Trends Reflected
- Cultural heritage: Hotels like Dusit Thani Bangkok and Palais Jamaï Fès preserve traditions and architecture.
- Nature-based luxury: Leela Coorg and Edgewood Tahoe highlight regenerative travel.
- Urban personalization: MYTHIC SANA Lisbon and BLESS Barcelona offer intimate, tailored city experiences.
- Destination resorts: Wynn Al Marjan Island exemplifies large-scale integrated luxury.
This expansion shows how Preferred is positioning the Legend Collection as a diverse portfolio of destination-led luxury experiences, catering to travelers who want authenticity, sustainability, and personalization.
