Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has expanded its Legend Collection with 11 properties joining the portfolio in 2026.
The additions span Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and
the Middle East, bringing the collection to more than 125 hotels and resorts
worldwide.
The new properties range from a private island retreat in
Venice and a landmark luxury hotel in Bangkok to a forest sanctuary in India
and a major resort development in the United Arab Emirates.
Together, they reflect the collection’s focus on
personalised service, distinctive design, acclaimed dining, exceptional
accommodation and strong connections to their destinations.
“Today’s luxury traveller is not looking for one prescribed
idea of the perfect hotel. They are seeking experiences that speak to their
individual interests, whether that means reconnecting with nature, engaging
with a destination’s cultural heritage, discovering a new culinary perspective,
or experiencing an iconic city from a more personal point of view,” said
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “The latest additions
to our Legend Collection reflect this shift while sharing the distinctive
character that make each of them a legendary hotel.”
Among the new cultural destinations is Dusit Thani Bangkok,
where Thai-inspired design, cultural rituals and longstanding hospitality
define the guest experience.
Palais Jamaï Fès, scheduled to open in October 2026,
occupies a restored late 19th-century palace overlooking Fès, while Serras
Sevilla, which opened in September, offers access to Seville’s architecture,
gastronomy and Andalusian culture.
Nature-focused luxury is also represented by The Leela Coorg
Forest Sanctuary in India, which opened in July across 76 acres of ancient
Western Ghats forest.
In Nevada, Edgewood Tahoe Resort combines lakeside
hospitality with mountain scenery, outdoor experiences and a strong connection
to its alpine setting.
The collection’s urban additions include San Clemente Palace
Venice, located on its own island in the Venetian Lagoon, and MYTHIC SANA
Downtown Suites in Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina district.
The property offers a personalised Golden Sleeves butler
service designed around individual guest preferences.
BLESS Hotel Barcelona and BLESS Ibiza The Site add
distinctive luxury experiences in Spain, while The Cooper in Charleston brings
waterfront views, refined design and a strong connection to the city’s Southern
heritage.
The expansion also highlights the growth of
destination-defining resorts in the Middle East.
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is scheduled to open
in spring 2027, featuring a 70-storey tower with more than 1,500 luxury
accommodations, over 20 dining venues, a beach club, private marina, gardens
and pools.
The 11 new Legend Collection members are BLESS Hotel Barcelona, BLESS Ibiza The Site, Dusit Thani Bangkok, Edgewood Tahoe Resort, MYTHIC SANA Downtown Suites, Palais Jamaï Fès, San Clemente Palace Venice, Serras Sevilla, The Cooper, The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary and Wynn Al Marjan Island. -TTN