Independent hotel brand continues to strengthen its portfolio across the globe

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has 11 new member properties joining its global portfolio between January 1 and March 31, 2022. Ranging from a waterfront in the heart of Boston to an eco-conscious retreat in northern Italy, these diverse new additions provide travellers with a experiences and the opportunities to soak up breath-taking landscapes and reconnect with local cultures.

Among the latest members are new Legend Collection properties, The Leela Palace Jaipurin India and La Casa de la Playa on the Mexican Caribbean in addition to properties in new markets for the Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand such as Marina di Scarlino Resort in Scarlino, Italy, and The Soaltee Kathmandu in Nepal.

The highlights include:

La Casa de la Playa (Playa del Carmen, Mexico)
Situated on the shores of Mexico’s Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, this adults-only, all-inclusive resort features an exterior that blends stonework reminiscent of ancient Mayan temples and pyramids. The resort comprises 63 stylish suites, all accented with local artwork and handicrafts and boasting oceanfront terraces complete with hammocks, loungers, a private pool, and hydro-massage tubs carved from volcanic rock. Additional highlights include four restaurants where dishes reflect local and wider Latin American cuisine, a holistic spa, and an elevated infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda (Gargnano, Italy)
Surrounded by 27 acres of lush natural parkland with gentle hills, olive groves, and woodland, this eco-conscious hideaway features 96 suites furnished with Italian marbles and local precious metals. At the heart of the resort is an award-winning Lefay Spa, an exclusive temple of wellness with panoramic lake views. Facilities include an infinity pool, saunas and steam rooms, an indoor-outdoor pool, a variety of relaxation areas including a special adults-only spa, and 21 treatment rooms with a range of wellness experiences blending classical Chinese medicine with Western science. Guests can experience the Lefay Vital Gourmet concept at the resort’s two restaurants, offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist on Italian classics.

The Soaltee Kathmandu (Kathmandu, Nepal)
Set within 12 acres of landscaped gardens with breath-taking views of the Himalayas, this five-star Nepali style hotel features 285 contemporary guestrooms, the city’s largest casino, an outdoor swimming pool, meeting spaces, a spa and a wide range of fine dining options including authentic Nepali, Chinese, Indian, and European. A vast range of cultural and adventure activities are on offer to guests including cultural sightseeing excursions within the city and hiking trips to the surrounding mountains and traditional villages.

Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront (Boston, Massachusetts, United States)
Perched atop the Battery Wharf pier in one of Boston’s oldest neighbourhoods, this 150-room hotel provides the harbour view. Paying homage to its historical surroundings, the hotel features a maritime museum, an exclusive private dock, and Battery Wharf Grille, a waterfront restaurant offering New England cuisine using locally sourced land and sea ingredients. Additional highlights include a variety of meeting and events spaces, and Exhale Spa and Fitness centre featuring a 24-hour gym and wide range of treatments and wellness experiences such as waterfront yoga.