I Prefer Hotel Rewards, the points-based loyalty programme of Preferred Travel Group, has announced the winners of its 2026 Members’ Choice Awards.
The annual awards recognise independent hotels and resorts across four global regions for delivering outstanding service and exceptional guest experiences, as determined by I Prefer members.
Preferred Travel Group operates hotel brands and programmes including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
This year’s awards celebrate 20 independent hotels and resorts across North America; Europe; Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa; and the Caribbean, Central and South America.
The winning properties span destinations including Singapore, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, the United States and the UK.
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Travel Group, said: “These awards carry special meaning because they come directly from the voices of our I Prefer members – discerning travellers who continue to choose independent hotels and resorts for the authentic experiences, genuine hospitality, and lasting memories they deliver each day.
“To be recognised by those you welcome and care for so thoughtfully is among the highest honours a property can receive. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding properties and the teams behind them for consistently creating memorable stays that inspire loyalty and connection.”
The 2026 I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards winners are:
North America
Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States
L.V.X. Collection; Beyond Green
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
Legend Collection; Historic Hotels of America
The Alfond Inn, Winter Park, Florida, United States
L.V.X. Collection
Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
L.V.X. Collection
Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock, Vermont, United States
L.V.X. Collection; Historic Hotels of America
Europe
The Grand York, York, UK
L.V.X. Collection; Historic Hotels Worldwide
The Londoner, London, UK
Legend Collection
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy
Legend Collection; Historic Hotels Worldwide
Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, Scotland, UK
Legend Collection
Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Legend Collection; Preferred Residences; Beyond Green; Historic Hotels Worldwide
Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Singapore
Legend Collection; Historic Hotels Worldwide
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Legend Collection; Historic Hotels Worldwide
The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
Legend Collection
Artyzen Singapore, Singapore
Legend Collection
THE THOUSAND KYOTO, Kyoto, Japan
L.V.X. Collection
Caribbean, Central and South America
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Legend Collection
Pink Sands Resort, Harbour Island, Bahamas
L.V.X. Collection; Preferred Residences
Rancho Santana, Tola, Nicaragua
L.V.X. Collection; Preferred Residences
Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Legend Collection; Preferred Residences; Historic Hotels Worldwide
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla
L.V.X. Collection; Preferred Residences
The awards highlight the continued appeal of independent hotels and resorts among luxury travellers, with members recognising properties that combine distinctive character, service excellence and memorable destination-led experiences.
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