Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added eleven hotels to its Legend Collection in 2026, its most upscale selection, which now exceeds 125 addresses. Announced on 29 September, the new additions range from a palace on an island in the Venetian lagoon to a former palace in the medina of Fez, alongside a forest sanctuary in India and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island tower in the Emirates.
- 🏆 The collection · Legend Collection, created in 2015, Preferred’s most prestigious tier, featuring over 125 hotels.
- 🆕 The 2026 additions · 11 hotels across 8 countries, announced on 29 September 2026.
- 🇪🇺 In Europe · Barcelona, Ibiza, Lisbon, Seville and Venice.
- 🌍 Elsewhere · Fez, Ras Al Khaimah, Bangkok, Coorg, Lake Tahoe and Charleston.
- 🏨 The model · independent hotels that retain their name while joining a distribution and loyalty network.
The eleven new hotels at a glance
| Hotel | City | Country | Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente Palace Venice | Venice | Italy | 196 |
| BLESS Hotel Barcelona | Barcelona | Spain | 119 |
| BLESS Ibiza The Site | Ibiza (Playa d’en Bossa) | Spain | n.a. |
| MYTHIC SANA Downtown Suites | Lisbon | Portugal | 48 |
| Serras Sevilla | Seville | Spain | 43 |
| Palais Jamaï | Fez | Morocco | 94 |
| Wynn Al Marjan Island | Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | over 1,500 (2027) |
| Dusit Thani Bangkok | Bangkok | Thailand | 257 |
| The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary | Coorg | India | 71 villas |
| Edgewood Tahoe Resort | Stateline (Lake Tahoe) | United States | 154 |
| The Cooper | Charleston | United States | 191 |
“Today’s luxury traveller is not looking for a single idea of the perfect hotel,” explains Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts: they want places that cater to their desires, whether reconnecting with nature, soaking up a destination’s heritage, or discovering a new dining destination.
In Europe, from Venice to Seville
San Clemente Palace Venice
Set on a private 8-hectare island in the lagoon, the former monastery turned hotel features 196 rooms, suites and residences. Long operated by Kempinski, it is now independently run. Official website.
BLESS Hotel Barcelona
Opened in August 2026 by Palladium Hotel Group, the 119-room hotel focuses on design, gastronomy and culture. We previously covered its opening. Official website.
BLESS Ibiza The Site
Opened in June 2026 facing the Mediterranean in Playa d’en Bossa, this is the seaside version of the BLESS brand, located within The Site complex. Official website.
MYTHIC SANA Downtown Suites
Housed in a restored Pombaline building in Lisbon’s Baixa district, opened in December 2025: 48 rooms and suites with butler service. Official website.
Serras Sevilla
Opened in September 2026 in an Aníbal González building facing the cathedral, featuring 43 rooms, a rooftop terrace and a Fismuler restaurant. Our article on Serras Sevilla. Official website.
In Morocco and the Emirates
Palais Jamaï, Fez
A late 19th-century palace overlooking the medina of Fez, restored and relaunched in October 2026, offering 94 rooms and suites. Official website.
Wynn Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
The only hotel in this promotion yet to open: the 70-storey Wynn tower, slated for spring 2027, will feature over 1,500 rooms and suites. Our articles on Wynn Al Marjan Island. Official website.
In Asia, from Bangkok to Coorg
Dusit Thani Bangkok
Bangkok’s historic landmark reopened in late 2024 within the new Dusit Central Park district, facing Lumphini Park, with 257 rooms and suites. Official website.
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary
Opened in July 2026 in the Western Ghats on a former coffee plantation, this 71-villa retreat is surrounded by lush forest. Official website.
In the US, from Lake Tahoe to Charleston
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
On the southern shore of Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side, a 154-room and suite resort nestled between mountains and a golf course. Official website.
The Cooper, Charleston
Opened in March 2026 on the Charleston riverfront peninsula: 191 rooms and suites, a marina, a spa and an infinity pool. Official website.
The Legend Collection: How it works
Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings together independent hotels that retain their own name and ownership while benefiting from its reservation network and loyalty programme. The Legend Collection represents its most demanding tier, featuring exceptional accommodations, personalised service, renowned dining, spas and remarkable settings. It surpassed the 100-hotel milestone in June 2024 and now exceeds 125 properties.
