Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum

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Fora is part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum, a preferred partner program granting perks for travelers at hundreds of hotels around the world, including popular brands like The Leela and Virgin Hotels.

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Travel Advisor

Christie Sweaney

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What is Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum?

Preferred Platinum is a preferred partner program offering VIP benefits and upgrades at hundreds of Preferred Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide. Many of these hotels are independent, though several belong to notable brands like The Leela and Virgin Hotels. When travelers book through Fora, they score benefits like resort credits and room upgrades.

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EAST Miami in Florida

What perks do you get with Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum?

By booking with Christie , you’ll automatically receive benefits at all Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum hotels & resorts worldwide, such as perks & upgrades.

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Hotel, dining & spa credits

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Free upgrades whenever possible

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Preferred Platinum Benefits

Perks vary by property, but may include:

  • $100 hotel / resort credit.

  • Welcome amenity & note from General Manager. 

  • Breakfast daily.

  • Best available rate.

  • Priority for room upgrade.

  • Extended check-in/out whenever possible.

  • Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi.

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Featured Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Properties

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The Mark

Supreme style and flawless service meet at this Upper East Side icon, beloved by celebs and the fashion set.

Fora Perks
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    $100 food / beverage credit.

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    Breakfast daily.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

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Reach out to customize and book your own experience. Or, just to chat about travel in general.

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Preferred Platinum FAQs

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent hotels and hotel brands around the world. The Mark Hotel in New York City, EAST Miami in Florida and the Nemacolin in southern Pennsylvania are but a few of Fora’s favorites.


Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum benefits vary by hotel, so you’ll need to connect with a Fora Advisor to learn about specific offers at your desired destinations. 

Fora travelers can generally expect benefits such as complimentary property credits, which can be used for resort amenities (like spa treatments or dining), free Wi-Fi, room upgrades and more.

Hundreds of Preferred Hotels & Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia participate in the Platinum program, but not all. Your Fora Advisor will be able to tell you if your chosen property offers Platinum benefits. 

If not, don’t worry. Your advisor may still be able to score you hotel and travel benefits.

Minimum stay requirements vary by hotel. Your Fora Advisor can provide details on specific properties.

The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum rate is equal to the standard rate offered by participating hotels. However, booking directly at this rate will not earn travelers Platinum benefits, while booking with a Fora Advisor will.

Yes! Preferred Hotels & Resorts occasionally run special promotions that can be coupled with Platinum reservations. Your Fora Advisor will let you know if there are any special offers at your chosen hotel or elsewhere.

No. Platinum reservations can only be made through a preferred partner like Fora.

Yes. Travelers that are enrolled in the I Prefer rewards program can earn points on Platinum reservations. That said, I Prefer rewards generally cannot be combined with Platinum benefits.

It may be possible to attach Platinum benefits to a reservation. Connect with your Fora Advisor for details.

Nope! Fora Advisors don’t charge a fee to book Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum reservations. In some cases, advisors may charge a fee for alternative services, such as scheduling an itinerary or booking air travel. You can find more information on our FAQs page.

By booking with Fora, you automatically access all the perks Preferred Platinum has to offer (VIP upgrades, spa credits, etc.).

In addition to all the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum benefits, you’ll get one-on-one support from your Fora Advisor: expert travel recommendations, tailored itineraries, hassle-free booking — you name it. Fora has your back.