Our Newest Partners, from Hip Domestic Haunts to Cretan Beach Getaways

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Our latest partners have something for everyone, whether you’re after a design-forward gem or a luxe countryside escape. And most of the below new inductees come with refreshingly approachable rates. Even more reason to jet off.

Selman Marrakech

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This opulent Moroccan palace was ranked among the world’s 10 best hotels, and it’s easy to see why. The entire property is an homage to Moroccan culture, and resembles a regal Moorish palace. Renowned French architect Jacques Garcia designed the spaces, imbuing them with the  tasteful ornateness that characterizes his other projects, like Paris’ Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s and La Réserve.

A private art collection adorns the palace walls. Outside, handsome stables house the Selman family’s Arabian horses. Selman Marrakech is also home to one of six Chenot spas in the world. The sumptuous wellness space resembles the heated baths of ancient Israel. Treatments draw from half a century of developing the Chenot method, which incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medical science. Here, you’ll be treated like royalty, with the aesthetic grandeur to match. 

Our Perks:

• £75 food / beverage credit, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

bluegr: Minos Palace Hotel & Suites and Minos Beach Art Hotel

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bluegr excels at breezy Greek luxury, especially on Crete, where you’ll find Minos Palace Hotel and Minos Beach Art Hotel. 

Minos Palace is an adults-only escape on a private peninsula. The vibe is zen, courtesy of soothing, natural materials and graceful décor. Wellness is big here; try healthyish mixology classes, sunrise yoga, HIIT training, Pilates, sound healing and more. In the evening, sip a cocktail during a live DJ set after enjoying a garden-to-table meal — that’s wellness, too.

At Minos Beach Art Hotel, all things point back to nature and authentic Cretan culture. The design is sleek and minimalist, meant to reflect the beauty of the property’s surroundings. In fact, the hotel is a celebration of all things local, in nature and otherwise. The hotel takes sustainability very seriously. It hires locally, has optimized their cooling and heating systems, invested in sustainable architecture and is on track to eliminate plastic use. You’ll be tempted to stay in your breezy villas equipped with a private pool, but reserve time to explore the on-site sculpture garden.

Our Perks (perks vary by property):

• Welcome amenities, complimentary culinary experiences, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

Castello di Vicarello

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Castello di Vicarello is a secluded castle estate built over 900 years ago. It sits in Tuscany’s Maremma countryside, amid organic vineyards, a farm and olive grove. The property’s 10 sprawling suites are homey, warm and elegant. Many retain their original stone and brick walls. Antique and modern furniture complement plush fabrics and a tasteful mélange of fabrics, textures and colors. 

If you’re coming to Tuscany, chances are, food is a major factor. Luckily, Castello di Vicarello is a culinary master. You’ll swoon over the organic, farm-to-table cuisine and wines. Everything is beautifully rustic, seasonal and fresh. You’ll leave feeling thoroughly nourished, but if you want to fit some movement in, try one of the property’s private yoga and fitness classes.

Our Perks:

• £75 hotel / resort credit, complimentary massages, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

The LINE

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The LINE hotels are hip, local and lively. Their youthful hangouts can be found in Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Your fellow guests will include savvy out-of-towners and in-the-know locals. At the Line, there’s always something going on, from drunk astrology sessions and happy hours (so many happy hours) to game nights and slow-flow yoga by the pool.

The hotels’ food and beverage options are similarly buzzy. Try weekend brunch at the leafy Openaire, a glass-walled atrium, in LA. DC’s No Goodbyes serves locally sourced everything, and Austin’s Veracruz All Natural serves up authentic Mexican tacos made with local ingredients. There’s a lot more where that came from, but wherever you land, expect a local vibe and a relaxed, trendy energy.

Our Perks:

• £35 food / beverage credit & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

La Valise Collection

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There are hotels, and then there are hotels where the design alone makes them worth visiting. This is especially true of La Valise, a collection of three boutique hotels in Mexico. At La Valise Tulum, 22 rooms and suites are surrounded by jungle and sand. It’s the perfect place for laid-back coastal living in style. (Don’t miss the hotel’s natural cenote.) La Valise San Miguel de Allende is centered on a secret garden. The hotel’s local architecture blends with a colonial façade. Inside, the geometric art of Pedro Friedeberg complements the modern, desert-chic aesthetic. La Valise Mexico City is an eight-suite gem of a hotel that gives 1920s French vibes in the city’s happening Roma Norte neighborhood. Mexican antiques and rare collectibles only add to its homeyness. In the hotel’s words, it’s a “living cabinet of curiosities.”

Our Perks (perks vary by property):

• A complimentary bottle of wine, welcome amenities, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala

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Poggio Alla Sala is the former farm and holiday residence of a noble Italian family. Today, it’s a paragon of understated luxury on the outskirts of Montepulciano (the oenologically-inclined will be very happy here). Centuries-old frescoes line the walls. Vaulted ceilings and original columns add to the estate’s grandeur. Relax by the pool and hot tub, or opt for the sauna and steam room. For food, La Via Della Seta serves dishes inspired by the multiculturalism of the Silk Road, with a Tuscan twist. The Marco Polo Pool Bar is a bit more casual, but no less delicious. Its menu, too, takes on a satisfying worldliness. 

Our Perks:

• £75 food / beverage credit, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
  

Speronari Suites

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In Milan, style reigns. Needless to stay, you’ll need a stylish hotel. Speronari Suites, with its 22 modern rooms and beautifully accessible price point, fits the bill. You’re steps away from the Duomo di Milano, which took nearly 600 years to complete (good things take time). After a day of exploring, retreat to your spacious suite, bedecked with oak floors and bronze finishes, before heading down to El Porteño, the on-site Argentine restaurant with an extensive wine cellar.

Our Perks:

• £35 food / beverage credit, welcome amenities, an upgrade & late check-out whenever possible. 
  

Lignée Hôtels: Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa and La Maison Favart

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Lignée Hotels bring quintessential French taste to Paris. Le Narcisse, a mere three-minute walk from Les Invalides, sits between the Alexandre III Bridge and the Eiffel Tower. It’s airy, classic, and refined, with a lively bar modeled after Belle Époque exuberance. Head to the hotel’s restaurant, Cléo, for gourmet bistro fare in an elegant, warm space.

Maison Favart, near L’Opéra Garnier and L’Opéra Comique, is feminine and discreet. You’ll love the hotel’s delightful pops of pink. For something especially private, consider the hotel’s Petite Maison, two interconnected apartments that make for a two-bedroom, homey getaway with a cozy fireplace. It’s the perfect spot in which to relax with your crew after a day of touring the city by foot. 

Our Perks:

• £35 food / beverage or spa credit, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.