Source: Forbes

When you require a luxury hotel, do you simply look around and investigate on the Internet?

There's a better way – and that's where Small Luxury Hotels of the World come in. You may not be aware of this special grouping of deluxe properties, worldwide – but you should. SLH – as it likes to be called – matches discerning guests with independently spirited hotels (and, even better, more than 110 SLH hotels have restaurants that carry Michelin stars or awards of similar global acclaim). SLH's diverse collection of more than 500 hotels in more than 80 countries around the world includes everything from cutting-edge design hotels and city-center sanctuaries to historic country mansions and remote private islands. All SLH hotels are consistently different; however, they are united by the fact that they offer enviable locations, highest quality, personalized service and a truly authentic way to discover a destination. (And with the holidays coming up, you can also gift your favorite people with an SLH e-gift card for a luxury stay around the world. That's a winner under any Christmas tree.)

Guests can even join SLH's loyalty program, Invited, to receive Small Luxuries from their very first visit.

Small Luxuries That Mean A Lot

What are Small Luxuries, you ask? Well, they are some of the latest and greatest ways that SLH hotels can provide you with memorable moments.

Consumer research undertaken by SLH showed that it is the gesture rather than the extravagance that people appreciate as life's greatest small luxuries. Therefore, SLH members of any tier, chosen based on their engagement with the brand, will be surprised with bespoke experiences, during their stay and when they return. These could be anything from a bottle of a guest's favorite wine to a trip on a yacht. Filip Boyen, CEO, Small Luxury Hotels of the World says: "The premise behind the new program is simple. We've listened to our guests and now we're giving them what they really want - a greater focus on personalizing their stays with us. Not only will they get more of the usual SLH touches with each and every stay such as complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, but SLH has also invested in ensuring guests get the "Invited" feeling throughout their stay.

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