Is my status recognised?

Yes. Your membership number is attached to the reservation before it reaches the house, so the hotel sees the same tier it would see on a booking made directly.

Loyalty programmes

I Prefer Hotel Rewards

Operated by Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

What it is

I Prefer Hotel Rewards is operated by Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Its structure: Insider, Explorer and Elite.

How a Preferred Partner reservation is treated

Points accrue on eligible rates and are redeemed as a credit against a future stay rather than converted into free nights.

Preferred is a collection of independently owned hotels, so a house may withdraw from the scheme while remaining in the collection.

The programmes this applies to

Preferred Hotels Platinum

Questions

Do I still earn on a Preferred Partner booking?: Points accrue on eligible rates and are redeemed as a credit against a future stay rather than converted into free nights.
Is my status recognised?: Yes. Your membership number is attached to the reservation before it reaches the house, so the hotel sees the same tier it would see on a booking made directly.
Do the programme benefits stack on top of my elite benefits?: Preferred is a collection of independently owned hotels, so a house may withdraw from the scheme while remaining in the collection.

Last reviewed 31 August 2026. Loyalty terms are set by the operator and change without notice; we confirm what applies to your dates and rate before a reservation is placed.