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® 2019 Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts 2019 Fine Hotels & Resorts® Velaa Private Island, The Fontenay Hamburg, Malé, Maldives Hamburg, Germany — — Fine Hotels & Resorts Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, Los Cabos, Mexico — The Hotel Collection An Introduction 3 How, where, and why we travel is changing, and your Platinum Card® Membership is always evolving to better serve you. The 2019 Fine Hotels & Resorts program highlights. From renowned To book your next vacation, and The Hotel Collection programs chefs and spectacular pools to spa simply visit amextravel.com include more than 1,700 hotels, experiences that take wellness to a or call Platinum Travel Service each carefully chosen with Card whole new level, explore the untold at 1-800-525-3355. Members like you in mind. stories and discover hidden gems that lie just a booking away. From some of the world’s most luxurious properties to eclectic Browse this book and take note and boutique-chic stays, we’ve of the designated hotel programs combined these two hotel collections to see which of your Platinum Card into one guide so you can easily Member benefits apply. Head online see all the places you can travel to to our digital directories for even while enjoying benefits from your more inspiration and, when you’re American Express Platinum Card. ready to book your next vacation, simply visit amextravel.com or This year, we also invite you to call Platinum Travel Service at dig a little deeper as we focus on 1-800-525-3355. a few of our new properties and Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand — Fine Hotels & Resorts 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents 5 Your 14 20 46 54 62 72 Wide Open Spaces Next-Level Modern Classics Into the Blue Rooms with a View Far from Ordinary Benefits Spa Experiences Program Benefits 6 Endless Inspiration 8 The Digital Directories 10 Fine Hotels & Resorts Benefits Daily Breakfast for Two 25 Complimentary Wi-Fi 37 Early Check-In 45 Late Check-Out 61 Room Upgrade 69 Unique Amenity Valued at $100 79 The Hotel Collection Benefits Andaz Costa Rica Resort The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Park Hotel Vitznau, Park Hyatt Tokyo, at Peninsula Papagayo, Emirates One&Only, The Sandpiper, Room Upgrade 90 Saratoga, Wyoming Vitznau, Switzerland Tokyo, Japan Guanacaste, Costa Rica Wolgan Valley, Australia St. James, Barbados — — — — — — $100 Hotel Credit 91 Fine Hotels & Resorts Fine Hotels & Resorts Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection On the 26 30 38 80 94 136 Destination: Dinner Family Adventures Winter Along the Way New Properties The Complete Listing Cover or Couples Getaway Wonderlands for 2019 Africa 137 Asia Pacific 137 Bermuda 142 Canada 142 Caribbean 142 Central America 144 Europe 144 Mexico 151 Middle East 151 South America 152 United States 153 Terms and Conditions 161 Belmond Le Manoir Kirini Santorini, aux Quat’Saisons, Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, Hotel Tannenhof, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Mondrian Doha, Santorini, Greece Oxford, England Soufrière, Saint Lucia St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria Matauri Bay, New Zealand Doha, Qatar — — — — — — Fine Hotels & Resorts Fine Hotels & Resorts Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection 6 Program Benefits Program Benefits 7 (shown, left) Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, Brussels, Belgium — Fine Hotels & Resorts Two distinct programs with something for everyone ROOM UPGRADE DAILY BREAKFAST UPON ARRIVAL FOR TWO † Exclusive Enjoy a stay that’s packed with When available perks. Explore this collection of more than 1,000 of the NOON CHECK-IN GUARANTEED 4 P.M. world’s most desirable and LATE CHECK-OUT luxurious hotels, and enjoy up When available benefits to an average total value of $550* in exclusive benefits.** COMPLIMENTARY UNIQUE AMENITY WI-FI VALUED AT $100 and a world Such as a spa or food- of choice and-beverage credit § As a Platinum Card Member, special treatment is standard. Whether NEW (WAS $75) Kimpton $100 HOTEL CREDIT Hotel Van Zandt, you’re planning a dream vacation or Austin, Texas simply need to get away, book your To spend on qualifying dining, spa, and resort activities — Get more when you get away. The Hotel stay through our programs to enjoy Collection benefits at our handpicked hotels, Discover more than 500 including a property credit valued boutique, design-inspired at $100 and a complimentary room properties, and enjoy special ROOM UPGRADE benefits when you stay two or upgrade when available. † more consecutive nights.** Upon arrival, when available Browse both collections and book with your Platinum Card on amextravel.com or call Platinum Travel Service at 1-800-525-3355 to receive these Card Member–only benefits. *Average value based on Fine Hotels & Resorts bookings in 2017 for stays of two nights. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits. **Terms apply. See page 161 for additional details. † Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade; call Platinum Travel Service for details. §Special amenity varies by property; call Platinum Travel Service for details. 8 Endless Inspiration Endless Inspiration 9 607 Properties 547 Properties in the United States in Europe & Canada 347 200 Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection 327 280 Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection 113 Properties 360 Properties in Mexico, Bermuda, in Asia Pacifi c & the Caribbean 264 96 Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection 74 39 Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection 61 Properties 103 Properties in in Central & the Middle East South America & Africa 42 19 83 20 Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection Fine Hotels & Resorts The Hotel Collection Your next trip Two collections. Over 1,700 hotels. is waiting To book your next vacation, simply visit amextravel.com or call Platinum Travel Service Endless inspiration. at 1-800-525-3355. 10 The Digital Directories The Digital Directories 11 Visit our online START EXPLORING AT FHRDIGITALDIRECTORY.COM directories for even more inspiration Finding the right hotel for any occasion has gotten simpler. With new hotels added throughout the year, our digital directories can inspire your next trip with the most up to date Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Collection information. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Hotel Punta Islita Autograph Collection, Punta Islita, Costa Rica SEARCH EASILY—BROWSE GET ALL THE EXTRA DETAILS, BY REGION, BRAND, OR SUCH AS ROOM TYPES, PROPERTY KEY PROPERTY FEATURES. HIGHLIGHTS, WHERE TO RELAX, AND WHERE TO DINE. 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UNITED STATES California Los Angeles Montage Beverly Hills Orange County Montage Laguna Beach Hawaii Maui Montage Kapalua Bay, Lahaina South Carolina Bluffton Montage Palmetto Bluff Montage Kapalua Bay, Lahaina, Hawaii Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina Utah Park City Montage Deer Valley MEXICO Los Cabos Cabo San Lucas Montage Los Cabos Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California Montage Los Cabos, Los Cabos, Mexico Montage Beverly Hills, Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah Beverly Hills, California Discover cherished memories at Montage Hotels & Resorts Whether your plans call for a family adventure, a romantic retreat, or an urban escape, Montage Hotels & Resorts invites you to experience its collection of extraordinary destinations. From a legendary bay in Los Cabos to the charm of the South Carolina coast, Montage provides a perfect backdrop to create memories that can be cherished long after you return home. 15 MASHPI LODGE, PACTO, ECUADOR FINE HOTELS & RESORTS W I D E This exclusive wilderness retreat inside Ecuador’s beloved cloud forest gives guests a rare close-up to one of the most biodiverse spots in the world. With just 24 rooms tucked into the jungle landscape a four-hour drive from Quito, the hotel’s staff of knowledgeable scientists proffer information on the hundreds of local species, while chefs at the restaurant serve delicious local dishes like fish grilled in banana leaves. But it’s the Dragonfly, Mashpi’s new open-air gondola that floats above the cloud forest for 1.2 miles, that leaves visitors OPEN breathless. S PAC ES Jet off to a wild destination without sacrificing luxury at these memorable lodges and ranches. BY ALINA DIZIK, DEPARTURES Whether you’re seeking a distinctive outdoor experience or simply want to get off the grid closer to home, some of the world’s top wilderness lodges and ranches are waiting to impress. Discover blow-your-mind amenities while experiencing the best of Mother Nature as we round up some of our favorite places to get lost in majestic splendor. 16 Wide Open Spaces Wide Open Spaces 17 THE LODGE & SPA AT BRUSH CREEK RANCH, SARATOGA, WYOMING FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Escape from the office to the American West at this over-the-top dude ranch. Tap into an all-inclusive experience across a 30,000-acre cattle ranch that can include anything from fly fishing to horseback riding to guided ranger tours. While away an afternoon unwinding from adventure with a river stone massage, cowboy facial, or a simple soak in the outdoor hot tub. Situated less than four hours from Denver, Brush Creek Ranch is close enough to return to again and again, even if only for a long weekend of bucolic bliss. Shown below CARMEL VALLEY RANCH, MEGHAULI SERAI, CARMEL, CALIFORNIA A TAJ SAFARI LODGE, MEGHAULI, NEPAL FINE HOTELS & RESORTS THE HOTEL COLLECTION Spread across 500 acres, this Northern California ranch offers plenty to explore. Families can Overlooking Chitwan National Park, this try the Bee Happy Experience, where suited- 30-room jungle lodge comes complete with up guests get a hands-on introduction to the an infinity pool and gourmet breakfasts.