"The Leading Hotels of the World" chain
Jul 10, 2001 | 10:46 am
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"The Leading Hotels of the World" chain
Has anyone heard of this chain? I'm booked into one, and wonder if it/they are connected with any "frequent stayer" programs.
Also, do they give miles on any FF programs?
Also, do they give miles on any FF programs?
Jul 10, 2001 | 10:50 am
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I've stayed in several "Leading Hotels". They tend to be the grande dame properties in Europe. It's a loose affiliation, to give indepedent properties a way to market themselves. I do not believe that they give any FF miles.
However, such hotels often have several affiliations. You should check to see if the individual property is a member of another group. And, if not - heretical here on FlyerTalk, but miles aren't everything. These properties tend to be some of the finest, offering very pleasurable stays.
However, such hotels often have several affiliations. You should check to see if the individual property is a member of another group. And, if not - heretical here on FlyerTalk, but miles aren't everything. These properties tend to be some of the finest, offering very pleasurable stays.
Jul 10, 2001 | 10:54 am
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Not a chain but a very upscale marketing organisation. Members include world top-class hotels like some Mandarin Orientals (SFO, BKK, others), some Peninsula hotels (HKG, BKK), some Mexican Camino Real properties, most of the finest (mostly individual) European hotels, etc, etc. etc.
The organisation has not a frequent-flyer/miles/points-program of their own, but many of their individual members/properties have.
I got, years ago, a complimentary (life long) Leaders Club Card that allows some upgrade advantages and special treat.
The organisation has not a frequent-flyer/miles/points-program of their own, but many of their individual members/properties have.
I got, years ago, a complimentary (life long) Leaders Club Card that allows some upgrade advantages and special treat.
Jul 10, 2001 | 10:58 am
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Counsellor:
As stated above they are typically very nice hotels not necessarily affiliated with a major chain. LHW does have a stay program called Leaders Club, but apparently one must stay in at least 5 different hotels before becoming eligible to join. You can go to this link for more information: Leading Hotels of the World.
Hope that this helps.
CWPFLY
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As stated above they are typically very nice hotels not necessarily affiliated with a major chain. LHW does have a stay program called Leaders Club, but apparently one must stay in at least 5 different hotels before becoming eligible to join. You can go to this link for more information: Leading Hotels of the World.
Hope that this helps.
CWPFLY
[This message has been edited by cwpfly (edited 07-10-2001).]
Jul 10, 2001 | 2:39 pm
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I stayed in Mexico City, Hotel Marquise Reforma. One of the best I ever stayed in. Class, character, location, service. Great place!
For that quality, I did not care about miles
(oops, that was a wrong thing to say on this forum! 
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For that quality, I did not care about miles
(oops, that was a wrong thing to say on this forum! )
Jul 10, 2001 | 5:18 pm
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Have also stayed at several different LHW hotels. The Hotel Carrera in Santiago, Chile, the Four Seasons in Tokyo, Hotel Principe di Savoia (Starwood)in Milan, Las Brisas (was Starwood)in Acapulco. There might be a couple more, but unless you look for the logo, you might not even know it's part of LHW. The directory I have is for 1998. Pleased with all the properties we stayed at.
Jul 10, 2001 | 6:54 pm
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I stayed at the Camino Real in Mexcio City a couple of weeks ago. They're billed as a "Leading...", plus they're part of Hilton now. So I got HHonors points and AA miles.
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Jul 11, 2001 | 6:29 am
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And if you want to become a member of the Leaders Club (much like the Six Continent's Club of the I-C chain, it's a recognition program and doesn't give you any miles or points), you can pay Travelocity $80 (in the first year) and they will make you a member of the Leaders Club without staying at any LHW properties...
Jul 11, 2001 | 4:21 pm
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Speaking of the Leader's Club, I was recently accepted into it. I would be very interested to hear what sorts of upgrades and goodies FTers have received through this membership.