Four Seasons is one of the world’s best hotel chains and one of the hotel chains that we personally feel is most consistent in delivering a fantastic hotel experience. Whether you’re at the Four Seasons in Bangkok, New York, or the Serengeti, Four Seasons has a unique ability to deliver incredible hotel experiences and always maintain a very high standard. For those who love luxury hotels, Four Seasons is without a doubt one of the best hotel brands out there.
With that being said, there is a way to get even more out of each stay at the Four Seasons, and that is by booking through a Four Seasons Preferred Partner. By booking through a Four Seasons Preferred Partner, you can receive a range of unique benefits and VIP status at the hotel – at no additional cost.
In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about Four Seasons Preferred Partner, what benefits are included, and why you should book all your Four Seasons stays this way.
What is Four Seasons Preferred Partner?
Four Seasons Preferred Partner is Four Seasons’ own program where they invite handselected luxury travel advisors to participate. Through Four Seasons Preferred Partner, guests can enjoy unique benefits regardless of which Four Seasons hotel they stay at, without any extra cost to the guest.
You can always pay the exact same price as on Four Seasons’ own website, but in addition to this get a range of complimentary benefits during your stay. In addition to this, you’ll have an agent that coordinates directly with the hotel’s management team to ensure you receive five-star service throughout your stay and that the staff truly go the extra mile for you.
To become a Four Seasons Preferred Partner agent, you need to be specially invited by Four Seasons to the programme, and here at Lyxresan Travels we are very proud to be members of the programme.
Four Seasons Preferred Partner Benefits
You’ll need to contact us to get the exact Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits that apply to the hotel you’re interested in, but in general the following benefits are always included at a minimum:
- Daily breakfast for two people, served either in the hotel restaurant or via room service
- Hotel credit to be utilized during your stay of up to $1000 USD depending on what property and room type that is booked, with standard credit amounts being:
- Standard rooms: $100 USD per stay
- Suites: $200 USD per stay
- Select specialty suites and villas: $200 USD – $1000 USD per stay
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, based on availability at check-in
- Welcome amenity
Hotels may choose to offer additional benefits beyond the standard benefits mentioned above – we have seen everything from double upgrades, complimentary airport transfers, and enhanced credit amounts per stay.
An example of this is Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay i Bali that during 2024 offers the fourth night free publicly; and in addition offers an additional perk to Four Seasons Preferred Partner bookings with a confirmed upgrade to the next villa category immediately at the time of booking. Given that all rooms at this property are villas, we are talking about a minimum saving of $200 USD per night for the confirmed upgrade. If one books one of the more expensive villa types, the saving can be manyfold of this. Many of our clients choose to book one category below the one they actually want and many times we are able to get them confirmed into the more expensive category, offering substantial savings.
And on that note, our team here at Lyxresan Travels always works directly with the hotel to customize your stay and coordinate with the hotel’s management teams, both so they know who you are and what your preferences are, but also to make sure they go the extra mile for you. We’re also there by your side should something go wrong during your stay, as we know senior staff members at all Four Seasons hotels.
To get a list of the benefits that apply at the hotel you’re interested in, please contact us as Four Seasons do not publish these benefits publicly. We are happy to provide them to you.
Is it more expensive to book via Four Seasons Preferred Partner?
No. The fantastic thing about Four Seasons Preferred Partner is that we can apply the benefits to all prices available on the Four Seasons website. This means that non-refundable rates, or promotional rates such as third night free (Stay Longer), can be combined with Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits. In other words: you have nothing to lose by booking through Four Seasons Preferred Partner, and all to gain.
A common promotional rate offered by Four Seasons are their Stay Longer promotions where you get a free night based on your length of stay. An example of this is the Four Seasons Buenos Aires that offers the third night free.
Here we can see that Four Seasons themselves offers a third night free promotion. In this price nothing is included beyond the room itself. We can offer the exact same price as listed on Four Seasons’ own website, but in addition to this, we can offer the following benefits:
- Breakfast that otherwise would not have been included – where the customer can choose to eat in the hotel restaurant or via room service
- A complimentary upgrade to the next room category, confirmed directly at booking (unique benefit for this hotel)
- $100 USD hotel credit to utilize during the stay
- Welcome amenity
The next room category at this hotel, Mansion-View Room costs roughly $100 more per night, which we are able to immediately confirm into.
A few of our favorite Four Seasons hotels globally
Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens
Here you are greeted by a unique hotel that combines city and resort relaxation. With three different parts of the hotel, you are guaranteed a lovely experience at Four Seasons Astir Palace. Choose between relaxed Arion, lively Nafsika, or Bungalows by the beach. The hotel is only 30 minutes from central Athens – so you can spend the day admiring the historical wonders of ancient civilization and then return to the hotel and the riviera for pool time and relaxation. A unique city hotel without a doubt!
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons Hotel
Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a hotel with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Greek theater. Enjoy award-winning food, relax in the hotel spa, and swim in the infinity pool overlooking the cliffs. Welcome to a stay characterized by timeless beauty – with the charming town of Taormina just outside the door and the best of Sicily waiting to be explored. This hotel is also part of HBO’s second season of the hit series The White Lotus.
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Here you’ll stay by Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River and get to enjoy an urban oasis. You’ll be surrounded by galleries, fantastic restaurants, and cafes. Four Seasons Bangkok was awarded the third best hotel by The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023 and was praised for being a hub of energy and style. In a city with fantastic hotels, Four Seasons Bangkok still stands out. Here you take in expansive river views from both rooms and pools, enjoy fantastic food, and can easily relax in this city resort. We often stay here when we are in Bangkok and can highly recommend this hotel.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
Located in an idyllic spot on Vietnam’s culturally rich central coast, Four Seasons The Nam Hai offers a gateway to three extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites and a delightful break on the country’s most popular beach. Here you will have the opportunity for incredible relaxation and a resort vacation like no other. The staff here are warm and bring out the best of Four Seasons with clear connections to Vietnamese culture.
Frequently asked questions about Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Can you apply Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits to an existing booking?
Yes, in most cases, we can apply Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits to an already made booking. Contact us and we can see what we can do for you.
Does it cost anything to book Four Seasons Preferred Partner through you?
No, we do not charge any fees at all. We receive a commission directly from Four Seasons.
Do all Four Seasons hotels participate in Four Seasons Preferred Partner?
Yes, all Four Seasons hotels globally participate in Four Seasons Preferred Partner.
Can you book Four Seasons Preferred Partner without going through an agent?
No, you can only book through an agent who is a member of Four Seasons Preferred Partner.
If I have access to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or Virtuoso, is it better to book through that or through Preferred Partner?
In some cases, you can book Four Seasons hotels through both Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts and Virtuoso. That being said, it is in all circumstances better to book directly through Four Seasons Preferred Partner as Four Seasons gives priority to all bookings through their own program over other programs like Virtuoso and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts. Even though the benefits may be similar, for example, the benefit that you can have breakfast through room service is a benefit that is uniquely offered through Four Seasons Preferred Partner. Our experience also shows that Four Seasons generally gives better treatment to customers who book through Four Seasons Preferred Partner.
How can you get discounts at Four Seasons?
It is very rare for Four Seasons hotels to discount their hotels lower than what you can see on the Four Seasons website. The best way to get discounts at Four Seasons is to take advantage of one of the offers they have where, for example, they offer the third or fourth night free, and then combine this with Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits.
Summary
Four Seasons Preferred Partner is a way to get even more out of each stay at Four Seasons. You pay exactly the same price as you find on the Four Seasons website, but you receive a range of valuable benefits such as complimentary breakfast, hotel credits, upgrades, and VIP status. You also get an agent who coordinates your stay for you and ensures you receive even better treatment at the hotels. Click here to get a free quote at Four Seasons.