The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has added six hotels to its portfolio of more than 450 independent properties. The October additions are in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.
“Our October new members take LHW travelers from the Dolomites and Dubrovnik to West Palm Beach, Savannah, Bhutan and Nairobi, reflecting the range of destinations within our global collection,” said Dean Bannon, vice president of member experience of The Leading Hotels of the World. “Each property brings its own character and a strong connection to its locale, offering travelers new ways to experience both established favorites and destinations they may be discovering for the first time.”
The new member hotels are:
- Le Graal Cortina (Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy): Located at the foot of the Dolomites. Opening winter 2026.
- Villa Argentina Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik, Croatia): Overlooks the city’s Old Town. Reopened in September 2026 following renovation.
- The Nora Hotel (West Palm Beach, Fla., U.S.): Opened Oct. 19, 2026.
- Recess Hotel & Club Savannah (Savannah, Ga., U.S.): Located in the city’s historic center. Opened in September 2026.
- Pemako Punakha (Punakha, Bhutan): A tented property that opened in 2023.
- Hemingways Nairobi (Nairobi, Kenya): Overlooks the Ngong Hills. Opened in 2013.
Guests can join Leaders Club, LHW’s complimentary loyalty program, to book stays at the new member hotels. Program benefits include complimentary breakfast, flexible check-in, pre-confirmed upgrades and points toward future stays.
