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THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS TO DELIVER ELEVATED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES TO PREMIUM CUSTOMERS (United States)
American Express U.S. consumer Platinum Card Members receive Leaders Club Sterling Status as part of suite of recently unveiled Card Benefits. |
Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Exclusive experiences
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Thursday 25 September 2025
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has announced a partnership with American Express that provides U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members with complimentary Leaders Club Sterling Status, elevating their travel benefits across LHW’s iconic portfolio of more than 425 independent luxury hotels in over 80 destinations.
The partnership with American Express allows U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members to receive this elevated status on a complimentary basis, without meeting the spend requirement.
This unlocks exclusive benefits such as five pre-arrival upgrades per year, daily breakfast for two, flexible early check-in and late check-out, and Leaders Club points for future stays. Additional privileges include members-only sales, bonus Leaders Club points, and insider experiences on property.
With Sterling Status, Platinum Card Members enjoy meaningful recognition and enriched stays across LHW’s collection, from The Hotel Chelsea in NYC and Capella Bangkok in Thailand, to Katikies Santorini in Greece and Le Sereno in St. Barthélemy, and beyond. Enrollment is required to activate the benefit.
“Today’s luxury travelers are seeking more meaningful ways to elevate their journeys, with experiences curated to their tastes. These refined expectations are best delivered by independent hoteliers who are true experts in their destinations. Through our partnership with American Express, we have united two globally recognized premium brands to deliver enhanced benefits to both American Express and Leading Hotels’ travelers,” said Phil Koserowski, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, The Leading Hotels of the World.
“This Sterling Status benefit for eligible American Express U.S. Consumer Platinum Card and U.S. Business Platinum Card not only provides travelers with immediate recognition and valuable on-property offerings but also invites them to discover our collection of remarkable, independent luxury hotels that reflects our shared goal of delivering elevated experiences to a premium audience.”
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW which now comprises more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, making it the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. Since its inception, the Company has carefully curated a selection of distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps, from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is made of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every travel experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. It is these authentic, individualized moments, combined with the warm high-touch service these hoteliers and their team provide, that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and unique experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program, Leaders Club. From converted former palaces and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – travelers are invited to explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments.
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