10 Little-Known Hotel Programs That Offer Travel Agencies Exclusive Benefits

Updated Aug 1, 2025
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It’s not just members of the loyalty programs of the world’s leading hotel groups who can benefit from advantages when staying in a hotel. On the contrary. Thanks to the preferential hotel programs of some of the world’s most prestigious chains – such as Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, Four Seasons and Hilton – Certain accredited travel agencies can offer their customers important privileges, such as free breakfast, upgrades, hotel credits that can sometimes exceed $100, as well as early arrivals and late departures. We’ll show you how to take advantage of these programs.

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Hotel Programs and Benefits

Hotel chains offering benefits to selected travel agencies include :

En réservant un séjour dans certains hôtels de ces chaînes par l’intermédiaire d’une agence de voyages partenaires, vous serez en mesure d’obtenir de multiples avantages. Bien qu’ils soient généralement similaires, ils diffèrent selon les hôtels et les chaînes.

  Petit déjeuner pour deux Crédit hôtelier Surclassement Enregistrement anticipé et départ tardif Accueil personnalisé Cadeau de bienvenue
Accor Step X Entre 50 et 100 USD X X X X
Belmond Bellini Club X Entre 100 et 220 USD X X X X
Four Seasons Preferred Partner X Entre 100 et 200 USD X
Hilton Impressario X Jusqu’à 100 USD X X X X
Hyatt Privé X Jusqu’à 100 USD X X X X
Mandarin Oriental Fan Club X Jusqu’à 100 USD X X X X
Marriott Luminous X Jusqu’à 100 USD X X X X
Marriott Stars X Jusqu’à 200 USD X X X
Rosewood Elite X Jusqu’à 200 USD X X X
Shangri-La Luxury Circle X Entre 50 et 100 USD X X X X

À l’occasion, les programmes offrent également une troisième, quatrième ou cinquième nuit gratuite dans certains hôtels participants. Il convient de vous rapprocher de votre agence de voyages pour connaître les offres du moment.

Les réservations via ces programmes hôteliers ne peuvent être effectuées directement par les particuliers; elles doivent impérativement être faites par une agence de voyages accréditée, que ce soit au Canada aux États-Unis ou en Europe. Contactez votre agence de voyages locale afin de vérifier si elle est membre des programmes détaillés dans cet article.

Participating Hotels

Not all hotels in the selected hotel groups participate in the travel agency programs. Certain exceptions apply.

Accor Step

Accor Step brings together only some of Accor’s most prestigious brands, such as Banyan Tree, Fairmont, Pullman, Sofitel, Raffles and Swissôtel. However, not all the brand’s hotels take part in Accor STEP. Some brands, such as Raffles and SO/, have relatively few participating establishments. On the other hand, many Fairmont, Pullman and Sofitel hotels do offer benefits through this program.

Belmond Bellini Club

Belmond ne possède pas que des hôtels. Le prestigieux groupe exploite en effet le mythique Venice Simplon-Orient-Express depuis 1982. Ce n’est que par la suite que Belmond s’est diversifié pour inclure des stations balnéaires paradisiaques telles que Maroma sur la Riviera Maya, la Villa San Michele dans les contreforts de Florence, le Copacabana Palace à Rio de Janeiro, ainsi que des hôtels emblématiques situés à proximité de sites classés au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO, comme l’Hotel das Cataratas dans le parc national d’Iguassu au Brésil.

Four Seasons Preferred Partner

The Four Seasons Preferred Partner program includes all the chain’s hotels and resorts worldwide. This means that the exclusive benefits offered by this program, such as room upgrades, spa service credits and complimentary breakfasts, are available at every Four Seasons property, regardless of the type of room booked.

The chain has 130 locations around the world. From the Côte d’Azur, with the magnificent Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, to Mauritius, with the earthly paradise that is the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, to the Maldives, where the Four Seasons Private Island Voavah at Baa Atoll is as its name suggests set on a private island, each Four Seasons location promises an unparalleled experience.

Hilton Impresario

Only Hilton’s three most luxurious brands participate in Hilton Impresario:

  • Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
  • LXR Hotels & Resorts
  • Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt Privé

Toutes les enseignes du groupe Hyatt ne prennent pas part au programme Hyatt Privé. Parmi la vingtaine de marques que compte le groupe, seule une dizaine offre des avantages supplémentaires aux clients réservant par le biais d’une agence de voyages affiliée, telles que Alila, Andaz, Destination by Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Joie de Vivre (JDV) by Hyatt, Park Hyatt et The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Mandarin Oriental Fan Club

The Mandarin Oriental Fan Club program covers all the chain’s establishments worldwide. Whether it’s room upgrades, hotel credits or complimentary breakfasts, every Mandarin Oriental hotel offers exclusive benefits to guests booked through the Mandarin Oriental Fan Club, guaranteeing a luxurious and personalized experience, regardless of the type of room booked.

Marriott Luminous

The Marriott Luminous program is valid for Marriott’s luxury and premium brands, including :

  • Renaissance
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • W Hotels
  • Westin

Marriott Stars

The Marriott Stars program offers the same benefits as the Marriott Luminous program, except for early check-in and late check-out. Only a few of Marriott’s luxury brands participate in the program, including :

  • BVLGARI
  • EDITION
  • Luxury Collection
  • Ritz-Carlton
  • Ritz-Carlton Reserve
  • St. Regis

Rosewood Elite

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, a collection of luxury hotels and resorts, is expanding rapidly despite its modest global presence. At present, the group has just 36 hotels worldwide, but 24 new establishments are due to open over the next five years. All the group’s establishments are part of Rosewood Elite.

Shangri-La Luxury-Circle

Les tarifs Luxury Circle sont exclusivement disponibles dans les établissements Shangri-La et Kerry, excluant ainsi les hôtels Traders et Hotel Jen.

Le groupe Shangri-La compte une centaine d’hôtels à travers le monde, dont trois hôtels Kerry et 97 hôtels Shangri-La. Au Canada, il y a le Shangri-La Vancouver et le Shangri-La Toronto, alors qu’en Europe, seules trois destinations sont présentes : Shangri-La ParisShangri-La Bosphorus à Istanbul et Shangri-La The Shard à Londres.

Bottom Line

The hotel programs of some of the world’s leading hotel chains offer unrivalled experiences, with exclusive benefits at some of the world’s finest hotels. For a luxurious, personalized stay, contact your local travel agency today and find out how to make the most of these unique privileges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which travel agencies offer preferential rates?

There are many travel agencies with access to the programs mentioned in this article, located all over the world, including the USA, Canada and France. Some are available online, while others require in-person visits, some charge booking fees, while others do not.

How can I get the best hotel deal?

Other loyalty programs offer benefits similar to those mentioned in this article. The global Virtuoso travel agency network, for example, also offers first-class privileges at Mandarin Oriental hotels but still requires booking through an accredited travel agency.

Meanwhile, the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program offers benefits at over 2,200 major chain establishments worldwide. Membership in this program offers significant exclusive benefits, including early check-in, late check-out, upgrades based on availability, breakfast included and hotel credit.

What's the best hotel loyalty program?

Le meilleur programme de fidélité dépend des hôtels dans lesquels vous aimez séjourner. Bien que le programme Marriott Bonvoy soit particulièrement intéressant, il ne l’est que dans la mesure où vous séjournez fréquemment dans les hôtels du groupe.

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