Top 10 New Virtuoso Luxury Hotels and Resorts 2018

These Top 10 New Virtuoso Luxury Hotels and Resorts, 2018 have been selected from over 40 luxury hotels and resorts that have recently joined Virtuoso or are Virtuoso Preview properties that will open later in 2018. I specifically excluded Four Seasons properties such as the new Four Seasons Seychelles Desroches Island, since the best way to reserve Four Seasons hotels is with Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits.

There are a few advantages to reserving with Virtuoso benefits, instead of AMEX Fine Hotel & Resorts, when the benefits are similar. You can pay for Virtuoso hotel stays with any credit card, whereas you have to pay for an AMEX FHR booking with an AMEX card. By paying with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, not only do you earn 3X points, you also get the benefit of travel insurance, particularly up to $10,000 trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance, which no U.S. issued AMEX card (not even the AMEX Centurion card) offers. Also see PSA: Match AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts Offers to Preferred Partner, Virtuoso.

1. North Island, Seychelles

North Island is where Prince William and Kate Middleton honeymooned. The private island has just 11 private villas on its 2000 acres. Your villa may be larger than your house at home, and comes with butler service, private pool, library, and secluded beach. Enjoy a romantic dinner or picnic virtually anywhere on the island.

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary Continental and Buffet Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
Complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
Early check in and late check out, subject to availability
Bottle of Dom Perignon on arrival
Complimentary Wi-Fi

2. Hotel Lutetia, Paris

Hotel Lutetia has just reopened after a $234 renovation, and is certain to regain popularity and then some given its Left bank location, a short walk from the Musee Rodin, Musee d'Orsay, Jardin du Luxembourg, cafes, boutiques, and our favorite macaron shop and patisserie, Pierre Herme.

Virtuoso Benefits

Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking (excluding from One Bedroom Suite and above)
Complimentary American Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
100 EUR Hotel Credit to be utilized during stay for food, beverage, or spa (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Guaranteed Early Check-in / Late check-out (Arrival and departure times must be stipulated at time of booking in order to guarantee early c/in / late c/out)
Wine & cheese amenities upon arrival
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Choice of a ‘return airport transfer' or an exclusive tour of Saint Germain des Prés area when booking Deluxe room or higher

3. Six Senses Bhutan (to open Fall 2018)

While its opening has been a bit delayed from the originally planned summer 2018 opening, it will be worth it. Six Senses Bhutan will have 5 lodges in Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro. Best of all, Six Senses Bhutan is helmed by one of my favorite General Managers: Mark Swinton, who not only led Amankora 2006-2007, but also was General Manager at Aman Summer Palace and one of my favorite Amans, Amanjiwo, near Borobudur in Indonesia.

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade not applicable for this property
Daily buffet breakfast
Two complimentary 60 minute massages per suite/ villa per stay
Free Wi-Fi
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability

4. Rosewood Hong Kong (to open Winter 2018)

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary semi-Buffet Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage & Spa credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full); Spa Retail Product cannot be credited
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

5. Montage Los Cabos

It's only recently opened, but Montage Los Cabos is already receiving good news from Montage fans. It will be in for some stiff competition when Four Seasons Los Cabos opens in 2019 and Amanvari opens in 2020, but until then, it's the newest luxury resort in Los Cabos.

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Daily Full Breakfast for up to two in-room guests, available in the restaurant or through in-suite dining
$100 USD Resort Credit
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-fi
Bookings in Beachfront suites and above will also receive a one way airport transfer for up to 4 guests

6. Six Senses Duxton, Singapore

While my favorite Singapore luxury hotel remains The Fullerton Bay Hotel, with its fantastic views, pool, service and food, the Six Senses Duxton, the first city center Six Senses hotel, is a charming historic property near Chinatown. In the fall, the sister property Six Senses Maxwell will open, which will include a Six Senses Spa and Pool. Six Senses Duxton guests will be welcome to use all the facilities of this sister property, once it opens.

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary Ala Carte Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availabilty
Complimentary Wi-Fi

7. The Serras, Barcelona

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary Buffet Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
A complimentary lunch or dinner for up to two people per room, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities once during stay (must be 3 course minimum with a minimum value of $100 USD equivalent)
Complimentary tapa and bottle of Cava in the room on arrival
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

8. Amanruya, Bodrum, Turkey

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Continental breakfast daily, for up to two in room guests
Complimentary a la carte lunch for 2 persons, once during stay
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

9. Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary in room continental or buffet breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Complimentary roundtrip private airport transfers
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

10. Rosewood Baha Mar, Bahamas

Virtuoso Benefits

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary Full American Breakfast, served in Commonwealth for two daily for duration of the stay
$125 USD (2018; $100 in 2019) equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi