Preferred partners

Known before you arrive.

Lauren books through the preferred partnerships of Sheri Gottschalk Travel Group, the Cadence network and Virtuoso. The difference shows at the front desk: you arrive as her guest, with the privileges each programme allows already requested.

20 houses and lines

And more by introduction

Hotel programmes

12 partners
  • Four Seasons Preferred Partner

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Rosewood Elite

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Aman

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Belmond

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Dorchester Collection

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Oetker Collection

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Rocco Forte Hotels

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Auberge Resorts Collection

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • One&Only, by Kerzner

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Hyatt Privé

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Marriott

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • The Doyle Collection

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

Independent collections

4 partners
  • Relais & Châteaux

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • The Leading Hotels of the World

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

  • Mr & Mrs Smith

    Privileges requested when Lauren books: an upgrade when available, daily breakfast, a property credit, early arrival or late departure.

At sea and on the river

3 partners
  • Explora Journeys

    Suites, sailings and shore plans chosen with you, with the line's amenities where offered.

  • Crystal

    Suites, sailings and shore plans chosen with you, with the line's amenities where offered.

  • Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

    Suites, sailings and shore plans chosen with you, with the line's amenities where offered.

Journeys and expeditions

1 partner
  • Abercrombie & Kent

    Private expeditions and guides, woven into the rest of the arrangement.

Among others. If the house you have in mind isn't listed, ask; most doors open by introduction.

In partnership with Sheri Gottschalk Travel Group · Cadence · Virtuoso

A note from Lauren

A partnership only matters if the hotel acts on it. I book the houses where my guests are recognised, and I tell you plainly what's confirmed and what's only requested.

Lauren