Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino has announced its acceptance into the membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts — the world’s largest independent hotel brand, which represents more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries — as the newest experience available within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Connect Collection.
“We are thrilled to partner with such an elite hotel brand and collection,” said John Culetsu, VP and Managing Director of Downtown Grand. “Preferred Hotels & Resorts has a premier portfolio and will offer our guests an elevated experience plus authentic connectivity to the market. With our new, 495-room tower set to open next year the timing for this partnership couldn’t be better.”
The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Connect Collection is an international portfolio of hotels that connect people to friends and family, business associates, and interesting neighborhoods. Inspired by local culture, these smart, well-appointed, eclectic, and welcoming hotels combine value with comfort and convenience.
The Downtown Grand reimagined the downtown Vegas experience when it opened in 2013. Defined by its industrial chic aura and highlighted by open ceilings, ornate fixtures, and heavy structural elements, the hotel was at the forefront of the current Downtown Las Vegas resurgence, along with the relocation of Zappos headquarters, the development of the Fremont East District, and the Life is Beautiful Music Festival. Six years later, the property continues to serve as a central hub to both tourists and locals alike.
Guests of the Downtown Grand are now eligible to enroll in Preferred Hotels and Resorts’ I Prefer hotel rewards program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, elite status, and special benefits such as complimentary Internet to members who stay at more than 700 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings strategic advantage to hotel owners, operators, and management companies through brand prestige and global operating scale and by supporting the goals of its member hotels by providing strategic group, corporate, and leisure sales, integrated marketing solutions, comprehensive revenue management, global connectivity through reservations services, progressive distribution technology, and individualized guest support.
Every property within the portfolio is required to maintain the high quality standards and service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. Through its five global collections – Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, Connect, and Preferred Residences – Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to singular luxury hospitality experiences.
