In this post I wanted to take a look at the loyalty program of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), especially as this was recently rebranded. While it was known as SLH INVITED in the past, it’s now named SLH Club. What are the benefits of the program, how do you earn free nights,…
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Doesn’t Hilton have higher rates and does that more than that outweighs the extra benefits?
Terrible loyalty program before and now. Strongly recommend using SLH to search for properties, then booking direct. I almost always get a better rate booking direct. Also, SLH's best price match guarantee is nothing but a marketing gimmick since they always come up with some excuse to deny it.
Don't underestimate SLH Club. For those living outside the US, where most people don’t have access to a Hilton credit card with free status, and where the Amex Platinum comes at a hefty price, SLH really offers something interesting here. Even as a base member, you get perks like early check-in, which Hilton doesn’t provide. Plus, after just 4 nights, SLH gives you complimentary breakfast and room upgrades, Hilton requires 10x that to offer the same benefits.
You are missing the bigger picture here; Why should only road warriors enjoy perks? Recently, a client of mine stayed 4 nights at an SLH property and paid $250 less than they would have through Virtuoso, making the $100 credit perk negligible in comparison.
And after reaching Club 02 status after just 1 stay, they receive benefits like free room upgrades and complimentary breakfast. These perks makes them consider SLH for future stays. Plus, SLH properties often offer a more unique and fun experience compared to standard chain hotels. So I think SLH Club is perfect for someone who doesn’t stay a zillion nights a year, but still likes to get a little extra during their stay.
Outside the US, most SLH properties include complimentary breakfast. Also you’re more likely to get an upgrade booking direct than through SLH. Mostl importantly, you’ll likely get a better price booking direct. This is based on my experience staying at 30+ different SLH properties in Europe, Asia and Africa. Fully Agree that SLH properties offer an experience the big hotel chains are unable to provide.
So I guess, if one (like me) gets a hold of Amex Aspire Card and have collected quite a large amount of hilton points (or purhcased those points via point sale), the best cost-effective way to use SLH with all that benefits is just redeem hilton points then.... I just booked a SLH proeprty in Eastern Europe (more than 300 euros per night in end-year season) but it only costs 40K points per night.
There’s also agencies that are part of SLH Within Club so you get Virtuoso-like amenities and are elegible to accumulate rewards