Hilton and SLH Partnership Hits New Milestone of 500 Properties

Hilton and SLH Add More Properties

Update (Dec 16, 2025) – Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) now offer even more ways to stay with 500 boutique hotels. The partnership continues to unlock new aspirational travel opportunities with Hilton’s luxury footprint expanding to 93 countries and Hilton’s global presence increasing to 141 countries. Some of the additions include:

• Le Quartier Français (South Africa): Set against a backdrop of soaring granite mountains and vine-covered hills, Le Quartier Français, an SLH Hotel, is a romantic and sophisticated retreat nestled in the village of Franschhoek outside of Cape Town. Spacious rooms overlook manicured gardens and a pool that reflects the jaw-dropping scenery, while underfloor heating and wood-burning fires ensure maximum comfort. The hotel’s two restaurants each have their own beautifully designed space and flavor-packed menu, with intimate and exclusive wine tasting experiences available on-property. 
• Siringit Villa (Tanzania): With Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru standing guard on the horizon and the endless plains of Tanzania undulating into the distance, a stay in Siringit Villa, an SLH Hotel, is the ultimate safari experience. This exclusive retreat serves as a stepping stone for wild adventures, with six spacious bedrooms and balconies featuring stunning views of the towering mountains and lush gardens. A pool, parasols, alfresco dining and luxury loungers ensure the great outdoors is enjoyed in comfort and style, while candle-lit bathrooms and canopied beds promise evenings of peace and slumber. 
• Hotel Palau Fugit (Spain): A sensitively restored 18th-century palace in Girona’s lively Old Quarter, Hotel Palau Fugit, an SLH Hotel, blends baroque architecture with contemporary art for a luxurious boutique retreat. Each bedroom has its own unique character, with the property featuring a Romanesque courtyard garden and underground spa. As the sun sets, raise a glass to tradition with the ‘hour of vermouth’ – a complimentary aperitif served chilled in the rooftop bar, accompanied by delicious tapas and views of Girona’s earliest stone ramparts.  
• Taru Villas Levita – Kandy (Sri Lanka): Hidden high in Digana’s green-fringed hills close to Kandy, Taru Villas Levita – Kandy, an SLH Hotel, is an intimate retreat where epic interiors compete with other worldly views. Each bedroom showcases a clean, refined style, and meals take place in an outdoor restaurant where a talented chef prepares authentic, personalized local dishes. Guests can explore the Colonial architecture, sacred temples and gracious gardens nearby, or venture to the Central Highlands with tea plantations and lush rainforests that stretch for miles. 
• Linthwaite House (UK): A breathtaking gateway to the Lake District, Linthwaite House, an SLH Hotel, perches on a hilltop overlooking Windermere amid 14 acres of gorgeous grounds. Refined luxury flows across every detail, including carefully curated artworks found throughout the hotel, spacious and elegant rooms and grounds dotted with eclectic sculptures, a boules pitch and a giant chessboard. For moments of calm between adventures, head to the laid-back Bar & Conservatory, and for an evening of imaginative farm-to-table dining, visit Henrock by Simon Rogan MBE where exotic flavors come to life through locally sourced ingredients. 
• The Retreat Costa Rica (Costa Rica): Tucked high above the Costa Rican rainforest, The Retreat Costa Rica, an SLH Hotel, harmonizes luxury and wellness atop a mountain of quartz. Mind, body and spirit are nurtured with equal care across rainforest-clad yoga studios, open-air restaurants, sun decks and lofty rooms with sweeping views and resident peacocks. Through a transformative range of wellness offerings, this hotel epitomizes healing and rejuvenation in the hands of nature. 
• The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (U.S.): Tucked away in the lush hills and orange-scented groves of San Diego’s most exclusive neighborhood lies the historic Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel. From romantic bungalows to light-filled cottages, every turn you take on this property reveals another immaculately designed space, complete with a stroll through the charming gardens and cool courtyards. Begin your day with an indulgent breakfast served in Lillian’s, grab a bite from the hotel’s Erewhon-curated cafe or enjoy a cocktail at Bing’s Bar.

Update (Sep 08, 2025) – The initial list of nearly 400 participating properties has now increased to more than 450 hotels. With SLH, Hilton’s luxury footprint has expanded from 35 to 90 countries, with Hilton’s global presence increasing from 124 to 136 countries. That includes:

• Angkor Village Hotel, an SLH Hotel (Cambodia): Angkor Village Hotel offers a unique blend of traditional Khmer architecture and modern amenities. Enjoy a torchlit dinner by lotus pools in the tranquil gardens, learn Cambodian cuisine from a master chef or unwind in the spa. The lower floor Garden View Room features these local art crafts, and the upper floor Water View Room overlooks the central lotus pond.
• The Liming Bequia, an SLH Hotel (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines): Experience the art of leisure at The Liming Bequia, nestled on the serene island of Bequia. This intimate resort offers eleven private villas, each boasting sea views and personal infinity pools. Enjoy the island’s flavors at the Liming Restaurant or opt for a private dining experience under a starlit sky.
• Vila Planinka, an SLH Hotel (Slovenia): Discover the tranquil charm of Vila Planinka through the harmonious blend of natural woods and stone, reflecting Jezersko’s rich heritage. Each room offers breathtaking views and a personal hygiene kit with natural skincare products. End the day with exquisite seasonal dishes from the on-site restaurant, offering vintages from sustainable vineyards.
• Sundy Praia, an SLH Hotel (São Tomé and Principe): Nestled in a lush rainforest, Sundy Praia offers an intimate eco-lodge experience. Each villa, adorned with natural materials, features a blend of indoor and outdoor lounging areas, modern amenities, grand four-poster beds and stone-carved baths. Enjoy the day with locally sourced coffee and inventive cuisine or unwind by a private plunge pool.

Update (Feb 25, 2025) – Starting today, Hilton Honors members can book their next unforgettable escape at nearly 30 newly added properties, all available through Hilton’s direct booking channels and the award-winning Hilton Honors app.

This growing collection spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific regions, offering more opportunities. Think art deco glamour and bold flavors at Nobu Hotel Warsaw, a boutique five-star escape rooted in Irish art at Dylan Hotel Dublin, waking up to breathtaking views of Lake Como at VISTA Palazzo Lago di Como, or finding serenity at Namia River Retreat in Vietnam, where guests can unwind along the tranquil banks of the Thu Bon River.

This is the list of hotels that have been added in 2025:

1. Nobu Hotel Warsaw        
2. Dylan Hotel, Dublin       
3. Villa Santa Cruz
4. Sitzmark Vail     
5. LN Hotel Five    
6. Il Melograno
7. Taru Villas Maia
8. The Hanyu Garden Reserve Suzhou        
9. Correntoso Lake and River Hotel             
10. Taru Villas The Long House        
11. Desa Hay           
12. Domes White Coast Milos          
13. Grand Hotel du Palais Royal       
14. Grand Place Hotel (name within the list) – Grand Palace Hotel Riga (name on site)  
15. Hotel Urban Madrid      
16. Laguna Coast Resort      
17. Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias          
18. Namia River Retreat      
19. Praia do Canal Nature Retreat   
20. Schlossle Hotel 
21. Taru Villas Villu – Wilpattu          
22. The Retreat Koh Chang 
23. Vala Hua Hin     
24. VISTA Palazzo Lago di Como       
25. VISTA Palazzo Verona   
26. Wine & Books Porto Hotel          
27. Eagles Palace
28. Villa Haven Resort Maldives       
29. The Goethe Hotel 

The full list is still being updated with more properties.

Original article (Dec 03, 2024) – Building on yesterday’s exciting opening announcement of Waldorf Astoria New York, Hilton has revealed another milestone for its luxury portfolio.

Today, Hilton’s exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) continues to grow with the addition of new boutique properties, exceeding over 400 hotels now available through Hilton’s booking channels and the award-winning Hilton Honors app.

Hilton says that more SLH properties are expected to be added to the portfolio in the New Year, offering more opportunities for unforgettable stays.

Hilton Honors members and guests can now access this expanded collection of SLH hotels, where they can book, earn and redeem Points on the stay of their dreams. Spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions, guests can immerse themselves in rich local cultures and experiences—from savoring the vibrant flavors of South Asian cuisine to basking in the warm allure of Napa Valley. 

I used one of my free nights a couple of months ago at one of these properties in New York, The Roundtree Amagansett. Cash prices were around $1,000 per night, and go even higher during peak summer months. I’ve been planning to do a review, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.

You can view the full list of participating SLH properties here.