World of Hyatt Loyalists: Book these SLH properties before they leave the Hyatt system

World of Hyatt members have had plenty of reasons to don their mourning veils lately.

The loyalty partnership between Hyatt and MGM Resorts was severed and Marriott is now the hotel conglomerate of choice for the Las Vegas gaming giant. More recently, Small Luxury Hotels of the World – a great way for World of Hyatt loyalists to have customized luxury options in a variety of cities and towns around the world – announced a plan that will end the Hyatt partnership in favor of a partnership with Hilton.

That’s a tough blow for Hyatt, as SLH gave Hyatt a presence in many international markets that didn’t have a true Hyatt-branded hotel.

Fortunately, there’s still time to enjoy an SLH stay — and earn Hyatt points in the process — before the group walks down the aisle with Hilton, though a firm timeline for when the partnership will end isn’t clear.

“At this time, World of Hyatt members can still book participating SLH hotels through Hyatt’s booking channels, and nothing will change going forward for existing World of Hyatt member reservations,” a Hyatt spokesperson told TPG in early February. “More information about the end of this relationship will be shared with guests and members in the coming months.”

I asked the TPG newsroom about some of my colleagues’ favorite SLH properties, so you know which ones to try to book before the partnership ends. Here’s our not-so-definitive list of SLH properties you can reserve before they leave World of Hyatt.

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TPG’s favorite SLH properties

• Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias (Cartagena, Colombia): Come for the rooftop pool; For sleek, modern accommodations accented by stone walls and colonial architecture, stay at this hotel in the heart of Colombia’s most historic and romantic city.
• Amani Boutique Hotel Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Tanzania): Sugar white sand on Paje Beach, the turquoise sea and the sound of crashing waves from your room’s private balcony overlooking the ocean – need we say anything else?
• Galleria Vik Milano (Milan): Colorful, minimalist rooms at this boutique hotel in the heart of Milan are perfect retreats after a day of shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II just outside — or perfect for throwing on your designer shopping bags for a night out on the town.
• The George (Christchurch, New Zealand): Enjoy views of the Avon River amid the contemporary design of this intimate hotel in the heart of New Zealand’s second largest city.
• Domaine de Manville (Les-Baux-de-Provence, France): This former estate is now a luxury French vacation destination, complete with a spa, golf course, and decadent dining.
• Sailrock Resort (South Caicos, Turks and Caicos): Feel like jet-setting to your own private island retreat at this all-suites and villas resort, plus impeccable views of the sea.
• Point Grace Resort and Spa (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos): Don’t forget to step out of the cozy four-poster beds at this all-suite resort and head to the beach or spa, although we won’t blame you if you want to enjoy an extra day or two rest and relaxation while in this Caribbean paradise.
• Flemings Mayfair (London): Lovers of luxury real estate, there is no need to spend a lot of money on purchasing a townhouse in Mayfair. Just enjoy a stay at Flemings Mayfair, where we love the decadence of this two-storey, three-bedroom apartment, complete with its own private entrance and large kitchen.
• Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France): Take in mountain views and sip the finest French wine at this sleek hotel in Provence. Consider splurging on one of the private pool villas for an extra dose of luxury.
• Rawah Ranch (Jelm, Colorado): The country-western ranch takes on some serious luxury at this cabin-filled resort in the Laramie River Valley.
• Nimb Hotel (Copenhagen): Don’t be put off by the imposing palatial exterior. Nimb Hotel is an oasis of small luxury, spread over 38 rooms and suites (choose one with a working fireplace). You’ll find us relaxing with a cocktail by the rooftop pool.
• Crossbasket Castle (Glasgow, Scotland): Live life — or at least your next vacation — like a scene from “The Crown” at this opulent castle in suburban Glasgow.
• The Lodge & Spa at Pico Bonito (La Ceiba, Honduras): There’s no greener retreat than this 400-acre resort in the Honduran rainforest, complete with private cabins perfect for lounging with a book in a hammock on your private veranda.
• Calala Island (Calala Island, Nicaragua): It’s impossible to go back to normal each all-inclusive resort after a few days of this intimate retreat’s ultra-luxury all-inclusive offering (there are just five beachfront suites).
• Canaves Oia Suites (Santorini, Greece): Toast your splendor from a private plunge pool in one of this resort’s 26 suites, perched above the Aegean Sea.
• Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary (Shaba Paro, Bhutan): Rest, relax and rejuvenate at this holistic retreat in the middle of the Himalayas that offers a mix of health and wellness services, as well as organic food grown largely on site.
• Hotel Ranga (Hella, Iceland): Find yourself among glaciers, waterfalls, national parks and other elements of Iceland’s natural beauty at this log cabin-style resort in southern Iceland.

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