Four Seasons Preferred Partner — Benefits at a Glance
Generally speaking, a Four Seasons Preferred Partner luxury advisor can secure these benefits for your stay:
Daily breakfast for two
Property credit (usually $100) usable during your stay
Room upgrade (subject to availability)
Early check-in / late checkout when possible
Welcome amenities
If you’re here, you have either previously stayed at a Four Seasons or are curious about checking out one of their properties. Four Seasons is renowned for their consistent service. Whether you’re in London or Seoul, Four Seasons loyalists know they can expect a luxurious stay with few surprises.
While interior styles can vary between different locations, Four Seasons tends to lean towards contemporary luxury with muted colors. But above all—the beds. The mattresses are legendary and so is the quality of sleep you can expect to experience. So what’s the best way to book yourself into a Four Seasons property?
What Is the Four Seasons Preferred Partner Program?
Four Seasons Preferred Partner is an invitation-only program for select luxury travel advisors. These preferred partner advisors are able to offer VIP benefits to travelers like you that are designed to make a luxury stay even more memorable and just a touch nicer. At the luxury level of travel, details matter.
So who are these people? According to this Reddit thread, there are “30 individual top global advisors” amongst the thousands of advisors working in the industry who may be preferred partners who are able to get you perks and better treatment at a Four Seasons property. The rankings shift year to year and are often determined by the sales they bring in for the brand.
Makes sense right? If you’re buying or selling luxury real estate, you wouldn’t entrust the sale of an expensive house to just any real estate agent—you’d probably go for the top agent in your local region.
For discerning travelers like you, Four Seasons Preferred Partner is a free VIP program that gives you elite perks when booking luxury Four Seasons properties at the same public rate.
Is Four Seasons Preferred Partner a Loyalty Program?
Unlike many other hotel brands like Hyatt or Marriott, Four Seasons does not have any points-based loyalty program. There are no points, no elite tiers, no status earning—at least on the surface. The only way to stay at a Four Seasons is to pay cash (and part of the reason for this is the company’s strategy catering to luxury travelers rather than points aficionados). What this also means is that folks who book Four Seasons keep coming back because the brand consistently delivers on what they promise.
But if you’re going to shell out a not insignificant amount of dough (a night at the Four Seasons New York can run $1500+), why not maximize the benefits while you’re at it?
How the Four Seasons Preferred Partner Program Works
You can book a Four Seasons property via credit card platforms like American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, directly via the Four Seasons website, or even an OTA like Expedia or Booking.com. But for the same price as booking directly with Four Seasons, a luxury travel advisor affiliated with the Preferred Partner program can book your room while adding on several significant benefits.
Feature | Book Direct | FSPP |
|---|---|---|
Price | Best Available Rate | Same |
Breakfast | ❌ | ✅ |
Property Credit | ❌ | ✅ |
Upgrade Priority | ❌ | ✅ |
VIP Treatment | ❌ | ✅ |
This is the key difference—the benefits for a Four Seasons stay is tied to each advisor’s relationship with a property. Though there’s no public accrual of points or status, we hear that the Four Seasons does keeps internal, detailed records of their most loyal travelers and their preferences.
Finding the right advisor who has a personal relationship with a specific property (they’re often on a first name basis with key hotel staff members) can make a huge difference in your hotel stay experience.
As an example, I recently stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Mexico. The advisor I worked with had previously visited the hotel and knew its staff members well. We originally booked a Premium Beachfront Room and got upgraded to a Cliffside Panoramic One-Bedroom Suite with Infinity Pool. This was our view:
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo. DANIEL HSU
The upgrade was confirmed shortly after we made the booking through our advisor. Our advisor was able to advocate for an upgrade because of her strong relationship with the property which—though not guaranteed on paper—nevertheless came through.
Benefits like a room upgrade are not necessarily guaranteed but you can significantly up your chances by working with someone in the know.
Think of the advisor as your travel chief of staff. Prior to your arrival, they will advocate on your behalf, communicating your needs and preferences directly with people they know on the ground. Your reservation will get flagged in the Four Seasons system for VIP recognition. On the rare occasion an issue pops up, they can serve as a point of contact with the property to help you find a seamless resolution.
How to Book Four Seasons Preferred Partner for Maximum Perks
There are many luxury travel advisors affiliated with Four Seasons Preferred Partner, but finding one that you jive with may take some time (feel free to reach out to us and we can recommend a few that we’ve worked with personally as well).
You can either approach the advisor with a clear property destination in mind or they can advise you on your next vacation spot. Let them know which room you are interested in and from there, a good advisor will generally be able to confirm which room upgrade they might be able to vouch for you.
The advisor should confirm your rates (which should mirror what you see online) and benefits when sending you the payment link. The reservation is ultimately still managed by Four Seasons and the property will directly email you once the booking is confirmed.
There should be no hidden fees when working with a Four Seasons Preferred Partner luxury advisor.
Who Should Use the Four Seasons Preferred Partner Program?
Truly—if you’ve made it this far down the article—you. If you want to experience Four Seasons and the incredible service (and beds) the hotels are known for, why not add a few extra perks for the same price you’d pay booking directly online?
Four Seasons may not be the best fit for travelers who are loyal to their Hyatt or Marriott points programs (though there is a cash based Hyatt Privé program), but for those in the know, Four Seasons is like your go-to barista at your favorite coffee shop—consistently focused on good service and guaranteed you’ll finish your stay with a smile.
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FAQs
Do Four Seasons Preferred Partner rates cost more than booking direct?
No. Four Seasons Preferred Partner rates are typically the same as the best flexible rate available directly through Four Seasons, with the added benefit of complimentary perks like breakfast, property credits, and potential upgrades.
Are Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits guaranteed?
Core benefits like daily breakfast and property credits are confirmed at booking, while room upgrades and early check-in or late checkout are always subject to availability and vary by property and stay dates. Working with a trusted advisor who knows the property well will help you expertly navigate these benefits.
