Hilton launches a trial phase featuring three hotels as part of its new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The first trio of hotels from the collaboration between Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World is now open for booking, allowing Hilton Honors members to access exclusive benefits.

Teranka in Formentera, Spain; Nobu Hotel Marbella in Marbella, Spain; and Flemings Mayfair in London are now bookable through Hilton's channels. During this trial phase, Hilton is offering "limited inventory" from these hotels for immediate bookings, with more options to be added as the trial progresses ahead of a full Hilton-SLH rollout.

While Teranka and Nobu Hotel Marbella provide luxurious beach retreats, Flemings Mayfair presents a premium city hotel experience for this emerging partnership. Short-term availability seems limited during the trial phase, but rates for stays next year are starting to show.

Rates at Nobu Marbella for next January begin at 343 euros ($369) or 78,000 Hilton Honors points per night. For Teranka, the earliest availability for Hilton Honors members is in May, starting at 1,470 euros ($1,582) or 110,000 Hilton Honors points per night. Flemings Mayfair offers availability in January, with rates starting at 294 British pounds ($375) or 80,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Hilton Honors members can anticipate the following perks during an SLH stay:

• Member: Guaranteed member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, late checkout, complimentary bottled water, and no resort fees on reward stays
• Silver: 20% Elite Tier bonus, one free standard reward night, plus all "member" benefits
• Gold: 80% Elite Tier bonus, complimentary breakfast for two, space-available upgrades, one free standard reward night, plus all "member" benefits
• Diamond: 100% Elite Tier bonus, complimentary breakfast for two, space-available upgrades, one free standard reward night, plus all "member" benefits

While Hilton hasn't disclosed specific numbers, reports suggest that approximately 100 SLH properties will join the partnership this year, with plans for expansion later. Notably, there's a shifting landscape of partnerships; SLH previously collaborated with Hyatt until earlier this year. Now, Hyatt is launching its new Mr & Mrs Smith partnership after acquiring that booking platform last year.

The rollout of the SLH partnership aligns with Hilton's ambitious plan to double its lifestyle hotel portfolio within four years, featuring a blend of well-known brands like Canopy and newer additions such as Graduate and NoMad.

Despite the changing partnerships, Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt members now have a wealth of new choices for earning and redeeming points at unique, luxury hotels across the globe.