The Best Way to Book Belmond Hotels & Resorts

Book through WhataHotel! to access exclusive Belmond Bellini Club perks automatically—no membership required, no rate markup, just guaranteed premium benefits at legendary properties worldwide.

Your Bellini Club perks through WhataHotel!: Room upgrade priority at check-in; Complimentary à-la-carte breakfast for two daily (hotels only); $100-220 resort credit per stay (varies by property); VIP welcome amenity with local specialties; Free WiFi; Early check-in and late check-out upon availability; Priority room requests.

Belmond, owned by LVMH since 2019, pioneers Slow Luxury with 50+ iconic properties—from the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and historic hotels housed in ancient palaces to UNESCO World Heritage gateways and award-winning safaris. Seven Belmond hotels ranked in World's 50 Best Hotels 2025. Founded in 1976 with Hotel Cipriani in Venice, each property tells its own extraordinary story. WhataHotel! ensures you experience these legends with Bellini Club VIP treatment.

WhataHotel! automatically provides comprehensive Bellini Club benefits that direct bookings don't guarantee:

Room Upgrade Priority – Priority consideration at check-in for enhanced accommodations with superior views, additional space, or premium suites. Daily Complimentary Breakfast – À-la-carte breakfast for two guests daily at hotels (exceptional value: $40-80 per person = $80-160 per night savings). Resort Credit – $100-220 per stay depending on room category: $90 for standard rooms, $200-220 for suites (use for dining, spa, experiences). VIP Welcome Amenity – Curated treats featuring local specialties showcasing destination character. Free WiFi – Complimentary connectivity. Extended Hours – Early check-in and late check-out upon availability for maximum property enjoyment. Priority Requests – Preferred consideration for connecting rooms, specific bed types, floor preferences.

These perks apply at legendary properties including Hotel Splendido Portofino, Hotel Caruso Amalfi Coast, Copacabana Palace Rio, Villa San Michele Florence, and dozens more. WhataHotel! consultants also excel at complex itineraries—combining luxury hotels with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journeys, Andean Explorer adventures, Botswana safaris, or multi-destination experiences.

Belmond, LVMH's luxury travel division, pioneers Slow Luxury with an extraordinary portfolio: Iconic Trains including Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (legendary 1920s art deco carriages connecting European capitals), Andean Explorer (Peru's breathtaking highlands to Machu Picchu), British Pullman, and new Britannic Explorer (first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales). Historic Hotels housed in ancient palaces, monasteries, and cultural landmarks—seven properties ranked in World's 50 Best Hotels 2025. Safari Lodges in Botswana's pristine wilderness. River Cruises through European waterways.

Founded in 1976 with Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Belmond's 50+ properties span the globe's most remarkable destinations. From art deco train carriages to hotels housed in ancient palaces and monasteries, every property is rich with history and authentic stories. This is experiential luxury at its finest—celebrating local tradition, community, and cuisine with authenticity.

Why WhataHotel! enhances this legendary experience: Guaranteed Bellini Club perks at identical rates (no markup), professional consultants expert in complex Belmond itineraries (hotels + trains + safaris), and VIP treatment from booking through checkout. WhataHotel!, backed by Lorraine Travel since 1948, transforms legendary stays into extraordinary journeys with room upgrades, daily breakfast, substantial resort credits, and personalized service—all for just $10.95 booking fee.

WhataHotel! provides automatic Bellini Club perks that direct bookings don't guarantee—transforming standard reservations into VIP experiences at identical rates.

The WhataHotel! Advantage:

Automatic Bellini Club Benefits – Room upgrade priority (valuable at luxury properties), daily breakfast for two ($80-160 savings per night), $100-220 resort credit per stay, VIP welcome amenity, priority service. Direct bookings offer standard reservations without these guaranteed benefits.

Expert Consultation – WhataHotel! consultants specialize in complex Belmond itineraries. Planning a trip combining Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Italian villa stays? Andean Explorer train journey with Machu Picchu sanctuary? Botswana safari lodges with South African hotels? WhataHotel! coordinates seamlessly, handles special requests, and ensures consistent VIP treatment across properties. Direct booking requires managing multiple reservations independently.

Identical Rates – Same prices as Belmond.com with no markup. Just $10.95 booking fee for hundreds to thousands in perks value. Multi-night example: 3-night stay saves $240-480 on breakfast alone, plus $100-220 resort credit, plus room upgrade value. Total savings far exceed the nominal fee.

WhataHotel! charges $10.95 per reservation—a minimal fee spectacularly exceeded by exclusive perks value.

Your return on $10.95 investment:

Daily Breakfast Savings – À-la-carte breakfast for two valued at $40-80 per person = $80-160 per night. A 3-night stay saves $240-480. Week-long stay saves $560-1,120. Resort Credit – $100-220 per stay for dining, spa treatments, experiences. Use for romantic dinners, Belmond Spa treatments, local excursions. Room Upgrade Value – Priority for enhanced accommodations with superior views, additional space, or premium suites. At luxury properties, upgrades worth hundreds per night. VIP Service – Priority treatment, welcome amenities, early check-in/late checkout, personalized attention.

Real-world example: 4-night stay at Hotel Caruso Amalfi Coast with WhataHotel!—breakfast savings $320-640, resort credit $100-220, room upgrade (e.g., to suite with infinity pool view). Total value: $420-860+ for $10.95 fee. That's 38-78x return on investment.

Additional WhataHotel! value: Expert consultants coordinate complex multi-property itineraries (hotels + trains + safaris), handle special requests, provide ongoing support—services unavailable through direct booking.

Two effortless options provide guaranteed Bellini Club perks with professional support:

Option 1: Online Booking – Visit WhataHotel.com, search Belmond properties and dates. Bellini Club perks automatically applied. Instant confirmation. Process takes minutes. Browse 50+ legendary properties from Hotel Splendido Portofino to Copacabana Palace Rio.

Option 2: Personalized Consultant Service – Contact WhataHotel! luxury travel advisors (backed by Lorraine Travel since 1948) for expert assistance. Consultants excel at complex Belmond experiences: Combining luxury hotels with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journeys (Paris to Venice, London to Venice); Coordinating Andean Explorer train adventures with Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu; Planning Botswana safari lodge itineraries; Arranging multi-destination experiences across Europe, South America, or Africa; Securing special requests, dining reservations, spa treatments; Handling exclusive experiences like private train carriage dinners or guided cultural tours.

Both methods guarantee identical Bellini Club perks—room upgrades, daily breakfast, resort credits, VIP treatment—with professional support unavailable through direct booking. WhataHotel!'s expertise booking legendary Belmond experiences ensures seamless journeys enhanced with VIP status.

No minimum stay required. Even one-night stays receive full Bellini Club perks: room upgrade priority, daily breakfast for two, resort credit, VIP amenity, priority service.

This flexibility accommodates diverse luxury travel: Single-night experiences at legendary properties; Weekend getaways at Hotel Splendido Portofino or Villa San Michele Florence; Extended vacations combining multiple Belmond properties; Complex itineraries mixing hotels, trains, and safaris.

Per-stay credit advantage: The $100-220 resort credit is per stay, not per night. This makes shorter stays exceptionally valuable—a 2-night weekend receives the same credit as a 7-night week. Combined with daily breakfast savings ($80-160 per night) and room upgrade priority, brief luxury escapes deliver outstanding value.

Perfect for: Special occasion celebrations; Romantic getaways; Train journey combinations (Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with hotel stays); Multi-property European tours; South American adventures (Andean Explorer train + Machu Picchu sanctuary); African safaris with lodge stays.

All Belmond hotels available through WhataHotel! participate, spanning 50+ legendary properties across continents:

Italy (Belmond's birthplace): Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare in Portofino (legendary Riviera glamour), Hotel Caruso on Amalfi Coast (infinity pool with breathtaking views), Villa San Michele in Florence (heaven above Florence, reopening April 2026 with Guerlain spa), Hotel Cipriani in Venice (founded 1976, where it all began), Castello di Casole in Tuscany (medieval castle estate).

United Kingdom & Europe: Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire (Raymond Blanc's culinary masterpiece), Mount Nelson in Cape Town (national icon), properties in France, Switzerland, and beyond.

Americas: Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro (#11 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025), Maroma Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya Mexico, Hotel das Cataratas at Iguassu Falls Brazil (only hotel inside national park), Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu Peru (gateway to UNESCO World Heritage site).

Iconic Trains: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (legendary 1920s art deco carriages, European journeys), Andean Explorer in Peru (luxury highland train to Machu Picchu), British Pullman (day trips from London), Britannic Explorer (NEW: first luxury sleeper in England and Wales, launching 2025). River Cruises: European waterways. Safari Lodges: Botswana wilderness properties.

Each property provides full Bellini Club perks: room upgrade priority, complimentary daily breakfast for two, $100-220 resort credit, VIP welcome amenity, free WiFi, early check-in/late checkout, and priority service. WhataHotel! consultants expertly coordinate multi-property itineraries across this legendary portfolio.