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Last year, we wrote about how Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) were effectively offering free elite status to anyone and I’m pleased to report that the offer back!

SLH’s loyalty scheme is called ‘Invited’. The benefits just for signing up are fantastic – late checkout is probably the ‘elite’ benefit I actually value most, and who doesn’t like free breakfast?

‘Invited’ (just for signing up):

• Member Exclusive Rates
• Early Check-In (Noon, based upon availability at booking and check in)
• Late Check Out (3pm, based on availability at check in)
• Free Wi-Fi
• Daily complimentary breakfast for two
• Member Exclusive Promotions

Didn’t you say free ELITE status?

Yes, I did. Until 31 December, Mastercard holders signing-up through this link are granted elite ‘Inspired’ status, which also includes a Birthday gift and room upgrades. 

Inspired (after 1+ stays) :

• Birthday Gift
• Room Upgrade (one category at check in if available)

Indulged (after 6+ stays):

• Invite only events
• Reward Night Voucher

I’m not sure whether existing members can have their status boosted too. The terms and conditions do not say but it was possible in previous years. Give it a try and let us know in the comments. Just sign into your account and then click on the Mastercard link above.

Bottom line

SLH work with over 500 hotels all over the world, and many of them are genuinely beautiful (though some are also genuinely pricey…), so it’s well worth signing up.

Terms and conditions

INVITED Membership Level: Upon registering you will auto enrol onto Tier 2 Inspired: 2/5 qualifying stays through the SLH reservation channels within a 12 month period. You are required to complete one qualifying reservation within your tier year to maintain Inspired status after 12 months. Registering as a member: A Member can join Invited by registering online at slh.com, via Facebook and via Google Plus by providing SLH with their contact details and a personal profile to allow SLH to give the Member a personalised service. The Member agrees that the details provided will be true, accurate and up-to-date. Only Individuals are eligible to join Invited. Only one membership is available per person. Joint or family membership is not available. ALL BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY and do not apply with bookings made directly with hotel or through any other provider. Offer is valid for stays until 31 December 2018.