From city sanctuaries to idyllic island and beach paradises, Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection is an exemplar of the world’s most refined independent hotels, residences and resorts.

At the forefront of its features is sumptuous accommodation, which reaches the highest standards that the luxury industry has to offer, but the Legend Collection is so much more than this. At its heart are award-winning restaurants, personalised service from exceptional staff and curated experiences in the superlative destinations within its unique selection.

The Dominick

Montage Los Cabos

Take, for example, Dromoland Castle (pictured at the top) in the west of Ireland, where a world-class golf course is complemented by a subterranean spa and the Earl of Thomond restaurant where Irish gourmet dishes are on the menu – all surrounded by the emerald-hued scenery for which the country is famous.

Heading across the Atlantic to New York, and we find The Dominick, in the Big Apple’s fashionable SoHo neighbourhood. The standout here – among the rooms with stunning cityscape views and a sizeable rooftop pool – is the new signature spa, and three spa suites where guests can enjoy their own private sauna or treatment room

Across the continent, Montage Los Cabos provides a quintessential Mexican experience – turquoise waters and sandy beaches providing ample opportunities for exploring the exceptional coastline. Deep-sea fishing for marlin or swimming with dolphins are on the agenda. The resort itself has 122 guestrooms and suites and 52 Montage residences, as well as an 18-hole golf course.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Leela Palace Udaipur

There is also a considerable presence in Asia, including the wonderful The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. In a colonial-era building the 400-key property combines a sense of history with all the mod-cons, including three gourmet restaurants, all blended in magnificently with its high-rise surrounds.

In India, the jewel is The Leela Palace Udaipur. Set in the majestic location on the shores of Lake Pichola, with a design by the renowned architect Bill Bensley, this combine old world charm with a very modern outlook. The highlight is the lavish Maharaja Suite – adorned with artworks that embellish the regal nature that lives up to its name. As does this Legend Collection as a whole.

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Castelfalfi; Finca Cortesín Hotel Golf & Spa; Grand Hotel Tremezzo; La Casa De La Playa; Montage Kapalua Bay; Passalacqua; Andara Resort and Villas; Post Ranch Inn