The Royal Portfolio becomes a member of The Leading Hotels of the World

 

The Royal Portfolio, a collection of ultra-luxury boutique hotels, lodges, villas and private residences in South Africa, is proud to announce it has joined The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), an exclusive collection of over 400 independent luxury hotels across more than 80 countries.

Founded by pioneering hoteliers, LHW champions individuality while providing its members with invaluable global support and community. By joining this prestigious network, The Royal Portfolio will strengthen its international reach through enhanced sales and marketing opportunities, complementing its existing efforts to attract discerning travellers from across the globe.

“There is growing demand for exclusivity and transformative travel experiences. LHW has become one of the world’s foremost luxury hospitality organisations, celebrated for its uncompromising standards and shared values,” says Liz Biden, Founder of The Royal Portfolio. “Partnering with an organisation with high standards and similar values to ours is a strategic move to strengthen our brand and in turn our guest experience. We are proud to showcase South African hospitality on a global stage alongside such an extraordinary collection of independent hotels, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with LHW.”

To ensure the highest levels of excellence, members of LHW undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure each hotel meets and maintains the highest standards, while maintaining each property’s authenticity, character and uniqueness. The Royal Portfolio’s boutique properties fit into the collection effortlessly, as each one is celebrated for its high standard of service and unique locations within South Africa.

“We are truly honored to welcome The Royal Portfolio into The Leading Hotels of the World,” said Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President of Membership at The Leading Hotels of the World. “This partnership is especially meaningful to us because The Royal Portfolio exemplifies the strength of family-led, independent hospitality, offering distinctive design, exceptional service, and a deep sense of place. Each property in the portfolio is committed to authenticity and opens new opportunities for LHW travelers to explore South Africa.”

 

A Collection of Bespoke Destinations

The Royal Portfolio presents a collection of extraordinary destinations across South Africa. La Residence, set in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands, lies within South Africa’s food and wine capital, where effortless luxury blends with sweeping vineyard and mountain views. Birkenhead House, perched dramatically on the cliffs of Hermanus, captures coastal chic overlooking the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. In Cape Town, The Silo Hotel rises above the V&A Waterfront and city centre, celebrated for its striking pillow-shaped glass windows and bold design. Deep in the wilderness of Greater Kruger National Park, Royal Malewane offers ultra-luxury lodges and private villas on a private game reserve, where Africa’s most qualified guiding team ensures extraordinary safari experiences.