12 Amazing Small Luxury Hotels You Can Book With Hilton Points

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is a collection of 450+ independent luxury properties that maintain their unique character while offering optional integration with Hilton Honors for points and elite benefits. Think of it as boutique hotels with big-chain loyalty perks — but only if you book the right way.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World operates fundamentally differently from traditional hotel chains. Here's how:

SLH is not a hotel brand. Rather, it's a marketing and reservation collective that independent luxury hotels join to gain global visibility and booking power. Each property:

• Remains independently owned and operated.

• Maintains its unique design, service style, and local character.

• Sets its own standards and operating procedures.

• Keeps its original name and identity.

Think of SLH as a luxury hotel marketplace rather than a standardized brand like Marriott or Hilton's own properties.

But ere's where it gets interesting. You can book SLH properties through Hilton, allowing you to flex your Hilton elite status benefits, maximize Hilton credit card perks and earn or redeem Hilton points.

And where exactly should you spend those Hilton points?

12 Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties to book with Hilton points

To book these hotel options, Hilton Honors members can use any of Hilton’s traditional reservations channels to book a stay at participating SLH hotels. This includes earning and redeeming points, which multiply when you use a Hilton Honors co-branded credit card.

Hilton Honors is also a transfer partner of AmEx Membership Rewards, which can make it easier to quickly increase your Hilton points balance.

1. The Principal Hotel, Madrid

Prime Gran Via location puts you steps from shopping, theaters, and attractions like the Prado Museum. The rooftop restaurants and bars offer exceptional city views — perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and tapas.

2. Inverlochy Castle, Scotland

Sleep like royalty in this 19th-century Highland castle. Beyond the fairytale accommodations, you can fish, hike, mountain bike or even ride the actual Hogwarts Express train from Harry Potter films.

3. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Perched between Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town and the Adriatic Sea, this property offers front-row seats to one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The stone deck beach setup is unique, and the heated indoor pool provides year-round swimming options.

4. Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen

Facing the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, this fairytale-like hotel includes free Tivoli access for guests. The rooftop pool and sun deck provide city views, while the location puts you in the heart of Copenhagen's attractions.

5. Hemingways Nairobi

Perfect for safari travelers, this property sits near Nairobi National Park with easy access to Wilson Airport for safari flights. The extensive gardens provide city escape, while oversized rooms and pools offer luxury between wildlife adventures.

6. The Anam Mui Ne, Vietnam

This East Sea resort features two sparkling pools and traditional Vietnamese cuisine representing regions across the country. Evening sundowner performances add cultural immersion to the beachfront setting.

7. Viceroy Bali

Just five minutes from Ubud, this family-owned resort of 40 private villas offers oversized infinity pools surrounded by rice fields. Wellness-focused experiences include meditation, rice paddy walks, Balinese dance lessons, and temple offerings.

8. The Roundtree, Amagansett

In the Hamptons on Long Island, this boutique hotel — made up of rooms, suites and cottages — provides respite from the bustle of New York City and puts visitors within reach of the Atlantic Ocean. A beach buggy takes guests to the shore during the summer, but back at the property, there is a lot to do, too. This includes popcorn and s’mores by the fire pit, afternoon tea and cookies, biking around the area, golf, baking classes and wine tastings.

9. Angkor Village Hotel, Cambodia

Located near the world-famous Angkor Wat temples, this property blends traditional Khmer architecture with modern luxury. The highlight: torchlit dinners by lotus pools in tranquil gardens, plus cooking classes with master chefs. Garden View Rooms feature local crafts, while Water View Rooms overlook the central lotus pond.

10. The Liming Bequia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

This intimate 11-villa resort epitomizes Caribbean luxury. Each villa features sea views and private infinity pools—essentially giving you a private resort experience. The on-site Liming Restaurant focuses on local island flavors, with private dining available under starlit skies.

11. Vila Planinka, Slovenia

Nestled in Slovenia's stunning alpine region of Jezersko, this property showcases natural stone and wood architecture reflecting local heritage. Every room offers mountain views and natural skincare amenities. The on-site restaurant serves seasonal dishes paired with wines from sustainable vineyards.

12. Sundy Praia, São Tomé and Principe

This eco-lodge in a lush rainforest offers one of the most unique experiences in the SLH portfolio. Villas feature a blend of indoor/outdoor living with four-poster beds, stone-carved baths, and private plunge pools. The property sources local coffee and creates inventive cuisine using island ingredients.

What happened to the World of Hyatt partnership?

Remember Hyatt? World of Hyatt ended its connection with SLH, and Hilton took its place as the exclusive SLH partner. Instead, Hyatt now works with travel club platform Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which gives World of Hyatt members plenty of opportunity to earn and redeem points at more than 1,500 luxury properties.

Redeeming Hilton points at the SLH collection of luxury hotels

When you book SLH properties through Hilton, you get:

• Full points earning on room rates (base points plus elite bonuses).

• All elite benefits including food and beverage credits for Gold/Diamond elite status members.

• Free night certificate redemption from eligible Hilton co-branded cards.

• Fifth night free when redeeming Hilton points.

• Resort fee waivers when using points.

Europe dominates with more than 340 properties, making it the strongest region for SLH redemptions. The Asia-Pacific region (120+ properties) is growing rapidly with exciting additions like the Cambodia and Vietnam properties. Americas-Caribbean offers more than 100 properties, including unique destinations like the new Saint Vincent property.

New countries continue to be added through SLH including Andorra, Cambodia, Saint Vincent/Grenadines, São Tomé and Principe, and Slovenia — destinations where traditional Hilton brands don't typically operate.