Choose the VIP Experience

For those independent planners who still want to receive VIP treatment on their next getaway, look no further. The Virtuoso self-booking tool is designed to streamline the process and gives you instant access to Virtuoso rates, along with VIP amenities and upgrades. 

When you check in, you will be a VIP simply because you’ve booked with Hopper Travels. Our team will  receive your booking information and, as with any Hopper Travels booking, we will reach out to the hotel personally to communicate your details, preferences, and any special requests. 

Exclusive Amenities

Whether you book through us, or by using the self-booking Virtuoso Tool, you can secure exclusive amenities at thousands of Virtuoso properties around the world.

Room Upgrade on Arrival

Daily Breakfast for Two

Hotel Credit for Food, Beverage or Spa

Early Check-In/Late Checkout

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Virtuoso Booking Tool: How to Use

Step 1

Choose an Advisor

Sign in and identify Alysia Hopper Steffes as your Virtuoso Advisor. If you see rates, but are not able to book online, double check that you have selected Alysia as your advisor.

Step 2

Book Online

Follow the instructions in the booking tool. You will provide your dates, view rates and availability, and select the room you want. Next, you will provide contact and payment details, and voila! You’ve secured your getaway.

Step 3

Once you book your stay, we receive an alert. Our team will follow up with you and the hotel as a part of our usual VIP hotel booking process. Your check-in experience will be seamless and you will receive all the usual recognitions for booking with Virtuoso and Hopper Travels.

Travel Like a VIP

*Please Note: We do not recommend this tool if you are booking multiple rooms, looking for connecting room options, or have multiple destinations/hotels on a larger/longer trip.

FAQ

  • Some programs will trump Virtuoso – As you may know, we are fortunate enough to be able to work with many exclusive luxury hotel programs, in addition to Virtuoso.

    While it’s rare, there are a few programs that we will recommend over Virtuoso. In these instances, we recommend you request your trip through us to receive the best value.

    Four Seasons Preferred Partner – Higher VIP status and better breakfast amenity (includes room service)

    Dorchester Diamond Club – Often receives upgrade at booking

    Mandarin Oriental Fan Club – Credit amenity received is more flexible than the Virtuoso credit

    Shangri-La Luxury Circle – Often receives upgrade at booking

    If your travel plans are not simple, we suggest you contact us rather than use the booking tool. It is not designed for multiple rooms, special requests, trips involving multiple hotels, or any other “booking complications.”

    Anytime you have a booking request that goes beyond the most basic hotel reservation, it is still best to contact us first.

  • You will see that not all hotels are participating in the program and some may direct you to contact your advisor to request a booking. In those cases, please email us directly and we will assist you.

  • You can use the Virtuoso booking tool 24/7. You can also use this tool to view rates and availability, then send us an email inquiry that includes hotel, dates, and rooms desired directly from Virtuoso.com.

    If you are worried about availability or a rate change, this booking tool will allow you to lock-in your reservation, at your convenience without any wait. As always, please contact us if you need to change or cancel your booking, as this cannot be done through the Virtuoso booking tool.

  • While this enhances convenience for you, keep this in mind when booking foreign hotels. If your rate is not full pre-pay at time of booking (which we don’t recommend), your exchange rate may fluctuate before your travel dates.

  • Keep in mind that not all promotions are created equal. Some promotions that you may see online will not combine with Virtuoso rates. If you have your eye on a special promotion, please feel free to reach out to our team to look into it further on your behalf.

  • While we will do our best to follow our typical VIP process of contacting the hotel directly for any booking; we cannot guarantee this process for last minute bookings that take place over the weekend through Virtuoso.com. We appreciate your understanding.