Bernardus Lodge & Spa Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Bernardus Lodge & Spa - Carmel Valley's distinguished Wine Country escape - into its esteemed Legend Collection. Representing a curated selection of the world's most extraordinary properties set in truly remarkable destinations, Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection is known for its global sophistication and cultural richness. This exclusive portfolio is designated for distinguished properties that represent the very highest levels of luxury, featuring exquisite accommodations, bespoke service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, all contributing to truly unforgettable guest stays.

Tucked into the sun-drenched hills of Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is a 73-room luxury retreat blending wine country charm, artisanal dining, holistic wellness, and personalized hospitality. The resort delivers a rejuvenating luxury experience immersed in the Santa Lucia Mountains, offering sleek guestrooms, suites, and villas featuring private patios or balconies, soaking tubs, fireplaces, and breathtaking vineyard views. The property's design blends Monterey Territorial-style architecture with rich natural textures - French oak floors, Italian stonework, and seagrass accents - creating a warm, sophisticated ambiance that reflects the surrounding landscape.

At the heart of the resort experience is Lucia Restaurant & Bar, where a vegetable-forward menu is crafted using ingredients from the onsite organic gardens, and immersive culinary experiences such as the Chef's Table. Guests can also savor curated vintage wines from the 15,000-bottle cellar or enjoy selections crafted from the estate's expansive working vineyard, which produces varietals for Bernardus Winery. The spa embraces a garden-to-treatment philosophy, offering services inspired by the region's natural bounty, including moon rituals and tarot card readings. New to the wellness program is "Baths by Bernardus," a curated in-room bathing menu featuring magnesium-infused soaks and energizing cold plunges, designed to elevate relaxation and recovery. Additional highlights include a heated lap pool, tennis courts, bocce, and complimentary use of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, inviting guests to explore the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula in style or simply unwind in the resort's serene surroundings.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings strategic advantage to hotel owners, operators, and management companies through brand prestige and global operating scale, supporting the goals of its member hotels by providing strategic group, corporate, and leisure sales, integrated marketing solutions, comprehensive revenue management, global connectivity through reservations services, progressive distribution technology, and individualized guest support. Every property within the portfolio is required to maintain the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. Through its four global collections - Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Preferred Residences - Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their needs and life and style preferences for each occasion.

For more information about Bernardus Lodge & Spa and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.preferredhotels.com.

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