Explorer Collection Spotlight

New Hotels in Europe and Asia

We have recently added 20 new hotel options in the Explorer Collection across Australia, Europe and Asia. Owners can use Vacation Club Points to enjoy a stay at one of these hotels in the Explorer Collection, while experiencing the rich history, vibrant culture and natural splendors of China, Bali, Italy and more.

Australia

The latest Australia hotel options in the Explorer Collection include:

  • Brisbane Marriott Hotel
  • Melbourne Marriott Hotel

Brisbane and Melbourne join Sydney and Surfers Paradise, totaling four Australian cities to have Explorer Collection options.

In Europe, the Autograph Collection hotels include:

  • Boscolo Prague, Autograph Collection in Czech Republic
  • St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection in the United Kingdom (Just Added)
  • Gewandhaus Dresden, Autograph Collection in Germany (Just Added)
  • Boscolo Milano, Autograph Collection in Italy (Just Added)
  • Boscolo Exedra Roma, Autograph Collection in Italy
  • Boscolo Venezia, Autograph Collection in Italy
  • Hotel Van Oranje, Autograph Collection in The Netherlands (Just Added)
  • Palacio De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection in Spain
  • Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection in Spain
  • AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection in Spain
  • Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection in Switzerland (Just Added)

AC Palacio Del Retiro

These recent additions increase our Autograph Collection presence in Europe to seven countries and 14 different hotel options.

Let's take a closer look at our new Dresden hotel. Located north of Prague, Czech Republic and south of Berlin, Germany, Dresden is a destination by itself or would be a great stop on a tour of Eastern Europe. Dresden is a striking city full of rich history and culture where visitors can experience some of Germany’s most beautiful landmarks. After most were damaged or destroyed during the bombing of Dresden in World War II, many of the city's architectural sites have been reconstructed in their original Baroque and Renaissance styles.

Dresden, Germany

Gewandhaus Dresden, Autograph Collection gives its guests a lavish hotel stay in a great location in the center of Dresden. Guests can enjoy an expertly crafted meal at the hotel's fine steakhouse or a rich dessert from the on-site bakery in the exquisitely appointed atrium lobby. A short walk from the hotel, Owners can tour Old Town with a multitude of museums to experience history, science and some of the world’s most well-known art. In Old Town, visitors can also see the rebuilt architecture of Frauenkirche and Newmarkt Square, Royal Palace, Stallhof and Procession of Princes, and Sanctissimae Trinitatis Cathedral.

We have 13 new additions to the Explorer Collection in Asia:

  • Renaissance® Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel in China
  • Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott® Hotel in China
  • Courtyard by Marriott® Hong Kong Sha Tin in China
  • Beijing Marriott® Hotel City Wall in China
  • Sanya Marriott® Yalong Bay Resort & Spa in China
  • Goa Marriott® Resort & Spa in India
  • The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection® in Indonesia
  • The Ritz-Carlton®, Bali in Indonesia
  • Singapore Marriott® Tang Plaza Hotel in Singapore
  • The Ritz-Carlton®, Millenia Singapore in Singapore
  • Courtyard by Marriott® Taipei in Taiwan
  • Taipei Marriott® Hotel in Taiwan
  • Renaissance® Riverside Hotel Saigon in Vietnam

The Ritz-Carlton®, Millenia Singapore

Bali is a lush tropical island rich with beauty and culture. Located in Indonesia, vacationers visit Bali for its stunning beaches, contrasting natural landscapes and culture. The island is accessible through direct flights to the Ngurah Rai International Airport or short connecting flights from Jakarta.

The Stones Hotel Legian, Autograph Collection is a sophisticated boutique hotel experience located at the southern tip of Legian Beach. Owners will enjoy a magnificent pool surrounded by cabanas, an entertainment deck and convenient location for Bali's best destinations. In addition to the panoramic beach views from our hotels, Owners can explore breathtaking Balinese temples and mountain vistas, attend spectacular music and dance performances and shop for beautifully handmade artisan crafts or snorkel and scuba dive in one of the world’s most diverse coral reefs.

Now more than ever, our Vacation Club Points Owners can experience new and exciting vacation destinations with our new additions in Australia, Europe and Asia. To see more specific details on each of these new additions please refer to the Compass page for City Explorer – International.