Many hotels promise you the lowest rate if you book your stay directly on the property’s website. But beware the fine print. Too often, the “lowest rate” includes only the room. It’s frequently a better value to book a higher rate that also includes breakfast for two, a restaurant credit and an upgrade on arrival if available.

When Andrew Harper travel advisors book hotels, they book the rate that’s best for you. In many cases, they have access to inclusions we’ve negotiated, most notably Q Club benefits offered at hundreds of recommended hotels around the world. To illustrate what we mean, we’ve assembled a selection of some of our favorite benefits at properties close to home, in the United States and Canada. These benefits are usually included in addition to other amenities.

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa, California