Kempinski Club 1897 — VIP Benefits & Exclusive Access
For more than 125 years, Kempinski Hotels have set the standard for European luxury, blending heritage, artistry, and gracious service across the globe. Each property reflects a sense of timeless sophistication and a deep respect for local culture, offering guests an experience that feels both classic and contemporary.
As a Club 1897 preferred partner, The Check-In Collective provides clients with privileged access to exclusive benefits and personalized recognition not available through standard booking channels. Every reservation receives direct attention from the hotel’s Club 1897 team, ensuring VIP treatment, elevated status, and thoughtful touches from arrival to departure.
What is Kempinski Club 1897?
Club 1897 is Kempinski’s invitation-only preferred partner program, extended to a small number of elite travel advisors worldwide. It provides direct access to each property’s senior guest relations and management teams, guaranteeing enhanced VIP treatment and exclusive amenities unavailable through online channels or credit card programs.
When you book through The Check-In Collective, your reservation is flagged under our Club 1897 credentials, unlocking personalized pre-arrival planning, enhanced upgrade priority, and exceptional on-property care.
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits
Guests booking through The Check-In Collective receive exclusive amenities and recognition designed to elevate their stay.
Typical Kempinski Club 1897 benefits include:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people at the main restaurant
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- $50-100 USD hotel credit to spend once during the stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
- Personalized welcome note
- CLICK HERE to request Club 1897 benefits for a specific Kempinski hotel
How to Book with Kempinski Club 1897 Privileges
Booking through The Check-In Collective ensures you receive the best available rate with all Club 1897 privileges and no additional fees or membership required.
- Reach out. Share your preferred Kempinski hotel, travel dates, and room or suite preferences in the form below.
- Review your options. We’ll confirm the best available rate eligible for Club 1897 benefits and outline your complimentary privileges.
- Confirm your stay. Your reservation is made directly with Kempinski and flagged under our Club 1897 partnership for VIP handling.
- Enjoy the experience. From pre-arrival to departure, you’ll be recognized as a valued Club 1897 guest—receiving the exceptional care that defines Kempinski.
Our Favorite Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
📍 Berlin, Germany
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- $100 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz
📍 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Upgrade at time of arrival, subject to availability
- $100 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Access to the Alpine Spa
- Complimentary WiFi
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
📍 Dead Sea, Jordan
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Upgrade at time of arrival, subject to availability
- $50 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
📍 Bangkok, Thailand
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- $100 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
📍 Doha, Qatar
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- $100 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
📍 Budapest, Hungary
Kempinski Club 1897 Benefits:
- Daily breakfast for 2 people
- Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- $100 USD hotel credit, per stay
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Kempinski Club 1897 FAQs
When you book through The Check-In Collective, your reservation is designated under Kempinski’s Club 1897 program, an exclusive invitation-only network of top luxury advisors worldwide. This ensures your booking receives priority attention from the hotel’s senior management and Club 1897 Ambassador, personalized pre-arrival communication, and thoughtful recognition from check-in to departure.
No. Rates booked through The Check-In Collective match Kempinski’s Best Flexible Rate, meaning you’ll pay the same price you’d find directly with the hotel, but receive far more value. There are no hidden fees or markups. The difference lies in the elevated service, added amenities, and guaranteed VIP recognition.
In most cases, yes. Many Kempinski offers, such as advance-purchase deals, longer-stay savings, and seasonal promotions, can be paired with Club 1897 privileges. You’ll enjoy both the promotional savings and the full suite of Club 1897 benefits. Your advisor will confirm eligibility for your chosen property before booking.
Club 1897 privileges are not available through online travel sites or credit card portals. Booking with The Check-In Collective provides direct access to Kempinski’s in-house VIP teams, giving you a personal advocate who can coordinate upgrades, special amenities, and pre-arrival arrangements. The rate is identical, but the experience is elevated.
Yes. Most Kempinski hotels extend Club 1897 benefits to multiple rooms booked under the same primary guest, perfect for families or group travel. Certain suite or residence categories may have specific conditions, which your advisor will outline when confirming the reservation.
Nearly every Kempinski property worldwide honors Club 1897 benefits. Participation details may vary slightly by location, and your advisor will confirm availability of Club 1897 privileges when quoting rates.
Your reservation is coded under The Check-In Collective’s Club 1897 credentials within Kempinski’s internal system. This automatically alerts the property’s VIP and leadership teams to oversee your stay, prioritize upgrades, and ensure personalized recognition throughout your visit.
Most Kempinski hotels do not require a minimum stay to receive Club 1897 privileges. However, certain properties, particularly in China, may apply a 3-night minimum for benefits and commission eligibility. Your advisor will always confirm any stay conditions prior to finalizing your reservation.
List of All Kempinski Club 1897 Hotels
Europe
- Jochberg – Kitzbühel
- Bansko
- Savudrija – Istria
- Berchtesgaden
- Berlin
- Dresden
- Munich – Nymphenburg
- Munich – Vier Jahreszeiten
- Budapest
- Riga
- Gozo
- Moscow
- Štrbské Pleso – High Tatras
- Portorož – Istria
- Engelberg
- Frutt Mountain Resort (Partner Hotel)
- St. Moritz
- Belek
- Bodrum
- Bodrum Residences
- Istanbul
Asia
- Beijing Yanqi Island Pavilion
- Beijing Yanqi Lake – Sunrise
- Beijing Yanqi Lake – Yanqi Hotel
- Beijing Yansha Center
- Chengdu
- Chongqing
- Dalian
- Fuzhou
- Guangzhou
- Guiyang
- Hangzhou
- Jinan
- Nanjing
- Shanghai – Pudong
- Shanghai – Puxi
- Shenzhen
- Suzhou
- Taiyuan
- Xiamen
- Yangzhou – Bristoria (Partner Hotel)
- Yinchuan
- Jakarta
- Nusa Dua – Bali
- Ulaanbaatar
- Singapore
- Bangkok – Siam
- Bangkok – Sindhorn
Africa
- Djibouti
- Cairo – New Cairo
- Cairo – Nile
- Soma Bay
- Accra
- Erbil – Bristoria (Partner Hotel)
- Tel Aviv
- Aqaba
- Ishtar – Dead Sea
- Masai Mara
- Nairobi
Middle East
- Beirut
- Muscat
- Doha
- Doha – The Pearl
- Al Khobar
- Yanbu
- Baie Lazare – Mahé
- Dubai – Central Avenue
- Dubai – Mall of the Emirates
- Dubai – Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai – The Boulevard
North America
- Havana
- Cancún