Review: Preferred Hotel Group is a collection of over 800 independently owned hotels and resorts in over 70 countries across the globe. Guests of Preferred Hotel Group hotels can enjoy complimentary membership in I Prefer®, an exclusive global guest benefits program that provides special amenities to members with every stay. With no points to accumulate and track, I Prefer® Membership is easy and uncomplicated. Guests receive special rewards starting with their very first stay, including extra hotel amenities, room upgrade at check-in (upon availability), complimentary Internet access, and priority early check-in and late check-out.