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Monday, February 8, 2010

The Days Inn Vancouver

The Days Inn Vancouver is a superior tourist class, early San Francisco styled hotel (1911), located in the financial district, within walking distance of Stanley Park, eight miles from the airport, one mile from the railway station, and two blocks from the cruise ship terminal.The hotel is only one block from the American Embassy and Sky Train, two blocks from the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre, and Pacific Centre Mall.
The guest rooms are furnished in a southwest style and walls are white washed. Rooms are very cozy for your enjoyment and feature all the modern amenities for your convenience. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

The Siam City Hotel

The Siam City Hotel is located 26 kilometers from Don Muang Airport. Conveniently situated in the heart of the government and business district of Bangkok, this property is only minutes away from major shopping and sightseeing attractions. The Suan Phakkard Palace Museum, Siam Center, World Trade Center, Thai Military Bank, Siam Square, Phaya Thai Station and Mah Boonkrong are all in the vicinity of the hotel. The property also features several amenities to make guests feel more at home including a business center, babysitting services, concierge, dry cleaning services, fitness facility, 5 in-house restaurant, outdoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. Spacious guest rooms have individually controlled thermostats, in-room safe, executive writing desks, mini bar, refrigerator and hair dryer. The well-trained, upbeat staff offer warm Thai hospitality in an international standard hotel where no request is too much trouble. The Siam City Hotel is close to many dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Boston Hotels

The Copley Square Hotel is located in Boston, Mass.
Adjacent to Boston Public Library
Across from Copley Place Mall
Restaurant with bar
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Complimentary coffee/tea in lobby
Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access
Cable television
Complimentary bottled water at turndown

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square in New York City

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced a redevelopment plan for the 665-room Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square in New York City. The company is exploring a variety of options to maximize the long-term value of this significant asset which occupies 395,000 square feet of real estate, covering a full city block, bounded by Broadway, Seventh Avenue and 51st and 52nd Street near Times Square. The redevelopment plans will include a hotel flying one of Starwood's brand flags, in possible combination with retail and office uses. Given the hotel's incomparable footprint, Starwood has received considerable interest from investors and developers to partner on the project and the company has assembled a project team to assist in evaluating a full range of options and partners over the coming months.

As the hotel is redeveloped, Starwood will remove the Sheraton flag and operate the hotel as a non-branded Starwood property beginning in April. The hotel will remain open as the company finalizes redevelopment plans, and will continue to be a member of the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program. Starwood made the decision to operate the hotel as an independent because the hotel does not currently meet the upgraded standards of the Sheraton brand, which is culminating a three-year, $6 billion dollar global overhaul. As part of the revitalization of Sheraton, Starwood's largest and most global hotel brand, the brand has removed 32 "off brand" hotels in order to improve its quality and consistency, and reflect a significantly enhanced guest experience.

The redevelopment of the Sheraton Manhattan is illustrative of Starwood's bullish growth plans in New York City. Starwood has more hotels in New York City than anywhere in the world and currently operates 13 hotels here with plans to open six more in 2010, including two new high-profile Sheraton properties in Brooklyn and Tribeca, the W New York Downtown and the Four Points by Sheraton Long Island City. In addition, the global hotel giant will debut its two newest brands in the Big Apple with the openings of Aloft New York Brooklyn and Element New York Times Square West, bringing its total number of New York City properties to 19. In addition, the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, the Sheraton brand's flagship New York property, will launch a $90 million renovation later this year.

"Starwood is committed to maximizing the value of its owned assets around the world. The Sheraton Manhattan occupies a highly sought after piece of real estate in a prime location, and we're excited about the prospect of redeveloping it into a flagship Starwood hotel," said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. "This will complement our existing portfolio in Manhattan's Time Square area that includes the landmark Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Westin Times Square and W Times Square as well a the soon-to-open Element Times Square West."

Beyond New York City, Starwood expects to open 80-100 high quality new-build and conversion hotels in 2010, coming off of the 83 opened and 77 new deals signed in 2009. Of these new hotels, roughly 70 percent will be outside of North America, with the majority in Asia Pacific. And Starwood's upper upscale and luxury brands are leading the charge, representing more than 60% of the new openings. Among these hotels and resorts is expected to be its 1,000th property globally.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Le Meridien Hotels

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that the Minneapolis-based Chambers has joined Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand with an international presence of 105 hotels and resorts. The addition of Chambers has increased the brand's footprint to 10 hotels in North America. Opened in 2006 by prominent art collector Ralph Burnet, Chambers is considered one of the world's top art hotels, featuring more than 250 original artworks by such noted artists as Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk. The hotel has been renamed Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis.

"Le Méridien shares with its guests a passion for style, art, architecture, design, and cuisine, all focal points of Chambers and owner Ralph Burnet," said Eva Ziegler, global brand leader, Le Méridien and W Hotels Worldwide. "Chambers will serve as a flagship for Le Méridien's North American portfolio, and a perfect example of its new direction as a creative hub in vibrant cities around the world."

"For the last year and a half, I've seen firsthand the benefits the Starwood organization brings to a hotel property," said Burnet, referring to W Minneapolis - The Foshay, his other hotel property which opened in late 2008. "Le Méridien embraces contemporary art and cuisine the way that the W brand revels in fashion and music. Chambers is clearly all about great art, food and service - which makes this a tremendous fit."

Le Méridien Chambers was designed for those individuals who recognize and are inspired by contemporary art and cuisine combined with great service. Behind the hotel's distinctive mahogany double doors, guests are greeted with an eclectic mix of original, contemporary art by internationally renowned artists. Video monitors line the guestroom corridors with a constant display of award-winning video art, and during their stays, in-the-know guests take the stairs whenever possible to enjoy, Elemental, the five-story mural that runs the entire height of the hotel's main stairwell. In the hotel's Burnet Gallery, guests may purchase works by international, national and local artists.

Designed by Rockwell Group (Kodak Theatre, Nobu, among others), Le Méridien Chambers' timeless, chic design provides an ideal backdrop to its contemporary art collection. The hotel wraps around Eden, an open-air, grotto-style lounge courtyard that is open year round and features a large, sleek, 10-foot square gas fire pit. During the winter months a portion of Eden transforms into, Ice Chamber, a 256-foot bar created from 12,000 pounds of crystal clear ice. A fifth floor lounge offers dramatic 360-degree vistas of the downtown Minneapolis skyline via floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a surrounding balcony. D'Amico Kitchen, the hotel's restaurant offers critically acclaimed creative, contemporary Italian fare by the Twin Cities' legendary restaurateurs, Larry and Richard D'Amico. Live streaming video of the restaurant's behind-the-scenes activity is projected nightly on a massive screen on one of Eden's courtyard walls.

Le Méridien Chambers features 60 guestrooms, including six suites and nine junior suites. All the guestrooms feature original artwork and are furnished with contemporary furniture, platform beds with custom mattresses and 400-thread-count, Egyptian cotton bed linens. Rooms are equipped with all the necessities that satisfy a contemporary lifestyle, including 42" plasma TVs, complimentary high-speed and WI-FI Internet access, and iPod docking stations, alarm clocks. Spacious closets and wardrobes in each guestroom are ideal for long-term stays.

Since being acquired by Starwood in November 2005, Le Méridien has become known for creating a curated art-driven experience that engages its guests from the moment of arrival. Le Méridien's newly introduced arrival experiences have been designed to transform the guest experience from functional and transactional to one that emotionally connects with guests and resets their minds, leaving the outside world behind for the world of Le Méridien brand.

Curated by international arts provocateur Jérôme Sans, Le Méridien's cultural curator since 2006, and developed together with members of the LM100, Le Méridien's family of cultural innovators, elements of Le Méridien's arrival experience include: a Transitional Portal, which is a visual and audio "wall" of sound and art that engulfs each guest; Sensory Experience, illustrated through Le Méridien's signature scent, sound and use of light; UNLOCK ART programme that includes an artist designed key card that offers access to the guestroom and to the hotel's affiliated local arts organization; and lastly, the Elevated Experience, created especially for Le Méridien by French music composer and producer Henri Scars Struck that transforms the event of riding an elevator into an "elevating experience" through sound. In November 2009, Le Méridien arrival experience was awarded "Most Innovative Concept in the Upscale Hotel Industry" at the 10th annual Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris.

Le Méridien signature scent has been designed in collaboration with Le Labo founders and LM100 members Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roshi, while coffee is served throughout the day at the lobby bar as part of Le Méridien coffeehouse atmosphere. Guests of Le Méridien Chambers will notice that some of these Le Méridien brand elements will go into effect immediately, while others will be introduced over the coming months.

As of February 1, 2010, Le Méridien Chambers has become part of Starwood Preferred Guest(R), Starwood's award-winning loyalty program allowing members to earn points toward exclusive benefits across the entire line of Starwood's hotel and resort portfolio.

Located in the heart of the Twin Cities' cultural, business and social scenes, Le Méridien Chambers is just a block from the center of the city's business, financial and shopping districts. Patrons may stroll across the street to world-class theater and concerts at the historic Orpheum, Pantages and State Theatres. The critically acclaimed Guthrie Theatre, Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are all within five minutes by taxi. Nightclubs, bars, restaurants and art galleries that fill the city's Warehouse District are within easy walking distance. For more information on Le Méridien Chambers or to book, please visit www.LeMeriden.com.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Times Square Hotels

Intercontinental Hotels the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has begun the countdown to the opening of the newest InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Times Square. Slated to open in July, the InterContinental New York Times Square will join the historic InterContinental New York Barclay as IHG’s newest InterContinental Hotel in the city.

Situated on 44th Street just west of Times Square, the new-build hotel is a short stroll to the Broadway Theatre district and Fifth Avenue shopping making it an ideal location to explore the city. Featuring uninterrupted and expansive views of Manhattan from virtually every guestroom, the new InterContinental New York Times Square will deliver an insider’s view of the city by providing a contemporary, vibrant yet intimate experience.

Wrapped with floor-to-ceiling windows, the 36-story InterContinental New York Times Square will total 607 guestrooms each averaging 350 square feet, including an oversized bathroom complete with walk-in rain showers. The hotel boasts 29 corner suites with expansive views of the city that allowing guests to sightsee without moving their feet. Additionally, the hotel’s 2,700 square foot duplex Presidential Suite will showcase dramatic panoramic views of Times Square, Broadway, the New York City skyline and the Hudson River.

As one of the closest hotels to Javits Convention Center, the property boasts 10 meeting rooms totaling 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, inclusive of a 4,000 square foot ballroom. Additionally, there are 25 flexible suites that can be utilized as event space.

“Opening the largest new-build hotel in the New York City market since 2002 – especially in this economy – is a tremendous milestone and the result of working with the right owner to put the right hotel brand in the right location,” said Jim Abrahamson, president, The Americas, IHG. “By leveraging the global strength of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand and the scale of IHG, the InterContinental New York Times Square will be in a prime position this summer to attract both international and domestic business and leisure travelers.”

Upon completion, the InterContinental New York Times Square will be one of the most environmentally responsible hotels in New York City and the largest new-build hotel to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Counsel (USGBC). Designed by the global architecture firm Gensler, LEED certification was based on a number of green design and construction features, including the use of sustainable materials such as roofing with low solar heat gain; green roofs with drought-tolerant, low maintenance plants (i.e. moss and sedum plantings); large windows to maximize natural day lighting; and an energy-generating elevator system.

“Tishman is very excited to partner with IHG on our newest asset – the InterContinental New York Times Square – especially in light of the brand’s strong global presence,” said Robert Snyder, Executive Vice President, Tishman Hotels Corporation. “We are confident that our location and design along with InterContinental’s highly regarded sense of style and personalized service will appeal to business and leisure travelers from around the world.”

The hotel will showcase a new French bistro-inspired restaurant from Celebrity Chef Todd English who was recently named to James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who in Food and Beverage in America.” The restaurant includes an intimate dining space available for private events and a dynamic bar area overlooking Broadway that captures the energy of the Theatre District and the urban appeal of historic Hell’s Kitchen.

Additional amenities include a Concierge Lounge; 24-hour business and fitness centers; wired and wireless internet in guestrooms and public areas; 42 inch HDTV flat panel televisions and touch-screen computers in all guestrooms; and a courtyard viewing garden in the lobby complete with reflecting pool and sculptures.

Interior design by Jeffrey Beers International (JBI), the InterContinental New York Times Square combines classic New York Art Deco heritage with contemporary and natural inspiration, providing a refreshing sanctuary from the bustling streets of Manhattan.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 164 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Historic Old San Juan Hotels and Resorts

The Atrium-style Embassy Suites Hotel San Juan, Puerto Rico, Complete With An On-site Casino, Sits Two Blocks From The Isla Verde Beach, Three Miles From The Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico And Seven Miles From Historic Old San Juan. The Stately Embassy Suites Hotel San Juan Features A 6,500 Square Foot Casino Offers Caribbean Stud Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps And Slot Machines. The Crowning Glory Of The Hotel Is The Lagoon-style Outdoor Pool, Surrounded By Tropical Gardens, Sundecks And Waterfalls In The Center Of The Hotel. A Children's Pool And Spa Tub Are Additional Pool Options. When A Business Need Arises, The Hotel Offers A Small Business Center And Wireless Internet Access For A Fee. Complimentary Breakfasts And Cocktail Receptions Are Offered Each Day, And Guests Have Their Choice Among Three Restaurants And Lounges For Dining Alternatives. The Embassy Suites Hotel San Juan Features 299 Air-conditioned Guestrooms.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Houston, Texas Family - Friendly Hotels

The Omni Houston Hotel In Houston, Texas, Is One Mile From Famed Galleria Shopping. The Hotel's Noe' Restaurant Serves Signature American Dishes With Japanese Accents. Café On The Green Is An American Bistro With Views Of The Meadow. A 24-Hour Business Center Includes High-speed Internet Access. Two On-site Outdoor Pools Offer Poolside Service From The Hotel Restaurants And Bar. The Hotel's Health Club Offers Wet And Dry Saunas And Massage Therapy. Jogging And Biking Trails Surround The Hotel. Children Staying At The Omni Houston Hotel Receive Suitcases Containing Books, Games And A Goodie Bag At Check-in. Special Kids Food Choices Are Also Offered. Parents Receive A List Of Family-friendly Attractions In Houston, Emergency Contact Numbers, Outlet Covers And A Safety Kit With A Night Light. With Views Of The Elaborate Pool Area Or The Houston Skyline, The Omni Houston Hotel's 378 Guestrooms Offer Southern Comfort With Sitting Areas And Wooden Armoire Entertainment Centers. All Guestrooms Have Minibars And Coffeemakers.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

One & Only Resorts

One & Only Palmilla offers a complimentary fourth night and exclusive resort credits

Stay four nights at the legendary One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico and enjoy your fourth night free, plus a $200 resort credit valid towards dining, spa or golf, a $100 food & beverage credit and two $50 spa certificates to enjoy One&Only Experience by ESPA. This package is valid for bookings made until 13 May 2010 for stays beginning 2 January 2010. Additionally, bookings made before 29 January 2010 will receive complimentary round-trip airport transfers valued at $250.

Black-out periods apply. This offer excludes a 29% room tax and service charge.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Seattle Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announced that a new 134-room Staybridge Suites recently opened in the Seattle suburb of Mukilteo, Wash.

The Staybridge Suites Seattle North-Everett is owned and managed by Mukilteo Hotel, LLC, an affiliate of the 360 Hotel Group, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group and is located at 9600 Harbour Place. The property is a short drive from key businesses and attractions including the Boeing Company’s, wide body aircraft final assembly plant in Everett, The Future of Flight Aviation Center/Boeing Tour, the Flying Heritage Collection, Fluke Corporation and Intermec Technologies. Located adjacent to the Big Gulch Park, the Staybridge Suites provides convenient access to a two-mile nature trail leading guests to majestic views of the Puget Sound shore, and ending up at the Mukilteo Library

“We’re very pleased to welcome this property to our growing family of upscale extended-stay hotels,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG. “This is the second Staybridge Suites in Washington, and our extended-stay amenities, such as full kitchens, comfortable living areas, housekeeping and meal services, will appeal to guests whether they’re in the Seattle area for business or leisure.”

The five-floor property features three well-designed spacious suite options (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/two-bath). All suites include in-room DVD/CD players; functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating; speaker phones with direct-dial number, personal voice mail and complimentary local phone calls; and fully equipped kitchens.

Consistent with the Staybridge Suites brand, the new property offers exceptional guest amenities including a deluxe complimentary daily breakfast buffet featuring Wolfgang Puck coffee; complimentary guest laundry and workout facilities; a complimentary 24-hour business services center; a guest library with books and games; and BridgeMart®, the hotel’s 24-hour convenience store stocked with snacks, sundries, beverages and easy-to-prepare meals. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s indoor pool, complimentary parking, and the brand’s new Outdoor Living Room, featuring a place where guests can relax and interact in comfortable outdoor all-weather furniture beside a stacked-stone fireplace providing year-round heating. Golfing enthusiasts will have difficulty resisting the 5 hole putting green on-site. The hotel offers 1900 square feet of meeting space with seating capacity for 100 and a boardroom that can seat 10.

Guests are invited to get comfortable in the hotel’s Great Room for evening “Sundowner” receptions three days a week for complimentary refreshments, light appetizers and conversation. The hotel features the brand’s “Just Like Home Theater” situated in the hotels’ common area complete with a 52-inch plasma HDTV, surround-sound and comfortable, overstuffed chairs. Guests at Staybridge Suites Seattle-Everett can get Internet connectivity throughout the hotel with complimentary “Wireless Anywhere.”

Staybridge Suites participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry’s first and largest guest loyalty program has 47 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priority club.com, by calling 1.888.211.9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any one of IHG’s nearly 4,400 hotels worldwide.

HotelsStaybridge Suites® is an innovative all-suite hotel brand designed to meet the needs of extended-stay guests. It is ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation and vacations. Staybridge Suites was ranked highest in guest satisfaction among extended stay hotel chains, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM.
Amenities include: three suite types (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/2 bath) with fully equipped kitchens, highly functional work areas, two-line speaker phone with voicemail and direct dial access and free high-speed Internet access. Staybridge Suites offers free “Wireless Anywhere,” complimentary daily deluxe breakfast buffet and evening Sundowner reception three days a week, and 24-hour business services featuring complimentary PC work stations and free Internet access.

Staybridge Suites entered the extended-stay segment in December 1998 when its flagship location in Alpharetta, Georgia, opened. Since that opening, the Staybridge Suites brand continues to grow rapidly with more than 170 hotels open across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. There are nearly 140 Staybridge Suites in the pipeline, including 7 outside of the Americas.

Staybridge Suites was recently named best in customer satisfaction during the first quarter of 2009. Based on 35,000 customer interviews in a Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) quarterly survey, guests named Staybridge Suites the leader in customer satisfaction within the upscale hotel segment. Staybridge Suites’ score surpassed 23 other hotel brands in this category. www.staybridge.com

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Friday, January 29, 2010

The Comfort Inn Atlantic City Absecon

The Comfort Inn Atlantic City Absecon (N.J.) is four miles from historic Smithville. Renault Winery is five miles from the hotel. Renaissance Pointe casinos are six and one-half miles away, and Boardwalk casinos are seven and one-quarter miles away. This hotel serves complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel includes a business center and offers complimentary high-speed Internet access. Meeting space is provided at this Absecon hotel. The front desk is open 24 hours daily and safe-deposit boxes are available. The hotel includes a fitness center and an indoor pool. Guestrooms at the Comfort Inn Atlantic City Absecon offers complimentary high-speed Internet access and cable television. This New Jersey hotel's guestrooms include coffeemakers, microwave ovens and refrigerators.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

One & Only Resorts Royal Mirage in Dubai

More to discover in Dubai at One & Only Royal Mirage: the Burj Khalifa experience

Guests at One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai will now have another fascinating attraction to discover during their stay. The city recently celebrated the opening of Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest man-made structure. Guests can experience the thrill of a lifetime, as they board the high-speed elevator to ascend the 828metre-tall, 160-floor tower at 10 metres per second.

The concierge at One&Only Royal Mirage is pleased to assist guests with enquiries and purchasing tickets for the observation deck on the 124th floor, aptly named At The Top. Here, they can enjoy breath-taking, unobstructed 360 degree views of the city, the waves of the Arabian Gulf and sand dunes of the desert beyond.

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Choice Hotels International

Rolling out the red carpet, worldwide lodging franchisor , Inc. Choice would like to congratulate its winning franchised domestic hotels that have received a 2010 Platinum or Gold Hospitality Award—the company’s most prestigious property-level awards. This year, Choice Hotels awarded a Platinum Hospitality designation to 126 of its properties, with 301 hotels going home with a Gold Hospitality Award.

“These award-winning hotels are truly the properties that shine day in and day out, representing not only the best of the best from across the country, but also the tremendous value that a Choice brand hotel can offer to today’s travelers,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels. “We’re very proud to have each and every one of these hotels as part of our Choice family and I congratulate them all on receiving these distinguished awards.”

With close to 5,000 Choice hotels across the United States, these 427 Hospitality Award-winning hotels represent the company’s top performing properties, thanks to their consistent and on-going demonstration of exceptional focus and dedication to guest satisfaction. All Platinum Award-designated properties proudly represent the top three percent of all open hotels within their brand. Properties boasting a Gold Award status are selected among the top ten percent of hotels operating under their flag. Property rankings and performance are determined by an official ranking reports from Choice Hotels.

For more information on the 2010 Platinum and Gold Hospitality Award Winners from Choice Hotels International, visit choicehotels.com to look for each winning hotel’s special award emblem.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Beautiful Aosta, Italy

The Hotel Norden Palace is located in Aosta, Italy, 500 metres from the centre of town, 1.5 kilometres from the cable car station to the Pila skiing resort, and 25 kilometres from the town of Saint-Vincent. The hotel is housed in a modern structure with a view of snow-capped mountains. High- speed Internet can be accessed in public areas, and complimentary parking is available. Hotel Norden's restaurant, La Taverne Provencale, is set on two floors, and decorated with cream walls, white linen tablecloths, and dark wood. Guests can enjoy complimentary continental-style buffet breakfasts, and room service is available. Decorated simply, in a traditional style, the 50 guestrooms are spread over seven floors. Amenities include minibars and telephones.


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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Melbourne, Florida Hotels and Suites

The Hilton Melbourne Rialto Palace offers affordable luxury in Melbourne's most prestigious event location. When visiting the beach, golfing at one of the numerous first-class golf courses, gathering with family for a wedding or joining business associates for a conference, you'll not want to miss staying at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Palace. Easily accessed from A1A, US1, and I-95, this hotel is situated in the heart of beautiful Melbourne.This magnificent eight-story tower has 237 rooms - all richly appointed, as one would expect in the Hilton tradition. A million dollar renovation was completed in 2002. Now, beautiful marble floors lead guests through a maze of waterfalls into the large and airy lobby. Just off the lobby is "Lafitte's New Orleans Food" and "All That Jazz Restaurant". Room service is available 24 hours a day. The Hilton offers complimentary transportation within five miles of the hotel, which includes the Melbourne International Airport and the beach. The hotel's facilities include coin-operated guest laundry, a fitness facility, tennis courts, a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. The Hilton Melbourne Rialto Palace is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

The Ramada Plaza Toronto

The Ramada Plaza Toronto Downtown in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is located in downtown Toronto in the middle of one of the most vibrant and international cities in the world. Within seven city blocks of the hotel is an impressive offering of sites: the Royal Ontario Museum, Roy Thompson Hall, the Art Gallery of Ontario the CN Tower, Hummingbird Centre, the Harbourfront, the Rogers Centre (formerly the Skydome), the Convention Centre, the Princess of Wales Theatre and the Air Canada Centre. The Ramada Plaza offers extensive meeting space and by virtual of its central location becomes a natural choice for a range of meetings and events. Ten meeting rooms with a total of over 6,500 square feet of space are available for use. Complimentary wireless Internet access allows guests to remain in touch throughout their stay at the hotel. An indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room and sundeck allow guests to unwind after a busy day. This hotel is smoke-free. The 102 guestrooms include smoke-free and wheelchair accessible accommodations. All guestrooms include televisions, individually controlled heating and air conditioning units.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Spa Hotels in Cancun, Mexico

The GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive stands along the shores of the Caribbean Sea in Cancun, Mexico. Mayan ruins are located one-and-one-half kilometers from the hotel, while the Wet 'n Wild water park and Parque Nizuc offer outdoor entertainment two kilometers away.
This all-inclusive resort houses seven restaurants and bars that include elegant dining at Marco Polo. The all-inclusive rate includes all meals and beverages including between meal snacks, 24-hour room service and taxes and gratuities. Resort amenities include function rooms, a ballroom and a business center equipped with high-speed Internet access. A fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The on-site spa offers a range of massage treatments and salon services for fees. Recreational amenities include two outdoor pools and a spa tub. This seven-story hotel offers 300 guestrooms with furnished ocean-, lagoon-, or garden-view balconies.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Casino Hotels in Las Vegas

Fitzgeralds Casino Las Vegas is located in downtown Las Vegas, Nev.
On the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian promenade
One block from Neonopolis
Three miles from the Las Vegas Strip
Casino with slots, game tables, poker, keno, and race and sports book
Four restaurants and a Krispy Kreme donut outlet
Complimentary valet parking
Wireless Internet access for a fee
Coffeemakers
Refrigerators on request
Complimentary in-room safes

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Dana Hotel and Spa in Chicago

The boutique Dana Hotel and Spa is located on State Street in Chicago, Ill. The hotel is four blocks from Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place Mall. A suspended sushi bar and sake lounge prove popular at Ajasteak, an Asian-inspired steakhouse. The hotel's 24-hour fitness center boasts Italian TechnoGym Kinetic equipment, MP3 docking stations and saunas. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame city views. Stocked, chilled wine reserves and Keurig coffeemakers are included in each guestroom. Bathrooms offer Italian stone, rain-shower fixtures and handcrafted tiles. Complimentary Internet access and 37-inch, flat-screen televisions are offered.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Seattle, Washington Hotels

The Belltown Inn is in Seattle, Wash.
Three blocks from the Seattle waterfront
Six blocks from Pike Place Market
One-half mile from the Space Needle
High-speed Internet access throughout the hotel
Business center
Concierge desk
Flat-panel televisions
Cable television
Kitchenettes

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