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.