CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ROCKVILLE, Md., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies, recently hosted its prestigious Hotel of the Year Awards at its 62(nd) annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. This convention celebrates exceptional properties from each of Choice International's 11 global brands that have demonstrated superior lodging excellence, hospitality and customer service. The owners of the highest rated properties in a portfolio of more than 6,400 franchised hotels around the world were all present to accept this honor.
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To identify top performing properties, Choice relies on the Choice Hotels Owners Council, a group of representatives from across the United States dedicated to serve their fellow franchisees under the Choice Hotels umbrella.
"I am extremely proud of the level of excellence these winning hotels achieved," says Steve Joyce, chief executive officer of Choice Hotels. "Some hotels are repeat winners which demonstrates their unwavering commitment to serving travelers. As we continue to grow, the honorees of the Hotel of the Year Award serve as an exemplary model for new additions to come and what it means to provide exceptional customer care."
Below is the full list of the 2016 Choice Hotels International Platinum Hospitality Award Winners:
-- Cambria hotel & suites Noblesville - Indianapolis (Indianapolis,
Indiana) - The Cambria hotel & suites Noblesville - Indianapolis is
conveniently located near numerous corporate headquarters and all major
Indianapolis attractions such as the Indianapolis Convention Center,
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NCAA Hall of Champions, Klipsch Music
Center and the Grand Park Sporting Complex. The upscale hotel provides
guests with a fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary
Wi-Fi, and nearly 3,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting
facilities and event space, with full catering and audio/visual services
available.
-- Cambria hotel & suites Traverse City (Traverse City, Michigan) - The
Cambria hotel & suites Traverse City, located near the Cherry Capitol
Airport, provides guests access to the endless beaches of Lake Michigan,
close proximity to the Grand Traverse Bay, Northwestern Michigan
College, Old Mission Peninsula Wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore, Leelanau Peninsula and the Interlochen National Music Camp.
The upscale hotel features a bistro and full-service bar, Reflect, and
also provides guests with a state-of-the-art fitness center, 24-hour
indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary Wi-Fi and free airport
transportation.
-- Ascend Hotel Florence (Florence, South Carolina) - Located in the heart
of beautiful downtown Florence, SC, the historic Ascend Hotel Florence
offers guests an elegant and relaxed atmosphere within walking distance
of Francis Marion University as well as many shops, restaurants and
local attractions including Darlington Raceway, Florence Veterans Park
and Florence National Cemetery. The hotel recently opened The Spa at the
Hotel Florence, offering a variety of services including but not limited
to massages, facials and body wraps, and is known for its restaurant,
Victor's, voted "Florence's Best Restaurant." The 64-room upscale hotel
provides guests with a fitness center and sundry shop as well as
complimentary WiFi and weekday newspapers. The hotel is operated by
Raines Hospitality and was nominated in 2015 for the award, but this is
the first time it has earned this distinction from Choice Hotels.
-- Comfort Suites Barstow (Barstow, California) - Nestled as a midway point
to popular destinations such as Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, Comfort
Suites Barstow provides the perfect accommodations for all types of
travelers. Whether guests are driving down the historic Route 66, paying
a visit to the Calico Ghost down or eager to visit the Outlets of
Barstow and array of restaurants available, the all-suite property
highlights the brand tagline - Rested. Set. Go. - underscoring the
Comfort brand's promise to deliver a refreshing guest experience. The
Marwah family of Elite Experience, Inc. are the principals responsible
for the pristine development of the Comfort Suites Barstow and this is
their first distinction from Choice Hotels.
-- Comfort Inn Apple Valley (Sevierville, Tennessee) - Appealing to
virtually every type of traveler, adults and children alike, the Comfort
Inn Apple Valley is steps away from must-see attractions such as
Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Tanger Outlets and
Titanic Museum. This family hotel features amenities to help business
and leisure travelers make the most of their trip with services such as
complimentary WiFi and signature breakfast, a trolley stop at the hotel,
private balconies, a seasonal outdoor heated pool and indoor pool and
spa. The Comfort Inn Apple Valley is a three-time Choice Hotel of the
Year Award winner and multiple Choice Platinum Award winner.
-- Comfort Inn Sturbridge (Sturbridge, Massachusetts) - Ideally located at
the intersection of I-84 and I-90, this property is just minutes from
Old Sturbridge Village, many unique boutique and antique shops and an
array of distinctive restaurants. Those seeking a staycation can make
this a home away from home with free amenities including WiFi, the
Comfort brand's complimentary signature hot and hearty breakfast buffet,
indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, as well as a seasonal outdoor
pool on an enclosed patio. Owned by the Fantaroni family, this is their
27(th) hospitality award since opening its doors in 2001.
-- Sleep Inn & Suites Cross Lanes (Cross Lanes, West Virginia) -
Conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Charleston off Interstate 64,
the hotel offers easy access to West Virginia State University, the
Charleston Civic Center, the West Virginia State Capitol Complex and the
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. Visitors to the capital city can
also enjoy the Charleston Town Center Shopping mall and the Capitol
Market farmer's market. Winning this award for the second year in a row,
owners Angela Harding and Kelsey Harding have accumulated five Choice
awards since opening in 1999.
-- Quality Inn University (Lansing, Michigan) - Just minutes away from
Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium, the Quality Inn University
hotel also provides easy access to the African World Museum and Resource
Center, the Impression 5 Science Center, the Kresge Art Museum and the
Michigan Historical Museum. In the 105 rooms at this smoke-free
property, guests can enjoy free amenities as a weekday newspaper, hot
breakfast WiFi, airport transportation, as well as access to the
business and fitness centers.
-- Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) - The
unique 44-room hotel is located right on the Mardi Gras parade route and
only a short distance from nearby renowned attractions like the French
Quarter and Bourbon Street, the World War II Museum, the Audubon Zoo,
the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Tulane and Loyola Universities. Free
amenities including WiFi, 42" LED TVs, mini fridges, microwaves and
coffee makers, as well as Clarion's signature complimentary Continental
Breakfast that adds to the property's exemplary hospitality. The hotel
is owned by Al Copeland Investments, a diverse company owning hotels,
large scale food manufacturing plants and restaurants and this is their
first Choice Award.
-- MainStay Suites Barnesville (Barnesville, Pennsylvania) - This 70-room
property is conveniently located off I-81 in Schuylkill County near
Frackville, Pottsville and Hazleton and adjacent to mountain Valley Golf
Course, Yuengling Brewery and Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. All
rooms include fully furnished kitchens and wired and wireless internet,
assuring guests that being away from home doesn't mean being out of
balance. Owned and operated by Mountain Beauty Group since opening in
2013, this is the group's first hotel and Choice accolade, allowing the
team to continue focusing on consistently providing excellence in
service and accommodations to guests.
-- Econo Lodge Rochester at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota) -
Located off Routes 52 and 63, the Econo Lodge Rochester at Mayo Clinic
Area is just 5 minutes from the Mayo Clinic Rochester and Apache Mall
and a quick ride to the Quarry Hill Nature Center, History Center of
Olmsted County and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Offering an
experience to simplify travel, the smoke-free hotel in Rochester
provides complimentary shuttle service to the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary's
Hospital, free amenities including hot breakfast, WiFi, coffee and
afternoon tea, a weekday newspaper, as well as guest laundry facilities.
This property is owned by Mike and Lynette Johnson and previously won
the Hotel of the Year accolade in 2014, 2012 and 2009.
-- Suburban Extended Stay Hotel - Triadelphia (Triadelphia, West Virginia)
- Featuring a number of special amenities, the Suburban Extended Stay
Hotel is ideal for those looking to unwind. The property includes a
gazebo area with gas grills, outdoor benches in a park-like setting, a
guest laundry facility, fully equipped fitness facility, is pet friendly
and also offers dog walking services. The Suburban Extended Stay -
Triadelphia is owned by Glenmark Holdings of Morgantown and managed by
EXCL Hospitality out of Louisville, KY and this is the second year in a
row the property has been given this honor.
-- Rodeway Inn & Suites Hoisington (Hoisington, Kansas) - Positioned as a
haven for hunters, the Rodeway Inn & Suites Hoisington features a
cleaning station and freezers for game, and is the closest lodging to
the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area. The property is locally owned and
operated by the Citizens of Kansas management company. The team prides
itself on staff friendliness and its commitment to servings its guests
and is thrilled for their first recognition from Choice.
For more information or to make your reservation at any one of these award-winning hotels, visit www.ChoiceHotels.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest lodging companies. With more than 6,400 hotels franchised in more than 40 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International® represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of March 31, 2016, 685 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn® and Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels(TM) brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests' needs. With more than 26 million members and counting, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they join. All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned and operated. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.
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