Expedia Unveils Annual Insiders' Select Ranking of the World's Best Hotels
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Expedia Unveils Annual Insiders' Select Ranking of the World's Best Hotels
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Category: Worldwide
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-05-13
The world’s leading online travel company Expedia released its Expedia Insiders’ Select list of the world’s best hotels earlier this week.
The list comprised of top hotels chosen from nearly 80,000 properties worldwide that feature on Expedia.
Taking 1st place overall was Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in the United States and JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico was named the top resort worldwide.
Cerulean Tower Toyku hotel in Tokyo, Japan claimed 1st place in Asia, whilst The Knight Residence in Edinburgh, Scotland took 1st place in Europe.
On the Beach Holiday Apartments in Trinity Beach in Tropical North Queensland was named one of Australia’s best hotels (72nd overall) and was one of five Australian hotels that made it to this exclusive list. Others that made the list were Sydney’s Four Seasons, Swissotel and Shangri-La as well as Courtyard by Marriott in Surfers Paradise.
Hotels listed ranged from boutiques to chain properties in a variety of destinations. Favourites in the US like the Sanderling Resort & Spa on North Carolina 's Outer Banks and Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo. as well as Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton were selected, representing the global reach of Expedia’s list.
Marketing Director Australia and New Zealand, Kristi Barrow said, “The Expedia Insiders’ Select list makes it easier for Australian travellers to sort through thousands of hotel options to choose the best hotel for their trip”
Expedia collected thousands of Traveler Opinions®, value ratings acquired by customers comparing same star-rating and geographical region hotels, and local expertise from Expedia employees located in different parts of the world. These factors were then put through a weighted mathematical formula to compile the Expedia Insiders’ Select list.
“Expedia has the captured the experiences of millions of hotel guests, and combined them with a value rating and local destination expertise to help travellers identify the best hotels in the world for the best value.” she said.
Expedia Insiders’ Select hotels are recognised for their consistency of providing excellent service, experience and affordability.
Expedia’s Traveler Opinions® are available on the Expedia.com.au site. Ms Barrow said that the accessibility of this information is essential in giving consumers planning their trip “real traveller reviews and opinions on more than 23,000 destinations and 80,000 hotels and attractions around the world.”
The full list is available at www.expedia.com/insiderselect
Top Ten Hotels Worldwide:
1 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, Chicago, USA
The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, designed by the French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, consists of 32-floors with 415 rooms and 33 luxurious suites.
The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Chicago and a short walk from the Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Institute.
2 JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico
The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa has 448 guest rooms furnished with 32-inch flat panel LCD televisions, Revive Bedding and private balconies with views of Cancun’s sandy beaches and Caribbean water. It is one of Mexico’s top spas and features 35,000 sq. ft. of Mayan-inspired furnishings for enhanced revitalization.
3 Hotel 1000, Seattle, USA
Hotel 1000 features a trendy BOKA restaurant and full-service spa for guests. This hotel also allows guests to take advantage of technology with a virtual golf club that showcases worldwide golf courses. Extra-soft Thai linens, 40-inch LCD TVs with surround sound, and phones with VOIP don the guestrooms, whilst ceiling-fed pedestal tubs, walk-in showers and Molton Brown toiletries feature in the bathrooms.
4 Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, USA
The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is located in the Phoenix-Scottsdale resort community with the Camelback Mountain in the background. Around stone paths located in the property there are citrus groves and exotic foliage. Rooms feature a collection of European antiques, tiles and artifacts.
5 Vino Bello Resort, Northern California, USA
Condo style suites with a contemporary Tuscan decor are offered by the Vino Bello Resort. Surrounded by vineyards, the resort also offers wine tasting and in room spa treatments.
6 Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Listed as Asia’s top hotel, The Cerulean Tower has tranquil views in all 414 guest rooms and excellent service that allow the complete relaxation of guests. Located from the 19th-37th floors, rooms are designed with modern interiors and most bathrooms containing panoramic views of Japan.
7 The Regent Palms, Turks and Caicos Islands
With a choice of up to three bedroom suites, 25,000 square foot spa and two signature restaurants, The Regent Palms’ is a world-class resort. The resort contains 72 suites all located on the famous Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
8 Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa, Kansas City, USA
The Argosy Casino Hotel sits under a domed stain-glass ceiling, furnished with hand-made Moroccan tile, in-laid terrazzo floors and artist-rendered finishes. Guests will experience the coming together of Las Vegas and the Mediterranean.
9 The Sanderling Resort and Spa, North Carolina, USA
On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean sits The Sanderling Resort & Spa. With secluded ocean beaches guests can enjoy a natural and relaxing environment.
10 The Knight Residence, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Knight Residence is a cosy stay in the city of Edinburgh, with hotel specified handmade beds that allows guests to get the best possible sleep and large sofas. The Knight Residence is also minutes from the cities main attractions due to its convenient location.
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