Preferred Hotel Group's New Members worldwide, as at December
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Preferred Hotel Group's New Members worldwide, as at December
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Category: Worldwide - Industry economy
- New brands / Affiliations
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2010-12-06
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the ultimate collection of exceptional hotels and resorts in the most desirable locations around the world. The brand's legendary commitment to quality ensures an unparalleled guest experience, from the very best amenities to anticipatory service and elegant sophistication.
Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA
Ragusa, Italy
Member of Preferred Golf
Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA is set amid the beaches and towns of a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the remains of Sicilian Baroque style. The resort's 202 guestrooms feature terraces or balconies, wireless Internet access, and five-star furnishings. Sicilian and Moorish cuisine come together at three restaurants. Golfers enjoy two 18-hole championship golf courses and a 70-station practice range beneath pleasant weather all year. Awarded "Favorite Overseas Day Spa for 2010" by Condé Nast Traveler, The SPA at Donnafugata offers six treatment rooms and a fitness center.
Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali
Cali, Colombia
Located within the new extension of Chipichape Mall – the most exclusive shopping center in the city – Hotel Spiwak Chipichape Cali is the perfect choice for discovering Cali. The hotel is just steps from over 500 stores, restaurants, and theaters, while the Valle del Pacifico Convention Center, and major cultural and entertainment attractions like La Tertulia Museum are also nearby. The 226 new suites offer a practical balance of style and comfort. Guests can enjoy an authentic Colombian coffee at Modigliani Caffé.
Summit Hotels & Resorts
Ranging from historic urban hotels to enticing beach resorts, Summit Hotels & Resorts articulates a genuine sense of place and a memorable sense of style, culture, and graciousness.
Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel
Hanoi, Vietnam
Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel melds technology with personalized service in the heart of the Millennium City. Located near the National Convention Center and easily accessible via all major transit routes, the hotel emphasizes comfort in its 618 guestrooms and suites, all featuring city views, fully equipped desks, and broadband Internet access. Three restaurants specialize in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese cuisine. Phoenix Lobby Lounge is perfect for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. A fully equipped fitness center, heated pool, ten massage rooms, and more offer guests a world of escape.
Sterling Hotels
A worldwide collection of hotels with character and distinction, Sterling Hotels offers convenient access to popular business and leisure destinations at the right price.
Nidra Hotel Vadodara
Gujrat, India
Business and leisure blend seamlessly at Nidra Hotel Vadodara, a full-service hotel in the city center of Fateh Gunj. All 102 guestrooms and suites are equipped with everything guests need for productivity or relaxation – writing desks, high-speed Internet access, large beds, air conditioning, LCD televisions, and tastefully designed baths. Rasa serves a wide range of ethnic and international dishes. Located on the second floor, the fitness center offers the latest equipment for guests to stay active. Business meetings are a breeze with 7,000 sq ft of meeting space.
Historic Hotels of America
Historic Hotels of America represents hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity and architecture. To be selected, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or recognized as having historical significance.
The Crockett Hotel
San Antonio, Texas, USA
The Crockett Hotel stands where Davy Crockett and outnumbered settlers defended the southeast palisade of the Alamo during a 13-day siege in 1836. Though defeated, the battle inspired Sam Houston a month later in San Jacinto – "Remember the Alamo!" Built in 1909, the hotel added a seven-story west wing in 1927. A restoration in 1982 earned the hotel a place on the National Register of Historic Structures. The hotel was renovated again in 2007, enhancing the pool/patio area and restoring the suites and meeting space to their former glory.
The George Washington Hotel
Winchester, Virginia, USA
The George Washington Hotel is a classic of Georgian revival style in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Built in 1924, the hotel was named after the nation's first president, who began his association with Winchester as 16-year-old surveyor and continued with the establishment of his military headquarters, now a museum just steps from the hotel. Later purchased by a family who preserved the rich Colonial architecture, the hotel reopened in 2008 after a $30 million renovation both restored and enhanced its 90 guestrooms, adding amenities like gas fireplaces and rainfall showers.
The Old Tavern at Grafton
Grafton, Vermont, USA
Since 1801, The Old Tavern at Grafton has provided visitors with timeless elegance and the finest comforts and amenities. Located in a picturesque Vermont village, this historic Vermont country inn offers a true retreat from the everyday. As one of the oldest operating hotels in America, The Old Tavern is appointed with period antiques throughout and has been painstakingly restored to offer every modern amenity. The inn features 45 guestrooms, including seven suites and four guest houses, all with private bathrooms and sitting areas.
The Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania, USA
Located just outside of Bedford Springs, this 2,200-acre resort has welcomed guests since 1806, many seeking respite at the mineral springs that drew Native Americans and early settlers. After a $120 million restoration, this National Historic Landmark combines its storied past with the amenities of the finest resorts. Springs Eternal Spa draws inspiration from the native springs. Architectural elements like the red brick façade, porte cochere, and the original glass windows of the Crystal Ballroom create a harmony of old and new against the rocky hills of south central Pennsylvania.
The Omni Berkshire Place
New York City, New York, USA
Warren & Wetmore built this landmark hotel in 1926. Since then, the hotel has been purchased by several owners, all investing in the hotel's restoration and enhancement. In 2010, a collaboration with design experts Champalimaud Design brought a fresh, modern look into the 396 guestrooms and suites. Soothing combinations of colors, fabrics, and furnishings like English sycamore furniture, classic artwork, and flat-screen televisions bridge the hotel's historic ambiance with modern comforts. Fireside Cocktail Cuisine similarly renews a sense of the classic, putting a contemporary spin on traditional comfort food.
The Omni Bretton Arms Inn
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
Built as a private home in 1896, the Omni Bretton Arms Inn opened in 1907. Originally part of the larger Mount Washington and Mount Pleasant Hotels, the inn has hosted a variety of distinguished visitors, including in 1944, when the campus served as headquarters for the Conference Secretariat during the 44-nation Bretton Woods Monetary Conference. The inn closed to become staff housing for the Washington Hotel, but reopened after a restoration in 1986. At the same time, the inn received its National Historic Landmark designation as part of the larger Mount Washington campus.
The Omni La Mansión del Rio
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Built in 1852 by four brothers of the Society of St. Mary, the original structure of The Omni La Mansión del Rio served as St. Mary's School. Opened in 1968, the hotel has been designated a historical treasure by The Texas Historical Commission and San Antonio Conservation Society. Today, it features 338 comfortable guestrooms and suites, plus Texas Hill Country-infused cuisine at award-winning Las Canarias. Located along the historic downtown River Walk, storied landmarks are just steps away, including the Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, and Spanish Governor's Palace.
The Omni Mount Washington Resort
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
Mount Washington Resort was the creation of industrialist Joseph Stickney, who built The Mount Washington Hotel in 1902. This Spanish Renaissance-style hotel, with its sparking white and red roof and grand, colonnaded veranda, was the setting for the historic Bretton Woods Monetary Conference in 1944. Guests today enjoy a vast array of indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure activities – from the Prohibition-era speakeasy, The Cave, to acres of wooded National Forest. Recent renovations to the Great Hall and Dining Room reflect the hotel's history and natural surroundings.
The Omni San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
The Omni San Francisco Hotel offers the summit of history and luxury in downtown San Francisco. Built as a bank in 1926, the hotel's lobby is adorned with Italian marble, rich fabrics, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and other elements of Florentine Renaissance architecture. Located right on the cable car line in beautiful Nob Hill, the hotel is just a short walk from Union Square. Bob's Steak & Chop House has carved out a reputation as one of America's best steak houses for its excellent food and seasoned wait staff.
The Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC, USA
Few places have a history that could match the moments in politics, culture, and art that have taken place at The Omni Shoreham Hotel. A Washington institution since 1930, the hotel has hosted inaugural balls for every president from FDR to Bill Clinton. The 836 guestrooms and suites are the largest in the area, many offering views of the National Cathedral and adjoining Rock Creek Park. Famous neighborhoods and landmarks surround the hotel, and the nearby Metro red line puts institutions like the Smithsonian and Capitol Hill within easy reach.
The Omni William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Every president since Theodore Roosevelt has visited The Omni William Penn Hotel. Designed by architects Benno Janssen and Franklin Abbott, and the last building venture of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, the hotel was built to rival the great hotels of Europe. The initial phase began in 1916 with 1,000 guestrooms and a two-tier Grand Ballroom. The Grant Street Annex addition commenced in 1928, adding 600 guestrooms and the Urban Room. Today, the hotel features 596 guestrooms and suites, spa, five dining options, and 52,000 sq ft of meeting space.
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