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The Little Nell
Aspen, Colorado
The Little Nell is a Colorado mountain resort located in Aspen, where the excitement of America's most famous mountain town is enjoyed for both summer and winter adventure vacations. The Little Nell is the only ski-in/ski-out hotel in Aspen, and this cosmopolitan and intimate hotel has convenient access to mountains of skiing, tennis, golf, fly-fishing, art and music festivals. In 92 guestrooms, including 11 suites and three signature suites, guests will enjoy five-star amenities, stylish décor, environmentally-friendly spaces, and comfortable rooms with stunning views.
The Ultimate Ski Free package includes:
- Two lift tickets per day to Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk
- One full-day private lesson on any of the four mountains
- Premium ski and snowboard rentals for two people
- First tracks on Aspen Mountain
- Transportation to all four mountains
- Book by February 24 to receive this exclusive offer, worth up to US$1700
Rates from US$860
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Divan Erbil
Erbil, Iraq
Located in northern Iraq, near the ancient city of Citadel, Divan Erbil welcomes guests with true five-star luxury. The hotel offers first class accommodations with all luxury amenities, including rainforest showers and LCD televisions. Guests will enjoy fine local dining at a variety of on-site restaurants. For business travelers, Divan Erbil is a perfect setting for meetings, offering nine flexible spaces to accommodate groups of all sizes, from intimate boardroom meetings to conferences.
New Member Offer – Save 20% off the Best Available Rate through December 31, 2012
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Towering 900 feet above the city, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Toronto presides as a modern bastion of luxury directly in the heart of the Financial District. Dressed to the nines in cosmopolitan elegance, the hotel’s 261 guestrooms and suites are outfitted with an array of enviable amenities. High ceilings add to the spacious feel, while oversized windows afford spectacular views of the skyline and Lake Ontario. The hotel also features 12,000 square feet of meeting space, world-class dining and a lobby-level bar.
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Hammock Beach Resort
Palm Coast, Florida
Hammock Beach Resort is the ideal location for romantic getaways, corporate retreats, and family vacations. Guests will feel completely at home in the privacy of a spacious guestroom or suite, or they can choose to relax with an ocean-inspired spa treatment. Leisure options include fine dining, cocktails or cigars in one of the lounges, two stunning golf courses, the children’s water pavilion, and of course the Atlantic Ocean, which is just steps away.
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Reunion Resort
Orlando, Florida
Reunion Resort has something for everyone. Whether a family vacation, romantic getaway, or escape with friends, this luxury Orlando resort makes each guest feel completely at home in one of the hotel’s spacious suites, condos, or private residences, all of which include full kitchens, complimentary high-speed Internet, parking, access to all property amenities, and more. And with activities ranging from three golf courses to ten swimming pools to tennis, there will never be a dull moment.
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Ukraina Hotel
Moscow, Russia
Ukraina Hotel offers five-star sophistication in the heart of Moscow. All accommodations, including spacious suites and private serviced apartments, include individual climate controls, heated mirrors and floors, deep soaking tubs, and exclusive bath amenities from Penhaligon’s. Visitors will enjoy fine dining at seven varied restaurants, or sipping cocktails at two on-site bars. Overlooking the Moskva River and city skyline, the hotel is near famed attractions like Red Square, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Kremlin.
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La Mision Hotel Boutique
Asuncion, Paraguay
Experience the utmost in experience and style at La Mision Hotel Boutique. This boutique hotel is located in the exciting downtown of Asuncion, Paraguay, and emphasizes five-star service and a true sense of home away from home. Each guest will feel completely at ease, whether relaxing in a spacious and well-designed guestroom or enjoying a soak in the outdoor Jacuzzi. Other facilities include a spa, health club, and Paraqvaria Restaurant, which serves Paraguayan and international dishes.
New Member Offer – Save up to 35% off the best available rates through March 27, 2012.
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Dusit Thani Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
A true escape, Dusit Thani Maldives is located on its own lush island in the Indian Ocean and is accessible only by boat or seaplane – the very definition of the word “getaway.” One hundred private and spacious villas are spread out along the island, all including decadent amenities and the latest technology. Guests will enjoy delicious seafood, authentic Thai cuisine, and relaxing cocktails in three restaurants and two bars, or they can unwind at the spa, which incorporates traditional Thai elements in a wide range of signature treatments.
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Sovereign Suites
Nairobi, Kenya
Travelers will find true luxury and relaxation in the heart of Africa at Sovereign Suites. Featuring just 14 suites, this five-star boutique hotel ensures that each guest will experience personalized service and all the comforts of home. Set on a private and well-manicured estate, the property features a large lake with animal sightings possible each morning. Guests will enjoy dining in The Main restaurant, relaxing by the swimming pool, or being refreshed in the spa.
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2011 Forbes Travel Guide Shines Brightly with Preferred Hotel Group™ Members.
North America’s Prestigious and Trusted Ratings Guide Recognizes Thirty-six Members with Five- and Four-Stars Ratings
Since 1958, the Forbes Travel Guide has recognized only the best in hospitality excellence with its time-tested, gold standard ratings system. The 2011 results are in, and collectively thirty-eight Preferred Hotel Group™ members have been distinguished by this revered hotel rating system. This year, twelve members were recognized with a Five-Star rating and twenty-six with a Four-Star rating.
Of the more than 3,000 hotels that Forbes Travel Guide rates, only 54 achieve Forbes Five Star Award status, a certification which represents a "level above" other hotel rating systems. Out of those chosen, ten are members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts™ and two are members of Preferred Boutique™*:
“The Forbes Travel Guide is one of the most trusted names in hospitality, resonating with both the industry and the consumer,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, President, Preferred Hotel Group. “The methodology used is very much on par with Preferred’s own Standards of Excellence. It makes the company proud to see so many of our members bestowed with such a noteworthy distinction.”
Over the past 50 years, the Forbes Travel Guide has solidified itself as the consumers’ most trustworthy travel companion. The guide’s staff of professional inspectors visit thousands of properties each year, and during each hotel inspection, hundreds of criteria are considered.
This year, out of the 167 hotels to receive a Four-Star rating, a total of twenty-six were Preferred Hotel Group members. Twenty-three are members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and three are members of Preferred Boutique*:
The Peabody Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Post Ranch Inn*, Big Sur, California, USA
Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California, USA
Casa Palmero® at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, California, USA
The Inn at Spanish Bay™, Pebble Beach, California, USA
The Lodge At Pebble Beach™, Pebble Beach, California, USA
The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, California, USA
The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA
The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Elysian, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Trump International Hotel and Tower® Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
XV Beacon*, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Wequassett Resort & Golf Club Chatham, Massachusetts, USA
The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Michigan, USA
MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, USA
The Signature at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Old Edwards Inn and Spa*, Highlands, North Carolina, USA
The Inn at Habour Town, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
The Cincinnatian Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
The Inn at Harbour Town,Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
The Peabody Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
The Greenbrier®, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
The Upper House, Hong Kong, China
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The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA
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The Inn at Spanish Bay™, Pebble Beach, California, USA
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Casa Palmero®, Pebble Beach, California, USA
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TOP RESORTS
Top 25 Hawaii
#13 Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Cost, Hawaii, USA
#14 The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Top 100 Main Land US
#3 The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA
#4 The Inn at Spanish Bay™, Pebble Beach, California, USA
#7 The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
#9 The Lodge at Pebble Beach™, Pebble Beach, California, USA
#10 Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California, USA
#12 Omphoy Ocean Resort Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
#21 Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, Chatham, Massachusetts, USA
#25 Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, Utah, USA
#32 The Cloister at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia, USA
#40 West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs, Indiana, USA
#45 The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA
#54 Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
#58 The Inn at Harbour Town at The Sea Pines Resorts, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
#66 The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, California, USA
#78 Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, USA
#79 Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa on Lake Washington, Kirkland, Washington, USA
#86 Woodstock Inn & Resort, Stowe, Vermont, USA
#96 The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
#100 Snake River Lodge & Spa, A RockResort Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
Top 10 Atlantic Ocean
#6 Tuckers Point Hotel & Spa, Tucker’s Town, Bermuda
Top 25 Small Resorts Mainland U.S.
#4 Casa Palmero®, Pebble Beach, California, USA
#16 The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
Top 35 Mexico
#9 Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Riviera Cancun, Mexico
#14 Las Hadas Golf Resort & Marina, Manzanillo, Mexico
#24 Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Riviera Cancun, Mexico
#33 ME Cancun, Cancun, Mexico
Top 20 Europe
#6 Dromoland Castle Hotel, County Clare, Ireland
#7 Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt, Switzerland
#20 Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel & Spa, Capri, Italy
TOP HOTELS
Top 75 Hotels Southern Europe
#75 ME MadridReina Victoria, Madrid, Spain
Top 100 Hotels Asia
#20 The Opposite House, Beijing, China
#32 The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, Bangalore, India
#63 The Imperial New Delhi, New Delhi, India
#88 The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Singapore
#96 Hotel New Otani “The Main,” Tokyo, Japan
Top 25 Small Hotels Europe
#6 Palazzo Sasso, Ravello, Italy
Top 100 Hotels United States
#2 The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
#19 Hotel 1000, Seattle, Washington, USA
#78 La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, California, USA
Condé Nast Traveler “Best in the World” winners are announced each November. To view the complete list of hotels amongst all our brands or to learn about the methodology of the survey, please visit www.preferredhotelgroup.com/readerschoice
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Divan Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Spectacularly situated atop one of Istanbul’s seven fabled hills, Divan Istanbul artfully encapsulates the city’s vibrant charm and enchanting beauty. Divan Istanbul offers 191 guestrooms and suites, each adorned with modern Turkish-style furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. A wide range of dining options includes traditional Turkish, Ottoman, and Japanese cuisines. Perfectly representing the untainted atmosphere from which its name is derived, Puri Spa combines the best of Western and Eastern cultures to create a haven of peace for the body and soul.
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The Inn at Henderson's Wharf
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Rich in history and colonial charm, The Inn at Henderson’s Wharf is the perfect place to enjoy a Baltimore vacation or business trip near the water. Discerning travelers from around the world will delight in The Inn’s elegant details, luxurious décor, and modern comforts found in all 38 guestrooms. Located at The Inn's sister property, Admiral Fell Inn, Meli is an American bistro featuring one of the city’s best lunch and dinner menus, while diners can experience the flavors of Spain at Tapas Adela, which serves delicious tapas, paellas, and sangrias.
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Hotel Gault
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
With a prime location in the heart of Old Montreal and housed in a historic building that dates to 1871, Hotel Gault is the ideal hotel from which to explore all the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city. All 30 suites are carefully designed to offer minimalista style, incomparable comfort, and the latest technology. Guests will feel their cares melt away at Le Spa by Valmont, where facial and body treatments will rejuvenate and invigorate beyond imagination.
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Balboa Bay Club Awards $67,000 in Scholarship Funds
This year's awards continue a tradition dating back to 1993 and bring the total number of funds awarded to more than half-a-million dollars. Read more ...
Grand Hotel Excelsior Rocks Malta
To help celebrate its summer of music, the hotel is offering guests free Rod Stewart concert tickets when booking at least two nights. Read more ...
Stay in the City
Celebrate the launch of the new Sex and the City 2 with Preferred Hotel Group hotels and resorts from New York to London, Marrakech to Paris. Read more ...
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