The 17th Annual Travel + Leisure ?World?s Best Awards? were announced this month, recognizing the finest hotels in the world as chosen by the publication?s readers. Thirty-five Preferred Hotel Group? members made this year?s list, distinguishing them as some of the finest and most sought-after destinations in the world.
The rankings, as voted by Travel + Leisure?s well-traveled readers, recognize the very best in travel. Readers chose not only their top hotels, but also their favorite cities, islands, airlines, and more. Characteristics such as location, service, food, and facilities are all taken into consideration when creating the directory, which has become a world-renowned mark of excellence for international hotels and resorts. The ?Hall of Fame,? a new recognition this year, highlighted 97 winners that have been on the list for a solid decade.
?We are proud to have so many of our branded hotels around the world represented in the 2012 Travel + Leisure World?s Best Awards. These acknowledgments are a testament to our hotel partners? ongoing dedication to offering consumers a high level of service, quality and luxury,? said Lindsey Ueberroth, president, Preferred Hotel Group.
Within ?THE TOP 100 HOTELS,? 11 Preferred Hotel Group members were honored:
All are members of Preferred Hotels? & Resorts except where otherwise noted.
- #16 The Lodge at Kuari Cliffs, North Island, New Zealand (Preferred Golf? member)
- #30 The Sebastian, Vail, Colorado
- #45 Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy (Preferred Boutique?)
- #43 The Peninsula, Chicago, Illinois
- #60 Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island
- #74 Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
- #84 Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Chatham Massachusetts
- #85 Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California
- #87 Ko?a Kea Hotel & Resort, Kauai, Hawaii
- #88 Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York, New York
- #93 XV Beacon, Boston, Massachusetts
Of the 35 selected Preferred Hotel Group members, five were included on the ?Hall of Fame? list; 17 were listed in the top ten of their category. Below is the complete list of all Preferred Hotel Group members honored.
CONTINENTAL U.S. & CANADA
RESORTS (40 ROOMS OR MORE)
- #2 The Sebastian, Vail, Colorado
- #4 Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island
- #5 Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia
- #9 Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Chatham, Massachusetts
- #11 Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina
- #12 Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon (also #1 Spa in U.S.)
- #13 Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah
- #20 Lodge at Pebble Beach, California (HALL OF FAME)
- #22 The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- #25 Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California
- #27 Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Highlands, North Carolina
- #36 Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado (HALL OF FAME)
- #44 Inn by the Sea, Elizabeth, Maine
- #46 Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah
- #48 The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
- #49 Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
INNS (FEWER THAN 40 ROOMS)
- #5 Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California (HALL OF FAME)
SMALL CITY HOTELS (FEWER THAN 100 ROOMS)
- #3 XV Beacon, Boston, Massachusetts (Preferred Boutique)
LARGE CITY HOTELS (100 ROOMS OR MORE)
- #3 The Peninsula, Chicago, Illinois (HALL OF FAME)
- #4 Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
- #5 Trump International Hotel and Tower, New York, New York
- #23 Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
- #24 Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California
- #32 Hotel 1000, Seattle, Washington
MEXICO
CITY HOTEL
- #3 Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City
HAWAII
RESORTS
- #2 Ko?a Kea Hotel & Resort, Kuaui
- #6 The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Honolulu, Oahu (HALL OF FAME)
- #10 Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Big Island (HALL OF FAME)
EUROPE
RESORTS
- #2 Palazzo Avino, Ravello, Italy
- #8 Dromoland Castle, County Clare, Ireland
SMALL CITY HOTELS
- #3 The Lanesborough, London, UK
NEW ZEALAND
?TOP LODGES AND RESORTS
- #2 The Lodge at Kuari Cliffs, North Island, New Zealand (Preferred Golf )
ASIA
CITY HOTELS
- #16 The Shilla, Seoul, Korea
- #25 The Leela Palace Bangalore, Bangalore, India
- #29 The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Singapore
For a complete listing of the World?s Best Awards or to learn about the methodology of the survey, please visit www.travelandleisure.com.
1
