Independent website recognizes hotel as the best for luxury and service worldwide
Dubai, 2nd March 2008: Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa has been voted the 'Best Luxury' and 'Best Service' hotel in the world by the online travel community who voted for the TripAdvisor® awards. These awards are fast becoming some of the industries most sought after honours as the only award derived from millions of online voters who have first hand experience. TripAdvisor® hosts more than 5 million unbiased reviews covering 250,000+ hotels and attractions, making it the ultimate review hotspot.
"Receiving these recognitions from TripAdvisor® is vital to our business and to benchmark our hotel against its competitors within the industry locally, regionally and globally," commented Pam Wilby, general manager for Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. "With over 60% repeat guests every year, we always strive to keep a finger on the pulse of how our guests feel, and look for ways in which to ensure their stay is even more special."
Online reviews from TripAdvisor® stated Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa staff as "amazingly friendly, they love kids and went out of their way to make sure our son was safe and happy"; "All in all I would recommend the Royal Meridien, it is a real oasis, the grounds are lovely and the staff are the friendliest I've ever come across," and "the staff could not do enough for you".
"Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa offers an unparalleled experience of relaxation in the most luxurious setting, and we are delighted to receive the award as it shows our determination to be the best hotel in the world," concluded Wilby. "Once again this award goes to our loyal and dedicated associates who constantly strive to exceed guest expectations by going beyond the call of duty to deliver a world class service. A hotel is only a collection of bricks without its people!"
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About Le Méridien
Le Méridien brand, currently represented by approximately 120 properties in 52 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in November 2005. With close to 70 percent of its properties located in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Le Méridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood's primarily North American holdings. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien-branded hotels within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com/pressclub
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