George V Ranked No. 1 Hotel in the World for the Third Year in a Row
George V's Le Cinq Restaurant is The Best Cuisine Worldwide
The 12th annual reader poll of Gallivanter’s Guide picks Four Seasons George V as the best prestigious hotel worldwide for the 3rd year in a row. The hotel is owned by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company.
The Guide which specializes in reporting hotel and tourism news explained that the selection process of readers is based on the distinctive quality and special service provided to hotel guests.
According to the Guide, George V is a prestigious hotel providing the best in quality and services, and managed by the best professionals in the hotel industry.
In another poll published by the Guide, George V was selected as the best hotel/resort cuisine worldwide for Le Cinq Restaurant, the winner of the well-deserved Michelin stars.
In September 2002, L’hotellerie magazine published a report titled: “Four Seasons George V Hotel Best Luxurious Hotel in the World in 2002-2003”.
In March, Forbes Global published a survey of 25,000 executives who frequently travel to international destinations. The number one choice of these sophisticated travelers was the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris.
Prince Alwaleed acquired the George V in 1996 for $178 million. A two-year $125 million comprehensive renovation started in December 1997. The total cost of acquiring the hotel and renovation amounted to $303 million, reflecting the Prince’s dedication to restore the glory of this landmark.
Since its reopening in mid December 1999, the Four Seasons George V has become internationally renowned for its top-notch services. When the hotel reopened Prince Alwaleed commented saying, “I am confident that the George V with its new look will be the crown jewel of hotels in the world. Great efforts have been exerted to offer the best luxury services. I am sure that guests of the George V will experience unparalleled service.”
In the Middle East, several Four Season hotels are currently under development expanding the chain’s high quality and superb services. In Damascus construction work is well under way at the downtown Four Seasons. In Lebanon, the year 2005 will mark the opening of a Four Seasons in Beirut.
In Egypt, the Four Seasons at First Residence is already operational while the Four Seasons Nile Plaza is under construction. The Four Seasons Sharm El-Sheikh on the Red Sea is considered one of the best in the region. Last year also saw the opening of Four Seasons Amman and Four Seasons Riyadh.
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© Press Release 2004
