Broadmoor's Penrose Room restaurant and The Spa at The Broadmoor also receive Five Stars in a 2010 awards sweep
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Vocus) November 9, 2009 -- Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards (formerly Mobil Five-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide) announced its list of Five Star winners for 2010 and honored The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a record 50th consecutive year. The Broadmoor is the only property to ever achieve this status. Additionally, the historic resort has the distinction in 2010 of becoming a triple Five Star winner with the addition of both Penrose Room restaurant and The Spa at Broadmoor.
"The Five Star designation for The Broadmoor for an unprecedented 50 consecutive years is a phenomenal achievement by our staff and those staff members that preceded them," says Stephen Bartolin, Jr., President and CEO of The Broadmoor. "What an honor it is to work with a group of people that can realize this record of success. I have been here 18 of those years and not a day goes by that our staff doesn't amaze me in some way. I am so immensely proud of them. Having our Penrose Room restaurant and our Spa also receiving a Five Star rating absolutely knocks it out of the park."
Mobil Travel Guide, the originators of the prestigious star rating system and providers of one of the most comprehensive evaluation systems of hotels, restaurants and spas in the world has become the Forbes Travel Guide Awards as part of a licensing agreement. Since 1958, the Mobil Travel Guide's ratings process has been based on more than 750 standardized criteria for hotels, making it the most rigorous and comprehensive in the industry. The process begins with a facility inspection that considers every aspect of the property, including its overall cleanliness, condition, and location. To achieve Four- and Five-Star Status, properties must meet or exceed bar-setting service standards, which are determined through an unannounced, undercover service evaluation conducted by the Travel Guide's expert inspectors.
"I would like to offer our thanks for this recognition to the Five Star Award staff and also congratulate them on their affiliation with Forbes. I have the highest regard for the Forbes publications and I know that they will only enhance the significance of our industry's longest-standing rating system," continues Mr. Bartolin.
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History of The Broadmoor
ABOUT THE BROADMOOR:
The Broadmoor opened its illustrious doors in 1918. The venerable resort boasts 744 rooms and suites including 44 cottage bedrooms; 185,000 square feet of flexible event space; a world class spa; three championship golf courses; a tennis club; 25 retail shops; 18 on property eateries, restaurants and lounges; a full children's program, and more. The BROADMOOR is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, visit www.broadmoor.com.
ABOUT PENROSE ROOM
Penrose Room, Colorado's only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star/AAA Five-Diamond Restaurant, is the most celebrated restaurant in Colorado history. Since 1961, Penrose Room has been cherished as one of the Rocky Mountain region's top destinations for classic fine dining with an extensive European wine list and live entertainment and dancing in a stylish atmosphere. Under the direction of Chef Bertrand Bouquin and manager Duane Thompson, the dining room, menu, service and the amenities are as well-rooted in classic hospitality and charm as they are in contemporary vitality.
ABOUT THE SPA AT THE BROADMOOR
Created by Resort Master Design™ specialist TAG Galyean, this 43,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center features luxurious, exotic and essential experiences for the body, mind and spirit. The Spa offers cutting-edge products and treatments in a delightful and harmonious contrast to its backdrop of old-world charm and European elegance.
Contact:
The BROADMOOR
Allison Scott, Director of Communications
Ph: 719.577.5718
Ivy Canady, Food & Beverage Public Relations Manager
Ph: 719.471.6188
Wagstaff Worldwide
Jessica Rodriguez / Trisha Cole
Ph: 323.871.1151
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