SLH Hotels Rate Amongst Top On Travel Magazine Surveys

Conde Nast's "Gold List" & Travel + Leisure's "T+L 500" Rate Members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Among The Top

NEW YORK - This month both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, the consumer magazine authorities on travel, released Reader's Surveys that list the top hotels and resorts in the world. The T+L 500 and Conde Nast's Gold List are comprised of the top 500 and 700 hotels and resorts in the world respectively that have demonstrated a track record of excellence in all aspects of operation from service and dining to accommodations and decor. In both surveys, members of Small Luxury Hotels ranked amongst the best of the best and in some categories were voted #1. "We are very proud that so many of our member hotels were ranked among the top by such a discerning group of travelers. It is reassuring that our selection process to have only the most luxurious hotels join our organization is reflected by guests' great experiences and subsequent high- scoring votes," commented Ed Donaldson, VP of Marketing, The Americas.

Ranging from city center hotels to island retreats and destination spas, many hotels reclaimed their spots from previous years and several others were newcomers to both lists. Additionally, several SLH hotels were distinguished as being the very best in either their destination or category. Those are as follows:

• On the T+L 500
  • Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, CA was voted #1 U.S. Hotel (west)
  • Oberoi Rajvillas in Jaipur, India was voted #1 in India
  • La Casa Que Canta in Zihuatanejo, Mexico was voted #1 in Mexico

• On Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List
  • Ana Mandara Resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam was voted Best by Location, Best By Service and Best by Activities in Asia
  • Banyan Tree Bangkok was voted the Best by Rooms in Asia/Australia & Pacific Nations
  • Katikies in Santorini, Greece was voted Best by location for Europe

The Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand is an exclusive membership of over 300 independently-owned luxury hotels in more than 50 countries. Carefully selected for their style and sophistication, Small Luxury Hotels features award-winning properties including spas, country houses, golf resorts, island retreats, city sanctuaries, and game and wilderness lodges. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotel by calling toll-free 800 525 4800, or through the Internet at www.slh.com. Travel agents can use the GDS code LX for LuXury. Hotels wishing to apply for membership may visit www.slh.com/membership.

SLH Hotels on T+L 500

• Americas/Caribbean:
  • CopperWynd Resort & Club - Fountain Hills, AZ
  • Enchantment Resort - Sedona, AZ
  • Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa - San Francisco, CA
  • Hotel Teatro - Denver, CO
  • Hotel Telluride - Telluride, CO
  • Hotel Hana-Maui - Maui, HI
  • Monmouth Plantation - Natchez, MS
  • Inn of the Anasazi - Sante Fe. NM
  • Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa - Lake Placid, NY
  • Lancaster Hotel - Houston, TX
  • Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa - Jackson Hole, WY
  • La Casa Que Canta - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
  • Hotel El Convento - San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Grace Bay Club - Turks & Caicos

• Europe:
  • Dukes Hotel - London, England
  • Stafford Hotel - London, England
  • Chateau Eza - Eze, France
  • Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat - St. Jean Cap-Ferrat, France
  • Katikies - Santorini, Greece
  • Hotel Lungarno - Florence, Italy
  • Hotel Eden Au Lac - Zurich, Switzerland

• Asia/Pacific:
  • Oberoi Amarvillas - Agra, India
  • Oberoi Rajvillas - Jaipur, India
  • Banyan Tree Phuket - Phuket, Thailand
  • Ana Mandara Resort - Nha Trang, Vietnam
  • Huka Lodge - Taupo, New Zealand

SLH Hotels on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List

• Americas:
  • Enchantment Resort - Sedona, AZ
  • Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, CA
  • Hotel Healdsburg - Healdsburg, CA
  • Hotel Teatro - Denver, CO
  • Hotel Telluride - Telluride, CO
  • Barnsley Gardens Resort - Adairsville, GA
  • Hotel Hana-Maui - Maui, Hawaii
  • Monmouth Plantation - Natchez, MS
  • Inn of the Anasazi - Sante Fe, NM
  • The Lancaster - Houston, TX
  • Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa - Jackson Hole, WY
  • El Convento - San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Grace Bay Club - Turks & Caicos
  • Windsor Arms Hotel - Toronto, Canada
  • La Casa Que Canta - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
  • Villa del Sol - Zihuatanejo, Mexico

• Europe/Africa:
  • Bath Priory Hotel - Bath, England
  • Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments - London, England
  • Dukes Hotel - London, England
  • Stafford Hotel - London, England
  • Hotel Le Cep - Beaune, France
  • Chateau Eza - Eze, France
  • San Regis - Paris, France
  • Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat - St. Jean du Cap-Ferrat, France
  • Katikies Hotel - Santorini, Greece
  • Park Hotel Kenmare - Kenmare, Ireland
  • Hotel Lungarno - Florence, Italy
  • Londra Palace - Venice, Italy
  • Kwai River Lodge - Botswana, Africa
  • Ngala Private Game Reserve - Kruger National Park, South Africa

• Asia/Pacific:
  • Oberoi Rajvillas - Jaipur, India
  • Banyan Tree Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand
  • Ana Mandara Resort - Nha Trang, Vietnam
  • Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa - Katoomba, Australia
  • Huka Lodge - Taupo, New Zealand