California's First BEST WESTERN PREMIER Opens in Napa

PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International's Premier presence continues to grow with the opening of the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Ivy Hotel Napa, located at 4195 Solano Avenue in the beautiful wine country of Napa, Calif.  Owned and operated by Paradigm Hotels Group, the property recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation transforming the property into an opulent avant-garde boutique hotel.

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The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Ivy Hotel Napa offers 115 loft-style guest rooms and provides travelers with a fitness center, on-site dining, outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, 24-hour business center and a complimentary continental breakfast.  The three-plus AAA-rated hotel also includes 7,000 square feet of ballroom space and six meeting facilities to host a variety of events.

The chic urban guest rooms and oversized suites cater to both business and leisure travelers.  Each guest room features the following amenities:

• 42-inch flat screen televisions
• Luxurious pillow-top mattresses
• Contemporary furnishing with fine wood, rich upholstery and luxury bed lines
• Comfy lounge seating and in-room dining
• Rain dome shower heads and plush his/her bath robes
• Functional desk with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access

"We are very pleased to open the first California BEST WESTERN PREMIER in Napa," said Mark Williams, vice president, North American development for Best Western International. "The new hotel's proximity to the famous wine region and many attractions makes it an ideal lodging choice."

Centrally located in Napa Valley, the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Ivy Hotel Napa offers easy access to variety of attractions including the Napa Valley Wine Train, where guests can enjoy the beautiful countryside, Infineon Raceway and the Napa Valley Spa.  The cities of Yountville and Calistoga are just a short drive away, where guests can experience some of the most famous kitchens in the region.  Plenty of shopping and dining options are also nearby in downtown Napa.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Best Western International, Inc. is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated BEST WESTERN, BEST WESTERN PLUS® and BEST WESTERN PREMIER® hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide.  An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* worldwide guests each night.  Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care.  World Vision is the charity of choice for Best Western in building the world's largest family, with our hotels and staff sponsoring children in need around the globe.  Our partnerships with AAA/CAA, Michael Waltrip Racing™ and Harley-Davidson® help guests make the most of every trip.  For the fastest way to a free night globally, join Best Western Rewards®.  For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.

ABOUT PARADIGM HOTELS GROUP

Paradigm Hotels Group is a privately held, hotel and commercial real estate company based in San Francisco, California.  Paradigm has earned a reputation as an innovator in managing, marketing, and developing distinctive lodging properties.  For more information please visit www.paradigmhotelsgroup.com

SOURCE Best Western International